I swear Dress Barn has become a jumpsuit destination. This winter, I got this red cocktail jumpsuit from Dress Barn, and this spring I found this pretty chiffon jumpsuit with a ruffled neckline that is perfect for weddings, graduations, and all other social events on your calendar. jumpsuit | bag | earrings | shoes Jumpsuit:… Continue Reading Polka Dot Chiffon Jumpsuit for Spring
It’s that hot pink Banana Republic pantsuit again! Going through my archives I see I purchased this suit early in 2017. I wore it to the rewardStyle Conference, to NewsBash, to showcase the Chico’s How Bold Are You campaign. I’ve worn the blazer alone, the pants alone, and the combination to many situations off the… Continue Reading The Hot Pink Banana Republic Pantsuit
Looking back on this week, I feel the theme was “I don’t shine if you don’t shine,” which is taken from Shine Theory. Ann Friedman and Aminatou Sow (well known for their fab podcast Call Your Girlfriend as well as individual projects and an upcoming book) coined Shine Theory, which is collaborating rather than competing… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #49
I love hoop earrings, and since high school, I’ve worn bamboo hoops. Although I still wear them, I feel they are looking a bit try-hard on me if not with just the right outfit. I don’t walk around with a t-shirt saying, “No really, I’ve worn these earrings for 25 years” and a middle-aged white… Continue Reading Commissioning Denisa Piatti Custom Jewelry
Last week we discussed the difficulty in finding a great pair of white jeans. This week, another difficult item to shop for, swimsuits. The worst! If they fit on the bottom they don’t on the top, they ride, they sag, they showcase everything we want hidden, they don’t support or if they do they lack… Continue Reading The Best Swimsuits: Hits and Misses
It’s clear I love overalls. I own four pairs and have been tempted to purchase more. They’re fun and look funky and artsy. They don’t care if you ate a whole burrito from Chipotle and are way more comfy, especially when sitting and on humid days, than a pair of jeans. I loved overalls back… Continue Reading How to Style Overalls
Wow, this felt like a true “blogger week”. Some weeks I feel like I’m still at my job, just working from home. I spend all day in front of the computer or else on conference calls. But some weeks, there are a lot of varying things, things I never would have been able to do… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #48
It’s good to have a few versatile dresses in your closet at the ready for all sorts of situations. This dress from Universal Standard has been worn many times yet this is its debut on the blog. I love that it’s a classic style with an edge thanks to a modern cut and mixed media… Continue Reading What I Wore: Universal Standard Petite Avenir Dress
I find jeans to be one of the hardest things to shop for, right up there with bras and swimwear. When it comes to white jeans, it’s even more difficult. They’re transparent, they bag out, they’re too thin, they’re shaped weird… why is it so hard to take a wardrobe staple and make it wearable? … Continue Reading The Best White Jeans: Reviewing Over 12 Pairs