Weekend Reads Does Alexa Chung still have ‘It?’ (New York Times – gift link) Selling America: The Army’s fight to find recruits in a mistrustful, divided nation. (Washington Post – gift link) Ina Garten and the age of abundance. (The New Yorker) The 6 best movie closets of all time—and what makes them so memorable.… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #299
This time of year there are soooo many articles about the fashion trends for fall/winter. And sometimes those trends seem accessible, say a color or skinny jeans, but often fashion trends aren’t accessible. It is only for certain body shapes, abilities, or sizes, certain bank account shapes and sizes, even certain skintones. Fall/2024 is showing… Continue Reading Americana Chic: The Most Accessible Fashion Trend of Fall/Winter 2024
This job is a weird one, but through it, I have made some amazing friends and have experienced cool things I normally wouldn’t. Last Wednesday evening was an example of both – a great experience with a great friend and a great chance to share what I wore and why I wore this Rebecca Taylor… Continue Reading Attending a Garden Gastronomy dinner with Veuve Clicquot at Apéro Georgetown
Fresh for Fall 2024, the most stylish wide calf boots for grown women. Quality and style and looks that will remain chic years from now and all with over a 16″ calf circumference. Continue Reading The Best Stylish Wide Calf Boots
The most interesting reads this week plus the absolute best sales and my personal picks from each retailer. Continue Reading Weekend Reads #298 (& The Best Labor Day Weekend Sales)
Sharing my best buys from Quince clothing and what I am considering to add to my wardrobe and home this season. Continue Reading What Caught My Eye at Quince This Season
How books and authors seem to fall into my life at just the right time. Sharing the audiobooks that have helped me through my retina surgery and the death of my mother. Continue Reading The Right Author at the Right Time
I am all about finding ways to maintain your current wardrobe so you can have it last and buy less. I was thrilled to learn about AlterKnit New York, a company that does expert invisible repairs to garments to extend their life and maintain their style. Specializing in invisibly repairing knits, I invited Miriam Mades… Continue Reading How to Care for Sweaters and Knitwear by an Expert
Weekend Reads Here’s each state’s ‘walk-up song’ for the DNC’s ceremonial roll call. (NBC Chicago) Speaking of which, here is the DNC 2024 Roll Call playlist on Spotify. (Spotify) To save the world, my mother abandoned me. (The Atlantic – gift link) You’re doomscrolling because you’re bored, but you’re bored because your scrolling through so… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #297