“I always struggle with what to wear at parties in my own home. Mostly we’re talking semi-relaxed lunches and dinners. Somehow it feels wrong to wear heels or blazers at home, especially in the kitchen. Sometimes I have worn a maxi dress and flip-flops, but it’s actually a bit too relaxed for me (my intention… Continue Reading The Oxygen Edit: Hostess Fashion
This fall I am loving all shades of red, especially the wine red colors seen at practically at every retailer. I saw this asymmetrical hem cashmere sweater at Chico’s and knew it would be a perfect wardrobe addition for fall and winter. Sweater | Pants | Shoes | Bag | Earrings Sweater: Black Label Cashmere… Continue Reading What I Wore: Merlot on Merlot
News broke that plus-size fashion retailer ELOQUII was purchased by Walmart. This was a business move that confused and concerned many in the plus size community. How would this merger affect the future of ELOQUII? Would Walmart affect the business practices, employees, and clothing quality of ELOQUII? I have partnered with ELOQUII for a long… Continue Reading An Interview with ELOQUII Creative Director Jodi Arnold
I’m writing this Friday. Karl and I just shot an upcoming real-life capsule wardrobe where I chose nine pieces of clothing from a single brand and created 20 different looks for work, weekend, and even a few social events. We shoot these in our home, moving all the furniture to make room for the backdrop,… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #24
While it’s fun to read about the beauty habits of celebrities, I find it most helpful to learn about the beauty habits of women who have lifestyles, ages, or budgets similar to mine. In this series, I’ve asked amazing women I know to share their beauty routines. These are women from across the country, different… Continue Reading My Beauty Routine: Sharon
Corduroy is back in a big way, and as usual, cabi is ahead of the curve with fashion trends, offering their cord Journey Jacket this season. I’m a bit shell-shocked from my elementary school years practically starting a fire as I walked to class in my cord jeans but I’m liking the idea of corduroy… Continue Reading What I Wore: cabi Journey Jacket
Chico’s teamed up with NYDJ to produce an exclusive collection of their flattering denim and I was so excited to get a chance to try it out. Y’all know I love Chico’s, and I’ve been wearing NYDJ for years so this collaboration was right up my alley. Jeans | Top | Blazer | Shoes Jeans:… Continue Reading What I Wore: NYDJ for Chico’s
Gwynnie Bee is such a wardrobe lifesaver especially this time of year. While it’s a great program to rent dresses and separates for work and weekend, I find the service especially great when I have a calendar full of social occasions. Weddings, cocktail parties, holiday happy hours, and more… it can get expensive. This dress… Continue Reading What I Wore: Adrianna Papell Navy Maxi Dress
I am so excited I will be in town this weekend. Being away the past two weekends has put me so behind I’ve been working crazy hours and struggling to keep up (hence no blog post this past Wednesday). I have VIP tickets to the All Things Go Fall Classic music festival this weekend but… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #23