During and after college, I worked retail and managed or merchandised a store or trained a future store manager in almost every mall in the DMV (District, Maryland, Virginia). I could easily be at a mall from open (which depending on the retailer, was 7am or 5 minutes before pulling up the gate for customers)… Continue Reading The Highs and Lows of Being a Nordy Girl
These are a few of the looks I’ve worn recently. I’ve tried counteracting Deep Winter with bright cheery clothing and taking advantage of any sunny day we experience. I received some items gifted from Talbots and give them an honest review, and share how a pair of jeans in one of my latest capsule wardrobes… Continue Reading What I Wore Recently: Feb 06, 2023
Weekend Reads Florida may force high school athletes to disclose their menstrual history. (Time) No one prepared Gen X for menopause. (The Baltimore Banner) Women have been misled about menopause. (New York Times – gift article) Now that you’ve found him, the Twitter “Menswear Guy” would like to talk to you about fast fashion. (The… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #232
This weekend I went to the mall and saw a major color trend taking place across multiple retailers: green for spring. I also see plenty of green at online retailers and on the runways. After so many seasons of neutrals, it’s thrilling to see bright colors like this springy green showing up at retailers. While… Continue Reading The 2023 Color Trend You’ll See Everywhere
Weekend Reads Wait, everyone always implied. Wait till tenure, wait till menopause, then you will be free. I didn’t want to wait to be happy. (Catapult) Levi Strauss hires Nordstrom vet as chief digital officer. (Retail Dive) In rural Mississippi, the geometry teacher is a recording. The chemistry students often teach themselves. Rural and southern… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #231
Discussing work shoes in this previous blog post, I mentioned how it makes more sense to have one pair of work shoes in this new normal, carry them with you to the office as you wear commuting shoes (those who only walk from your parking lot to your desk may not need commuting shoes). I’ve… Continue Reading Work-Friendly Capsule Wardrobe: 1 Month of Looks, 1 Pair of Shoes
Weekend Reads As you clean out your closets for the new year, here’s how to do it right. (Washington Post – gift article) Drinkng whiskey from teacups. (Men Yell At Me) How the cult of consumerism ushered in an era of badly made products. (Vox) With a new tour, Madonna shows she will never go… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #230
Looking to update your look but don’t have a lot of money to do it? You’ll be surprised by what simple, free, and low-cost methods can do to elevate your existing wardrobe and transform your appearance. Below I share my 5 favorite ways to update your look and not spend a fortune. 5 Ways Update… Continue Reading 5 Ways to Update Your Look and Not Spend a Fortune
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve seen that the hottest footwear for women over the past decade is a pair of white sneakers. However, the brand, style, and details of these white sneakers or tennis shoes keep changing. As grown women, we’re often looking for the best bang for our buck, and that… Continue Reading The 6 Best White Sneakers for Grown-ass Women