I’ve reviewed Everlane Denim for a size 14, and have worn several Everlane pieces such as the Everlane cashmere crew and cashmere lantern sleeve sweater and the Japanese GoWeave Short Wrap Dress. I hadn’t tried any jackets or blazers from Everlane and asked if they would send me their Oversized Blazer to review. How is… Continue Reading Everlane Oversized Blazer Review
If you are one who has been waiting for non-white trendy sneakers to come back in style, this is the season for you! I recently shared this stylish black sneaker as a great choice for grown women because black sneakers, in general, are back in style. But so are other colors like tan. So I… Continue Reading The 6 Best Stylish Tan Sneakers for Grown-ass Women
Weekend Reads We probably shouldn’t let big companies use Kanye West’s antisemitism for clout. (Friday Things) Doctors Call for National Day of Action on Abortion November 3: ‘We Can’t Just All Get Thrown Into Jail’. (Jezebel) The Second Amendment gives no comfort to insurrectionists. (New York Times – gift article) The environment and economy are… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #220
Weekend Reads Redfin reached out to me as a DC style expert to ask best advice for keeping a small apartment bedroom and closet organized. As someone who has lived in small apartments with small closets (and a small historic home with even smaller closets) I was happy to share my thoughts. Here’s the article:… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #219
I’ve been raving about a lady tux for years. Able to go anywhere a cocktail dress would, a lady tux (also known as a Le Smoking) is oftentimes more comfortable, warm, and versatile. It looks chic with flat shoes, it doesn’t require special underpinnings, and the jacket and pants can separate to increase the number… Continue Reading 10 Ways to Style a Lady Tux
The Talbots Friends and Family sale is here and this is a sale you do NOT want to miss! This sale gives you 30% off your entire purchase and I gotta tell you, the Talbots New Arrivals are so good! If you think Talbots is only one aesthetic you need to take another look. Amazing… Continue Reading Talbots Friends and Family Sale: 36 Of the Best Buys
I have been a fan of Lands’ End outerwear for decades. I still own a Lands’ End Squall Parka that I purchased in my 20’s and have reviewed Lands’ End outerwear in the past but haven’t bought a coat from them in a bit. Lands’ End invited me to check out their outerwear selection for… Continue Reading The Best Outerwear from Lands’ End for a DC Winter: My Picks
Weekend Reads Retirees displaced by Hurricane Ian confront a wrenching situation: At their age, remaking the lives they loved so much in Florida may not be possible. (New York Times – gift article) A high school marching band needed money. Post readers rushed to help. (Washington Post – gift article) Lizzo is here to talk… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #218
As I look through my closet for this season and as it gets colder, I am assessing what I already own, and what I think will work with my existing closet, and I can’t help but think about capsules. What will be my fall to winter capsule wardrobe? What will mix and match, making it… Continue Reading Fall to Winter Capsule Wardrobe: 25+ Looks for Work, Weekend, and Beyond