If you see me in person this late spring, there is a good chance you will see me in this outfit or a variation of it. Relaxed jeans that offer some airflow and flexibility, a lightweight cotton or linen top with interest, and Birkenstock sandals. My Late Spring Uniform with a Farm Rio Blouse This… Continue Reading My Late Spring Style Uniform
Weekend Reads Since the first two Palestinian intifadas, camera phones and social media have changed the landscape of global outrage. (The Intercept) Working remotely for the last year has revealed just how much of office culture is accidental, arbitrary, and sexist. (Neiman Lab) The inadequacy of the term “Asian American”. (Vox) How online harassment became… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #152
It’s clear by now that I am a fan of Soma for sleepwear, loungewear, and intimates. As someone with a larger bust, and one who has soft curves and is over 40, I appreciate a retailer that offers a great range of styles and sizes of bras and undies as we all don’t have the… Continue Reading Building a Summer Bra Wardrobe (+ Other Favorite Summer Undies from Soma)
Zappos reached out and wanted me to do a post on Instagram for them. I was down, because I love Zappos and have shopped Zappos forever. Gosh, here’s a post of my raving about Zappos way back in 2008! The selection at Zappos is great, especially for someone who has fussy feet and can’t buy… Continue Reading The Best Wide Width Shoes for Summer from Zappos
I have been a fan of Living Proof haircare for years. Before I embraced my natural curls, I swore by Living Proof’s Perfect Hair Day shampoo, conditioner, and dry shampoo for making my hair look and feel fantastic. Heck, I raved about the Living Proof dry shampoo way back in 2016! When I switched to… Continue Reading Living Proof Curl Collection Review
I don’t know why I haven’t done a review of my Printfresh pajamas until now. Oh yeah, now I remember. Because Printfresh pajamas need to be washed at least three times to become awesome. In fact, the more you wash them, the more you will like them. You’ve likely seen Printfresh pajamas on your social… Continue Reading Sustainable and Size-Inclusive Cotton Pajamas: A Printfresh Review
While America is starting to open up with over 30% of adults already vaccinated (Becker’s Hospital Review), other parts of the world are still on lockdown. And in India, COVID is raging on with numbers exceeding what our world experienced a year ago. India only has about 2% of its population vaccinated. Their hospitals are… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #151
I don’t do a lot for Mother’s Day on this blog because I know not everyone has a child, and a lot of people have complicated relationships with the women who raised them. But this collaboration between Universal Standard x Planned Parenthood is not only really cool looking, but I love their take on motherhood.… Continue Reading Size-Inclusive Graphic Tees for a Great Cause: Universal Standard x Planned Parenthood
Weekend Reads Dieta culture & me. (Bustle) As a bioengineer, Linda Griffith once grew a human ear on the back of a mouse. Now she is reframing endometriosis as a key to unlocking some of biology’s greatest secrets. (New York Times) I don’t want to stress you out but… Sleeping too little in middle age… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #150