It was 2006, my husband’s good friend plays the guitar and his birthday was coming up. My husband decided to get him a concert DVD of a guitarist that is well-respected but one that he may not already know. Doing a bit of Googling, Karl found My Morning Jacket and purchased Okonokos. The night of… Continue Reading How My Morning Jacket Changed My Life
To some, music is a religious experience. While many houses of worship these days encourage a “come as you are” dress code, I don’t recommend doing so either for church or a concert. While I doubt neither a god nor a rock god would question your devotion based upon your attire, what you choose to… Continue Reading What to Wear to a Concert
Well, I didn’t get the R&R I desired this weekend, but I still had a great time! Friday night my husband had an event, so I stayed home and watched Emerson. Honestly, I was happy for this – we snuggled (she’s not super snuggly of a person except when she’s under the weather), read lots… Continue Reading My Weekend in Pictures Apr 30, 2012
Every year around this time, fashion blogs, sites, and magazines offer their opinion on great music festival fashion. And every year around this time you’ll find me shaking my head and getting ragey. Their fashion advice SUCKS. Sorry magazines, blogs, and sites that I love… don’t give advice on something you know nothing about. You… Continue Reading Festival Fashion from a Festival Lover
Today marks a momentous occasion for T.J.Maxx – their 1,000th store opens. It also marks a momentous occasion for all DC fashionistas – this store is in our very city at Metro Center! A great new location, and a convenient one right at the Metro Center stop on the Metro! Last night I had the opportunity… Continue Reading T.J.Maxx Metro Center: The 1000th Store comes to Washington D.C.
It sounds strange, but one of my favorite rooms in our home is the half bath on the main floor. Before the remodel, we only had one bathroom; I begged to have a half bath on the main floor so we could keep our personal bathroom private, and have one for guests to use. I… Continue Reading Inside our Home – Main Floor Half Bath
This weekend recap won’t have as many pictures because I forgot my phone in the car for most of Saturday (but check out a full recap here). However I did capture some other fun things! Friday I found out Brad Goreski was signing copies of his book, Born to Be Brad: My Life and Style,… Continue Reading My Weekend in Pictures Apr 16, 2012
It’s official, I have drank the Stacy London Kool-Aid, and I have to say it’s pretty delicious. I have been a fan of TLC’s show, What Not to Wear for many years. Unlike many makeover shows, What Not to Wear keeps it real, helping real women with real lives learn how to dress their bodies.… Continue Reading Stacy London and the Westfield Style Tour Come to Maryland
Neon Blazer – Vince CamutoBreton Stripe Tee – Armour lux (gift from reader – similar)Jeans – Kut from Kloth (similar)Leopard Haircalf Pumps – Nine West (similar)Bracelet – JewelMint Bag – Brahmin (similar) When my husband saw my outfit this morning he said, “Boy you decided to wear every single hot trend together! Where’s the floral… Continue Reading Thursday – Spring Trends Play Nice Together