One of the best parts of going on vacation is coming home. A little over a decade ago, my then-boyfriend asked me to live with him in a town very close to where we both grew up. This was a town lovingly called “The Two-story Trailer Park” by locals because of the very small row… Continue Reading There’s No Place Like Home
Picture taken in the bathroom of Mussel Bar, where I had dinner last night. Jacket – The Limited (no longer available), Black tank – Ann Taylor, Lace skirt – Ann Taylor, Shoes – Sofft “Pavia”, Bracelet – Anthropologie (no longer available), Bag – Mulberry for Target (no longer available) This weekend Bethesda Row is hosting… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Thursday (and movie review)
Last night Popsugar had free screenings of the new movie Something Borrowed in six different cities in the US. DC was one of them, and I had the opportunity to attend. The last time I saw a movie in the theater, I was pregnant. I think it was the first Sex in the City movie.… Continue Reading Movie Review: Something Borrowed
Today my mom had to put her cat Alice down. Alice has been a member of the family for 17 years; she was a sweet, strong, fabulous little kitty woman and my mom’s dear roommate for years. Sunday, we went to my mom’s house for Easter. My sister set up an egg hunt for Emerson.… Continue Reading Alice’s Last Easter
When it’s Spring Break, it’s time for the tourists to swarm upon our Nation’s Capital. Though the Metro is pretty quiet during the morning commute, once it’s 9:30 out comes the families, the sight-seers, the day trippers. It can be annoying as a local yokel (hey folks, stand on the right side of the escalator,… Continue Reading How to Be a Stylish Tourist
Yellow boyfriend cardigan – Ann TaylorNavy and white striped scoop tee – J. Crew Factory via eBayJeans – NYDJBlack booties – Cole Haan “Air Talia Bootie”Red print silk scarf – Liberty of London (gift from sister)Silver earrings – Nordstrom (no longer available)Silver cuff Sleepy morning. Last night I went to fashion:district and didn’t get to… Continue Reading What I Wore to FashionDistrict by ReadysetDC
Everyone has a reason for starting a blog. For some, it’s a hobby. For others, it’s a career. Some start a blog to make friends, others start blogs in hopes they will get recognition for their ideas. For me, it was a place to put all the ideas and opinions I had about fashion and… Continue Reading I’m Not Trying to Be Famous
I believe in standing for what you believe in. I believe in Planned Parenthood. It’s not about being pro-choice or pro-life; it’s about offering healthcare to women who cannot afford insurance, hospitals, and doctors. Giving women the ability to make sound decisions about their body, take care of their bodies on their terms. And so… Continue Reading How I Spent my Thursday
After my husband and Emerson picked me up at the Metro after work, we stopped by our neighborhood cafe for a quick drink and snack. We bumped into some friends and watched the band that was playing later set up on the stage. Emerson was enthralled – she loved the guitars hanging on the wall… Continue Reading My Weekend