Fashion blogging success comes from you wanting what I’ve got. That sweater, those booties, that weekend staycation at a hotel. The more I offer, the newer the selections, the more you want it, and therefore, the more money I make. But to constantly offer things that are new, I lose my sense of style. Anyone… Continue Reading What I Wore: New Year, New Mentality
A reader reached out asking a question about a casual capsule wardrobe. What would I have in a capsule wardrobe if I wasn’t a fashion blogger? I am an urban planner working in the architecture/engineering/development space. I make enough money so that I can buy clothes that are well made, but I also cannot break… Continue Reading A Casual Capsule Wardrobe for Fall to Winter
I went to Dîner en Blanc DC a few times over the years. This is what I wore to Dîner en Blanc in 2018 when it took place at Nationals Stadium. This was my second year attending and I think my friends and I had it totally dialed in with what to wear and what… Continue Reading What I Wore to Dîner en Blanc DC
When I wrote my Nordstrom Anniversary Sale picks post last Thursday I wrote it that day, early in the morning, and it seems during a time when the site was having a ton of glitches. I thought I did a good search but seems I missed a ton of really good items in the sale.… Continue Reading Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018: A Second Look
Have you heard of Amazon Prime Try Before You Buy? It’s a new service from Amazon. Pick at least three fashion items (shoes, clothes, accessories) but no more than eight and Amazon will ship them to you for free. You have seven days to try everything, return what you don’t want, keep what you do,… Continue Reading My Amazon Prime Try Before You Buy Review
Thought process when ordering these items: Oh gosh I am going to the opening of The Wing in DC and I want to show that though I am 43, I am not old and frumpy. But I am not also trying to look young or try-hard. Come through ASOS, bring me some things that make… Continue Reading Recent Fashion Hits and Misses: ASOS Edition
Greetings ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to another edition of items I tried to add to my closet and whether they were keeps or returns! This is an especially interesting one because my body has changed a lot since last year. I’ll have a post on it soon, but I’ve been working out at the… Continue Reading Fashion Shopping Hits and Misses: Banana Republic, Boden, ELOQUII, J. Crew, Nordstrom
This past weekend was my sister’s 40th birthday. It’s a milestone birthday and the start of what I’ve found to the best decade and we wanted to do it right. Looking for a weekend getaway that isn’t too far away, has a nice combination of R&R and activity, a good nightlife and foodie scene we… Continue Reading Three-Day Weekend Getaway to Charleston, South Carolina
Love your blog and always turn to it when looking for advice. I’m a young 48, 14/16, busty, and fun woman who is STRIKING OUT looking for a cocktail/wedding guest dress for this fall. I’m attending a wedding in early November. Saturday evening, cocktail attire. I want to wear something fun, fancy, and flattering. Tired,… Continue Reading What to Wear to a Winter Evening Wedding