Each year I clear my calendar for when Virgin Mobile FreeFest tickets are available. It’s a mad scramble using my SmartPhone, multiple browsers, and Facebook but I usually score at least a pair. And each year, something comes up where I end up not going. This year I didn’t score tickets… but I actually attended!… Continue Reading Music Festival Recap: Virgin Mobile FreeFest
The ever-inspiring Une femme d’un certain age wrote a post on her blog about the two personalities in her closet. I think this is something many women deal with and find to be a fault as they seek out their personal style. The thing is, we women are complex creatures. We are not robots, we… Continue Reading The Multiple Personality Closet
Blouse: Bellatrix Camisole: H&M (similar) Pants: Tahari Scarf: c/o Karen Kane Bracelets: Lauren Ralph Lauren, Nordstrom Shoes: Miss Sixty (similar) Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Earrings: Filene’s Basement (similar) Bag: Sabina (similar) Today I felt like letting my inner rock star out for a bit. Since I do have to be at work, I toned her down with… Continue Reading Monday: Inner Rock Star
Tee: Lands’ End Canvas (similar)Jeans: GapShoes: Halogen (similar)Silver cuff (similar)Bag: Hobo (similar) Necklace: cartouche (similar), “Emerson” pendant – Tags-n-Stones, Saint Patrick medallion If you follow me on Instagram you know that this weekend I found a Saint Patrick medallion right outside my car door. It immediately caught my eye, and I felt it was some… Continue Reading Friday: The Standard
Tee – Ann Taylor Blazer – c/o Karen Kane Jeans – Gap Shoes – Halogen (similar) Bracelets – Nordstrom, Ann Taylor, Lauren Ralph Lauren, c/o Soft Surroundings Umbrella – Gap I put this outfit together this past weekend, excited for Casual Friday when I could wear my jeans. When Karen Kane sent me this blazer,… Continue Reading Friday: Rainy Friday Blues
Dress: Vince CamutoNecklace: eBay (similar)Shoes: Franco Sarto (similar)Bracelets: Nordstrom, Ann Taylor, Lauren Ralph Lauren, JewelMint, c/o Soft Surroundings I guess this is the week of the leopard shoe! Other than yesterday, I wore a good portion of my animal-print collection. All that’s left are my Mary Janes and flats! Any exciting plans for the weekend?… Continue Reading Friday: Sensing a Trend
Mixing of unexpected patterns has become a popular fashion trend, and one I embrace fully. It’s a great way to show your personality, and give a new life to some pieces collecting dust in your wardrobe. But how does one create a great mix of prints without looking as though she dressed in the dark?… Continue Reading Pattern Mixing: a Guide
These days it can be confusing when trying to dress for the office. With retailers showing “secretary” dresses that hardly cover one’s behind, painted-on pants paired with blazers, and cleavage-baring blouses with suits, you wonder what actually is acceptable these days. Add to this a sweltering hot summer, and one could easily stray in the… Continue Reading Summer Sartorial Rules for Corporate America
Oh Nordstrom, I just can’t quit you! Great selection, phenomenal customer service, and awesome deals such as your Anniversary Sale! I have a Nordstrom Card so I had early access to the sale but restrained myself, only getting a few more pairs of Hanky Panky Retro High-Waist Thongs and this skirt, but here’s some items… Continue Reading Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: What I’m Loving