I have a simple, pretty red-orange J.Crew dress I picked up on crazy clearance a few years back. Because it was on crazy clearance, it was a size too big, but I bought it anyway, because I: love (a) dresses; (b) the color; (c) steals; and (d) pretty-colored dresses that are steals. While I do … [Read more...]
BRILLIANT PRODUCT ALERT: Touch-Up Flyaway Tamer
I don't know about you, but as the temperature climbs (or, who am I kidding, ALWAYS), I have a tendency to throw my hair back in a ponytail or a bun. The downside is the itty-bitty baby hair flyaways that seem to be part of the package. Enter John Frieda's Full Repair Touch-Up Flyaway Tamer ($10)! … [Read more...]
Potentially Super-Flattering Summer Dress Alert!
One you should know about me: I am a sucker for ruching. Another thing you should know about me: with very rare exception, I don't do strapless dresses. Too much...HOISTING. And while I don't yet own this pretty magenta dress, I'm feeling mighty covetous. It has beautiful ruching detail, and the … [Read more...]
My Favorite Spring Perfume
I am fragrance-obsessed and though I'm pretty selective, I do have weird, perfume related rules that I create for myself with the ones I do have. Certain perfumes go with certain outfits/events, I have -- I kid you not -- a perfume I wear when I need to feel all confident and Working Girl (not...not … [Read more...]
I Want It Now: Forever 21 Coral Belted Jersey Knit Dress
I love this dress; the color is so springy, and the jersey knit and silhouette look really flattering. The belt is the perfect finishing touch, and I'd top it off with a long gold pendant-type chain necklace. I think this dress looks gorgeous and chic on its own, and would also look great for … [Read more...]
Problem Solved: Office-Appropriate Denim (for under $25!)
Like many offices, mine has a "Casual Friday" policy, wherein the formal dress code is relaxed, and we're permitted to wear jeans. While I appreciate the gesture in theory, in practice, things prove to be a bit more difficult. A lot of my denim is decidedly skinny in nature, which, while cute for … [Read more...]
Infinity Scarves: Effortless Style for everyone
A well-draped accessory scarf is something that flatters everyone. YES, EVERYONE, STOP PROTESTING, YOU. They can beautifully pull together most outfits, and exude easy style. This winter, I fell hard for infinity scarves.Much like a Madonna dream, an infinity scarf has no end and no beginning. It's … [Read more...]
Making it Work: New Ways to Wear Classic Colors
I love the black-and-white color combination, in terms of clothes, but sometimes I feel like it's so...tired, you know? I must confess, though, that my love for that particular combo has never died; I'm just trying to find new ways to wear it and make it work. I'm currently in Seattle for a blogging … [Read more...]
Nailing It (Yay, Puns!)
I'm an unrepentant nailbiter; it's one of my few vices. Gross? Probably, but relatively harmless, as far as addictions go. For years, I held back from manicures, thinking it was a thing that only people with pretty, unbitten nails did. On those rare occasions that I did paint them, I selected the … [Read more...]
Nine West’s “Nuncio” Pump: A Wardrobe Staple
Are you looking for a perfect pump? Something that works for the office, but isn't too staid? Something that looks good with your going-out clothes, but won't painfully make you regret your choice of footwear as you weep from your poor blistered toes? Something classic yet modern, that goes with … [Read more...]