I have been working with reader and friend ZenRose and she has helped me create the new banner for this blog. Be patient as we get all the kinks out, but I am so excited to have this blog’s look really come together. Big thanks to ZenRose, who took my “eh, I dunno what I… Continue Reading New Look!
Black tee shirt dress from Jones New York Sport, black leather thong heels from Mossimo, black coral necklace from Mexico, silver hoops and cuff bracelet. Hair is second day, a few pieces twirled around a curling iron, but otherwise left as-is. Makeup is L’Oreal True match concealer in W4-5, Body Shop bronzing powder in Light,… Continue Reading Friday: Sep 07, 2007
Hey guys, sorry for the late posts. Work has gotten busier and it seems that it flies by and next thing I know I didn’t post my outfit. Then to top it off, internet has been acting up at home. Ah well, it happens. Gotta bring home the Tofurky bacon! Navy stretch cotton v-neck sweater… Continue Reading Thursday
Black cashmere tank from Banana Republic, white cotton safari jacket from Gap, black “Drew” trousers from The Limited, silver and leather necklace from Chico’s, silver cuff bracelet and silver hoops, black leather thong heels from Mossimo. Hair is third day, brushed out, a tee-shirt’s neck band as a headband, hair, slightly backcombed in back and… Continue Reading Wednesday
Red crepe jersey dress from Maggy London, black croco peeptoe heels from BCBGirls, single gold bangle from Ralph Lauren. Hair is second day, a few pieces curled around an iron for a short period of time for texture. Makeup is L’Oreal Bare Naturale mineral foundation in True Beige applied lightly with a bronzing brush, Nars… Continue Reading Tuesday
Didn’t take many photos at all. Sorry guys. Saturday started off with yoga class. I wore these new knit separates I got from C.enne.v Couture (review to come). Sillky-soft black jersey short-sleeved hoodie and cropped drawstring pants with a white ribbed tank from Old Navy underneath. Afterwards, we had a few friends over. The plan… Continue Reading This Weekend
One reader recently asked, “I’m confused on what casual dressing will look like this fall with this more polished look going on. It’s hard to look polished being casual and not be too 80’s preppy. Can you help?” I understand your plight; the magazines seem to be showing nothing but lady-like pieces with very structured… Continue Reading How to Look Polished AND Casual
So ladies, it’s that time of year. The time where you are expected to stash away those sandals and shorts and suddenly don cable-knit sweaters and cords. Here in the Nation’s Capital it’s around 95 degrees and I have a feeling that come Tuesday the weather wills till be as hot. I can recall Halloweens… Continue Reading No White After Labor Day!
Reader Laurie emailed me recently after reading “Talking Fashion” on Washington Post’s website about fall’s trends. Suzanne D’Amato and Janet Bennett lead this chat and are very intelligent and stylish women, but mentioned in this certain chat that bootcut jeans are “Momtastic” and to be stylish one should choose a skinny leg, high-waisted style, or… Continue Reading Are Bootcut Jeans “Momtastic?”