Sequin skirts. Yes, I do love them. And it so happened that I scored a few great gold sequin skirts after the holidays. I know! Bad timing. So, I have been on a mission to figure out how to wear my gold sequin skirts after the festivities of Christmas and New Years. I took noteContinue reading Sequin Skirts After the Holidays
This week was a four work outfit work week, and it went fairly well. This is a no brainer, but if I plan out the outfit the day before, I am usually so much better dressed! I didn’t get rid of any clothes this week too, but I know I need to replace a fewContinue reading Style Story: Work Outfits Monday Through Friday
I need to get rash guard ready because in a little over a week, I’ll be heading to the beach of Boracay! I still love a tan–don’t get me wrong, but I don’t need the dark deep one that’s starting to make my skin look so dry and lizardy. In fact, these days, I preferContinue reading Rash Guard Ready for Boracay
Lately French books, in particular books about French women and they’re covetable style, are really hitting the books-to-read lists. Women want to know how to be more French. The French woman is utterly chic: she’s slouchy yet put together, she’s coy yet totally assertive, she’s flirtatious but temperamental, she’s timid but all together confident, she’sContinue reading Let’s Read How to be More French Books
For the Tuesdays in February I’ll be dedicated to styling my ponchos. I have a couple of ponchos, and it’s time for them to get some use. Ponchos are the perfect layering piece; wearing one is basically like wearing a blanket, and it they’re cashmere, it’s bound to be a very soft blankie. All theContinue reading Poncho Tuesday {Like Taco Tuesday but with Ponchos!}
I have a pair of leggings that are usually worn on Sundays. It’s the weekend, and I want to be comfortable. I don’t want to be sloppy–that’s not my style, but, I do want to be cozy. I copy my sister a lot. If Julie says it’s good, I’m on board. When she recommended theseContinue reading Leggings are For Sundays X 4: Sporty, Cozy, Dressy, and Urban
For all of January I’ve been keeping track of my work outfits, AND it’s proven to help me a ton! While I’m getting to know what looks goond on me, more importantly I’m learning what makes me feel comfortable. I’m finding if I feel good plays highly into the score. The way I feel isContinue reading Style Story: Work Outfits Monday Through Friday
Ahh, Beautiful Bali! (I promise; this is the last instalment from our trip to Beautiful Bali over our most recent Christmas holiday. Perhaps it will be a while until we return to this glorious island….) In this final post depicting our trip I’d like to highlight the eclectic baubles I picked set amidst the beautyContinue reading Beautiful Bali: My Accessory Haul {Last Instalment, I Promise!}
Corset Advertisement from 1886 in the Public Domain Recently I found an awesome mommy/fashion blogger based out of New York: Jennifer Connelly of Two Pumps in a Purse. I love her writing style just as much as her fashion sense. She’s quirky and cute and a fellow lover of the red lippy and leopard print.Continue reading Spanx Me Baby! The Pros and Cons to Women’s Shapewear
Motel Mexicola is indeed the quintessential Mexican experience–even though it’s islands away! Walking inside we all felt transported to a different land even though we were still on the island of Bali. After seeing several of my favorite bloggers (yes Geneva and Shea, I’m talking about you) tote the same message of how awesome MotelContinue reading Motel Mexicola–Bali’s Best Mexican Restaurant in Seminyak
Yep, over-the-top! That’s me!! I’ve always been and always will be. I can actually pinpoint an exact moment from high school that reinforces being over-the-top. It was from one of my first dances. I was going to a semi-formal dance with Brian Carney. I designed my own dress, and it was colorful. Actually it wasContinue reading Ya, I’m Over-the-Top
Wow! This practice of getting a pic of my work outfits each day is proving to be so beneficial. I am seriously cleaning out my closet! For example, Wednesday’s outfit, MEH! It all needs to go despite any sentimental value. Thank goodness I had a stellar necklace on that day. And Friday’s outfit, well you’dContinue reading Style Story: Work Outfits Monday Through Friday