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
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
My style story is back this week! Monitoring my daily work outfits has been a great way for me to see what I actually wear and need in my closet. Just from last week’s post I was able to clean out my wardrobe by getting rid of a few items. This week was freezing, andContinue reading Style Story: Work Outfits Monday Through Friday
Beautiful Bali The last time Kevin and I were in Ubud was 15 years ago. One thing that has not changed with this idyllic local in the mountains of Bali is its beauty. It’s just remarkable. On the other hand, the commerce has definitely increased as has the yoga zeal to the town. Also theContinue reading Beautiful Bali: Part 4, Ubud Rice Fields
I’m going to give this sort of post a try. We’ll see what you all think. Basically, these were my work outfits Monday through Friday. Once I got to work, I took a pic of what I was wearing. Many of my outfit posts on this blog have been styled outfits that are not alwaysContinue reading Style Story: Work Outfits Monday Through Friday
Happy New Year! It’s true! I’m going for “RAD” in 2015! Ha ha, I’m such an 80s girl; I still say “rad” all the time. It’s like a word that has stayed perpetually as my perfect adjective. When I saw this tee hanging in the back of the Bershka shop in Kuta, Bali of allContinue reading Going for RAD in 2015!
Being totally covered is reminiscent to our days living in Saudi Arabia–although an outfit like this would hardly count as covering up. Those were an interesting two years in my life when I wore the abaya to cover up my female form. You can assume correctly that I didn’t like the restriction too much. TheContinue reading Caped and Covered
A while back I declared a fashion fixation for sequin track pants. Well, I never did find a pair–yet! But recently I did find some sequin legging pants. I gasped and then jumped when I saw this silver pair in the window of an HM in Shanghai. I went skipping in and nabbed a pairContinue reading Holiday Style: Sequin Pants Dressed Down
It’s November 28, the day after Thanksgiving. Oh, but it is so much more! Today is Black Friday–the day after Thanksgiving in which the holiday shopping season may officially begin. I’ve actually never witnessed a Black Friday since I live abroad, but I can only imagine the frenzy. Then, on December 1st, it will beContinue reading Christmas Shopping with Kremb de la Kremb