Exactly 24 years ago this May Kevin and I fell madly in love. It was fast and furious and love was declared in just a month. There was something about our connection that stuck–like glue! Our first (well actually third) kiss happened on April 14. It was a quick peck on the cheek given inContinue reading The Shell Love Story
I was so impressionable as a kid. I was my mother’s guinea pig trying just about anything when it came to style. With my mom’s encouragement, I’d wear whatever she told me to. There’s evidence in my 5th grade school picture: I’m wearing a tie–with confidence I must add. My mom dressed me in aContinue reading A Childhood Style Memory: Wearing a Tie
There are definitely two slogans I can never say no to: anything book related, I always snatch up. I have more than one tee that says “The Book Was Better!” Today, being at the end of Teen Read Week, I’m wearing a shirt that says, “I’d rather be reading.” On Monday for our professional developmentContinue reading Style Stories No. 17: 2 Slogans I Can’t Refuse
Thanks for these pics Norbyah–and for trying to bring out the tough girl in me! Some Style Stories just happen. I’ve been on the lookout for a cool moto jacket for a while now. I have this sleek one that I picked up a swap, but sometimes with too many layers it’s a bit snugContinue reading Style Stories No. 12: Moto Jacket Love
Pictures thanks to I’m a Norbyah Do you have a color combo that reminds you of a childhood memory? For me, it’s black and red. I can’t remember what year it was–maybe 4th grade, but there was one outfit for a school picture that definitely sticks out in my mind. I was so impressed byContinue reading Style Stories No. 11: My Love of Red and Black
It’s been cold in Hong Kong–like seriously cold especially by Hong Kong standards, so the wear of these three sweaters is completely authentic. If you follow along on Instagram, you will have quite familiar with these three pieces. I love each of them, and of course they each have their own little story. I firstContinue reading Style Stories No. 10: Sweater Season
Here’s a sampling of what I wore this past week. It was difficult arriving back from an amazing trip where we went home for the holidays. Arriving late on Sunday night made getting up for work on Monday a bit difficult. I declared Monday a jeans day for myself. By the end of the weekContinue reading Style Stories No. 9: Back-to-Work
The Kremb de la Kremb Style Stories Link Up is back this week, and for my own style story I’m sharing the story of these crazy paisley pants! I’ve had this pair of paisley pants since Vincent was born–that means they’re 14 years old! Sometimes I’ve thought about getting rid of them, but then, they’veContinue reading Style Stories Link Up No. 6 and My Paisley Pants
There’s always so much to be insecure about. Really there is. I do know this, but I choose to ignore any self doubt that tries to creep in my mind. Rather I choose to follow this style tip: If I think I am, I am.
There are a couple of very supportive and influential ladies in the middle aged blogging community. I’ve mentioned Catherine from Not Dressed as Lamb. She holds a similar motto to me regarding confidence being the very best accessory. There’s another very supportive and collaborative individual based in Singapore: Sylvia from 40 Plus Style. Sylvia hasContinue reading My Style Interview with Sylvia from 40 Plus Style
When you pull up to our cabin, you can recognize ours as the second cabin–the one with the red roof. Our cabin is part of a housing development from the 1920s. The elite of Spokane used to use this area for their outings, hence the name, Tessemini Outing Club. I refer so much online andContinue reading Kremb de la Kremb Cabin: A History
The other day a good friend of mine was telling me about something she read about style. She read a blog post about being able to name one’s style in five words. This really got me thinking. Can I name my style in five words? There are a ton of adjectives to describe my style,Continue reading Describing My Style