Stories about style, motherhood, and figuring it all out
I don’t know whether it was the oversatisfactory Zappos customer service or the fact that I really love these boots (see yesterday’s post) but I was so inspired by new Frye Boots that I have to talk about them some more (I also loved the Cognac Nappa Boots from RSVP but first things first). Zappos…
Read MoreThe look below was inspired from the KA7 Sweater. I’m trying to be good and not get it but I feel very weak. This is what I’m imagining I’d assemble it with. The sweater is perfect for those evenings to meet up with friends for drinks after work, with the bolero you’re covered for work.…
Read MoreIf you can excuse gratuitous navigation and have patience to wait for a really slow site to load www.dwellshop.com has some decent linens (duvets, bed sheets, table coverings, etc). They have a super cute line for the lil ones too — dwellbaby. This bed crib set is almost cute enough to make me want to…
Read MoreIt took me many many years to figure this out or to at least understand why some of my tees got all the love while the rest lay lonely at the bottom of my drawers. The important thing about a tee is it’s neckline. Most tees are cut really high up right around the neckline.…
Read MoreI thought I’d check out what Target sells online. Ever since Luella launched her “Design for All” line there, I’ve popped in the stores to check it out but have never found much more than a few leftover items amongt the desolate racks. I guess you gotta get there early. It doesn’t look like they…
Read MoreMy first Project. I’m helping a friend step up her look to a new level. She’s not unstylish by any means but she wants to freshen up her look. I applaud her for leaning out of her comfort zone. So many women have the potential to improve their daily style but seem content to walk…
Read MoreWhat started a month ago as a blog about my obessions revolving around style and shopping has evolved (not to mention wordpress also really sucks and i’ve given up using their blog service) so I’d like to introduce my new blog — “Luxe Mix”… To the short lived…Obessions of a Virgo
Read MoreSnoopy this is for you. A process for picking out your outfit. Try this out and let me know how it goes. Outfit Composition Step 1: Lay the foundation. You’ll need a good area to lay things out — like your bed or floor around your closet. This is your work area. Step 2: Pick…
Read MoreIt’s Saturday. You’re about to head out for a day with the girls toting around Union Square… the Ferry Building Farmers Market… or maybe just strolling down the Haight. You know you’ll be on your feet until dusk and you’ll want to be fully focused on the task at hand — shopping. Here’s a look…
Read MoreShop Bop has some dope threads on sale. Here are my top picks below. Inventory seems to be going fast. How nice would that be when one day you can check inventory on retail sites? That would be such a motivating force to get girls like me to buy. If I saw “Only 1 left!”…
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