Stories about style, motherhood, and figuring it all out
“Nothing has man invented yet that will do a better job than heels at making a good pair of legs look great, or great ones look fabulous.” — Stuart Weitzman This post is dedicated to all the girls out there who kill themselves every day wearing dangerously pointy 4 inch heels (or those who wish…
Read MoreI’m compelled to write this post for 2 reasons… 1. The flubber around my belly is stubbornly refusing to go away with my usual diet and workout so I’m getting ready to dose up on my workout regimen and I need new stuff to flex my flub!! 2. When I check my Typepad Stats I’m…
Read MoreGraduating college (a mini-lifetime ago) felt like the start of real life — liberation from academic torture and I guess partial-liberation from my parents. I had a job lined up,…
Read MoreIt’s Friday night.. I’m home alone.. what better way to pass the time than to look around for shoes and handbags that I can’t afford? The bow is more of a knot (I’m rationalizing).. and the coldness of the silver helps to offset any girliness of this shoe. I’m just imaging how tall I’d look…
Read MoreIt’s about that time that I start scouring the web for my Luxe for Less picks!! I’m on a strict budget (says my husband). Here’s what I’ve found so far but will keep it comin… Everything should be under $100 or less (ish). No guarantees 🙂 Urban Edge For KicksThe Extras
Read MoreI meant to post this sooner but if you live in the San Francisco area, I wanted to let you know about an event going on this Wed and Thur (June 4th and 5th) called Shecky’s Girls Night Out. I’ve never been so I can’t promise it’s going to be all that but I’ll be…
Read MoreSomewhere I’d heard a golden rule that before you walk out the door remove one accessory. The thought being we tend to fuss getting ready for hours and end up looking overdone (in either a slutty or circus-like way) without even realizing it. You know… the big earrings with the bulging necklace or the false…
Read MoreIt was not long after graduating college and becoming a working professional that I lost the drive and motivation to shop sales. I know you know just as well as I do that rummaging through sales racks, no matter what store, is so bleh. Even though you know there’s likely to be some hidden gems…
Read MoreHey everyone~ I created a look book album to make it easier to have everything in one place. The next time you’re digging through your closet and have the nothing to wear depression, take a peek into this album for some inspiration for looks to throw together. Honestly, it’s not that you don’t have anything…
Read MoreI was hunting suits at Neimans over the weekend. Lately, I’m get the feeling my luxe for less threads don’t cut it for important meetings with customers and days for presentations. A little voice was telling me wearing a power suit from Theory was going to help me stop saying umm and uhhh and look…
Read More