styled alternatives: the tuxedo jacket

I love a good tuxedo jacket. Love them every single time I see someone wearing one, whether casually on the street or all dolled up on the red carpet. I love them in black, in white, in blush…just love. So, are you surprised to learn I don’t actually own one? Me too. As much as […]

a bit of snark

We haven’t done any good snarking in a while, but I couldn’t resist. I normally love me some Gorjana – can’t get enough, in fact –  but I just have no idea what’s happening here. Even I, with all of my crafty dysfunction, could make this in about 15 seconds, by taking the zipper pull […]

my styling dilemma

Friends, I’m in a panic this morning! I’m having my photo taken by the lovely Melissa at Soulmates Photo, and the styling decisions are torture! Straight hair or wavy? Jacket or blouse? Chunky necklace or classic chain? Agh! Styling brain overload. All I know so far is that I’ll be wearing this gorgeous silk shirt […]

get gifting: the globetrotter

For the girl who’s racked up enough frequent flier miles to take a trip around the world (if only she could find time between layovers), this list is packed with presents guaranteed to make it into her coveted carry-on space. But why stop there? So many of these travel-friendly finds would be genius picks for […]

get gifting: all that glitters

we’re going to kick off this year’s gift guides with a little something that’s close to my heart: jewels! ever wonder why there are so many holiday songs about “silver and gold”? it’s because every holiday’s better with a little sparkle. take these gift ideas, for instance…i know my holiday would be dramatically improved by […]

the annual “best of” list

every year when i get out my (completely lovely) new calendar, i love to think back through my year of retail and consider what really ended up being the best and worst purchases of the year.  the worst are harder to remember…they tend to fade into the recesses of my mind.  but the best are […]

deal of the day: ron herman sale

i’ve been wishing and hoping that the massive sale at ron herman would improve to include some fabulous basics, and that day is here.  save 40% on personal faves like decadently warm cashmere from inhabit and demylee, hip outerwear from mike and chris, and amazing fashion finds from haute hippie. let’s see if i can […]