Building the Hair Arsenal
Washing my hair is a task that I like to avoid as much as I can. Not to be grunge central, but it’s literally one of the biggest beauty pains. So in an attempt to lighten my routine and be more...
View ArticleChaos to Couture
There’s not an event in which celebrities dress up in the best of the best fashion that I don’t enjoy stalking. The annual Met Gala is certainly no exception, and with last night’s theme being Chaos to...
View ArticleShopping and Swapping
I suffer from fashion separation anxiety, and I have an odd relationship with certain pieces in my wardrobe. I just can’t bring myself to donate or consign specific things. I don’t think I’m the only...
View ArticlePop Up Shops and More
Though I sadly had no luck picking up any items during the swap, I did have a fantastic time at last night’s Swap in the City. I finally debuted my new 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Satchel at a place other...
View ArticleEpically England
After constantly complaining about cold weather, summer arrived in full force before I could get another hateful word out of my mouth. With warm temperatures naturally come trips to look forward to,...
View ArticleWedding Walks
I’m a flats girl, but I can occasionally make do with wedges. When I mentioned that I was going to pair fancy flat sandals with a maxi for an upcoming wedding, my Mother immediately shot me a look and...
View ArticleCuff Stuff
Last Sunday afternoon seemed like the perfect day for a piercing. At least that’s what I impulsively entered into my schedule, but sadly never found a convenient open establishment to offer this...
View ArticleJelly Feet
I feel this way when torrential rain surprises me when I’m least prepared. Like this morning. It’s the classic look of oh shit, it’s raining. . . I hate raincoats just like Pete, but shoes are a whole...
View ArticleMy Look Be Like
I stepped out for dinner in Club Monaco’s Hazel Tank, one of my favorite Cole Haan crossbodys, Ferragamo’s black leather Varina flat, and a simple pair of black skinny pants. . . The more I thought...
View ArticleThe 3.4 Oz Issue
Despite the fact that summer vacations are in full force, I struggle with the task of packing efficiently – and effectively – for weekend trips. When flying is involved, a whole new responsibility is...
View ArticlePrincesses and Polka Dots
There was no sweeter tribute to Diana than for Kate to make her first public appearance with the royal baby boy in a polka dot dress. . . I doubt that I’ll ever look as good as the Duchess did, and...
View ArticleFlossy Favorites
Cocktail additions at Graffiato. The perfect white dress that’s more of a want than a need from Anthropologie. A beautiful view in Nantucket. Your latest frenchie fix.. Fun loafers by Charlotte...
View Article360 Degrees of Jean Shorts
I’m not ready to give up my jean shorts just yet. But with fall quickly creeping its way into what’s supposed to be summer, I’m starting to think more and more about the seasonal transition of my...
View ArticleSeeking Selena’s Straight Mane
Though I’m still reeling from Miley’s performance – if that’s even the right word for it – I have to talk about how gorge Selena Gomez looked at Sunday night’s MTV Video Music Awards. A past Disney...
View ArticleFrenchie Friday: Oriental
….An oriental rug, that is. Though Murphy was posing sitting on a friend’s comfy spot, he’s become rather familiar with interior decorating techniques himself. As I continue to make my new apartment...
View ArticleBag it in a Bucket
Any purse is a plus for me. The bucket bag has been an intriguing style as of late, especially after I found and then stole a vintage Gucci number from my Mother’s closet. . . Whether it’s the popular...
View ArticleBack to Birkenstocks
In third grade, I demanded that Birkenstock clogs be charged to my tab aka Mom’s Visa. A pair of the same brand’s sandals were quickly thrown into that shopping cart too, and I remained a secret fan...
View ArticleStyled by Academia
School’s back in session even though school’s out for summer is blasting in my head, and I’m certainly glad that I’m not the one who’s expected to be in class. But just because I’m no longer a scholar...
View ArticleBehind “Mad Men’s” Fashions
Even though I live in DC – so judge me or not – I never really go to the Smithsonian. With that being said, I’ve never had the chance to visit their Natural History Museum after hours in the company of...
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