As a card-carrying history nerd, I’m fascinated by trends and how they begin. Some we can trace to distinct origins—like that time back in 1660 when Catherine de Medici decided that the fork was the must-have utensil of the season. (Aside: If Instagram had existed back then, would the #forkie have been a thing?) But most trends […]
When was the last time you finished a lipstick? I’m pretty sure I never have. I did, however, recently toss a half-full lip gloss that I scored at a White Elephant gift exchange. In 2010. Yup, I’ve been dragging that sucker around for five years, long-since bored of the color and truly beginning to question the health […]
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and as far as I’m concerned that means it’s treat yo’self time! I’m excited to have teamed up with the ladies at the amazing online boutique REFINED for an Instagram giveaway. You and a friend could each win $100 to shop REFINED’s carefully curated selection of fashion, accessories, and […]
In fashion as in life, it’s often the most humble and hardworking that go unrecognized. When was the last time you saw a blog post weighing the various options for no-show socks, or lauding the bum-lifting abilities of Target’s mesh hipster panties? (Seriously, best undies on the market.) It’s much more exciting to expound upon forthcoming trend, especially when daydreams of Spring outfits are a bright beacon […]
Last year one of the hottest fashion phrases on everyone’s lips was ‘capsule wardobe’. I’ll admit that I’ve been intrigued, but thus far not intrigued enough to winnow my apparel down to just a handful of interchangeable items. It’s not that I wouldn’t appreciate the extra space; with two cats, two dogs, and two humans, things […]
Though there are lots of words to describe the weather we’ve been having lately, ‘confused’ trumps them all. While I was enjoying a white Christmas vacation in Reno, my New York pals were opening their gifts in shorts and tees. Now, my parents are battling ice storms in Toronto, and we’re braving flash floods here in LA. […]
A true child of the 80’s, I have a longstanding appreciation for chic workout clothes. It began when I cut the toes from my dad’s socks, turned them into leg warmers, and paired them with the belted leotard I’d convinced my mother to buy me at Sears. I was confident that the complete getup would make my daily Mousercise workouts […]
Ack! There’s only three days left ’til Christmas! Have you finished your shopping yet? (Have you started your shopping yet? Some of us around here, ahem, have not. Oops.) Thankfully we have until the fat man sings to get our gifting acts in gear. I for one am counting on that last-minute inspiration to propel me to the finish […]
In all this holiday gifting and DIY madness, it’s important to do something special for yourself. So I’m excited to share a giveaway valued at over $500 that helps you do exactly that! Artisan marketplace BRIKA and online undies purveyor ThirdLove have teamed up on the sweetest lingerie gift set this season. To celebrate, they’re not […]
Do you change your skin care with the seasons? I make little adjustments here and there—a slightly more intense moisturizer, for example. Other than that, it feels like such a win to have established a working routine in the first place, I don’t mess with it too much! One thing I keep constant is sunscreen. Even when the […]
Raise your hand if you’re behind on your holiday shopping! Mine is definitely up in the air. The past few weeks have been so busy that I haven’t even thought about what I’ll be giving my loved ones, let alone hit the stores to make things happen. In truth, I have a feeling that this year […]
I’m writing this post from Toronto where my parents keep the ambient temperature of their house a toe-numbing 60 degrees. Given that I’m currently huddled under a down blanket with a hot water bottle, I think it’s safe to say that living in Southern California has made me soft indeed! Although I’m freezing here in my frosty […]