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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
The drought here in California has reached pretty dire status, which is why I’m pretty excited that El Nino is predicted to bring us plenty of rain this season. Sure, there’s concerns about flooding and whether our water-starved environs can handle a sudden influx of moisture, but anything is better than being parched. And since forewarned […]