You dig our version of a safety gate? We got some fancy-dancy highly rated baby gate before Emerson was born, and before we finished the remodel. Once we installed this banister we realized it doesn’t work. My faux Wassily chair fits in there perfectly, keeps the dogs from going upstairs while we’re gone, and keeps…
Image via Return to Manliness who has a great post about how to shine shoes – works for mens or women’s shoes! 1. Polish your shoes. Be they from Payless or Prada, if they are scuffed, they will destroy your entire look. I inherited my dad’s shoe polishing kit – a couple tins of different…
Last week I attended an early showing of the Last Call Studio. I am a weird size, not plus size, but not a single digit so I knew there would be limited clothing there that would fit and flatter my frame. As that I was given some spending money, I headed straight to the accessories….
I thought my outfit was pretty cute yesterday but didn’t get a picture. My black and white striped scoop tee from Ann Taylor, black pencil skirt from Ann Taylor, my wide black belt with the patent buckle… also from Ann Taylor, and my black peeptoe booties from Miss Sixty. Today I dressed half-awake. Had a…
Dear Nordstrom, I love you. You KNOW I love you. The only store credit card I still own is for you. When I worked retail and had a stressful day, I didn’t smoke a cigarette in the parking lot. I didn’t get a drink at the bar. I walked into Nordstrom. I breathed in the…
Thursday I had the opportunity to check out the new Last Call Studio by Neiman Marcus which is in Rockville, Maryland. Last Call Studio opened on Friday, but they gave local fashion bloggers the opportunity to check out the store a day early. It was so cool to meet so many other fabulous fashionistas in…
Icky icky yucky rainy day in DC. And I am in desperate need of some new boots. I have my Ros Hommerson “Maryland” black leather boots, but the zipper is busted and I want them an inch shorter in the shaft. I have had them in the trunk of my car for weeks and keep…
Dress – Lauren Ralph Lauren (no longer available)Belt – Ann Taylor (no longer available)Leopard Pumps – Nine West “Madeup” via NordstromBracelet – Lauren by Ralph LaurenNecklace – Random boutique in Rehoboth Beach, elongated with chain bracelet so I could double around throat I am not feeling too well today – stomach really bothering me and…
Oh the weather was FANTASTIC this weekend! I love weekends in fall that are so crisp and clear and have weather mild enough that you can go outside and enjoy the beauty of the season! Saturday, our friends Nicole & Ryan invited us over for a cookout. Very casual affair, didn’t change from what I…