The Fabulous! Festival for May ‘08
Monday, May 5th, 2008The May edition of The Fabulous! Festival is up over at General Housewifery. Anastasia did a maaaahvelous job hosting. I’ve enjoyed reading all the featured posts, which are as interesting as ever. The quality and scope of submissions never ceases to amaze me. There are posts on everything from skirtinis to […]
My number one style tip
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008If you’ve ever felt like you just have nothing to wear, or returned home to the pile of clothes you left on the bed trying to figure out what works with what, or thought, “Wow, those shoes are so great, but I have nothing to wear them with”, then this is for you.
Tags: Color, Fashion, […]
Pondering the green bag hype
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008Recently, I was walking the mall with a friend when I spied a display for “green” handbags. They weren’t even that great looking and the tone of some of those displays and ads make me chuckle because they made it seem like by merely buying one of the bags you’d be saving the planet […]
Get your groove on gardening
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008Spring is here and it’s time to get out and get planting. Even I have been bit by the gardening bug. Truth be told, though, I’ve come to realize that my traditional gardening outfit of gym clothes and flip flops just isn’t that practical. So, if you’re like me and are in […]
The Fabulous! Festival for April ‘08
Monday, April 7th, 2008Welcome to the April edition of The Fabulous! Festival, a blog carnival dedicated to looking and feeling fa-bu-lous. I had a great time reading all the submissions, which is why I am confident that you’ll enjoy reading my ten favorites:
Beauty
First off, Tina Su reminds us that beauty isn’t just about makeup, presenting 8 keys […]
Introducing… FruWiki.com!
Monday, April 7th, 2008Drum roll, please!
I’ve been working on a project that I hope you will enjoy. As regular readers know, I’ve been trying to live more frugally — and having some success despite my love of fashion, food, and gadgets. I believe that being frugal is not about self-deprivation, but rather about prioritizing […]
Shop it to me
Sunday, April 6th, 2008This is not a paid endorsement. I have received no compensation for enthusiasm expressed here.
I just wanted to spread the news about a neat service I came across. The site is Shop It To Me. It’s free to sign up, you check the brands you like, your sizing info, your price range, […]
My favorite discount store
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008No, this isn’t a paid advertisement.
I’ve read a lot lately about how people have started shopping in cheaper stores because of all the economic problems we’re having here in the U.S. People who would never set foot in a discount stores are taking a second look at them, even as some still worry about […]
Styles biases: Why you really can’t please everyone
Thursday, March 27th, 2008I consider myself to be a fairly confident person, but at the same time there are times when I’m ridiculously indecisive. Since starting my own style makeover a little over a year ago, I’ve definitely become more confident in my style. For a time, I wouldn’t take the tags off of just about […]
Shoes over pants, Fashion passions and shopping dislikes
Monday, March 24th, 2008There’s a reason why I have an obscene number of shoes. Whenever I go clothes shopping, I make a b-line for the shoes section.
It doesn’t matter what I’m there to look for, I’m hardly in the door when the shoe section starts calling me. Fortunately, I tend to shop mostly at Ross […]
15 Random thoughts from SXSW
Friday, March 14th, 2008I just got back from SXSW Interactive. O.k., I got back Tuesday — Wednesday if you count that I stepped through the door after midnight. Since then, I’ve been been using the last few days of spring break to recoup from a combination of jet lag, daylight savings, and a whole lot of […]
Re: Investing in yourself: Personal appearance and hygiene.
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008Yeah, what he said.
Tags: Beauty, Etiquette, Fashion, Grooming, Hair, Impressions, Links, Makeup, Modesty, Skincare, Style, Work
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You’re never too old to reveal too much (6)
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The Fabulous! Festival for March ‘08
Monday, March 3rd, 2008Welcome to the March edition of The Fabulous! Festival, a blog carnival dedicated to looking and feeling fa-bu-lous. This month’s submissions were particularly fabulous, with posts on topics from how much should one really spend on a wardrobe to sexy sundresses and burlesque tease. Here are my top ten picks.
Beauty
To maintain […]
Wardrobe update
Sunday, March 2nd, 2008So you know how I said recently that I was going to try not to spend a lot replacing the clothes that I weeded from my wardrobe? Well, that didn’t last long.
I returned the clothes with tags to Ross and got a little over $100 in store credit. Yikes, I know! I […]
10 more bits of wardrobe weeding wisdom
Friday, February 29th, 2008I’m actually quite proud of wardrobe weeding skills. Nevertheless, I realized the other day that my wardrobe was in desperate need of a really merciless weeding.
How did I know? Mostly, I realized that there were a lot of things that I just sort of avoided wearing. I’d try to wear […]
More trouble than it’s worth, or Bye-bye recliner, hello peace and quiet
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008Some things are just more trouble than they’re worth.
Tags: De-stressing, Fashion, Home & Garden, Organization & Decluttering
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Yes, appearance does matter (7)
Yard sale money leads to shopping — but some good buys (3)
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Work appropriate fabrics (8)
Fashion deal breakers: toe claw and my burgundy heels
Tuesday, February 19th, 2008There are certain things that I just won’t tolerate in my wardrobe.
One of them is toe claw.
It’s a huge pet peeve for me, to the point where I carefully inspect my open toe shoes for the slightest bit of overhang. Most of my shoes are closed-toe because even if they look o.k. when I […]
It’s raining!
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008It’s raining and I’m so excited because I finally got to wear my new rain boots tonight!!!
Tags: Fashion, Shoes, Style
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You’re never too old to reveal too much (6)
Yes, appearance does matter (7)
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Why do people still read buy fashion magazines?
Thursday, February 7th, 2008
I’ve never really been into fashion magazines. Then again, I wasn’t really into fashion until this year. So, I recently decided to start looking at some well known fashion magazines and see what they were all about.
Fortunately, I didn’t have to spend money on them. I can read them free […]
Trying to be frugal: The series
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008My husband and I have been trying to cut down our costs, so I’ve been reading a lot of frugal blogs and particularly lists of frugal ideas. What surprises me, though, is how many things we already do. It’s easy to feel smug, but a quick look at the numbers shows that we […]
The Fabulous! Festival for February ‘08
Monday, February 4th, 2008Welcome to the Fabulous! Festival for February 2008! We had a great turnout again and with so many fabulous posts, choosing which ones to feature was tougher than ever.
February’s featured links
I did narrow it down, though, and here are my favorites from head to toe.
Legally blonde, don’t sue
Hair is fascinating because […]
The ongoing quest for fabulous pink shoes
Sunday, February 3rd, 2008I’ve been looking for bright pink shoes for some time, now. It’s a little obsession of mine.
Unfortunately, it’s not a color that comes up very often in the discount stores that I shop at, and I try not to buy too much stuff online because every time I do it makes it […]
Two morning makeovers: or, why I love makeup and wire cutters
Sunday, February 3rd, 2008I hate mornings.
And by mornings, I mean anything before noon. There are good reasons why.
Tags: Beauty, Fashion, Jewelry, Makeup, Photos, Saving Money, Style
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Re: The skinny on stripes and lines: The basics
Saturday, February 2nd, 2008Wondering why vertical lines make you look taller? And why are horizontal stripes all over clothing even though they supposedly make people look fatter?
Make sure to check out my post, The skinny on stripes and lines: The basics, at The Bargain Queens. I answer those and other questions on vertical and […]
What I was wearing and my (non)acceptance speech
Friday, February 1st, 2008Last night I posted a photo of me waiting anxiously for news about The Fabbies. Unfortunately, news has been almost nonexistent and it appears that the awards ceremony has been postponed, that last night there was a nomination party instead, and that the video of the party won’t be available till next week. […]
Call me a box of crayons
Monday, January 28th, 2008So, I’ve been going crazy for color this season. Actually, it started this time last year — during the season of black and white. My closet is still recovering since that’s when I bought a lot of my current wardrobe. And the mustard yellow summer we had didn’t help me one bit […]
The comfort of being underdressed
Friday, January 25th, 2008Whether you’re going to a concert or a job interview, I usually recommend dressing up a bit nicer than everyone else. I’m a firm believer that it’s better to be overdressed than underdressed.
Looking around, though, I seem to be in the minority. A very small minority.
You see, I live […]
I’m looking for festival hosts!
Friday, January 25th, 2008I’m hosting the next edition of The Fabulous! Festival here on February 4th, but I’m looking for other bloggers who are interested in hosting future editions since it’s nice to get different perspectives. If you’re interested, please let me know using this form.
I’ll be happy to answer any question you may have, […]
Why I appreciate people who dress up for concerts
Friday, January 25th, 2008I frequently complain that there aren’t many places where you can go dressed up and not feel overdressed. Where I live, it’s hard to just find a place free of flip flops and Crocs. Yeah, I have nearly 20 pairs of flip flops, but there are a lot of places that I would […]
Re: The rise of the non-label & quiet luxury
Thursday, January 24th, 2008In light of the recent discussion on signalling wealth, I found this post at Fashion Tribes particularly interesting. One of the major trends predicted is “luxury that whispers”, clothing and accessories that are still luxurious in their quality and details, but that don’t scream “made of money” quite so much in these tough economic […]
Re: There’s no shame in not being able to afford it
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008A couple days ago, Mrs. Micah wrote No shame: I can’t afford new clothes, itself a response to There’s no shame in not being able to afford it at Paid Twice.
I want to add my two cents because yesterday I wrote about signalling wealth and I want to be clear that while it’s […]
Re: Signalling wealth
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008Recently, I read Signalling wealth at My Wealth Builder.
Here’s an excerpt:
Because it’s impolite to broadly share what one earns, people find other ways to signal wealth and elevate status within their community. Nicer cars, nicer houses, nicer clothing etc. are just some of the ways one can signal wealth to one’s peers. […]
Quotes from my husband: On my shoe collection
Sunday, January 20th, 2008Today my husband and I are continuing to declutter our house. Things are really picking up now that we have more practice and our motivation has been renewed by the way things are taking shape here.
Earlier, my husband was laying on the bed with our cats taking a break when I started […]
Why I kept my tights after all
Tuesday, January 8th, 2008I think footless tights can look really cute on some people. Some people can even rock the mid-calf ones with cute ballet flats. I can’t. I’ve tried, but the proportions just don’t work for me. Maybe my skirts aren’t short enough, or my torso is too long, or my hips are […]
The Fabulous! Festival for January ‘08
Monday, January 7th, 2008Welcome to the first Fabulous! Festival of 2008! By the looks of all the submissions, 2008 will definitely be a fabulous year. Here are my favorites:
Shopping
While, Christmas is now behind us, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Tina Su from Think Simple. Be Decisive has written a wonderful […]
Trying out the navy nail polish trend
Thursday, January 3rd, 2008I’ve never been one to follow nail polish trends. I’ve certainly made it known that I prefer more natural looks like a soft French manicure or light pink polish. Outside of October, red is about the wildest I’ve gone with nail color, and then it usually looks awful, maybe because my skin is […]
Happy New Year!
Tuesday, January 1st, 2008Happy New Year, everyone!
This past year has certainly been exciting, but I’m not sad to see it go. I have a feeling that 2008 is going to be a really awesome year and I’m looking forward to see what the future has in store.
I hope 2008 is a great year for all […]
How to dress well at any age
Saturday, December 1st, 2007I’m happy to announce that my article, How to dress well at any age, is up at The Bargain Queen.
And when I say “any age”, I mean it. The basic considerations of style apply whether you’re 16 or 96. However, that doesn’t mean that all styles work on everyone. So […]
Enjoying luxuries, chasing Luxury, and the problem with fakes
Tuesday, November 27th, 2007“Keeping up with the Joneses” and generally outdoing one’s neighbors has existed, well, longer than humankind itself. Competition is part of nature, and it’s part of being human. However, add to the mix a world of luxury items, credit cards, and industries whose goal is to tell you why you absolutely must have […]
It’s another say something hat day
Saturday, November 24th, 2007Since October 2nd, when I showed you all my hat collection, I have added five more to the collection! It’s been a great season for hat lovers like me; hats are ‘in’, stores are carrying them, and it’s cool enough now to enjoy cool weather hat styles, which tend to be easier to wear […]
Thankful for the stuff
Friday, November 23rd, 2007Happy Thanksgiving everyone and thanks for reading! I’m also very thankful for my friends and family, and especially for my wonderful husband. However, I hope they all already know that I appreciate them (and not just today), so I’d like to take a moment and say that I am thankful for all the […]
How to survive the holidays with style
Monday, November 19th, 2007Recently Angie, from You Look Fab, asked if holidy knitwear like appliqué reindeer sweaters were an American tradition. I’m happy to find out that this isn’t a worldwide phenomenon, but sadly, I must say that it is a tradition here in the U.S. I’m not saying that it’s bad to get into the […]
Tregging trepidation
Friday, November 16th, 2007P.S., Icy and I were reading each other’s minds again. Check out her thoughts on the subject here.
My husband and I were driving through my college’s parking lot yesterday when we saw a woman walk past in nothing but a sweater and black treggings. And no, the sweater didn’t cover her bum.
If […]
Shoe shopping and peep-toe shoes
Thursday, November 8th, 2007So, tonight I thought I’d take advantage of the sale at Payless. The deals weren’t as great as I hoped, but I still managed to buy 4 pairs of shoes and a clutch that matches two pairs for a final total of $92.38 (thought I may return one or two pairs depending on how […]
Fashion criticism from a guy
Saturday, November 3rd, 2007Briana over at College Fashion has posted a list of fashion links that you might enjoy. My favorite was Fashion tips for women from a guy who knows dick about fashion. As Briana said, read it for laughs and take it with a grain of salt. The guy does make some good […]
Ah, put your shirt on!
Wednesday, October 17th, 2007When people talk about dressing modestly, discussion usually revolves around us women. Well, men, I’m talking to you. Put your shirts back on! (And please pull up your pants while you’re at it.)
I don’t get it. We women are expected to wear shirts, and bras, but some men seem […]
The hazards of button-up dresses
Thursday, October 11th, 2007Just a reminder, if you wear a button-up dress, please make sure to wear a slip underneath and to check to make sure that the lowest button is at a modest length. I saw a girl today in a button-up shirt dress. When she stood still, it was fine, but the moment that […]
What You Wear Can Change Your Life
Thursday, October 11th, 2007I love the title of this book, What You Wear Can Change Your Life, because it is so true - and yet some people put more thought into what they’re going to watch on television than what they wear. In yet another book, Trinny and Susannah give great style advice from what not to […]
Beige gone bad
Tuesday, October 9th, 2007I love beige. It’s a versatile color and is exceptionally great on shoes and undergarments since it blends well with most skin tones. However, every now and then, I spot a case of beige gone bad. Today, my husband and I were talking in his van on campus before I had to […]
Work appropriate fabrics
Saturday, October 6th, 2007Fabulously Broke in the City has a great post up on Work Appropriate Fabrics. It’s definitely worth checking out. I’m glad she’s covered this subject since it doesn’t get much attention, even though fabric makes a huge difference in the tone of an outfit. After all, suits may be appropriate at most […]
Closet show and tell
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007I’m very happy to see that so many people have enjoyed seeing my hat collection, so I thought I’d do a little more show and tell. I happen to be very proud of my closet. My husband and I remodelled it ourselves. One friend said… well, I won’t say what she called […]
It’s a say something hat day
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007When you’re done here, check out my newer additions at It’s another say something hat day.
It was just within the past year that I discovered hats - not baseball caps, but large, fancy, feminine, My Fair Lady hats. It happened by accident, while trying on hats for fun. Then I looked in the […]
Trinny and Susannah Take on America
Friday, September 28th, 2007Trinny and Susannah are the authors of one of my favorite style books, What Not to Wear, so I was eager to have a look at their other books. I was especially intrigued by the title of this one - Trinny and Susannah Take on America: What Your Clothes Say About You. […]
Political fashion
Thursday, September 27th, 2007Here in the U.S., we’re lucky that we can express different political beliefs without being punished by the government. However, that doesn’t mean that it’s always in your best interest to openly declare your beliefs. It’s sad, but true, that some people will go out of their way to punish other who don’t […]
What NOT to wear to school
Wednesday, September 26th, 2007Briana over at College Fashion implores Don’t Wear Pajamas to Class! If only that was the only college fashion crime.
Tags: Fashion, Impressions, School
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Glamour’s Big Book of Dos & Don’ts
Tuesday, September 25th, 2007I originally picked up this book thinking that it would just be a guilty-pleasure read, full of ‘well, at least I’m not dumb enough to wear that…’ photos. After all, sometimes it’s nice to know that I’m not the only one to make awful style mistakes (though a lot less recently - I hope). […]
How to wear black without looking boring
Monday, September 24th, 2007While I love bright colors, I can’t deny how useful black is; whether it’s stealing the spotlight or acting as a classy backdrop to other colors, black is the classic neutral. However, black can be… well.. rather bland. Few people can wear black from head to toe without looking tired or like they’re […]
You’re never too old to reveal too much
Wednesday, September 19th, 2007A week ago I wrote Too Much Revealed, in which I ranted about women wearing unflattering, revealing clothes. I focused mostly on young women who haven’t figured out that more skin does not equal ’sexy’. As Miss Janey pointed out in her comment, older women are just as guilty of such behavior. […]
The Bosom Button
Tuesday, September 18th, 2007Disclaimer: I did receive a Bosom Button free of charge from the company with the understanding that I would review it. However, the company has at no time given me any type of input in regards to the type of review, I have received no other compensation for this review, and I don’t get any […]
Bargain Queen Posts, 9/12 - 9/16/07
Sunday, September 16th, 2007Here is a list of my recent posts on The Bargain Queen. I hope you’ll check them out. You can also check out my profile page there to see my latest posts at any time.
Bargain Finds
Little black dress, US$15
Rope Wedge Sandals, US$7.49
Ruched ruffle halter dress, US$34.99
Olivine CZ ring, US$24.99
Advice
How to Choose Better Quality Items
Tags: Fashion, […]
Tomorrow on Oprah
Thursday, September 13th, 2007I’m looking forward to seeing tomorrow’s Oprah show, which will be about cost-conscious fashion. Vera Wang will show her budget friendly line, but will it be worthy of her name? I’m crossing my fingers. I love bargains, but a big name isn’t enough to call something “high fashion”. I wasn’t enthusiastic […]
Tonight at 10pm, Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style
Thursday, September 13th, 2007Set your DVR’s to record Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style, tonight at 10pm on Bravo. I watched last week’s episode and was very impressed. While it’s not the only makeover show out there, Tim Gunn has a style all his own. I have been watching and rewatching the last episode over the […]
Too much revealed
Thursday, September 13th, 2007I’m only in my mid-20’s so I don’t consider myself “old” by any means, but I have noticed that my tastes are changing as I mature a bit and I’m starting to understand the advice of “the older and wiser.” I used to think that older people were prudes or just too conservative when […]
Shopping for diabetic shoes
Wednesday, September 12th, 2007Ahhh, the pain I will suffer for cute shoes. While I love shoes that are both comfortable and cute, I have also been to known to wear shoes that give me blisters despite the fact that I end up with band aids on my feet. I’m fortunate that I can just shrug off […]
Bargain Queen Posts, 9/4 - 9/12/07
Tuesday, September 11th, 2007Here is a list of my recent posts on The Bargain Queen. I hope you’ll check them out. You can also check out my profile page there to see my latest posts at any time.
Bargain Finds
Purple knit cardigan, US$21.60
Red suede bow slides, US$12.49
Amethyst and silver dangle earrings, US$32
Advice
When is a bargain not a […]
Not traveling in style
Friday, September 7th, 2007A 23 year-old woman traveling on Southwest airlines should have read my series on traveling in style. The airlines told her to adjust her skirt before she could fly, because she showed up in a mini-skirt that was too short. You can see her outfit for yourself on this CNN video. Frankly, […]
In case you wondered
Wednesday, September 5th, 2007As I said in a recent post, I have no intention of giving up my white shoes post Labor Day. So in case you wondered, yep, I wore white shoes yesterday. I wore white Mary-Jane style ballet flats with a gray skirt, lavender knit top, white butterfly necklace, white dangly earrings, a white […]
A style shift
Wednesday, September 5th, 2007As regular readers know, I’ve undergone quite a makeover this past year; I’ve gone from baggy t-shirts and jeans to cute outfits that are figure flattering and stylish. I’ve even learned to use makeup, finally. However, makeovers are never quite over. We all need to update our styles once in a while. […]
Don’t wear white…
Monday, September 3rd, 2007Happy Labor Day!
If you read last Thursday’s post, you know that I have no intention of packing away my white shoes after Labor day. There is one type of white clothing, though, that I hope some of you will rethink.
Tags: Color, Fashion, Undergarments
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Inventing Beauty
Saturday, September 1st, 2007I just got done reading Inventing Beauty: A history of the innovations that have made us beautiful! by Teresa Riordan. I’m a history buff and interested in the “why’s” of culture, so I couldn’t pass up checking this book out when I saw it in the local library. It’s a fascinating read for […]
White after Labor Day?
Thursday, August 30th, 2007Labor Day is next Monday. What does that mean? Lot’s of women are wondering if they can wear their white shoes - or white anything between then and Memorial day.
Tags: Color, Etiquette, Fashion, Shoes
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“Magic” popcorn shirts?
Wednesday, August 29th, 2007I was browsing around Amazon for items to feature in my Meg’s Picks store when I came across these “Magic Popcorn Shirts”. The descriptions says, “Definitely in every Diva’s closet, this is the type of top to have in every color. Soft Luxex feel, one size fits most, and made of 100% Polyester. Perfect […]
Oxford pumps
Wednesday, August 29th, 2007One trend I’m not going for personally - oxford pumps. They’re part of this fall’s menswear and vintage inspired fashions. I know some people have gone crazy for them. They’re interesting… but they just don’t do anything for me. They’re just too masculine, too old-fashioned, too… too granny ganster.
I […]
Pondering plaid?
Wednesday, August 29th, 2007Plaid is everywhere right now. While it has long been a popular pattern, it’s now easier than ever to dress in plaid from headband to peep-toe shoes and add a matching bag. While I don’t ever advocate that kind of pattern overload, plaid can be a great way to add color and pattern […]
Auditions
Tuesday, August 28th, 2007First impressions aren’t always about what you wear. Yesterday afternoon, I was on campus when my friend and I crossed paths with the college’s jazz band director. Well, she practically volunteered me for the band while I was saying, “Oh no! I have hardly played since 2001! I’m so rusty!”. […]
Business casual in warm weather
Monday, August 20th, 2007Business casual can be tricky for a lot of people, but especially when it’s hot like it has been around here in Florida. Fortunately, Angie at You Look Fab wrote a post about wearing Business Casual in Warm Weather. It’s a great list of ideas for weather you are looking for office appropriate […]
Fashion Fanatic on TLC
Saturday, August 18th, 2007Well, I just finished watching TLC’s new show Fashion Fanatic, hosted by Stacey London of TLC’s What Not to Wear. It’s on Fridays at 9pm, but fortunately for me I have a digital video recorder so I’m still plenty free to go out on Friday nights. The topic of this episode was designer […]
The worst dressed place on Earth
Thursday, August 16th, 2007Yesterday I went to Orlando to have dinner with family at one of the Disney World resort restaurants. It was hot (in the 90’s) and it’s a tourist city, so I expected to see people at their most casual. I expected to see tank tops, spaghetti strap tops, short shorts, flip flops, and […]
Bag shopping considerations
Wednesday, August 15th, 2007As you can guess from Monday’s post, I love bags. It wasn’t always so. When I used to shop for bags, my main concerns were whether it was neutral enough to more or less complement everything I wore and whether it was large enough to carry a book and my wallet (the book […]
Ask Meg: Casual catastrophe?
Tuesday, August 14th, 2007The following question has been edited with the author’s permission for length and privacy reasons. If you would like to submit a question to Ask Meg, please use the contact form on the Ask Meg page.
Dear Meg:
Last week my husband was invited to have lunch with an individual at a highly professional […]
Finally, I got some colorful accessories
Monday, August 13th, 2007This weekend sales were in full force between “back to school” sales and just general end of season clearance. Add to that a tax free weekend here. The mall was packed despite temperatures in the high 90s. And it felt like 120 as I walked the entire length of the mall parking […]
Why ruching rocks
Sunday, August 12th, 2007I am in love with ruching (pronounced “roo-shing”). Today I wore a ruched dress during the day, then a ruched top later this evening. Even if you aren’t familiar with the term, you’ve no doubt seen it around. What is ruching? It’s a fabric gathering technique found on everything from tops to […]
Why should you care about what’s “in” this season?
Tuesday, August 7th, 2007I’m not a fashion expert. I admit, I can hardly pronounce the designer names mentioned in fashion magazines, let alone tell you anything about them. I only get as far as I do on the names because I’ve studied a few foreign languages. Therefore, I try to stay away from writing about […]
How to become style conscious
Friday, August 3rd, 2007Today over lunch, my mom asked me how I come up with stuff to right on my blog and where did I learn about style. She’s been reading my blog, and is probably just as shocked as I am that I of all people am writing a blog about personal style. After all, […]
Discount stores aren’t just for cheap clothing
Thursday, August 2nd, 2007Today I went shopping with a friend. We hit the mall, then T.J. Maxxx and Ross, two of the local discount clothing stores. All in all, it was a great shopping day. I bought two cute dresses for about $20 each, and another for about $30. I even managed to find […]
No more highwaters
Wednesday, August 1st, 2007I don’t know why, but yesterday I spotted pair after pair of highwater jeans. Now, capris can be cute on the right person, but highwaters are a whole other beast entirely. Whereas capris end somewhere between the mid-calf to right below the knee, highwaters end right above the ankle. Pants ending right […]
That outfit makes me happy
Sunday, July 29th, 2007I can’t believe that I’ve been home from London for over a week. I’ve already mentioned my roommate there a few times, even though we were only roommates for a week and we didn’t really know each other before. I was really lucky not just that got along, but also that she helped […]
Did I just get a pity drink?
Thursday, July 26th, 2007I confess, I went to the doctor’s office today in a baggy, wrinkled t-shirt, a pair of gym shorts, flip flops, and a hoodie. I didn’t wear makeup - not even lip gloss. I didn’t even think to put my lip gloss in my bag to put on later.
Tags: Fashion, Impressions, Men
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Another bra intervention
Monday, July 23rd, 2007Yeah! I’m back home from London. I’m getting over a cold I picked up there, so I hope you’ll excuse me if my posts this week are not as frequent as before the trip. However, I’ve gotten plenty of inspiration and have a lot in mind to write.
First off, there is the […]
Consider paying more for everyday clothes
Thursday, July 12th, 2007Right now, my everyday wardrobe consists almost exclusively of dresses. In particular, they tend to be black and white dresses because I started my dress shopping this past winter and spring when “black and white” was huge. Now, I love black and white, but I want more color in my wardrobe and unfortunately […]
Me, a good influence?
Monday, July 9th, 2007One of my duties next week in London will be to chaperone several high school girls (well, actually one has graduated). I’m actually looking forward to it because they seem really nice. Hopefully, they won’t prove me wrong. It wasn’t too long ago that I was in high school and I remember […]
Thin may be in, but not when it comes to material
Sunday, July 8th, 2007Today I went shopping. Well, actually I went “returning” and did a little shopping while I was still at the stores. I spent less than I got back, so it was a good day. Or maybe it was a bad day because I wouldn’t mind having a few more dresses. Hmmm… […]
Two books for guys or the women that clothe them
Friday, July 6th, 2007I’ve been married now for over five years, and perhaps one of the hardest battles I’ve fought has been trying to get my husband to shop for new clothes. Finally, some time this year it dawned on me that – unlike for us women – men’s sizes are pretty standard and I can buy […]
Leather bags, an affordable luxury
Thursday, July 5th, 2007If you read my recent post, Can’t Afford to NOT Be Picky - Looking Great on a Budget, you know that I believe that it is important to make purchases carefully so as to not look cheap, especially when one is on a budget. Something very important to consider when purchasing clothing and accessories […]
Can’t afford to NOT be picky: Looking great on a budget
Monday, July 2nd, 2007There’s a saying that goes, “Beggars can’t be choosers”. For many people who are just plain broke, clothes are understandably their last priority. However, there a lot of people - whether they are broke or just trying to be frugal - who buy truly awful clothes because they think that they are saving […]
It’s not you, it’s your…
Thursday, June 28th, 2007Do you hate your armpit fat? Do you hate how your back fat? Does your bra run up in the back? Do you think you have small breasts?
If you said yes to some of those (and even if you didn’t) you could be wearing the wrong size bra. It’s […]
Traveling in style: Part VI, Packing it all
Monday, June 25th, 2007Other posts in the Traveling in Style series:
Part I, Why comfort shouldn’t be the only consideration
Part II, Shoes up
Part III, The traveler’s wardrobe
Part IV, accessories
Part V, Makeup and grooming
Once you’ve decided on what you’re bringing and hopefully whittled it down so you can fit it all in your suitcase, the next step is to pack […]
My husband and matching
Sunday, June 24th, 2007Yesterday my husband and I were getting ready to go to a family reunion when he asked, “So, how do I look?” Of course he looked great. He had on his new glasses (see The Hunt for Glasses for more info), a gorgeous blue button-up shirt that I had picked out along with […]
Is it OK to dress better than your boss?
Friday, June 22nd, 2007A great question was posed at About.com Women’s Fashion: Is It OK to Dress Better Than Your Boss?. That is a tricky question. The issue, as I see it, is less about fashion and more about whether it is alright to one-up your boss. You (probably) don’t want to make your […]
Happy Father’s Day
Sunday, June 17th, 2007Happy Father’s Day to any dads who might be out there.
Today I reflected quite a bit on the memories I have of my father. I was only six when he passed away, but he had a great impact on my life. Because he was retired, he was a stay at home […]
A style classic: What Not to Wear
Saturday, June 16th, 2007I originally found this book at a library book sale earlier this year. This is literally the first ever “beauty” or “style” book that I ever bought. I had flipped through a few related books previously, but most of them were filled with ‘fluff’, read like clothing ads, and/or look dated due to […]
Hack your closet to get the right job
Friday, June 15th, 2007Here’s recent article from Lifehack.org entitled Hack Your Closet to Get the Right Job. If you liked my post on Dressing for Job Interviews at Casual Companies, then you’ll definitely like this article about the messages your clothes might be saying about you.
From Hack Your Closet to Get the Right Job:
Broad woven cottons and […]
Traveling in style: Part IV, Accessories
Friday, June 15th, 2007Other posts in the Traveling in Style series:
Part I, Why comfort shouldn’t be the only consideration
Part II, Shoes up
Part III, The traveler’s wardrobe
Part V, Makeup and grooming
Part VI, Packing it all
Accessories are an important part of any outfit because they can be used to tie separates together, dress an outfit up or down, and generally […]
Traveling in style: Part III, The traveler’s wardrobe
Friday, June 15th, 2007Other posts in the Traveling in Style series:
Part I, Why Comfort Shouldn’t Be the Only Consideration
Part II, Shoes up
Part IV, Accessories
Part V, Makeup and grooming
Part VI, Packing it all
There is no one traveler’s wardrobe since there are so many variables to be considered: Where are you going? What’s the purpose of the trip […]
Can’t believe I lived without it
Thursday, June 14th, 2007No, I wasn’t paid for this review. I didn’t even get the product for free. I’m just a fan.
I rarely find a product that I’m flat out enthusiastic about, but every now and then there comes a product that truly makes my life easier and less stressful.
I’m a bit of a klutz when […]
Traveling in style: Part II, Shoes up
Wednesday, June 13th, 2007Other posts in the Traveling in Style series:
Part I, Why comfort shouldn’t be the only consideration
Part III, The traveler’s wardrobe
Part IV, Accessories
Part V, Makeup and grooming
Part VI, Packing it all
The hardest part of packing for me is starting. I always wait until the last minute, after I have washed all the laundry and am […]
Traveling in style: Part I, Why comfort shouldn’t be the only consideration
Monday, June 11th, 2007Other posts in the Traveling in Style series:
Part II, Shoes up
Part III, The traveler’s wardrobe
Part IV, Accessories
Part V, Makeup and grooming
Part VI, Packing it all
I’m back from my weekend trip, safe and sound. The year is just about half over and I’ve already made over half a dozen trips to visit family where I […]
A tip about denim colors
Friday, June 8th, 2007Dark blue jeans look dressier and are more slimming than lighter washes. They are also more versatile than black jeans and look less dated. Wear dress pants when you want to wear black pants. When you are buying a basic pair of jeans that needs to be versatile, if in doubt, […]
Flip flops and alternatives
Friday, June 8th, 2007I have a confession to make… I am a flip flop addict.
I live in Florida, in a particularly casual town. I once had a friend from Miami visit and go, “Everyone is wearing flip flops. Don’t they know that is sooooo last season?!” Flip flops never, ever, go out of season […]
The Grown-Up Girl’s Guide to Style
Wednesday, June 6th, 2007I just got done reading the book The Grown-Up Girl’s Guide to Style: A Maintenance Bible for Fashion, Beauty, and More… by Christine Schwab. While this book is aimed at forty-something women and above, I actually found that most of the information was just as applicable for 20-something women like myself. The book […]
Shoes to dress up or down an outfit
Saturday, June 2nd, 2007Last week I went to Macy’s to see a friend who works at a makeup counter there. I often walk around the store until he’s free to talk or work on my face. Fortunately for him, I’m also a pretty good customer. It’s also fortunate for Macy’s since I doubt I’d shop […]
Dressing for job interviews at casual companies
Thursday, May 31st, 2007When people think about what to wear for a job interview, most think of suits - or at least that’s the impression I got when I did a quick search on the topic. At About.com: Job Searching in an article on How to Dress for an Interview, Alison says:
The first impression you make […]
The hunt for glasses: Part II
Monday, May 28th, 2007In my previous post, The Hunt for Glasses, Part I, I gave a gave a few suggestions on what to do before shopping for glasses - whether they are prescription eye glasses or sunglasses. Now we’re ready to go shopping.
Unless you are wearing contacts, the obvious problem is how do you try on glasses […]
The hunt for glasses: Part I
Monday, May 28th, 2007My husband had a nice pair of Nike Flexon eye glasses until a few months ago when the bridge just broke in his hands (apparently this is not all that uncommon). So, we started looking for a pair of glasses. Actually, we were looking for two pairs. After he bought his last […]
Yes, appearance does matter
Friday, May 25th, 2007Today I went and bought another stick of concealer to cover up my dark under-eye circles. I was spending time with a good friend and we started talking a little about makeup. Fortunately, she is blessed with a great complexion and goes au naturelle as a habit. I’m fairly happy with my […]
Great metaphor: Your clothes as the book jacket
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007The saying goes that you can’t judge a book by its cover. While that may true to some degree, I bet a lot of thought goes into designing book covers. What does that have to do with clothes? Well, here’s a great quote from What Every Woman Needs in Her Wardrobe’s post […]
Exploring color
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007Last weekend I did something that I rarely do. I wore pink. In fact, I wore a whole lot of pink. Don’t get me wrong, I have nothing against pink. In fact I love pink and have been trying for the longest time to find a way of wearing pink. […]
Shorts
Thursday, May 17th, 2007A couple days I wrote about various types of bottoms one can comfortably wear in the summer heat. Looking around the blogosphere, it appears that I am not the only one that dislikes short shorts. Of course, I’m not surprised. In my humble opinion, few women have the body to pull […]
Summer bottoms
Tuesday, May 15th, 2007It’s been in the 80s and 90s (Fahrenheit) where I live and I’ve been ready to ditch my long pants for something cooler. Normally I don’t wear regular shorts. Looking around town, there are a lot of women wearing short shorts and few can pull them off. First off, shorts are very […]
Judgements
Tuesday, May 15th, 2007While we are all told not to judge others based on their appearances, the truth is that we do. For example, we form different impressions of people based on whether they show up to a job interview wearing a nice suit or a tank top. The trick is, of course, to take time to realize […]
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