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I Bought This The Carmen Closed Wedge Heel Ballerina Flats from 100 Park Avenue A while ago, I succumbed yet again to the siren song of an ad on Facebook. This time, I was a pair of cute shoes from a brand named 100 Park Avenue. Because the shoes looked cute and comfy, I bought …
During the open artist studios in Beverly MA in December, I bought a raincoat from my friend Constance Festo Lafond (mentioned here, here and here), an artist whose semi-bespoke clothing made in Canada by Le Galeriste features her abstract and representational paintings and photographs. The painting that was transferred onto the raincoat is called “Garden …
I’ve been on the hunt to replace my favorite navy blue canvas wedge shoes from Grasshoppers for months. I have had them for at least 3 years or maybe longer, and I wore them to death. In fact, the navy blue canvas on the sides of the shoes faded from the sun! Although Grasshoppers still …
Sheer bras have been having more than a moment. They’ve been sold for the past several years. I bought a few from Savage x Fenty several years ago, and I like them a lot. I usually wear them when I’m going out. The fact that they’re extremely lightweight, cool, natural-shaping, and soft makes them a …
Somehow I managed to lose my favorite sunglasses just as the sun has started getting stronger. I’ve looked everywhere for my Knockaround “On the Rocks” sunnies from the Paso Robles collection (reviewed here). But now it’s been at least 3 weeks since they disappeared, so I’ve given up. Knockaround is still around, and they do …
After trying Harper Wilde’s Mesh Bra, I decided to try a very similar model from CUUP. The main difference, from what I could tell, was that the back closure on the CUUP model had two hooks and was narrower than the three hook wider band on the Harper Wilde. That difference made it worthwhile for …
I love berets. I’ve been wearing them since I was a kid, in spite of the itchy wool against my forehead. Over the past weekend, Quince had a relatively rare sale. Their Mongolian Cashmere Beret was marked down to about $20 from the regular price of $29.90. I read through all the reviews, and customers …
Max Alexander, Fashion Designer He’s everywhere on social media these days. I’m referring to 9 year old fashion designer, Max Alexander (in the photo above), who told his parents that he, at age 4, was a fashion designer. His mostly colorful, embellished clothing — in addition to his adorable presence and talents — has certainly …
Black Friday Week has already started at least a week ago or more. Many of the discounts range from 20-40%. I believe that most retailers are concerned about the upcoming holiday shopping periods because so many shoppers are concerned about the economy and the security of their jobs. Although the Black Friday discounts are …
After wearing Bali bras for at least a couple of decades, I came to the conclusion that the quality that they used to be known for is no longer a given. Among the bras I bought from Bali over the past few years, some have stretched out, and with others the underwire bent in half. …
Holidays have been on my mind lately, and the upcoming holidays this fall and winter are what I’ve been thinking about. It’s not too early to start thinking about holiday gifting and holiday outfits. I’ll bet many of you have already started putting your lists together, if you haven’t started shopping already. And remembering the …
Did you get at least one new outfit for back to school? I did, and as a kid, I seldom got new clothes. My new outfit often featured the “Color of the Season”, usually cranberry, navy or either olive green or maybe forest green. Plaids or paisleys. Corduroy or very itchy wool. I remember …
Since I needed a couple of new bras and I saw an ad for a big sale at Savage x Fenty, I decided to rejoin. At least for the short term. Savage x Fenty, Rihanna’s lingerie, sleepwear and underwear brand for women (and men), makes some nice bras IMHO. In fact, one of the bras …
My friend S and I often exchange birthday and holiday gifts. She always seems to nail it when it comes to choosing presents for me. Because she was in Tanzania on my birthday, we got together in June. At dinner, she gave me a wonderful spring/summer gift: a straw and beaded crossbody/clutch from Anthropologie. I …
Gee, we’re in June already, but here are a few Father’s Day ideas in case you’re stuck! Tumbler Knife Sharpener I received the Tumbler Original Diamond Rolling Knife Sharpening Kit around the holidays, but I hadn’t had a chance to review it. I think it would make a fabulous gift for the dad who …