Monthly Archives: October 2013
That Mid-Twenties Wardrobe Overhaul
A lot of things happen when you hit your mid-twenties. You start staying in more nights of the week than you go out (and your definition of “going out” changes); three beers will give you a headache the next day; you start to recognize the value/necessity of exercise–and budgeting; and you find yourself uttering the […]
An Ode to the Ballet Flat
Ballet flats–you are classic, quietly assured, effortlessly chic (that overused term), ladylike, and unassuming. And comfortable to boot. You’re the refuge we girls seek from the notion that femininity requires heels and aching feet–quite literally, as you sometimes accompany us in our purses on those late nights when our urge to be comfortable overcomes our […]
Fake It Til You Make It: Faux Fashion Logos
Can’t afford Hermes? Lusting after Celine? Don’t care about either, but like to make tacky attempts at humor? Don’t worry, guys! You can just buy a clothing item with a label that pokes fun at the established fashion houses. Buying fakes used to be a faux pas, but by buying items that say things like […]
Bag Lust: UK Luxury Brand Smythson
When it comes to bags, I buy one that I love and use it until it breaks or just can’t hold up anymore. And when it does, it’s sad, but also rewarding–if it lasted a long time. It inspires the feeling that it was loved and worn and had a good run. I’m not into […]
You know you’re an adult when…
You no longer think it’s worth it to shop at Forever 21 (and kind of question how you ever thought it was). You’re starting to see that H&M is really just Forever 21 with better branding, and you’ve stopped trying to understand the hype. Your idea of what’s “sexy” has evolved (and there’s less skin-bearing […]
Kanye West on Paparazzi
Kanye West appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Wednesday night to clear the air about his beef with the late night host, his interview with BBC, and his relationship with the paparazzi. It was his words on the latter that I found amusing, not to mention honest and accurate. I mean, if it weren’t for paparazzi, how would […]
Taking the Plunge with the Deep V
As a small-chested girl, I’ve always dug the deep V neckline. And I’m not alone. Plunging necklines were all over the runways this season–not that everything on the runways should be copied, but if there’s one thing to be learned, it’s that if you’re not showing a peek of upper torso in a cropped top, […]
Buzzfeed: 28 Things that Epitomize LA
As is typical of Buzzfeed, this article hits the nail on the head. The 28 Most L.A. Things to Ever Happen
Shopping Local: My Favorite LA Brands and Boutiques
I know I knock LA a lot (if you were expecting something different from a blog with this title, you must be confused), but there are a few fashion gems here. It may take a while to sift through the plethora of boutiques selling the Cali girl stereotype in the form of maxi dresses and […]
Smells Like Teen Spirit
I thought we had already done the whole 90s grunge thing a couple years ago–and, ya know, in the 90s. But I was working for Urban Outfitters at the time of this supposed revival, so I may just be confused. I know the angsty Seattle rocker look never really left the West Coast in general, […]
The Wrong Coast 