Tag Archives: shopping
The Pros and Cons of a Sample Sale
You hear about a sample sale going on downtown, and suddenly you feel the need to drop everything, because–OMG–you might just get something for $300 that retails for over $1k. Totally understandable. Kind of. Because here’s the deal with sample sales–they’re kinda maybe not always that great. Call me blissfully ignorant, but when I think […]
Stop Buying Cheap Jeans.
I don’t have an ass. It’s simply a fact of my life. It’s also something I always assumed could not be helped with a quality pair of jeans. No matter what, jeans would stretch, and I’d inevitably get that oh-so-flattering saggy backside. Then one day I tried on a pair of jeans that actually fit, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Crop Tops & High Waists: How to Wear Them This Fall
The phrase “crop top” usually strikes fear or apprehension into the hearts of women. And when so many women wear them in terribly unflattering ways, those feelings are understandable. Alas, it is possible to transition the crop top into fall, and it is possible to wear a crop top and still be classy. I know […]
New Colors, New Collar for Everlane
Blah, blah, blah, we all know I love Everlane’s silk shirts (a creature of habit, I am). In addition to a new line of sweaters and a new line of wallets, Everlane introduces four new colors, as well as a new pointed collar. I love all of them, but Truffle and Dusk are catching my […]
Fall Staple: The Leather Skirt
High-waisted, pencil, A-line, midi, mini–this fall, we’re loving it all. In leather, that is. We’ve already established that leather details are in this season (as if they were ever really out), and while the leather coat is a timeless staple, this season, it’s all about the leather skirt. A soft, supple, yet sturdy leather skirt […]
The Wrong Coast 