Pre-ordering this JOA skirt from Piperlime a month ago was like Christmas in July because I completely forgot about it by the time it arrived. Full, A-line silhouettes have a (very large) special place in my heart (exhibit A) despite them not being very conducive to my lifestyle. Curious glances…
Just because you’re earning extra airline miles this Summer doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice logging miles in your sneakers. Sure, it’s difficult to stay motivated while traveling, but these tips will make working out while traveling a tropical breeze and have you coming home…
When I was teaching fitness classes in college, I did everything in my work out clothes. I studied merchandising – which seemed to be the major that attracted very stylish people – but I couldn’t be bothered to get out of my ‘Pink’ sweats. It wasn’t until…
It’s 5pm, dinner plans await and you want to hit the gym before you nosh. If ‘dinner plans’ mean you’re going somewhere other than your home kitchen, you want to look put together after your sweat-sesh. It’s tough to look glam after the gym; even…
What beats a great pair of ‘adult-length’ denim shorts? Nothing. At the risk of being completely predictable, basic pieces like these shorts (last seen here) are the key to creating a versatile wardrobe based on items you are actually thrilled to wear. The biggest plus is…
This weekend seemed almost as short as these shorts. We had friends in town and went oyster shucking on the 4th. We had lots of time to play games (Cards Against Humanity for the win) and catch up over delicious food. This ensemble is a…
Just before I left for LA, the SF based brand Amour Vert opened a store in Hayes Valley which happens to be a.) one of my favorite neighborhoods in SF and b.) an already dangerous place to shop. I got this wildly dyed top by the label…
As a child, the way to my older (and much cooler) sister’s heart was plaid. Obviously, her love of plaid enveloped me in grade school. Heck, I’m still mad for plaid. But things change when you begin working full-time in the corporate world. As a…
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! I flew back home Friday night just in time to enjoy a Summer weekend with the family. We caught up with friends over tacos and sangria and visited the Farmer’s Market to pick up some fresh veggies…
With a milestone birthday slowly quickly creeping up on me, I’ve made a concerted effort to elevate my wardrobe with must-have, basic pieces. Basics can have a twist while still looking polished and those are the pieces that really catch my eye. That’s why I…
