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“Instructions for living a life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.” ― Mary Oliver

Don’t stop ’til you get enough

Welcoming the start of summer are MAJOR spring sales at The Big 4 (Nordstrom, Neimans, Barneys, and online only retailer net-a-porter). I love shopping these sales as it is, but lately … Continue reading

May 30, 2012 · Leave a comment

Shop for carry-all totes for work and beyond

A co-worker asked my advice today about a new bag for work. After looking despairingly at her fraying, worn black croc-embossed tote, she wondered what type of bag might make … Continue reading

February 15, 2012 · Leave a comment

Report from Chicago’s fashionable Magnificent Mile

As I mentioned in my last post about our family trip to Chicago, I did manage to sneak away for some shopping while the girls napped back at the hotel … Continue reading

August 8, 2011 · Leave a comment

Drool-worthy bags for spring

Yikes! I am totally infatuated with these bags, and as I need not one of them, I’m hoping one of you readers will indulge… it would be too sad for … Continue reading

March 21, 2011 · Leave a comment

“Fashions fade, style is eternal”

I was thinking about my last post and that silly picture of the fur head-dress.  Who would wear that?  It reminded me of the quote above that I once read from one … Continue reading

January 9, 2011 · Leave a comment

What’s in my closet?

If you read my last post, you know I’m getting on an organization kick.  The one place that didn’t need too much work was my closet.  The closet system I … Continue reading

January 4, 2011 · Leave a comment

My Top 10 Favorites of 2010

As 2010 comes to a close, every media outlet is looking back and compiling their “best/worst of” lists.  Personally, I don’t make a big deal about New Year’s, but now … Continue reading

December 31, 2010 · 1 Comment

Jeggings – “Yay” or “No Way”?

For those of you who haven’t heard this terminology before (and yes, there are many, which prompted this post) the jegging is essentially a hybrid between a jean and a … Continue reading

December 18, 2010 · 1 Comment

Start your Holiday list with WWII Temple Bags

This article from “The Modern Nest” highlights a great find that definitely has me intrigued. Really interesting bags and accessories with a hip vintage vibe. Start your Holiday list with … Continue reading

November 27, 2010 · Leave a comment