Here’s my mom, Joanie! She has amazing style: I’d like to attribute my love of clothing and fashion to her. She’d always get me to wear the zaniest get ups like the time I wore black bermudas with a button down and tie with loafer and knee highs. Admittedly I was a bit of herContinue reading Call Me Joanie
Give Me an “A!”
I am finding it surprisingly easy to hop onto the sweatshirt trend this fall. Of course when I saw this one, I had to get it, right? I mean come on! It’s got an “A” for AMAZING and AWESOME, oh and not to mention ANNIE! Heehee. Ok, it is over the top, but I loveContinue reading Give Me an “A!”
Créme de la Créme
I first saw this sweet sweatshirt on Atlantic-Pacific. Then my sister-in-law Amy sent me a pic of it telling me I had to have it–of course agreed with her! Finally, after searching off and on again, I found this version from ASOS, and they ship internationally for free! I paired this sweatshirt with this blackContinue reading Créme de la Créme
Winter Tan
It’s fair to say that the golden glow of summer’s sun is fast fading for many of us. Yet, that doesn’t mean we all have to turn pasty white and abandon a nice glow. Below you will find all of my favorites, well stocked in my vanity, for maintaining just a hint of color throughoutContinue reading Winter Tan
Packing 101: Three Nights [In Beijing]
I am lucky: I travel a fair amount because of what I do and because of living overseas. Internationally teaching has many perks, and I have really appreciated all the travel I’ve been able to do in the last 16+ years. Because of this, packing has become a bit of a science for me. InContinue reading Packing 101: Three Nights [In Beijing]
All Mixed Up
Wow! It’s not very often that I feel completely overwhelmed, but this last week has been hmmm, what’s the word for beyond busy? Overloaded? Utterly maximized? Cray cray? But look! I’m all mixed up, but I’m still smiling. I’m finally taking a little moment to catch my breath–in Beijing! I brought a group of 6Continue reading All Mixed Up
Fashion Fixation: Leather Track Pants
When I saw this post by Christine Cameron of My Style Pill, I knew I would need to have a pair of (faux) leather track pants this season. They’re just so rocker cool while also (probably) being super comfortable. I wanted the same exact ones seen here: the Piper Faux Leather Track Pant found atContinue reading Fashion Fixation: Leather Track Pants
BOO!
Ok, ok, maybe this one is a little scary, but BOO! It’s Halloween!! And out of the three items I’m wearing (studded sweatshirt, leather skirt, and studded pumps), I scored two out of the three from the Swap and Shop I attended last weekend. Will I be going back? Heck ya! The pumps, which I’m linkingContinue reading BOO!
Maureen
This is Maureen. I refer to her often on this blog, so when she agreed to let me take pictures of her I was thrilled. Maureen is one of those eternally beautiful inside-and-out individuals. Her two most endearing qualities are her loyalty and kindness. If you have a worry, a stress, a jubilation, or justContinue reading Maureen
My Canadian Tuxedo
I can’t help it: I’m from the Pacific Northwest! Of course my Canadian Tuxedo version is going to incorporate Native American jewellery, cowboy boots, and a fringed bag! I had been thinking about this post for a while now. I just had to wait for the weather to cool. It’s amazing how brisk a changeContinue reading My Canadian Tuxedo
Swap and Shop HK
On Saturday I went to a super stellar new concept shop in Hong Kong: Swap and Shop HK. Once you become a registered member, this is what you do. You go through your closet and look for some of your higher quality clothes that just aren’t being worn any longer. Out of the ten itemsContinue reading Swap and Shop HK
Fashion Fixation: Leopard Coat
My sister Julie has coined a new series for me: Fashion Fixation. She knows how often they happen, and she sees the frenzy I get into. (Check out the story here or here if you don’t believe me.) Right now, I’m pretty fixated with getting a leopard coat for the winter. I think I mayContinue reading Fashion Fixation: Leopard Coat