For all of January I’ve been keeping track of my work outfits, AND it’s proven to help me a ton! While I’m getting to know what looks goond on me, more importantly I’m learning what makes me feel comfortable. I’m finding if I feel good plays highly into the score. The way I feel isContinue reading Style Story: Work Outfits Monday Through Friday
Ahh, Beautiful Bali! (I promise; this is the last instalment from our trip to Beautiful Bali over our most recent Christmas holiday. Perhaps it will be a while until we return to this glorious island….) In this final post depicting our trip I’d like to highlight the eclectic baubles I picked set amidst the beautyContinue reading Beautiful Bali: My Accessory Haul {Last Instalment, I Promise!}
Corset Advertisement from 1886 in the Public Domain Recently I found an awesome mommy/fashion blogger based out of New York: Jennifer Connelly of Two Pumps in a Purse. I love her writing style just as much as her fashion sense. She’s quirky and cute and a fellow lover of the red lippy and leopard print.Continue reading Spanx Me Baby! The Pros and Cons to Women’s Shapewear
Motel Mexicola is indeed the quintessential Mexican experience–even though it’s islands away! Walking inside we all felt transported to a different land even though we were still on the island of Bali. After seeing several of my favorite bloggers (yes Geneva and Shea, I’m talking about you) tote the same message of how awesome MotelContinue reading Motel Mexicola–Bali’s Best Mexican Restaurant in Seminyak
Yep, over-the-top! That’s me!! I’ve always been and always will be. I can actually pinpoint an exact moment from high school that reinforces being over-the-top. It was from one of my first dances. I was going to a semi-formal dance with Brian Carney. I designed my own dress, and it was colorful. Actually it wasContinue reading Ya, I’m Over-the-Top
Wow! This practice of getting a pic of my work outfits each day is proving to be so beneficial. I am seriously cleaning out my closet! For example, Wednesday’s outfit, MEH! It all needs to go despite any sentimental value. Thank goodness I had a stellar necklace on that day. And Friday’s outfit, well you’dContinue reading Style Story: Work Outfits Monday Through Friday
River rafting in Bali was sensational! On one of the days during our four day stint in Ubud over our Christmas holiday trip to Bali, we went river rafting. It was the first time for the kids, and the river couldn’t have been more spectacular. I am not kidding when I say we took overContinue reading River Rafting in Bali
I always joke that when I get reincarnated and come back to this world I wanna come back Italian. There’s just something about Italians that has always intrigued me. This seed was most likely implanted in the fourth grade Annie (around 1982) when Silvana from Florence, Italy babysat us while my mom and dad wereContinue reading When I Come Back, I Wanna Be Italian
There’s no shortage of fashion bloggers out there, and if you look to the right at my blogroll, you’ll see that I read plenty, with the list growing. Sometimes though, favorites happen–especially when connections are made. Catherine Summers of Not Dressed As Lamb is one such blogger. She’s pretty phenomenal is so many ways. WhileContinue reading My Favorite 40+ Fashion Blogger
It’s true! I can finally call myself a skater! Gigi gave me Rollerblades for Christmas, and I’m just so excited to be a skater again. My dream of skateboarding has been distracted with these blades and it’s just as well for my physical well-being. I was doomed to crash and burn! I get home fromContinue reading I’m Finally a Skater Girl
My style story is back this week! Monitoring my daily work outfits has been a great way for me to see what I actually wear and need in my closet. Just from last week’s post I was able to clean out my wardrobe by getting rid of a few items. This week was freezing, andContinue reading Style Story: Work Outfits Monday Through Friday
Beautiful Bali The last time Kevin and I were in Ubud was 15 years ago. One thing that has not changed with this idyllic local in the mountains of Bali is its beauty. It’s just remarkable. On the other hand, the commerce has definitely increased as has the yoga zeal to the town. Also theContinue reading Beautiful Bali: Part 4, Ubud Rice Fields