The thing about Sunday brunch is that it usually occurs immediately after I've rolled out of bed, which leaves precious little time for primping. Inspired by the recent onslaught of sweats on the runway, I decided to try my hand at wearing them outside of the house--in public, even!
Cardigan and pants, Forever 21; tank, Victoria's Secret; heels, Steve Madden; clutch, vintage; earrings and ring, Urban Outfitters.
I think the real trick is to keep the colors
I found this old Boy Scout shirt when I was digging through my closet and decided I really wanted to wear it with something sparkly and girly for contrast.
Of course, a grown woman wearing a Boy Scout shirt meant the comments from the peanut gallery were in full force:
"Are you going camping? Can you pitch my tent? Did you earn your badge in (insert blatant ignorance here)?"
Sigh.
I started to wonder why I bought that shirt at the thrift store
June 3, 2009
In
Travel
By
tamia
I don't know about everyone else, but I firmly believe that anything I eat outside of a 30-mile radius of my home contains zero fat and no calories. Fried foods, cotton candy, sugary baked goods--no matter what it is, it will not contribute to weight gain because I'm not eating it at home. It's scientific, trust me.
I've actually been pretty "good" while here in DC, but last night we went to Georgia Brown's and, welllll
June 1, 2009
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Magazine, Travel
By
tamia
Woo-hoo! The second issue of Style Sample Magazine will be published at www.StyleSampleMag.com tomorrow! Here's a peek at the cover:
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Meanwhile, I'm writing /typing this from a hotel lobby (thank God for free wi-fi!) in Washington, DC and marveling about how much I like this area.
Seems totally different compared to the last time I
While perusing Elle.com, I came across a photo of a classic early summer look. The combination of an oxford shirt, ripped white denim, and animal print sandals is the perfect example of easy modern style.
Here's how it's done:
1. Van Heusen boy's oxford, JC Penney 2. Siwy ripped jeans, Shopbop 3. OPI nail polish in Coral Line Conga, Sephora 4. Prari "Renee" sandals, Zappos.com 5. Leather bag, Lush 6. Michael Michael Kors belt, Bluefly