Style: Work It!

Some mornings, I stand in front of my closet trying to decide what to wear, and I get…bored.  Same ol’ tops, same ol’ skirts, same ol’ pants, blah blah blah. Plus, many of my clothes are neutral colors–you know, the requisite black, lots of gray, some tan. Classics, yes, but also kind of boring. So, I figure I have two choices: Move into Selfridges (they get really pissy when you’re dragging your raggedy old couch up the...

Work Style

Toning it down? Do you ever feel like you should tone your style down a bit? I work in a corporate office where it’s acceptable (encouraged, even!) to wear a polo shirt and khakis every day, so sometimes I feel a bit overdone. Not to mention, I’ve received my fair share of “what the hell are you wearing?” looks. And once, I was walking down the street and two teenage girls literally pointed at my...

Resolution #27: Organize Closet(s)

One resolution down, 282 to go! So, this year, one of my resolutions was to organize my closet(s). I’ve made this resolution almost every year since I was 9. I won’t say exactly how many years that makes it, but know that it is a sufficient number. I decided to organize in sections–you know, a place for everything etc., etc. Here goes: 1. Belts and long necklaces. Hanging on the wall to save space. I...

Thrift Shopping is Fun

I was on a mission. A thrift mission. This past Halloween, I entered a costume contest (there was a cash prize). I was dressed as Prince and figured I had a decent chance of winning, because I reeeaally get into the whole costume thing and darnit if I don’t have a purple velvet blazer and suede ankle boots at the ready at all times–you know, just in case. Anyway, one of the other contestants came...

Fun with Christmas Gifts

I friggin’ love Christmas! I always feel bad when people talk about hating the holidays and “having to” spend time with their families, because I absolutely cannot relate. I love spending time with my family and exchanging gifts. This year’s highlight was my mom’s reaction when I gave her a Wii (which she’s been specifically requesting for the past two years). She’s so cute!Anyway, as fun as it is to give, receiving is a pretty...