LOVED IN 2010 [and for years before]: MICHELE WatchesSo you’ve all seen me sporting a MICHELE watch- because it’s all I wear- and if you follow my blog you’ve read my write-ups about them over the years. What you probably don’t know is where my fondness [read: OBSESSION] for MICHELE started. It’s a [very unlike me] emotional connection to a “piece” in my wardrobe....  read more

LIKED IN 2010: Haute Hostess ApronsElizabeth Scokin’s genius Haute Hostess aprons have long been some of my favorites. With the great styles, patterns and fabrics you never need more than a basic Little Black Dress or this one, we call “The Little Black Dress in the kitchen.” Only downside: if you’re going to wear it, it is kind of implied you’ll be doing all the c...  read more

[TOP LEFT: Luxe By Lisa Vogel-Opening Day Vintage Maillot One Piece $129-TOP RIGHT: HURLEY Deluxe Triangle Bikini Top $47.00 & HURLEY Deluxe Hipster Bikini Bottom $43.00-BOTTOM RIGHT: HURLEY One and Only Triangle Bikini Top $35.00 & HURLEY One and Only Hipster Bikini Bottom $33.00-BOTTOM LEFT: Splendid Marcel Stripe Reversible Bikini Top $57.00 Splendid Marcel Stri...  read more

There are a few times in life where I’ve had what I call a “fashion regret.” One of my most memorable was when my mom took me to buy something to wear for the first day of high school. Maybe it really was that terrible or maybe it was just because it was at that critical point in life where I was no longer child yet I also hadn’t quite entered adulthood either way,...  read more