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Keep ReadingSpring Shopping | Espadrilles
This spring/summer I thought I’d add a pair of espadrilles (traditionally made with jute, which is a heavy-duty natural fiber) to my shoe wardrobe. I’d prefer a shoe-style pair, not a high-heel pair; just a simple pair of espadrilles. But my experience with espadrilles has been less than great over the years.
Keep ReadingMy Black Dress Collection
While reading (more like perusing, really, it’s hard to “read”) Women In Clothes, I was inspired to create a “collection” picture of all my black dresses. Mostly to see exactly how many I have still in my closet, but also, I wanted to explore a little of their differences. Because, you know, THEY ARE ALL COMPLETELY DIFFERENT.
Keep ReadingIf I were a…Bohemian Princess
I am NOT a bohemian princess by any stretch of the imagination, but every year when spring/summer comes around (seems late this year, no?) I CRAVE feminine, flowy, pretty, long, colorful dresses or skirts to wear with flat sandals. I never end up indulging that side of me, because it never really feels like “me,” but I do love to pretend.
Keep ReadingOpen Post // Favorite Beauty Buys
Some of these are very recent purchases (the NARS powder), and some I’ve been using for years (Rosebud salve), but I thought it was time for a new beauty post/discussion. I’ve been trying very hard to minimize my “beauty” routine as well as my wardrobe, because honestly, I think my beauty products might be even more out of control than my closet!
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