Sweat ‘er Done

Sweat ‘er Done

Why on earth am I suggesting that you buy sweaters when L.A. had a record high of 81 degrees yesterday? Because you don’t all live in L.A. Also because this is the best possible time to buy women’s sweaters, as…

What’s New at Forever 21?

What’s New at Forever 21?

What’s new and wearable at Forever 21 on 1/21… It looks like the Easter Bunny wrote Forever 21’s color story for spring 2013.  There is a lot of mint green and pink. If this isn’t your thing (shock), most pieces…

CashMEre Sweaters

CashMEre Sweaters

Who doesn’t love cashmere? cashMEre See? Me in cashmere.  Right there. I’m always keen for simple crews and v-necks in cashmere, even if they do remind me of the cereulean blue sweater scene from The Devil Wears Prada. It’s worth…

Pants for Fall: It Should Be Easier Than This

Pants for Fall: It Should Be Easier Than This

Let’s say that you wanted to get dressed in the morning. Let’s also say that you had a simple blouse in mind, maybe a color blocked pullover like so: What would you do next?  Most people would reach for a…

Everyone Wants a Piece of Forever 21

Everyone Wants a Piece of Forever 21

I’m on the prowl for a job in the online marketing world, so yesterday I went to a fashion career fair at the California Market Center in downtown Los Angeles. There were about fifteen companies represented, and hundreds of fashionable…

Fall Transitional Wardrobes: Transitions Can Be Fun!

Fall Transitional Wardrobes: Transitions Can Be Fun!

If you’ve ever spent any time around toddlers, hearing the word “transitions” might elicit feelings ranging from mild anxiety to full-blown cold sweats. There is nothing more wracked in a toddler’s world than transitions: bedtime, leaving the park, waking up,…

Adventures in eCommerce: Koogul

Adventures in eCommerce: Koogul

Oh my gosh, have I made an amazing eCommerce discovery for those of us who are interested in “lady fashion.” It’s Koogul, an eCommerce operation out of Shenzhen (where most of your clothing is made, fast fashion or not).  Their selection…

Kayce Hughes: Grown-Up Femininity

Kayce Hughes: Grown-Up Femininity

I found an independent designer’s line the other day that caught my eye. It’s very feminine, and casual, and preppy, so I know it won’t suit all of you. But if that combo is your thing, then Kayce Hughes is…

New and Useful at Forever 21

New and Useful at Forever 21

I was pleasantly surprised sorting through Forever 21’s options today. You’ll notice that all three of the wardrobe selections have one thing in common: Tailoring. I can forgo better fiber selections on the sleeveless blouses because the construction looks so…

Essentials from Forever 21? You Betcha!

Essentials from Forever 21? You Betcha!

Essentials from Forever 21? You Betcha! Here are everyday clothing and accessories from Forever 21 that won’t give you the Sarah Palin “I borrowed this from my teenage daughter” look: Pleated woven top, Cream and dark brown cat eye sunglasses,…