flyin’ the flannel* “Is that a nod to the crisp Seattle weather or are you just trying to stay warm in front of the fridge?” -Cher, Clueless I am officially stealing my boyfriend’s flannel. I bought ...
honey put on that party dress* I love wearing something sparkly and cocktail-y to work, cos a) it’s unexpected and b) I never go anywhere sparkly or cocktail-y, so where the hell else am I gonna wear...
How awesome are these?! I’m not into bridal as a rule, but these cowboy boots customized with the wedding date are just too amazing. Photo via Sarah Baker Photography
Song of the Day/Look of the Day: “We’re Going to Be Friends” by the White Stripes, 2001 Friendship bracelets are right up there with topknots and macarons in the Fashion Blogger 101 Toolkit; it seems...
InPink Jewelry via Fashion Chalet: My Giveaway Win I am stoked to have won my first fashion blog giveaway; it was a $40 gift card to InPink Jewelry where I snatched up the necklace and the hematite c...
Song of the Day/Look of the Day: “Pop a Cap In Yo Ass” by Ben Watt feat. Estelle, 2005 I’m a ginormous fan of Everything But the Girl, since I was 12. I named my son partially because of their song “...
Song of the Day/Look of the Day: “Come on Eileen” by Dexy’s Midnight Runners, 1983 Overalls, man. Lest you question whether they are having a moment or not, go try and buy some. I dare ya. Especially...
Song of the Day/Look of the Day: “Party in the USA” by Miley Cyrus We will be at the beach today celebrating Memorial Day and like most Americans, not really taking proper account of the real reason ...
This necklace is so SICK. And big ups to my Spanish-speaking peoples around the world! Check out this v. talented gal’s creations at: http://amarilloneon.blogspot.c om
i think i died of dehydration when i was waiting on the flood* Remember when we were kids (I’m using “we” soooo loosely here, y’all, I’m way older than a lot you) and you’d be savagely ridiculed for ...
you’re a mess but i like it that way* That’s a damn shame when I’ve got to do my outfit photos at the tail end of a hectic day and I’m just TOO tore down and don’t even care that much. I’m shiny as h...
Song of the Day/Look of the Day: “Since Yesterday” by Strawberry Switchblade, 1986 I know I never stop yammering on about Strawberry Switchblade, so sue me, they were like the Honorable Elijah Muhamm...
Song of the Day/Look of the Day: “I’m Not Okay (I Promise)” by My Chemical Romance, 2005 I’ve always been into school uniforms; I went to a public school that did not require them, so my friends and ...
flower, seize the hour* I’m so stoked that Dorothy Perkins delivers to the US now. Such a crapshoot with sizing, cos you have to pay a grip to return stuff if it doesn’t work out. But alas, its the p...
Song of the Day/Look of the Day: “Come Back Down” by Greg Laswell w/Sara Bareilles, 2012 First things first: this song is amazing. Secondly, I am a child of the 80’s and FRANKIE SAY RELAX was a real ...
In the bright ideal tomorrow* My daughter has this tree she likes to climb when we come to this part of Seaport Village; maybe “climb” is a strong word, cos she only goes up about 2 feet and then she...
Song of the Day/Look of the Day: “Poison” by Bell Biv Devoe, 1990 You guys already know my penchant for dressing like Carlton from Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The shirts that Mr. Bell and Mr. Biv and Mr...
i never promised you a rose garden* That song and that movie loom so large in my childhood memories; I never saw the movie but I have that image of Kathleen Quinlan walking through the desert so burn...
Song of the Day/Look of the Day: Keith Sweat, “I Want Her” (1987) I almost used “Make It Last Forever” or “Nobody”, but I didn’t want you all to expect some ‘make sweet love down by the fire’ looks, ...
uptight outta sight* This outfit is from Mother’s Day, we went to brunch at my boyfriend’s mom’s house. I asked that his Mother’s Day gift to me be that he not talk shit about my sockbun. Why can’t h...
Song of the Day/Look of the Day: “Blue Jean” by David Bowie, 1984 All manner of denim is always “having a moment”, but now the moment is head-to-toe. Y’all know I’m a fan of the blog That’s One Dope-...
with a culinary eye* This was our fanciest (and also our last) night in Hawaii, for dinner at the BLT Steakhouse at the Trump. People, you need to know, I don’t frequent restaurants like this. I can ...
Song of the Day/Look of the Day: “Pineapple Princess” by Annette Funicello, 1963 In 9th grade I met my friend Celena who hipped me to a great many things in life, including the Bay City Rollers, the ...
i wish i was a fisherman tumblin’ on the sea* I call this my “Deadliest Catch” sweater cos it reminds me of a fishing net. Don’t you name your clothes? Anyone? Lola wanted to get in on this action wi...
OH. EM. GEE. A Brothers Bloom tank top!!! I’m minding my own business perusing Sheinside, and I go for a closer look at this top cos I’m like, “Why is that Adrien Brody-lookin’ dude on a shirt?” It I...
Song of the Day/Look of the Day: “Rainbow” by Oh Land, 2011 After Christopher Kane came out with the rainbows in his collection, I started noticing them here and there…not as readily identifiable a t...
Happy Mother’s Day! What a perfect day to unveil our newest feature: THAT’S MY MAMA*. It will be a recreation of a photo of our stylish mothers from back in the day, sort of like the My Mother, The S...
Song of the Day/Look of the Day: “Heartache” by Gene Loves Jezebel, 1986 I wonder what it did to the development of young girls in the 80’s…the fact that we were so attracted to dudes in full makeup....
walking in new shoes now* You guys, I can’t even tell you how much I love my new kicks. Granted, I have not been a first-person witness to jogging shoe technology since circa 1997, so it might be old...
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