Month: June 2011
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Outfit: Dose Market
I’ll say one thing for San Francisco – layering makes for more interesting outfits. Most of the time I spent in Chicago was in one simple layer: a dress. Sunday, however, started out a bit chilly so I took advantage of the weather to add some visual interest. The jacket I bought just days earlier…
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Take A Hike In These Heels
Something significant happened during my trip to Chicago: I became a woman who wears heels in the airport. This is huge! Ever since college I’ve relied on public transportation to get to and from the airport, and I’ve always envied the women shimmying through the airport in heels. What glamorous lives they must have. Surely…
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Friend Friday: On Packing
The Fashion/Beauty Friend Friday topic for this week (so a propos) is packing! When it comes to packing for vacation what’s your mantra? Mix fantasy with practicality: I tend to pack for the weather I WANT, but it’s important to be prepared for unpredictable weather. Case in point: I’m in Chicago right now, and the…
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Treasure Island: the Flea Market
Sunday I went with my friends Sam and Becca (one half of Free Honey) to the Treasure Island flea market. It was a gorgeous day to be outside. And the view of San Francisco from Treasure Island is incredible. North of the city the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island were clearly visible, but my…