Tag: sponsored

  • {Life/Style} My Olivia Pope Moment

    {Life/Style} My Olivia Pope Moment

    As soon as I stepped out of the Banana Republic Factory store’s fitting room in this dress, my friend Caity exclaimed “that is an Olivia Pope dress!”. So of course I bought it. I haven’t started watching Scandal yet, but I love the idea of it. I keep trying to decide if I want to…

  • {Book Review} I Have Iraq In My Shoe

    {Book Review} I Have Iraq In My Shoe

    I Have Iraq in My Shoe: Misadventures of a Soldier of Fashion How real is Carrie Bradshaw? That’s the question I kept asking myself as I read this book. The travel memoir of a woman (Gretchen Berg) teaching English in Northern Iraq, she took the job to earn enough money to clear debt that she…

  • Outfit: Mixing Up A Classic

    Outfit: Mixing Up A Classic

    There’s a soft spot in my heart for Converse All-Stars. They were always cool growing up, but they took on a special importance for me during the year I lived in Tokyo. They seemed to be the only shoes in the entire country large enough for my Western-sized feet. So I bought some Chucks and…

  • Outfit: Road Testing Nally & Millie

    Outfit: Road Testing Nally & Millie

    The good people over at Nally & Millie recently sent me a sweater to check out, and it quickly found its way into my regular rotation. I’ve already worn it to a daytime meeting, a glam party at night, and even ice skating! This sweater has some over the top moments (70s inspired dolman sleeves),…