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I loved seeing Wendy’s inspiration for Lina’s “Errand Saturday” outfit. Allows for great movement, ideal as we transition into the fall, and – most important – all the pieces are functional. Then there’s the yellow crossbody bag, aka arms-and-hands-free bag. I LOVE IT! Notes from Wendy: “Lina usually wears a tee shirt, zip hoodie, jeans and […]

Wardrobe staples. We love them, right? They’re easy to wear and allow for easy mixing and matching as we wish no matter the current trend. I personally feel this way about a pencil skirt. Easy to dress up or dress down, but no matter what, it looks polished and flattering. Wendy found a great, sharp […]

“Elegance does not consist in putting on a new dress.” – Coco Chanel I am really excited to share this series with you! It started last November with an idea born from complete frustration after reading a few fashion and lifestyle blogs, and turned into a project of love thanks to an incredible group of ladies. I’m incredibly grateful for the time each partner put […]

Tomorrow I’m leaving for a ladies’ weekend in Vegas! While I’m looking forward to relaxing poolside and sleeping in, I’m downright thrilled one of the ladies, after receiving everyone’s input, made magic happen by taking care of *all* of our dinner and club reservations. Seriously folks. This is the stuff of dreams and why she ranks as awesomesauce […]

Early spring in Seattle means holding on to certain parts of your winter wardrobe (coat and wool scarf), while digging wildly through the attic for pieces you put away after the summer or fall (lighter cotton cardigans and flats), and grabbing a few items you always keep handy in the front closet (rain boots and […]

Did you watch the Oscars last night? I’m a big fan of all the gowns, as well as the suits; but I what I love is when a winner gives *that* speech. The kind when you get a little verklempt and might try to fight back a tear or two because they are so sincere […]

The Mister and I are on a much needed getaway this week to the west side of Oahu, thanks to the combined efforts of Mimi, Papa and Gigi watching the boys and dear friends housesitting (seriously, it’s a village effort). Even though this was planned late last summer, it couldn’t have come at a better […]

If you happened to glance at my Twitter feed yesterday, you might have noticed A) actual activity thanks to B) a small conversation between the ever-so-helpful Kim Wardell and myself about a conference we’re heading to next week (yes, I was the one using #AltFirstTimer). In short the conference, Alt Summit SLC, is for bloggers primarily in […]

“New pajamas” and “Christmas morning” go hand-in-hand like “Rudolph” and “Sleigh.” It’s a tradition celebrated by so many. I have one friend who tries her best to hold off buying new pajamas during the late fall for her kids, even if it looks like they’re on the verge of wearing capris to bed. It’s their […]

This past week didn’t quite go as planned. My to-do list was already ambitious and then The Ick hit. The youngest tyke woke up Monday morning with a nasty cold and then it hit me Tuesday night. I felt horrible even with meds so I cannot imagine what he was going through since he’s too […]