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March 8th, 2013

window shopping for spring

Spring is one of my favorite times to shop for clothes.

There’s color.

There’s florals.

There’s yellow.

And with my ambitions to keep wearing more and more dresses this is the perfect time to shop for light ones that do well in the 100+ degree summer weather we have here.

But alas, this year, my [...]

February 9th, 2013

A world of art from Novica

I have had a subscription to National Geographic magazine since high school.

When I was first learning to use a camera, back in the dark ages of film I held my old manual Olympus camera and fantasized about the Incan ruins, giraffes on safari and all of the hidden wonders of [...]

September 30th, 2012

This year’s birthday list

Every year I make up a birthday list, even though I rarely actually ask for the things on it. With the big 3-3 coming next weekend I figure it’s time to do a little me shopping.

But still, I like to fantasize a little- like window shopping with a purpose.

And when I (hopefully) blow [...]

September 25th, 2012

Shield of confidence

I’ve gotten into a habit in my life of wanting new clothes when I’m off on a new venture.

New job? Shopping.

Pregnancy? Shopping before I needed it.

New baby at home called for a velour lounge suit (I know you had one too, right?)

Next month I am embarking on a week-long adventure. I [...]

June 11th, 2012

Stepping’ out summer

As I wrote a little while back on The Trend Tribe, I quit on shorts. Right after I said that I found a decent pair at Ann Taylor Loft. But, I was lucky enough to also get some lovely dresses for this summer. I’ve never been a huge dress fan. Such a tomboy, but I [...]