Developing personal style
I saw this dress in an add for White House | Black Market and thought, “Ooo, I want that dress.” Then, after thinking about it, for you know, a split second, I thought, “I don’t need a dress like that! What is wrong with me?!”...
It’s all about the neckline
I was at New York & Company on Wednesday, and I really, really, really wanted to buy this sweater (below). But I resisted, because I bought a bunch of sweaters last Saturday at Kohl’s. New York & Company “City Style Wide Turtleneck” I love...
Friday Question #42
Does your profession have a clothing stereotype? Mine does – lots of gray, black and muted colors. I think I wore the gray/black combo three times this week! To the left is one of my typical “uniforms.” I have a confession – Steven helps me pick out...
Makeup Tips (Part I?)
It’s taken me an embarrassingly long time to learn how to apply makeup. And I’ve had a lot of help in the process – from my sister, my sister-in-law, a coworker, the women at Ulta and Clinique… After many years, I feel like I am finally coming...
Plum with mustard
Have you noticed the hot colors for fall (for women) seem to be plum and mustard? Jacket and pea coat from New York & Company… one of my favorite places. I am totally digging the plum. I have bought a few tops that I love in this color: I am even embracing...
Hi! I’m Kim, a 40-something-year-old living in northeastern Illinois with my husband Steven, and our cats, Khaleesi, Apollo, Starbuck, and Eddard aka Ned. My current main hobbies are running, painting rocks, flying, reading, and eating. I follow a vegan lifestyle and am employed by the federal government. I write about a variety of topics and consider this a “life” blog – a place I can share anything that’s on my mind. Please visit the “About” page to get a better idea of who I am! 🙂