Tales of Great Sales | The Free Rebecca Minkoff Dress

Tales of Great Sales | The Free Rebecca …

A long time ago, at a garage sale far away, I bought a worn-once, still-in-the-box pair of Doc Martins for $2 from a yuppie who said she could never charge … FULL POST

Summertime Stripes | Dressing Up In The Heat, Part Two

Summertime Stripes | Dressing Up In The Heat, …

 Man oh man, I love a good black-and-white stripe. On blouses, on sweaters, on peplum, on crop tops—it’s probably my favorite pattern, and I now own it in a formal … FULL POST

Smile for the camera, handsome!

Smile for the camera, handsome!

I met Lance nearly five years ago, and in our time together, we have taken many photos. Goodbye pictures at the airport during our years of long-distance dating, silly photos … FULL POST

Summertime Swank | Dressing Up In The Heat, Part One

Summertime Swank | Dressing Up In The Heat, …

I’ve never understood why Midwestern people get married in June. Or hold galas in July. Or rooftop celebrations in August. It is hot. It is hot and it is humid. It … FULL POST

The Carefree Kimono

The Carefree Kimono

This heat-and-humidity combo ruins so many things: lipstick, chocolate, hairstyles, patio dining, outdoor attractions…St. Louis summers (and late springs) are sweltering and sticky, and it’s killing all of my favorite outfits. … FULL POST