I just moved into a new office space, and I've been looking for some fun wall art to add some personal touches. While I would prefer to buy original art, it's hard not to break the bank a bit. Plus, I'd rather save those pieces to enjoy in my home :) So, in the meantime, I certainly enjoy a good monogram and found these great possibilities...
I took a nice little hiatus from blogging this summer (miss me?), and I feel ready for Fall! Ready for those cool, crisp days, the change over wardrobe, closed toe shoes...ahhh it's in the air. As I peruse my stack of fashion magazines, one thing is very clear: the color Aubergine. Such a fancy, elite word for eggplant purple :)
Here's a few things across the web that make my cut:
First of all, check out the Duchess looking smashing in the "it" color:
(congrats on Baby #2 to Kate, William and George!)
The skinny jean in this deep color would look so great with complementary navy, olive green, grey, slate blue or ivory.
I am dying to get these- what a classy, sassy shoe!
Boden Flat T-Bar $108.00
This is my ideal scarf season- this would look great with so many pieces!
Garnet Hill Patchwork Paisley $128.00
You should check out your closet (see what you bought at the end of last fall >> guilty) and add a nice touch of Aubergine to your collection. Happy (almost) fall!
I spent a lot of time over the past couple weekends going through my wardrobe and making donation piles. As you can imagine, I have way more than I need, and over time, things just accumulate. Parting with "just ok" items becomes easier as I get older- I'm less attached to the thing and feel lighter as the load is reduced. I shopped recently at H&M and discovered a wonderful, socially conscious effort they've been marketing- have you see this?
Long Live Fashion!
1. Bring to an H&M store any unwanted garments or home textiles in bags (like towels, bed linens, curtains, etc.). The items do not have to be from H&M originally, just anything you no longer want...in any condition.
2. H&M then offers you a voucher for 15% off one item of your choice. (limit two bags per customer, per day- so only 2 vouchers per day).
3. Valid at ALL H&M locations!
4. H&M does not profit from these items- but instead turns it over to the customer (by way of the voucher) and makes donations to local charity organizations. Check out www.hm.charitystar.com
Then here's where the good stuff happens:
REWEAR: Clothing that can be reworn is marketed as second-hand goods.
REUSE: Textiles that are no longer suitable to wear, are converted into other products like cleaning cloths.
RECYCLE: Textiles that can't be reused get a new chance as textile fibers, or are used to manufacture products such as insulating materials for the auto industry.
ENERGY: When rewear, reuse and recycle are not options, the textiles are used to produce energy
Pretty cool stuff, H&M- even if the dress I just bought didn't wash well (bummer)! :)
It's travelin' season where everyone is off for adventures to the far corners of the world for culture, food, and fun. While fashion over comfort may rule many women's wardrobe choices, I must say comfortable shoes should not be compromised. Sure, a snazzy pair of heels makes sense for a luxurious night out to dinner (depending on how far you are walking), but for the day to day, sight-seeing, soak everything up kind of trip, make sure your tootsies are well tended to.
My favorite: the Superga sneaker. And better yet, guys and gals can equally benefit. Leave it to the Italians in Torino (1911!) to get it right.
I favor the classic in mushroom (which is surprising b/c I hate shrooms)
Now I may have a small obsession with Olivia Pope (go OPA! Gladiators 4-eva!) and her wardrobe, and her attitude, and her overall ability to kick a little A when she wants to. But I digress...gladiator sandals are super empowering and somehow make me feel like I, too, could kick a little A when I need to :) Try a pair this summer with colored bermuda shorts (think cobalt blue or kelly green) and a classic white T in linen or cotton. They also look spectacular with a straight black cotton skirt and a sleeveless blouse (maybe in olive green or cream). Let the shoes speak for themselves!
