I first fell in love with Banana Republic, many years ago, when I saw their safari-inspired clothes. This was way before I got to go on my first safari, but in my mind, I always dreamed of being in Africa in the perfect bush jacket and khaki riding pants. Then the company went through growing pains and hiccups and for …
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The Cardigan Will Look Cute
I know, I know, this one entry per week is no way to run a blog, but I’ve half a mind these days with looming deadlines (and still no decision on a travel bag for the upcoming trip!). So yesterday while multitasking on my bff (aka my smart phone) while standing in a very long line at the DMV to …
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Something Green For St. Patrick’s Day
This past trip went by so fast I didn’t even get to blog about it. My schedule was so full that I never did get to squeeze in those few hours to “research” options at the store for my big trip. But the good news is that I have mentally identified the one bag I do want for this trip …
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The Road Thus Far
Remember when I started the FIMTSO series I referenced Imelda Marcos? Not that I find kinship in this former First Lady’s shopaholic ways but sometimes I can totally relate to why she’d buy multiples of certain things. In my case, I won’t (anymore) buy a full rainbow of one style of shoes because I like primary colors, but I would …
Dior No More?
I’ve never understood our culture’s fanatic obsession with celebrity. More specifically, I don’t get the need to over-share every single detail about anyone’s life, whether you are a public figure or a figure in my private life. I know in this day of social networking, privacy goes the way of dinosaurs, but in my humble opinion, I think we could …