Leopard and Shearling and Plaid, Oh My!!
Kenneth Cole NY Brushed Plaid $238
Bb Dakota Vegan Jacket $90
For The Lazy Fashionista™ Who Hates to Shop
As a lazy fashionista, I have something of a love/hate relationship with shopping malls. Going to the mall requires dressing up, battling traffic, and staying hydrated and fed while trying to focus on what I really need instead of being swayed by what I don't. (Yes, I have that same challenge too [...]
Going “Native” – Shopping on Vacation
The beach, the sunshine, the margueritas…it’s all so alluring. We can almost forget we have a pile of laundry awaiting us once we get home. That’s often the reason we feel compelled to go shopping when we’re in a favorite vacation spot: all the trinkets and mementos transport us back to the “land of no responsibilities.”
A vacation shopping adventure can be one of the most fun events on any holiday. It’s one of my favorite things to do, frankly. But it’s always a good plan to be at least slightly practical when shopping for clothes away from home base. I know that sounds boring, but it can save you some money and what you end up with will still connect you back to that oasis just as well.[...]
Shopping for Quality… At a Bargain
I always advocate buying the best quality you can afford. Generally, when you pay a little extra you’re going to get better fabric, cut, or construction. But everybody – and I mean everybody – loves a bargain. If you know how to play it right you can usually get that higher quality item for a better price. Here are some clues to quality shopping at a bargain. [...]