Universal Standard Fit Liberty is back, and it's better than ever! If you are new to the size-inclusive brand Universal Standard or have no idea what Fit Liberty is, read on because this is pretty awesome, especially for us grown women who deal with body size and shape fluctuation. On top of this, I have a deal below where you can get 40% off Universal Standard Fit Liberty PLUS an extra 10% off with my exclusive promo code! What is Universal Standard? Universal Standard is one of the most size-inclusive fashion brands on the market, offering elevated basics for work, weekends, workouts, and sp ..read more

Vera Molnár, Dürer, Pair Impair A, 2021 Weekend Reads Rihanna is ready to confess. (Interview) Thanks to TikTok, the 1980s color analysis phenomenon is back — this time with help from AI. (Washington Post – gift article) Pompeii: Breathtaking new paintings found at ancient city. (BBC) The New Empress of Self-Help Is a TikTok Star. (The Atlantic – gift article) Sorry, Wall Street: Fangirls run the economy. (Bustle) I got mailers promoting toddler milk for my children. I went on to investigate international formula marketing. (ProPublica) I've shared these a couple of times on Instagram Stories ..read more

The other day my best friend texted me about Lands' End. She received a Lands' End spring catalog in the mail and found so many things she thought were stylish and wearable. I too was impressed, but it's easy to be swayed by beautiful photography in beautiful locales with models posed just so. I had to go online and look at the Lands' End spring collection. The flatlays, the stiff models, and the reviews. And even still, I'm finding Lands' End spring is so good. As my friend texted, “Maybe Lands' End is finally finding a groove.” It feels that way. Lands' End used to be a favorite place not ju ..read more

Feeling blue? I hope not the mood and more the mode as bright clear blues like royal, cobalt, and ultramarine are on trend this year and easier to find in stores than in many years. If you're feeling cool blue for spring is hot hot hot, read on for my picks of chic blue options for this season and beyond. The Blue Trend for 2024 gauze maxi dress (0-20/22) | sunglasses | Birkenstock sandals | tote bag | backpack (3 sizes) | Matisse-inspired earrings | swim coverup shirt (S-XL) | swimsuit (2-22) The color of the sky, the sea, and the swimming pool is a perfect choice for your vacation essential ..read more

Gail Brodholt, London Calling, 2009 Weekend Reads The forgotten trans history of the first Beastie Boys record. (Boing Boing) Should women start boycotting men? Inside South Korea’s 4B movement. (Elle) Pushing 50 and still fucking up: Why do I do things that make me feel terrible? (Jenny) Why I'm taking a break from Botox. (Gloria) I know many of you love Colleen Rothschild skincare as much as I do. Through the 15th, get $25 off $100 with code SPRING25, $50 off $200 with code SPRING50, and $75 off $300 with SPRING75. Check out my Colleen Rothschild reviews to help you with your shopping! So lo ..read more

I recently returned from a weekend getaway to New York City with my family. I wanted to pack sensibly and not overpack. While it was spring, the forecast said New York City would be sunny but windy, with highs in the 50s (Fahrenheit) and evenings down to the 30s. I knew I'd have to pack, factoring in layers, and I knew I'd find my spring travel style for NYC with Talbots. This post is sponsored by Talbots. I placed my order with Talbots, knowing I was taking this trip, but not yet knowing the weather. There were several items from Talbots I was considering for spring travel style: pieces that ..read more

Aida Muluneh, Burden of the Day, 2018 Weekend Reads Want to know if AI will take your job? I tried using it to replace myself. (Wall Street Journal – gift article) Are we in the midst of a great fashion shakeup? (Washington Post – gift article) How Kate Cox became a reluctant face of the abortion-rights movement. (Time) How real is Shōgun? (Vox) Is humanity out of fashion? (New York Times – gift article) Alabama town that hasn’t held elections in decades sued to allow voting. (The Guardian) The legacy of Black cowgirls. (Capital B) For twenty years, PostSecret has broadcast suburban America’s ..read more

I know I am not the only one watching Palm Royale, a new series on Apple TV starring Kristen Wiig. Set in 1969, Wiig's character, Maxine Dellacorte-Simmons, recently moved to Palm Beach and is willing to do almost anything to be part of high society. And I know I am not the only one looking at 50-year-old Wiig playing this kooky character and wondering how old Maxine Dellacorte-Simmons is supposed to be. Below, I share what I learned to figure out the ages of the characters played by Kristen Wiig, Ricky Martin, and Laura Dern. in Apple TV+ Palm Royale. Please note that this article contains sp ..read more

Macy's has been on my radar as of recent. A great mix of brands, really good prices, and unexpected size offerings like wide width shoes, petite plus size, and plenty of extended size offerings; Macy's is working to target real-life people with real-life style. The Macy's VIP sale has an extra 30% off sale prices. During this sale you can get an extra 30% off home, luggage, beauty, and fashion for the whole family. I wanted to focus on what is the hardest to scroll through and find gems: dresses. Macy's is a place I regularly start at when looking for dresses, but the offerings are so extensiv ..read more

One of the most popular questions I get from readers is what is the proper length to hem pants? Years ago, there was a cut-and-dry answer, but these days, even hemlines get caught up in fashion trends. However, there are some classic guidelines to follow if you’re looking for a traditional cut or how to hem your trousers for the office. Below, I share how to determine the proper pant length for women in 2024 for a range of pant and shoe styles. Why Proper Pant Length Matters Choosing the proper pant length will make you look polished, your clothing will look more expensive, your figure more ba ..read more