When I started this blog, influencers still re-wore clothes. There were no haul videos filled with the latest from Shein before it winds up in a beach in Ghana poisoning the planet. There were no sponsored campaigns delivering fresh wardrobes each month. The content machine doesn’t like reruns.
When I was young, my Mother used to bring me along when she would go shopping for fabric. As a result, I spent a lot of time, killing time, flipping through pattern books. So when I spotted this dress, I was instantly transported to the pattern table at a Jo-Ann Fabrics.
Before we start today’s reader questions, I wanted to take a moment to talk a bit about mental health. For those who experience mental health challenges — whether occasionally or frequently — talking about our struggles is a double-edged sword.
When I started this blog, influencers still re-wore clothes. There were no haul videos filled with the latest from Shein before it winds up in a beach in Ghana poisoning the planet. There were no sponsored campaigns delivering fresh wardrobes each month. The content machine doesn’t like reruns.
When I was young, my Mother used to bring me along when she would go shopping for fabric. As a result, I spent a lot of time, killing time, flipping through pattern books. So when I spotted this dress, I was instantly transported to the pattern table at a Jo-Ann Fabrics.
Before we start today’s reader questions, I wanted to take a moment to talk a bit about mental health. For those who experience mental health challenges — whether occasionally or frequently — talking about our struggles is a double-edged sword.
Sometimes, you just want to wear something pretty to the office. Something that makes you feel good. A dress that makes your whole day better. These are those dresses.
Ahhh… the refined look of the bow blouse from the girls of 9 – 5. This current look is an improvement. Will we see the big hair resurgence continue as welll?
So I have a question about Refinery 29 – are they copying you, or are you contributing? Their cubic sweater recs today are the same as yours…
DB- Can you post a link? I know Holly linked to that post a few days ago.
I saw when they linked to you a few days ago, but this is a different post that I got in the daily email today, and it doesn't credit you: https://www.refinery29.com/cheap-thrill-a-cubic-sweater-that-fits-squarely-in-our-budget
Well, it wasn't that original of an idea. Oh well.
Classic. I have one from Club Monaco, though from 2 years ago.
Love all these!