Between being sick last week and having a paper due, I wasn’t able to complete any blog posts this weekend. (Even though I would much rather be writing about zip sweaters and tall boots than reading for contracts or briefing cases for property class. Estates and future interests, the lawyers in the group feel my pain.) But everything will back to normal tomorrow with some great Ask Belles about winter coats, leather leggings, and more!
xoxo, Belle
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.
I hope you’re feeling better! Nothing like being sick, having a day-job enormous workload, and blogging to leave you exhausted.
But I love the mohair sweater in this post. It leave sme intrigued.
Blergh–estates and future interests blow! Best of luck, Belle!
I love those earrings – when you’re done studying or if anyone else has ideas of where to find them – let me know! Thanks!
I HATE them! But here you go: https://www.baublebar.com/pearl-360-stud.html
yessss. i hate them too! i thought i was the only one!
lipstickandwhisky.com
I don’t love them either, I think they look uncomfortable.
These 360 studs from BaubleBar look really similar, but might be just a little smaller.
https://www.baublebar.com/pearl-360-stud.html
Erica, the original ones are Dior (Mise en Dior Tribal Earrings) but you can find knock-offs all over Etsy.
I bought this pair, and I have been very happy with them: https://www.etsy.com/listing/200495112/rich-gold-plated-stainless-steel-mise-en?ref=shop_home_active_1
Belle, I feel your pain! I have tried to block out anything related to the rule against perpetuities; and thankfully, in five years of practicing law I’ve only had to deal with interests in land once!!
Or a tutorial on the side bun. So cute! Whenever I try to do one, I just look like I have a weird bulb thing by my ear, and it tugs at tiny hairs, so I get sick of it after an hour or so.
Looks like Dior earrings. Available in wide variety of colors and materials.
Hope you’re feeling better soon – I love reading your blog (even if I have to do a weeks worth of posts in a one day marathon!) – I just love your posts!!
Thanks!
Here’s something for your tomorrow post…I liked the ‘look’ (on other people, with smaller thighs!) of the (non)leather leggings, but didn’t think I could actually pull it off. I’ve ordered waxed black skinny jeans instead. What do you think?