Hi Belle, Hope you are having a fabulous time in D.C. Do you have any recommendations for a (larger) bag I could use as a purse on the weekends when I’m running around in my leggings and sneakers? I feel a little silly with one of my fancier purses but want something that’s not my […]

 Hi Belle, My office has a strict no jeans policy and I need pants to wear on casual Friday.  I went shopping but got overwhelmed by all the options, good and bad.  Dresses aren’t an option because my office is kept at 58-degrees in the summer.  (The supervisors spent their holiday bonuses on better A/C […]

Dear Belle, My boss of two years sent an invitation to his home for a pool party.  Yes, a pool party.  Just thirteen lawyers (and families) enjoying his new pool.  Setting aside that this is clearly so he can show off his new multi-million dollar reno to the other partners, what in the name of […]

Hi Abra, First of all, congratulations on passing the bar!  Secondly, I need some advice on a dress I recently purchased from MM LaFleur.  It’s the Sarah dress in black.  I love it and feel amazingly confident and powerful for my upcoming presentation.  But, I’m at a loss on how to pair a blazer with […]

In 1998, I started following Gonzaga (pronounced Gone-Zag(like bag)-Uh) basketball because the hot guy in my chemistry class was a fan.  Two decades, three degrees, $110,000 in student loan debt, and the realization that the hot guy was a Grade-A jerk later, the Zags finally brought home a trip to the Final Four.  And I […]

I adore Etsy.  The marketplace for makers, vintage sellers, and collectors is one of my favorite places to find unique items.  I’ve purchased jewelry, leather goods, pieces for my home, and hats for horse races. Etsy is like an amazing Easter Egg hunt.  Unfortunately, the site can be overwhelming if you don’t know how to […]

Hi Belle, I love to keep my work shoes basic and low heeled.  I’ve always loved a very classic leopard print flat or kitten heel since I do a maddening amount of walking (occasionally sprinting…), but am having a terrible time finding one that has a classic and professional shape, but that doesn’t also show […]

Short Bar Exam Update: Thank heaven that’s over, but for all of you ladies who might’ve been worried that I was going to pass the bar, get a fancy lawyering job, and abandon this blog for greener pastures, worry no more.  Because unless “minimum competency” includes running out of time on the essay portion, messing […]

Belle, Years ago your blog introduced me to Hue’s Micro Fishnets. The problem is they seem to have discontinued them in Nude.  I’m not sure if I’m describing this accurately, but what made them especially great in my book is that they are like a fishnet overlay on top of regular nylons.  This not only helped […]