As you may have noticed, I do not have the most creative personal style. I am here for basics. But what I’m always looking for is basic-but, a piece of clothing that is basic but just a little different.

From the rooftop deck of my D.C. hotel I can see it all. The Capitol building, where I worked on and off for a decade. My first apartment where my three-doors-down neighbor was a young Senator Obama. My second apartment building where I bounced from unit-to-unit as my salary rose and I was finally able […]

My summer staples are fairly well set. I’ve recycled a few pieces from last summer, bought a couple of new dresses, and I’m looking to round out my wardrobe with a few affordable finds. Here are my top seven summer picks under-$50.

Straw bags are the must have of the summer. And this summer, I need a bag that can go on a plane, to the store, to lunch, and to the pool. Luckily, these totes can do it all.

Last week was the week when all the spinning plates hit the ground…again. And now, toiling under the dual tyranny of a bad cold and a toddler who has decided that eating dinner is optional, I am trying to pick up all of the shards before leaving for D.C. on Saturday. I think I’d rather […]

What is the one, slightly ridiculous hangup that you have about your body? I’ll go first.

Bette Midler once famously said, “I want it all, and I want it delivered.” She is my soul sister.

First off, I want to thank all of you for being here. For many years, posting on this blog ran consistently and efficiently. No posts were missed. Sadly, with a full-time job as an attorney, a home to run, and a sweet child to raise, that is no longer the case. But this week, I […]

Every day there is an influencer in my feed telling me about a meal delivery service. Usually it’s Factor 75. Whether it’s being hyped as a solution for working moms, those looking to lose weight, or singles who don’t want to cook, there it is. But is it any good?