last week... This week, a round up of articles featuring sustainability in style: "How Sustainable Is Consigning Clothing? TheRealReal Is Glad You Asked" by Steff Yotka via Vogue, April 5, 2019, accessed online April 5, 2019 "Fashion backwards? H&M to trial sales of vintage garments" via Reuters, April 5, 2019, accessed online April 5, 2019 [...]
Tweed of Sound
Something about wearing tweed makes me feel particularly put together. Between developing an obsession for jacket and skirt sets circa 2012 and Blair Waldorf serving up spring tweed inspiration, spring tweed is a look that I love. To be honest, I do not wear it nearly enough. Nobody, fictional or otherwise, has ever nailed [...]
Brunch at the Houstons’ // @2souschefs
"Brunch is easily our favorite meal to go out to eat and explore new restaurants in the local dining scene. However, we also like to stay in and make brunch for ourselves. When we do not feel like venturing into public on Sunday, we split the cooking duties and collaborate on a delicious biscuit breakfast [...]
Pack a Bag: Haywood Park Hotel, Part II
for part I... While we were staying at the Haywood Park Hotel, the hotel kindly made our dining arrangements. Dinner at Hemingway's Cuba next door and breakfast at Isa's Bistro. Our dinner reservations were originally for two, my husband and I; however Hemingway's Cuba was so flexible. The restaurant was able to accommodate my sister and [...]
Look Before You Sleep featuring Haywood Park Hotel and Long Tall Sally
Lately, I have been loving pajama sets. To be candid, pajamas are what I gravitate to if I do not have to leave the condo. I have been wearing the eff out of this set (I am even wearing them as I type) since Long Tall Sally sent them my way at the end of [...]
Pack a Bag: Haywood Park Hotel, Part I
I was so excited for our stop in Asheville, North Carolina. My little sister lives not so far away, so we took this opportunity to drink a few St. Patrick's Day beers. We only celebrate it together every ten years. The world and our livers, cannot take it more frequently. Haywood Park Hotel and Atrium [...]
Style Survey // Libby, @LibbyEASM
Name: Libby Profession: Graduate Student Hometown: Waconia, Minnesota Outfit: dress: Gal Meets Glam Katherine // shirt: J. Crew Factory Oxford // coat: J.Crew Trench // loafers: Sam Edelman Does your style differ from your nine-to-five to your weekend, and if so, how? I try to stick true to my style, even when I need to have a very casual, comfy [...]
Sartorial Sustainability Sunday: Michelle Valtas, @Mvaltas
last Sartorial Sustainability Sunday... This week I am excited to introduce Michelle Valtas. I initially connected with Michelle when I discovered her tweets about paring down. I am always impressed with anyone who pursues a more minimal lifestyle. In the effort of wanting to clear out my own clutter, I wanted to chat with someone [...]
Shall I pastel thee to a summer’s day?
It is officially spring and I am here for the associated wardrobe. While many find turning over the seasonal wardrobe as a chore, I relish the day. It is like a semi annual Christmas and I love finding items that I bought at the end of the last summer season, at deep discount no doubt, [...]
Spring Salad with Young Beets, Haricot Vert, and Goat Cheese // @2souschefs
"The spring equinox may have come and gone, but Mother Nature still has the majority of the country thinking the warmer weather is still be months away; however, the longer days have us chomping at the bit for spring ingredients. Very soon restaurant menus will be filled with dishes containing ramps, morels, fava beans, and [...]
Pack a Bag: Airlie, Part II
read part I here... One of the strongest green initiatives of Airlie is the property's approach to sustainable agriculture. Not only is there on-site farm land but there is also a community garden. Inviting and integrating Airlie guests as well as locals, into the agriculture component not only facilitates time in the outdoors but also promotes healthy [...]
Oh Shift!
It is no secret here, that I love Duffield Lane. Due to my obsession with the knit dresses (written about here and here), I wore them on the road trip from Philadelphia to Monterey. Also packed? This seersucker dress. Did I break the rules and get a jump on wearing seersucker prior to Memorial Day 2019? [...]