Look! I can use my blouse to commit suicide, which is what I want to do after looking at the mess the kids made (see, scenic background). A light shirt under a modest shift or a-line dress is a super easy way to look grown up as seasons transition without having to buy new stuff.
OOTD: Bad news with swans
What does a girl wear on a semi-cas trip to the jail to see clients? Swans. You can’t get too depressed with swans. The pink shoes add a little cheer although not sure how advisable open toe is in a penal setting. Heheh. Penal. Skirt, Ellie Tahari. Sweater, J.Crew. Shoes, Cole Haan. Bag, Kate Spade. Silk…
Outlet mall trickery / treats
Nothing fills my heart with joy like finding a buried Marc Jacobs dress, in my size, at 80% off (sorry kids, you’re number two on mommy’s joy list, well, top ten at least). There are great online options but sometimes a girl just want to go pet the clothes. Outlet locations are great for finding a fashion…
OOTD: Mixed prints and shoes of doom
On days when I have to go do some yelling in court, I like to suit up and wear a shoe built for stabbing in eyeballs / looming over my opponents. But, like, in a fun way, right? Mixing prints is not as hard as you think. A little clashing is okay but make it…
Chaos and the art of not tidying up
Once you don’t have an adult to tell you to clean your room, what happens? Well, if you’re a hot mess, your closet turns into a knee-deep pile of sadness. I give you, Exhibit A: I’m well aware that I need to stop being a slob. “Spend five minutes every night hanging things back up.”…
Tipsy cooking: the frosting of things
There is no kitchen skill more valuable than knowing how to make frosting. People can forgive a burnt casserole but shitty frosting is the worst. The plastic tub of frosting from the store is chemical soup. Make cake from a mix, sure, but a good frosting covers a multitude of sins. If you have a…
J.Crew, a love story
Led by perpetually cool Jenna Lyons, J.Crew has become one of my favorite stores. If you’re not shopping at J.Crew because you still associate it with those catalogs from 1992 that show cheerful girls on yachts, you’re making a big mistake. Yes, there are staples like Breton striped shirts (see below) and suits. But also…
Online shopping for maximum badassery at TheRealReal
TheRealReal.com Somewhere in Moscow, the beautiful girlfriend of an Oligarch sits upon a pile of designer shoes like Smaug the dragon. After wearing them once, she is bored and they are last season so wearing them would be очень плохо. She has her maid send them off to TheRealReal, an online consignment wonderland where un-rich girls…
Dress like you mean it-Know your size for online shopping
Oh, internet, sweet internet. Is there anything more satisfying than shopping online when you have no money and are supposed to be working? If you are not a fan of shopping (wierdo) you can still build a functional adulty wardrobe without having to deal with annoying mall people. You have to do some leg work first,…
Tipsy Cooking: Mexican Lasagna
Also known in my house as “Mexican pile” but lasagna sounds a lot more appetizing. Seriously, anyone can make this. There’s barely a recipe, just throw shit in a pan and pretend it was complicated when friends ask you about it. 1.Heat oven to 350 2.Get a glass or ceramic pan that’s about 9 x11….
Tipsy Cooking
At some point, you will have people over for dinner or be asked to bring something other than a six-pack to a party. Don’t freak out. You got this. I love to cook and over the years have become pretty awesome at it. But, most days, you don’t want to make something that requires trips…
Dress like you mean it.
Dressing like you live in your car is not okay. Clothing is one of the few perks of adulthood so don’t ruin it with a stained Bugs Bunny t-shirt and “yoga” pants. I may be an epic failure at housekeeping, parenting, anger management, etc. but this bitch can dress! And you can too. No excuses….
the reluctant adult 