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5-10-2026 MY WEEK: rainy days ahead...?

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  it sucks that the weather is so unpredictable with the scattered showers, often disrupting our park walks and forcing us to go indoors, and for some reason my car does this weird glitch that it takes us to the mall so we can window shop while getting our daily 10,000 steps. isn't that so annoying?  i became a fashion victim on one of these particular days. okay, i'm blowing it out of proportion, but i've done some damage on the credit card. firstly, we walk thru dick's, and i am not an athleisurewear person, but i was stopped in my tracks when i saw these adidas shorts: i've been looking for some star-spangled pants, jeans in particular, or just a decent pair of shorts to thrift and paint stars on for 4th of july. not because i'm feeling extra patriotic on the 250th birthday of america (far from patriotism i'd say), but because of betty boop . in march i found this adorable tee at the thrift, and while i think betty boop everything is cute, the tee wasn...

5-10-2026 MY FAVES: previews and reviews

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  what i'm reading... i read a digital version of vogue france fw25/26 collections  off my libby account (goodbye magazine subscriptions!). here's some fall trends to look out for: move over, dominatrix style: leather is going futuristic . whether in cocoon-like chocolate  versions  or as a mini cape dress, looks emphasize curves  with daring and passion, mixing hardware  details and retro charms lace's heightened femininity  and peekaboo allure plays exclusively on transparency and sensuality. a captivating look for facing winter with confidence  (and a warm coat). from neo-gothic to immaculate , lace is back, and it's sexy. the luxurious softness of fur , without the cruelty. houses are leaning in on creativity to offer enveloping and  ultra-realistic faux furs. more than a simple  notion of a trend, artificial furs project self-confident sophistication  while also serving as the perfect anti-freeze allies, season after season ....

5-10-2026 MY INSPO: in her closet

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  best of: april i almost forgot to share a preview of my fave looks in april. i know it's too soon to judge, but i feel like april's weather felt so much better than may's.  4/6 easter 4/23 work 4/8 lash lift appt 4/18 vuco concert 4/18 record store day 4/17 fundraiser gala 4/16 work 4/12 last day sightseeing new jersey 4/11 sightseeing nj 4/2 work sib's sewing corner sib did not disappoint while making a mess in our kitchen during late nites. check out this adorable top she made, using secondhand materials! how i plan to style it when i steal it from her closet sib graciously modeling the top for me. peep the heels she just got this week! stay tuned for some more sewing action from sib!

5-3-2026 MY INSPO: contraseason

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  last week i read a harper's bazaar from november 2023  and was interested in whether i can translate mid-fall trend into spring terms. check it out! the bazaar flight school market memo: cropped aviator jackets why don't you...  top it all with a pair of wire-rimmed sunglasses swing time market memo: circle skirts why don't you... give it a whirl in a pair of slingback kitten heels sweet spot the vault: statement earrings maximalist drop earrings  with rich candy-colored gems  are the perennial pop stars of any jewelry collection . shopping list fall statement pieces - spring edition? the colorful parka the abstract patterned dress the novelty belt buckle the embellished combat boot the chunky chain bracelet the beaded shoulder bag the mixed-stoned earrings why don't you... the month of may in culture and style 1. discover what 'emily' has to say. with the devil wears prada 2, i recommend checking out plum sykes'  writings - her substack ps by plum sykes ...