Bursting with big-city charm, Pasadena oozes character. Beautiful architecture. Historical buildings. Fine museums. And excellent shopping. Yes, Pasadena-ites need not travel far to satisfy their shopping addictions. This little-big city offers shoppers the luxury of a metropolis, the charm of a small-town, and the diversity of an international city. Pasadena has it going on.
There’s always this odd time in the middle of a season when it becomes hard to shop. By now, retailers are starting to move out summer clothes to make room for pre-fall items. Personally? I tend to hunker down once we’ve hit the mid-season slump, saving my money for fall. But, if you’re looking for […]
I’m always dreaming of fall. It could be winter and I’d still be dreaming of fall. It’s safe to say, fall is my favorite season. And while Southern California barely offers me a true autumn, I enjoy it nonetheless. The shorter days; the moody weather; the pumpkin everything. But mostly? The clothes. I adore the […]
J.Crew fans of all sizes, get ready to cheer. Because the classics-with-a-twist mega brand is launching a new line aimed to fit all body types. Welcome: Universal Standard. From xxs to 5x, the new collection tailors each piece “to women of all sizes instead of scaling a single set of measurements. The result: clothes that […]
You all know my love / hate relationship with trends, right? I’ve talked enough about the struggles of buying the right ones at the right prices and not letting the ever-changing fashion culture pressure me into purchasing what won’t work. One thing that helps me know if I’ll love a trend is buying a low-budget […]
Can it be? The Fourth of July is only days away? Which means give me all the red, white, and blue, please! I’m typically one who doesn’t dress for holidays. I wear the clothes that work best for that particular day. Often times I forget to wear green on St. Patricks Day or even red […]
Sometimes fashion can get me down. The comparison game is a beast and often times, I can let it rob me of my joy. This is true in all areas of my life, but especially in fashion. You may call that materialistic; I call it a creative struggle. Hear me out. I’ve talked before about […]
I am a jeans adorer. Most days, you’ll find me in skinny jeans, a tee, and sandals because jeans are both classic and chic—and go with everything. Typically, skinny jeans are my go to. I have ‘em in all different washes and in various distress levels. Ripped knees; ripped knees and thighs; no rips; distressed […]
Let’s get personal for a moment. I lost my Dad last September and am feeling all sorts of things as Father’s Day is arriving. Holidays, I’m realizing, carry so much weight. It’s something I’ve taken for granted all my life. I’ve been blessed with a loving family and parents who were married for (almost) 40 […]
Lovers of second-hand clothing and accessories, rejoice! 2nd STREET has arrived. The boutique opened its doors just days ago in Old Pasadena, joining its two other local storefronts in Los Angeles and Costa Mesa. Yes, 2nd STREET has arrived in Southern California; however, its home resides in Japan. In fact, there are over 500 2nd […]
If you’ve been following along here for some time, you know how much I love fashion—on a budget. That doesn’t mean I don’t love the occasional splurge. And it doesn’t mean I only shop discounted stores. My perfect balance is accruing fewer pieces that are quality pieces. Which means I can’t say yes to every […]