Shopping & Fashion

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.

Best faux fall items in town

Whatever your reasons may be for wearing faux items, there are so many amazing options to choose from nowadays. My reason? My budget. Purchasing real leather or real fur is expensive. To spend on a $400 leather jacket or $200 leather shoes feels indulgent. Yes, I know the investment is worth it—at the right time. […]

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It’s all in the details.

While I know minimalism has its merits, I fully embrace all the details when it comes to outfits in the fall. Summer is hot and sticky—the less on your body, the better. But fall? Give me all the layers, all the textures, all the embellishments, and all the jewel tones. Because there’s just something cozy […]

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The Comeback Kids: Abercrombie and American Eagle hit the scene (again) with adorable and affordable collections.

Any millennials out there? Chances are you owned something from American Eagle or Abercrombie & Fitch. Then you grew up and shopped elsewhere. But? Lately, these two retailers have made a major comeback and I’m loving all. The. Things. Elevated sweats, fuzzy pullovers, detailed sweatshirts, and jeans (for days)—whether you work from home, love a […]

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It finally happened: Madewell for men

Shopping for (or with) the man in your life just got easier. Enter, Madewell for men. The denim-focused brand spent two-years toiling over the launch of its new 38-piece collection. And just like its women’s line, is chalk full of everyday classics, including tees, hoodies, jackets, and of course—fine quality denim. In fact, 21 of […]

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The genius of Prime Wardrobe—try it before you buy it

As if Amazon Prime couldn’t get any better, enter Prime Wardrobe. For the past year, I’ve noticed an influx in fashion bloggers purchasing clothing off of Amazon. I’ve seen dresses, joggers, hoodies, sweaters and have always wondered one thing—how do these items fit? I’m usually hesitant to purchase items online, unless I’m certain of the […]

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Three fall trends I’m digging this season

Confession time. I’ve already had my first pumpkin spice latte and watched my first Christmas movie. And it’s only September. But I can’t help it—my obsession for fall is real. Which means I’m eager to transition my wardrobe from summer to autumn as well. Last week I talked about Pantone’s gorgeous fall colors. This week? […]

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