Light Reading + Glossier Review

For your perusal:

1. In case you missed it, Can America Build its own LVMH? (New York Times)
2. Have you tried Rent the Runway Unlimited? This article on renting clothes is sort of an add for that product but did get me thinking about it (Retail Dive)
3. GoFugYourself has great coverage of everything worn at this year's Tony Awards (GoFugYourself)
4. Lastly, something I've been thinking about for a while, so I'm glad someone did a deep dive into, Have We Reached Peak Bodysuit? (Racked)

Review of Glossier's Moisturizing Moon Mask
I feel like there has been a lot of buzz about Glossier and I finally gave in and tried them out, recently buying their Moisturizing Moon Mask. Glossier was founded by Emily Weiss, and I believe it started as a beauty blog/website (Into the Gloss) before more recently launching their own skincare and makeup line. Here is a great interview with Racked, if you want to know more.

I've been using this for a month or two, and was waiting to review until I used it a few times and could see if it caused my skin to break-out. It did not, and is a great mask moisturizer. The formula is thick and you can really feel it settle onto your skin. The instructions tell you to apply a thin mask and then wait 20 minutes before washing it off. I also appreciate it has a light smell, as generally I don't like fragrances in my skin care products.

Everlane Review: Ryan Tank Dress

I wanted to do a quick review of this great Everlane summer dress. It has a bit of a Grecian vibe to it, and comes in two colors: Heather Grey, (the color below) and Sand. It is 100% rayon and feels more substantial than a jersey knit, which can be pretty unforgiving, but is still really soft and has a lot of movement when you walk. It says hand-wash only but I machine washed it and hung it up to dry and it seems to have survived.
This dress is currently "Choose What you Pay", so you can get it for up to 30% off, here.

Dress: Ryan Tank Dress

Shoes - Paul Green

Phone a Friend

FRIEND: JESS
THE CHALLENGE: PRINTED WORK-WEAR
Fashion is great because you can enjoy it on your own, or share it with other people. Sometimes I go on autopilot when getting dressed for work, and one of the ways I snap out of it is to see what my friends are wearing and become inspired by (aka steal) their style.

Today, I am welcoming the lovely Jess, to show her take on a printed work outfit. 

"It finally has gotten warm and spring-like, so I can break out my spring and summer wardrobe from my closet. I'm wearing a retro-feeling synthetic, sleeveless shirt dress from Ann Taylor in a fun print with a tie belt. While I could wear no sleeves at my office, I prefer not to, and the AC gets cold, so I'm wearing my Boden cashmere classic crew-neck  cardigan (in red-orange). My shoes are Tieks in California Navy- I take the metro to work and walk to the metro so I rarely wear heels and comfortable shoes are a must. My ceramic watch is Bungi and my bracelet and necklace are Stella and Dot."

My printed work outfit is below. My office is really cold during the day, and so tights and a blazer are almost a given. Even though this is a busy print, I layered on the multi-strand necklace in order to add some sparkle. Jess's photo reminds me I should wear more jewelry...

Blazer: Theory

Dress: Michael Kors

Some similar dress options are below:

Up the Steps

I love summer. It might not be warm yet in the Bay Area (hence the jacket), but when the sun is out and shining, it feels like we are almost there!

 

Top last worn with the matching pants, here.

I've been looking for a comfortable and well-made pair of flats with a little bit of personality, that I can wear on the weekend or to work. Talk about a tall order - I tried about five other flats before I tried the Pinky by Coclico. I've sung the brand's praises before, and so far, I like their flats as much as I like their heels. 

Thrift Tuesday - March 24

Today, we have a Thrift Tuesday double feature:

Rag & Bone Tank - The Real Real  

Retail: $150.00

Paid: $30.00 

Paige Skyline Jeans - Goodwill

Retail: $158.00

Paid: $7.00

The unpredictable nature of shopping secondhand requires an open mind. However, this doesn't mean you can't be prepared, so you can capitalize when you do find something with potential. 

These jeans are a perfect example. Paige is one of my favorite denim brands: the company had a female founder, they offer petite sizing, and it is based in Los Angeles. Also, as their sizing is consistent, when I saw these in my size, I knew I could scoop them up without having to try them on, and there was a good chance they'd fit. This particular Goodwill had limited dressing rooms and there was a line of people waiting, so if I'd had to wait to try them on, I might have just passed. Knowing beforehand what sizes you are in brands like Banana Republic, J. Crew and Ann Taylor, can be helpful when shopping at Goodwill.

Transamerica Pyramid

Thrift Tuesday - May 17

Welcome to the first installation of Thrift Tuesday!
Much of my wardrobe is made up of clothing purchased secondhand, either from thrift, consignment or other resale stores, and I wanted to use this weekly segment to highlight some of the pieces I've found recently. It can take a little more work to find gems when shopping secondhand, but, as I enjoy the thrill of the hunt, I say bring it on.

Tibi Slip Dress - Crossroads Trading Co. 

Retail: $395

Paid: $37.50 (paid for with CTC giftcard)

This print of this dress is what first caught my eye. I wasn't sure a slip dress would be a good look for me, as I am not curvy and the cut of a slip dress is very straight up-and-down. I think, in this case, the bright, repeating pattern adds visual interest that keeps it from looking so shapeless or like actual sleepwear. I also added the leather jacket to give it some edge. 

I found this hanging up in the top row of a Crossroads Trading Co. I'm not if they do this in all the Crossroads, or just the few I have been in, but there are usually a few pieces that are hung up around the perimeter of store, almost hanging from the ceiling. Usually these are "nicer" brands, items that are more expensive, and pieces often in excellent condition. This dress was no exception, and I was pleased to see that it was 100% silk, and fully lined.

Until next week, here are a few other slip dress and leather jacket options, arranged from lower to higher priced.