Seattle used to have gorgeous warm Summers. No rain, low humidity, sunny blue skies, breezy by the water, and between 23C and 29C (75F and 85F). But with climate change, temperatures are rising and our Summers are hotter. Days of 30C (86F) and hotter are no longer uncommon, and very few homes here are built to withstand the heat.
Recent Roundups
Team Boutique or Team Department Store
You bat for Team Boutique if you prefer boutique shopping to department store shopping, and vice versa. Online and in brick-and-mortar …
Clinique Volume Mascara
I am prone to dermatitis and eczema, so I’m careful about the make-up and skincare products I use on my skin. One of my …
Link Love: A More Sustainable Fashion Ecosystem
The Guardian asks: “Can we enjoy fast fashion without destroying the planet?“ They also have tips on how to pick a …
How to Manage an Overly Large Wardrobe
There isn’t a single wardrobe size for everyone, because needs differ. A wardrobe should be large enough to …
Fab Finds: Slippers and Mirrors
Today’s top picks are not the most exciting items, but could be just what you’re looking for. They might save your feet at …
Fashion News Roundup: July 2022
Bourjois returns to the UK, a new fashion documentary, and more news from this month’s fashion trenches. Jewellery brand Bijoux …
A Small Stitch to Keep Sleeves Scrunched
Nine years ago I shared that I add a small stitch to some of my sleeves so that they stay put when I scrunch them. I think this …
Fab Finds: Vionic Sandals, Pearl Jewellery
Summer is in full swing in the US, and retailers have a lot more stock than they did this time last year. As stores wrap up …
Team Stretch or Team No Stretch
You are on Team Stretch if you prefer jeans and other denim items with a bit of stretch. Any component of stretch counts, even if …
Link Love: Beauty Shelfies
Beauty shelfies — photos or lists in which someone shares their favourite beauty and skincare products — are all the rage …
Green and Your Style
Green comes in all sorts of tints, shades, and tones, and of course is so predominant in nature. From the palest mints and dusty sages, …
Team Purple or Team Teal
You’re on Team Purple if you prefer wearing it to wearing teal, and vice versa. All tints, hues, shades and tones of purple …
52 Years
I turn 52 tomorrow, and I’m excited. We love birthdays at the Cox Castle and celebrate all month long. I’ve spent most of …
Link Love: Fashion Funnies
I was in need of a giggle this week, and Reductress delivered. Maybe these will make you smile too: Breaking: The First Outfit You Had …
Fashion News Roundup: June 2022
Revlon files for bankruptcy, a first for the Victoria & Albert Museum, and other style stories that made headlines in June. …
