Tag Archives: Next Boutique
Little Devil On My Shoulder.
Item: Vest Color/Fabric: Black, cotton/lycra Designer: La Rok Where Purchased: Next Boutique Years Owned: 0.5 Tonight, something of a luxury. A vest. Vests are funny. They are more of an accessory than clothing, I feel, sometimes. One never needs to put on a vest, the way one might need to put on a sweater, or …
We’ve Got That Ring Of Confidence!
Item: Sweater Cape Color/Fabric: Black, acrylic/nylon Designer: Erin Fetherston For Target Years Owned: 2.5 Tonight I am showcasing a strange little thing. It is a cape-ish item that looks to be hand knit but is, in fact, not. This is something that I found at Target, and got very excited about because it was a …
The Evolution Of A Resolution
Item: Dress Color/Fabric: Dijon mustard, silk/polyester Designer: Nicole Miller Where Purchased: Next Boutique Years Owned: Three Ah, home sweet home! It is nice to be back in New York, with my kitties and my closets. But it felt like such a short stay with my family, due to the stomach thing. And please know, Maria, …
The Day Of Limited Remembering.
Item: Dress Color/Fabric: Black/white, Silk/chiffon Designer: Express Years Owned: 4 Today I unexpectedly got called in to work at Next, and it was such a splendid way to break up my week! It is nice to get away from the sweat, and the sweatpants, and the sweaty people once in a while and be surrounded …
If You Like It, Then You Shoulda Put A Ring On It.
Item: Dress Color/Fabric: Sassy bronze, cotton, metal, and silk Designer: La Rok Where Purchased: Next Boutique Years Owned: 4 Today I realized something frightening. I have been back from Spain for exactly one month. It has gone agonizingly slow, but somehow faster than lightning at the same time. It honestly feels like I’ve been back …
The Sisterhood of the Travelling Shirt
Item: Tee-shirt Color/Fabric: White, cotton Designer: Johnny Was Where Purchased: Next Boutique Years Owned: 3.5 Tonight I am feeling rather sad. It is our penultimate evening in the lively resort town of Calpe, and it’s bitter-sweet. Bitter because I have loved this stage of our journey and wish it could never end. Sweet because I …
We’ll Take A Cup Of Kindness Yet.
Item: Blouse Color/Fabric: Rose, silk Designer: Rebecca Taylor Where Purchased: Next Boutique Years Owned: Three I would like to start this evening with a truly heartfelt thank you to everyone who has been supporting me in my project. Last week I had the most views I’ve ever had! That’s so exciting for me. Thank you …
Cashmere and Edelweiss
Item: Sweater Color/Fabric: Cream, cashmere (with cotton insert) Designer: Robert Rodriguez Where Purchased: Next Boutique Years Owned: Three Today I present you with one of my most beloved and well-worn articles of clothing. This sweater was part of an order that we received at Next Boutique by accident. I can’t remember why we couldn’t send …
And I, Like A Firework, Explode.
Item: Dress Color/Fabric: Cherry Red, silk Designer: Julie Haus Where Purchased: Next Boutique Years Owned: 4 This week I am going to try to surround myself in happy, smiley, perfect memories. And there is nothing like a shiny red bubble dress to raise one’s spirits! This dress has to reign as one of my favorites. …
With My By Myself!
So I didn’t write yesterday. I’m trying not to feel bad about it or beat myself up or make excuses. It just didn’t happen. What did happen was that I locked myself out of my house during the first few hours of being husbandless for three weeks, and cried for nearly two entire hours. Thankfully, …
I Am What I Wore 