The moment I saw this romper I thought of Elle Woods, heroine of Legally Blonde and, frankly, cultural icon. There are not a lot of movies from the early 2000s that hold up to our current standards, especially in terms of political correctness. But Legally Blonde really does. For the uninitiated: Elle Woods is a…Read More
Festival Betances
Festival Betances, a celebration of Latinx culture in Boston, is one of my favorite events of the year. Here’s a bit of my coverage from the weekend. Last weekend, the annual Festival Betances in the South End’s Villa Victoria continued a tradition of more than 50 years celebrating Boston’s Latino culture. The two-day festival brings…Read More
Exploring Argentina at City Winery
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending an event at City Winery exploring the flavors of Susana Balbo’s wines. Susana was the first woman in Argentina to receive her degree in enology (the science of winemaking). She’s been a trailblazing woman in the industry ever since. She’s also from the same region…Read More
Lone Traveler
This 1940s style dress/overcoat (which I scored at Goodwill!) makes me feel like I’m about to board the Orient Express. It’s got the glamour of travel before everyone wore sweatpants and neck pillows. I paired the piece with a medium sized belt and edgy shoes to add some contemporary flair. The green piece also looks…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Brunch with a dear friend. 2) Celebrated 26 this weekend! 3) Coco wants in on these appetizers. 4) Saw a great production of Evita at Seacoast Repertory Theater. 5) These flowers brighten up my whole apartment. 6) A new Nick Cave installation at the Cyclorama.
Birthday Girl
Another year, another birthday! I’m not sure I feel any wiser (though you can refer to my birthday wisdom from last year). But I definitely feel older, mostly because all those french fries are starting to catch up with me. What I love about having an August birthday is that it comes right before my…Read More