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So I read more than one book at once, do you guys do that? In addition to my novel, I am also reading a GEM of a book by Winona Dimeo-Ediger (AKA Daddy Likey).

“Closet Confidential (Style Secrets Learned the Hard Way)” is a style guide. Normally I am not a style guide kind of girl. I feel pretty confident that I know what I am doing. But I will read them if they offer more than just style advise. I’ve read “That Extra Half an Inch” by Victoria Beckham because, well, OK, because it was written by Posh Spice. And I picked this one up because who doesn’t love Daddy Likey?



“Closet Confidential” is great for even those of you who, like myself, already know everything. It is insightful, it is funny and it is packed with personality. My favorite chapter so far has been Chapter Six, which is devoted to handbags and which opens by explaining that “A purse, more than any other accessory or item of clothing, is laden with deep emotional and personal implications”. Girl. PREACH. And also, can I get an Amen? The chapter goes on to include a limerick about the dangers of over-sized clutches*, a look at the “Superlatives section of the Handbag High Yearbook”, and a rant about the wrongs of backpacks.

This is not your typical style guide ladies. This is a must read. Fashion 101 and plenty of wicked good humor.



Loving this outfit. I feel so skinny! I love the combo of the ankle zippers and the platform shoe.



I have had my first lazy shaver injury of the year. I wanted to wear these shoes, and I shaved just the bit of leg from about mid calf down to ankle (I know we have talked about this before, but for those of you who are new, I am the laziest leg shaver ever. I shave only what shows, period.) And because I forget how bad an idea it is every single Spring, I dry shaved it. It feels like I went over my legs with a cheese grater, I swear my legs are on FIRE. Lesson learned. For this Spring, anyway.

* In fact, I wanted to carry one today in honor of Winona, but she’s right, they are ridiculous. It is a gorgeous GAP oversized black leather clutch. It’s too big to carry at nightclubs and yet too small for me to make it work for day.

And P.S., I pay for most of the things I review. I review them because I think someone might be interested. If I ever get something for free, or get paid to write a review, I will totally let you know.

Book, Closet Confidential (Style Secrets Learned the Hard Way) by Winona Dimeo-Ediger
Cardigan, Alternative
Blouse, Target
Denim Leggings, Target
Sandals, Me Too via Nordstrom Rack
Bag, Nordstrom Rack
Earrings, self made
Big beaded necklace, vintage , gift from Mikal, refashioned by me
Key necklace, made by me

Denim Leggings at Forever XXI :D

(There are no pics today because I went to the movies last night. I saw the Time Travelers Wife and I LOVED it. I have read the book more times than I care to say, and while the movie was different, I felt like they did a great job giving me small snapshots of the book in film format. Haters to the left, mkay?)

I know some of you are looking so I am happy to report Forever XXI has denim leggings. The sales girl said they JUST got them in. I tried on two styles last night. The first is a pair of stretchy, denim side zip cigarette pants. More pant than legging, but still a very slim fit. They were about $13.00. They fit true to size (I wear a 30*, and that was the largest size they seemed to carry, but they did fit very true to size) and looked very nice on. Very flattering, not TOO tight. The ankle is not AS tight as the ankle on my target jeans and while a slim fit, still had room to go over a pair of ankle boots. I couldn’t find them on the site (I can’t even figure out if they class them as pants, jeans or leggings to be honest!) I purchased a pair of these., because come ON, $13 bucks!

The second was VERY similar to my Target denim leggings. I found them on the site here. I’m not posting a picture because the picture is kind of a bad picture, you can’t see what they look like at all, just dark tight pants. They are calling them an elastic waist skinny jean. Again, very good fit. Size 30 fit me really well. Not too tight, no muffin top, no pulling, (no camel toe!). Not AS tight at the ankle as the Target leggings, but slim enough to fit into boots without effort. These were about $20 bucks. I did not purchase them as I already have a couple pair of denim leggings but I will probably go back. They were not AS sturdy or nice as the ones I have from Target, but at $20, they were nice enough that I plan to purchase a pair.

Now can we just talk accessories for a minute? In the past I have not been super temtped by Forever XXI’s accessories section. I’ve found sunglasses and the occasional bangle, but on average…meh. Last night however I felt like a junkie in a heroin shop, y’all. I had to have a conversation with myself about not buying everything. In the end I got 3 pairs of earrings, 2 bracelets and a necklace. For under $20. That’s right you guys, and I am not even rounding down!~ It was bananas in there. The earrings I fell in love with are, of course, not on the site, but I am wearing them today and they look like something you’d find at an estate sale. Just gorgeous.

And that’s all I have to say about that! Pics of the new earrings and cigarette pant/leggings tomorrow.



*I’m 5’7” and I can tell you that I weigh between 135 and 145 and that’s all I know. I find that weighing myself causes obsessive behavior and as such I gauge my weight mostly on how my clothes fit. If they are tight, I’m heading to 145, if they are lose, I’m heading to 135. Right now they fit just right.