Dressed for: Relativity

by Sally on December 16, 2013 in the category: outfits

Scarf – BeckSöndergaard via Jessica Rose
Blazer – thrifted – similar color/length
Sweater tank – thrifted – similar
Skirt – thrifted – similar
Tights – courtesy Falke (no longer available) – similar
Boots – Sam Edelman Seraphina (no longer available) – similar
Bracelet – thrifted – VERY similar
Earrings – Urban Outfitters (no longer available) – similar

It’s been so snot-freezingly frigid around here that when the subzero temps broke I thought I’d celebrate by wearing a 3/4 sleeve blazer. FOOLISH! Yes, 14 degrees is warmer, relatively speaking, but not warm enough for exposed wrists. Luckily I had this stunning scarf to keep my ever-sensitive neck warm and covered. I pretty much want to live inside this scarf forever. So if you can’t find me, check in there first. read more

Dressed for: Purple Blues

by Sally on December 2, 2013 in the category: outfits

Scarf – BeckSöndergaard via Jessica Rose
Top – Old Navy – bought mine last year but this looks almost identical
Skirt – Theory via eBay – similar
Tights – courtesy Falke (no longer available) – similar
Pumps – Aerosoles (no longer available) – similar color
Bracelet – Diesel (no longer available) – similar
Earrings – Ashley Spatula

Do you see blues? Purples? I swore that scarf was a mess of gorgeous blues, but when I pulled out some navy and cobalt items to assemble this outfit both shades looked completely wrong. This skirt and pair of shoes look blue to me most of the time, but more on the purple side of blue and they definitely bring out the purples in that printed scarf. I do realize that blues and purples are closely related and that there are blue-purples and purple-blues. But something about confusing my colors just plain irritates me. read more

Fascinating and Fashionable: Zahra the Modest Clothing Entrepreneur

by Sally on January 21, 2013 in the category: fascinating and fashionable

I met Zahra at the Giant Steps conference and immediately new I wanted to share her amazing story. She’s a smart, savvy businesswoman with a vision of creating an online shopping destination for women who prefer to dress modestly, and her site, Mode-sty, is well on its way. Let’s hear from Zahra!

Can you give me a little background on your schooling and career path?
I grew up in a a suburb of Los Angles in southern California. I attended UCLA where I received my undergraduate degree in mass communication with a mathematics minor. I then attended law school at Syracuse University College of Law in New York. I worked for a local nonprofit organization as a civil rights advocate and also had an estate planning practice. In both roles, I had to essentially grow a small business. read more