I just read an article in the LA Times that gave me a tiny glimmer of hope that perhaps the world will need architects again sometime soon...
LA Times: Architects get more contracts in October
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Thursday, November 19, 2009
is architecture turning around soon?
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
need advice for picking men's shoes
Q: I am looking for men's shoes options that are somewhere between Chuck Taylors and dress shoes to wear everyday to a business-casual office. I want to be able to wear them with slacks and a shirt not tucked in. Do you have any ideas?
HK: Yes! I am so excited to receive a men's fashion question!
This situation is very common and I know that lots of men only have athletic shoes or dress shoes in their closet. It's important to have something in-between that you can wear out to dinner or to a semi-casual office setting. You can dress them up with khakis or dress them down with jeans.
I suggest finding a pair of casual brown leather slip-ons or lace-ups with rubber soles. These casual leather shoes are a cross between athletic shoes and business shoes because the leather gives them a dressier look and the supportive structure gives them an athletic feel. These types of shoes are extremely comfortable for everyday use and look much better with wool or cotton pants than sneakers.
Good brands to check out for options are Merrell and Cole Haan, but there are a ton of options out there that are similar. Lots of hiking and athletic shoe brands are making these styles now to offer men more options between suits and jeans.
{Born Peter Penny Loafer}A soft-soled penny loafer or driver might also be a good option.
{Merrell Sterling}
{Merrell Sterling}These two-tone leather and suede lace-ups have amazing support, but also can also be worn with dressier styles.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
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jimmy choo and h&m launch
So far all of you ladies (myself included) who weren't able to make it to the Jimmy Choo for H&M launch in 200 stores nationwide today, my friend Julia at Fashion Pulse Daily has a full and complete report to share with you. She addresses the predictable mayhem at the midtown Manhattan store and her tips for creating a more successful collection in the future. Thanks Julia!
Jimmy Choo for H&M - Was it Worth the Wait?
I also heard from a shoe-obsessed friend in Seattle that Jimmy Choo didn't make it to the Pacific Northwest...was anyone else waiting for this day only to find that the collection was unavailable in their area of the world? If only they had H&M online...
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Thursday, November 5, 2009
dv by dolce vita sale finds
{dv by dolce vita claire sandal $65.90 reg. $99.95}I just got the cutest DV by Dolce Vita shoes at the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale!
Black suede open-toe cage booties for only $65.90...what an exciting find! They also come in gray suede, which would look great with black opaque tights. I can't wait to wear them out! They're kind of like a toned-down version of the open-toe platform booties that Carrie Underwood wore on Good Morning America yesterday...
{dv by dolce vita wendall boot $109.90 reg. $169.95}I tried these on and they are also really cute, but I already have enough black boots. They're super soft leather and pull-on, so they would be perfect with skinny jeans or leggings. I would definitely wear them with denim leggings!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
nordstrom half-yearly starts today
I've been a big fan of Nordstrom sales ever since I was a little girl. It's probably part of being from the Pacific Northwest since Nordie's is such an integrated part of the culture up there, but I always mark my calendar for the first day of their famous Anniversary and Half-Yearly sales. Even with all of the shopping in New York, I actually missed Nordstrom when I was living there because they are so consistent and have great customer service (which you definitely won't find in Manhattan.) The sales are the best!
The Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale for women and children starts today at Nordstrom stores and online. Pre-Fall merchandise in all departments (Savvy and t.b.d. are my favorite!) is on sale for about 33%-40% off.
discount skin care website: the skinny
A new flash sale website for luxury skin care products launches today. It's basically Gilt Groupe for skin care. Here is my invitation to become a member:
The Skinny
Hopefully they get all of my favorite products so I can save some money on my daily skin care routine. Related articles...
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