shops + obsessions | Blank Stare, Blink/Giving Father Time the Finger/Style + Fashion for 40+

Athleisure Has Shown Normcore the Door

I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but there has been a steady rise in trends that justify wearing sweatpants as acceptable non-workout attire. As someone...

31 Jul 2015

Athleisure, Athleisure trends, Cool leggings, Cool sneakers, Cool workout clothes, Fendi fur pom pom baseball cap, Joshua Sanders bow sneakers, LuluLemon, Marc by Marc Jacobs frown sweatshirt, Salt Gypsy leggings, Under Armour tote bag

Paula

Crap, I'm Old, shops + obsessions

The Book Club Next door

Is it bad that I joined a book club to weasel my way into the fancy homes on the other side of my cul-de-sac? With...

24 Jul 2015

All the light we cannot see, book club bags, book club fashion, book clubs for over 40, cool book club bags, Forest Hill, NovelCreations, Olympia Le-Tan, Olympia Le-Tan book clutch, San Francisco

Paula

not invited/can't afford, shops + obsessions

Will the Fog Lift this 4th?

Tomorrow is the 4th of July, a day most San Franciscans hope will gain independence from fog. Me, I just hope it’s a day where I...

03 Jul 2015

4th of July fashion, 4th of July style, Ahalife, Au jour De Jour, Au Jour De Jour ice cream dress, Cast of Vices, Cast of Vices beer cap necklace, Cris consignment, Filles A Papa sequined hot dog sweatshirt, Filles A Papa sweatshirt, Joshua sanders sneakers, Moschino cola pumps, The Candy Store Vallejo Street, Venessa Arizaga, Venessa Arizaga "Baby got snacks" bracelet

Paula

shops + obsessions

These Jeans Lift Your Butt and Your Spirits

I’m pretty sure that the 2nd most traumatic thing to shop for, behind the dreaded swimsuit, is a pair of jeans. As horrifying as swimwear...

18 Jun 2015

flattering jeans, jeans for women, jeans shopping tips, Lift Tuck Technology, NYDJ jeans, Slimming jeans, Stretch skinny jeans

Paula

Crap, I'm Old, shops + obsessions

The Women Behind the Warriors

Last night, the Golden State Warriors won game one of the NBA finals. It’s been 40 years since they’ve won the title — I was...

05 Jun 2015

Al Attles, Ayesha Curry, Chef Curry with the Pot, Golden State Warriors fashion, Riley Curry, Sonya Curry, Warriors, Warriors style, Yellow fashion

Paula

Crap, I'm Old, shops + obsessions

My Julien David Shoes Have a Soundtrack

For one full day in New York a few weeks back, I did what might just be my favorite thing in the world to do...

15 May 2015

Dover Street Market, Dover Street Market New York, If Boutique New York, Julien David, Julien David sandals, Julien David Shoes, Opening Ceremony

Paula

shops + obsessions

Cinch It With a (Borscht) Belt

While Jslow binge-shops Moda Operandi to experience the rush of the hunt without the financial purge, I shopped Moda Operandi last September to order a...