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In what feels like another lifetime, I used to purchase cocktail party dresses with no specific occasion in mind. I remember dropping by Neiman’s in Chevy Chase Pavilion (RIP) and Intermix in Georgetown and raiding the sale sections on a regular basis in search of cute little numbers from Milly, Shoshanna, and Amanda Uprichard in particular. It was not uncommon for me to buy something too big because it was on sale but not available in my size, and then take it to the excellent tailor on Wisconsin Avenue, just next to Vicky’s Nail Salon. She would often tsk at...

It was sticker shock that made me turn from beef to pork. My pre-holiday trip to Costco to buy the Christmas roast created a price-point dilemma. For several years I’ve served a beef tenderloin roast, a prime option that is delicious, tender, and a cinch to carve. When I sashayed over to the petite pile of those log-shaped beauties, I was in for a blow. Even the smallest offering in the case was $182. Maybe in the past I bought choice instead of prime. The price tag had always hovered around half that much. Within eyeshot, a much larger meat...

It was sticker shock that made me turn from beef to pork. My pre-holiday trip to Costco to buy the Christmas roast created a price-point dilemma. For several years I’ve served a beef tenderloin roast, a prime option that is delicious, tender, and a cinch to carve. When I sashayed over to the petite pile of those log-shaped beauties, I was in for a blow. Even the smallest offering in the case was $182. Maybe in the past I bought choice instead of prime. The price tag had always hovered around half that much. Within eyeshot, a much larger meat...

Sam Edelman jumpsuit 0 (4 colors; under $50!), Reformation sandals 5 c/o A bunch of you loved this black jumpsuit I shared a few weeks ago that sold out quickly (tho still stocked in regular sizing), so I wanted to share another affordable find! For girls nights and special events like weddings, parties, and even presentations I find jumpsuits to be such a chic (and zero-thought required) alternative to dresses. This one by Sam Edelman is a a bit of a hidden gem – I almost didn’t click in due to the low customer ratings, but my interest was piqued...

Sam Edelman jumpsuit 0 (4 colors; under $50!), Reformation sandals 5 c/o A bunch of you loved this black jumpsuit I shared a few weeks ago that sold out quickly (tho still stocked in regular sizing), so I wanted to share another affordable find! For girls nights and special events like weddings, parties, and even presentations I find jumpsuits to be such a chic (and zero-thought required) alternative to dresses. This one by Sam Edelman is a a bit of a hidden gem – I almost didn’t click in due to the low customer ratings, but my interest was piqued...