My Search for a Midcentury Modern Plant Stand
Like many fans of midcentury modern design, I love the lines of the Modernica Case Study planter. But I don’t love its price tag. So I went in search of something with the same look for less.
Year: 2018
Fitting Room Review: Marimekko x Uniqlo
When I heard that Marimekko was collaborating with Uniqlo, I got excited. These are two brands I love — together!
In Love with Everlane’s Soft Cotton Boatneck Sweater
In my last post, I mentioned I made it out of the Everlane flagship store in San Francisco with an item. That one item is the Soft Cotton Boatneck Sweater and I’m happy to report that I’m in love with it.
A Look at Everlane’s New San Francisco Store
When Everlane first started, its founder swore that he would never open brick-and-mortar stores. As the brand has evolved, he changed his mind — and I’m glad for it. I’m one of those customers who prefers shopping in an actual store. Everlane’s second location, in San Francisco, just opened on March 3.
Ethically-Made Zip Wallets by Baggu, Cuyana, & Everlane
After having my wallet stolen, I was in the market for a new one. I admired a friend’s minimalist Comme des Garçons zip wallet but didn’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on one. So I decided to look at wallets with similar designs by Baggu, Cuyana, and Everlane — all brands with ethical production. Here’s a comparison of what I found.
Fitting Room Review: Target’s Universal Thread High-Rise Skinny Jeans
Last weekend when I was at Target, I only had time to try on one pair of jeans from their new denim line, Universal Thread. But that didn’t satiate my curiosity. So I went back and tried on their $24.99 high-rise skinny jeans, which comes in three washes: dark wash, medium wash, and black.
A First Look at Universal Thread at Target
Target has rolled out another new brand called Universal Thread. It’s an ambitious attempt to tackle denim, with a wide range of sizes and styles to flatter different body shapes. Target describes the brand as “do-good denim,” but is it?
Is a Silicone Sponge Better than a Disposable One?
About a month ago, I picked up a silicone sponge from Sur La Table. I was intrigued by its claim of drying quickly, not harboring germs, and lasting much longer than your typical sponge.
Fitting Room Review: The Everlane GoWeave Easy Pant
Today I’m reviewing the Everlane Italian GoWeave Easy Pant. What is GoWeave, you ask? It’s a magical fabric that Everlane claims doesn’t wrinkle, keeps its shape, and regulates your temperature.
How to Organize Your Purse with Pouches
In which I abandon the purse organizer for a series of pouches or what I call The Pouch System. The Pouch System is exactly what it sounds like — I keep things in pouches. Here, I review some pouches from Baggu and Daiso.