And here I am, back to the United States and recovering from jet lag (slurping from an empty latte as we speak). What a vacation! What a holiday! Can I go back? Last Thursday concluded my Parisian adventures in the 2nd Arrondisement, and what a wrap-up it was. My boyfriend and I saw the Chagall… Read more…

It’s now been over a week. If you’ve been checking out my Instagram account, you have probably been infiltrated with way too many pictures at this point. But sorry, I’m going to keep clicking away. It’s just too darn pretty! The last time we spoke, I shared stories of London and dipping our toes into… Read more…

Wow what a crazy three days it has been! Friday night, my boyfriend (Bill) and I brought our bags (including two half-empty for necessary carry-home items) to the international airport to embark on a much-needed two-week vacation…to Europe! The itinerary: Embark on an overnight plane to London Stay in London for two days Take the… Read more…

Dear readers of TheWorkingWardrobe. It’s official. This publication’s publisher has a home! After a full day of moving boxes and suitcases and some random shopping bags, everything I own (well, almost; I still have to pick up my freight shipping boxes at Amtrak, but that’s a mere detail) is in one place! Friday was the… Read more…

So here is a snapshot into my New York morning routine. 8:30am – Wake up 9am – Really wake up 9:30am – Scan the New York Times and Twitter 10am – The work-day begins with email, all in the comfort of my pajamas Now, my Chicago routine. 6:30am – Wake up (no snooze button for… Read more…

While flipping through pages of this month’s issue of Elle magazine, I was completely giddy over a spread devoted to actress Ginnifer Goodwin’s vintage-inspired home. Not only am I obsessed with the TV series, “Once Upon a Time” (it’s true, one of my friends and I gathered once a month in my apartment to watch… Read more…

Vogue India Collaboration, Missoni Update, Fashion Hackathon, Digital Fashion Shows by SpeakingOfFashion Vogue India collaborates with fashion labels for its 5th anniversary. An update on Missoni. Decoded Fashion Hackathon taking place in New York. Tom Ford and Justin Timberlake collaborate with Timberlake’s music video, “Suit & Tie”. This week’s Speaking Of Fashion podcast is live…. Read more…

Many of you seemed to take the Amtrak information I blogged about last week and put it in your back pocket (and thank you to my dear friend for cluing me in about it!). Well now I get to tell you how the process works, and how it worked for my friend and me. For… Read more…

Is couture set for a come-back? Vogue UK is launching a new teen magazine. Speaking of magazines, advertising is up! We also discuss the business of nails. And eyelash jewelry; it’s a thing. This is our Speaking Of Fashion podcast! Listen up! Couture Come-Back, Vogue UK Teen Magazine, Advertising Up, Eyelash Jewelry by SpeakingOfFashion

Galliano Returns, luxury spending from Chinese tourists make up 25% of global luxury spending, a profile on Jenna Lyons and we discuss inauguration outfits! This is Speaking Of Fashion – listen up! Galliano Returns, Chinese Luxury Spending in Europe, Jenna Lyons Profile, Inauguration Outfits by SpeakingOfFashion