Sometimes, I don't trust my own preferences. I see so many clothes (the good, the bad, and the 'are you fucking kidding me?'), and I often wonder if I am desensitized to a lot of bad fashion simply due to exposure. ...
When I was younger, I was actually more conservative with my fashion choices. I liked things that were blatantly elegant, feminine, and timeless. I still ike things that are timeless, but instead of black, pointed-toe pumps, my idea of timeless is ...
I know, I know - it's been a steady stream of faux leather lately, and I promise it'll let up soon. There's just something about August that makes me excited for the upcoming months when thinking about leather gloves won't ...
This morning, while was drinking my coffee, I looked outside the window by my desk and saw the most horrible thing... Someone was raking leaves. Leaves. That means they are on the very un-summery ground. I mean, I get that ...
Lately, I've been gravitating towards purple. I love just about every purple from lavender to violet, but it's the nearly-black hues that I salivate over. Something about that "black but not really" vibe makes me feel sneaky, which I like. ...
While combing for Daily Deals at Loehmann's, I came across a series of dresses that made me feel awesome inside. Maybe it was the perfect shapes or the explosively abstract yet artistic patterns, whatever it was, I liked it a lot. ...
When it starts to get humid, I start looking for ways to wear as little clothing as possible without venturing in to "arrest-able offense" territory. This typically means dresses, but not all dresses are created equal. I mean, I wouldn't want ...
Ever wondered what the most perfect little black dress looks like? It looks... like a scuba suit. But also like a skater dress. Don't let the high neck chase you away - this is an A+, basic LBD. (I feel like I ...
It's time to start collecting summer-friendly dresses! It's been in the mid-80s all week in Seattle and naturally, we all think the world is ending. I've acquired my first Driving Sunburn (where only my left shoulder and arm are bright ...
When bright & sunny days roll around, the majority of the world goes technicolor. Toes go neon, bags go vibrant, and clothes become an acid rainbow of cheerful colors and sweet silhouettes. ...The majority, anyway. You know what, though? The majority gets ...
Rear Views aren't just for shoes, folks. I came across a dress today that solidified the existence of this feature: the Verdant Virtuoso dress. Zzzzzz... Boldly green, and coyly deceptive, the front of this frock looks utterly boring and... well, ...
Who isn't at least mildly obsessed with floral patterns right now? I kill ever plant that gets near me, and I'm starting to think that's why I prefer the cloth-emblazoned form of botany. Can't kill a dress! (Well... You can, but those ...
The Kate Young x Target collection has been out for a while now, and I'll be honest - I waited to talk about it because I wasn't a superfan. I don't really like to write about clothes just to say ...
One of the questions I get asked most often through B&B is about color block dresses. Yes, the dress hailed "flattering, stylish, and easy to wear" by 99.9% of the internet. So why am I getting so many SOS calls from ...
One look through ZARA's April lookbook has me craving flowy, detailed, and silky everything. Their lineup for spring and summer has a relaxed, laid-back vibe, and there are tons of details and styles that borrow components of kimonos, sarongs, and minimalist ...
Ever since I laid eyes on that skirt with the motel photo on it, I haven't been able to stop thinking about photographic prints. One of my... five majors in college was photography. It was actually the one I stuck with the ...
The backs of these dresses is more than enough to keep you coatless for an evening - so they're perfect for spring and summer evenings! The length combined with the black makes for a very elegant and Morticia-esque silhouette. But ...
When big, vague trends roll around, I get way excited. Sometimes trends are so specific that they're kind of unappealing... I mean, fringe is gonna hang off you no matter what you do, peplums are going to make something voluminous - flattering ...
Any girl who has been Broke & Beautiful for more than one season knows that party dresses are on double-duty. Not only do they have to be perfect for holiday parties, but they have to be versatile enough to work into ...
I am in a pickle! I fell in love with a dress upon first sight... There was just one problem: I didn't really like the dress. Let me explain. Dorothy Perkins Faux Leather Aztec Print Dress, $69 I love this ...