I'm excited to announce a new 4-week challenge for the month of February! Read on to get the details on what I'm up to and how to join in. The "why" behind the challenge It's no secret that I love to talk about style, exciting new products, and great deals. I use this blog to highlight what I love about the clothes I wear and the products I buy. I love to highlight how having those things ...
White Out: Snow Day Outfit
This past weekend was one for the books. Between Thursday morning and Tuesday morning, we got bombarded with about 36" of snow. This is the biggest storm I've ever seen, but it only placed 10th for the all-time biggest snowstorms around here. The nice thing about living at elevation (7000' above sea level for me) is that the extra-strong sun rays tend to melt the snow somewhat quickly. It's ...
My Favorite Pair of Wool Socks
A few months ago I went looking for some new wool socks for the colder months. I wanted an over-the-ankle height that was thick, cozy, and hopefully cute, too. Surprisingly, I didn't find much I liked. Most of the socks felt thin, scratchy, or flimsy, and I was about ready to give up and buy a pair I didn't really like. I ended up finding the perfect pair in an unexpected spot: the kids' ...
Walking into Mordor: Tongariro Alpine Crossing + Mt Ngauruhoe Summit
You know that Lord of the Rings meme where Boromir says "one does not simply walk into Mordor"? Well, I simply walked into Mordor. When I was a teenager, I was a huge Lord of the Rings nerd. I read The Silmarillion. I had an Elvish translator app on my computer (both Sindarin and Quenya, thanks). There's a mildly embarrassing picture of me posing with my Sting replica in front of my ...
How to Properly Wash Down Puffer Jackets
Down jackets win the prize for most confusing piece of clothing to wash. It's an intimidating prospect: what if you ruin it? What if it isn't fluffy anymore? They're expensive, and no one wants a laundry catastrophe. Here's how to properly wash a puffer jacket so you can keep it clean, fluffy, and warm for years to come. Step 1: always wash on cold + delicate setting Best case scenario: you ...
Review: Ultracor Knockout Leggings
Today I'm talking about a brand that's been on my "need to try" for a long time: Ultracor. Ultracor offers technical-oriented, geometrically-inspired gear with a focus on leggings, though they do offer a couple of other styles to complement their tights. I decided to order their knockout leggings, which are one part fashionably fabulous and one part throwback to the Sneetches. ...
