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Protein is having a moment. Are you getting enough? Once reserved for gym talk and fitness forums, protein is now front and center in everyday eating – from protein-packed yogurts and cottage cheese, to high-protein coffee, and we’ve even seen protein popcorn! Whether you’re chasing better energy, stronger muscles, or simply feeling full longer, protein […]

Corduroy season is back! This is one of our favorite fabrics and we’re happy to see it being used on all sorts of items – like skirts, dresses, and blazers. Here is a guide to some key pieces using fall’s favorite fabric: Corduroy Pants: Our fav’s this season are Nili Lotan’s Shon, Alex Mill’s Camden,

Author’s Note:  Many years ago, when planning a trip to Africa, I stumbled upon the Timbuku website, which was extraordinary in that it provided transparent pricing (RARE for a safari!), gave lodging options from which to choose (also RARE!), the ability to build my own trip (also rare!), and the ability to work with a

I recently read that anyone working at a Ralph Lauren Polo store has to wear a ‘third piece’. This means pants and shirt can’t be worn solo – there has to be an extra something (i.e., the ‘third piece’), whether it be a scarf, a jacket, a vest, or a sweater over their shoulders to

We’ve been following the hype around Jamie Haller shoes – sandals, loafers, and flats in buttery leather, handcrafted in Italy – for a few years. We haven’t been able to try them on in person, but Jo was just in Santa Barbara and the brand’s new flagship store, its only retail location, recently opened, so

We know many of you LOVE Brochu Walker and you’ve shared your favorites with us so that we can share them with our readers – thank you! Jo was recently in Santa Barbara and visited one of their retail locations to try on some of their clothing, notably their best-selling The Havana Dress. She also

There’s nothing like surgery to make you appreciate the value of friends, and of a supportive partner. I recently had a knee replacement (read about the equipment/accessories/clothing to have on hand for such a surgery here), and the first few weeks were made SO much easier due to the support of our friends and family. 

Whether you’re headed to a tailgate, a dinner party, a fancier event, or just want to ‘up your everyday dressing game’, we have some thoughts for you via one of our favorite sites, Tuckernuck.  Here are 5 outfit suggestions, ranging from casual to more dressy – but items can be interchanged between outfits as well.

Amazon is having a two-day sale on October 7-8. The final offerings aren’t announced until the day of, so we’ll add more as good deals are posted. But we’ve started with some of their ahead-of-time sales from a variety of categories that offer great discounts.   Biodance Bio-Collegan Deep Masks 4-Pack:  Masks can be very

I recently had a full knee replacement and want to share the scoop on what you should have on hand if you are having this procedure – from equipment to accessories to clothing. Some of the items I knew to get ahead of time, and others I figured out I needed along the way. We