Must Have Sandals

I am as happy as a daffodil to unearth all 30 pairs or so of my Jack Rogers sandals. While I hate that these fabulous, go-with-anything sandals have become a preppy cliche, I truly cannot live without them. Indeed, they comliment any outfit (even cocktail dresses) and come in every imaginable color. The style is classic (made famous by Jackie O in the 60s), and you can even get them monogrammed. I also have a few Stephen Bonnano shoes, which are a decent derivation of the classic Jack Roger design, but they do not hold up as well.

I knew of Jack Rogers years ago before they became a staple at every sorority house. Having been born and partly raised in South Florida, I saw my first pair of Jack Rogers over a quarter of a century ago when they covered the floor of my mother’s closet. I feel somewhat entitled to think of Jack Rogers as unique to my personal style.

While amassing a spectrum of Jack Rogers, I typically try to avoid footwear fads in an effort to be unique. For instance, I did not purchase a single pair of Tory Burch flats although I find them super cute. I do not own a pair of Crocs or those flip flops with the little rainbow. Oh, and I had Sperry boat shoes years ago when friends thought they were hideous (a requirement on annual deep sea fishing trips with Dad). However, despite their widespread popularity, I cannot go through a Spring nor Summer without Jack Rogers in every color.

By the way, I noticed that Scarpa now carries Jack Rogers, as does Richie & Co in Barracks Shopping Center (and I think they are a few $$ less at Richie & Co).

What shoes can you not live without?

Love the Lollia! And more at Novel in Cville

I came across Lollia in novel.boutique, where owner Kate Bloxsom has beautifully displayed an array of Lollia products aside a vintage bath tub. Their packaging alone enticed me to purchase what looks like a bottle of white, but is in fact a bottle of bubble bath.

I bought the $32 bottle as a Valentine’s Day gift for my husband, promising many bubble baths and back rubs. What better that a gift both of you can enjoy! And, yes, we have enjoyed our bubble baths very much.

Lollia products not only look pretty, but they smell fabulous. I thought to post about this fantastic product, so fabulously packaged, when I recently learned that novel.boutique is now online. Check out www.novelboutique.com for the story. Or stop by the store on fourth street just off of market (down the way from Enoteca). Kate stays open until about 7pm, thank goodness. It is one of the few boutiques I could count on for a last minute hostess gift. Some of the other products at novel.boutique that I recommend… Read more

Bust envy

In my quest for stylish design on a dime, I’ve recently become obsessed with busts. Yes, head sculptures.

It seems that busts are becoming an increasingly popular interior design accessory. This objet d’art is typically found in historic societies and educational institutions, but busts have been popping their little heads into everyday decor and interior decorating mags like this one from House Beautiful.

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Priceless Organization

What does your junk drawer look like? Mine is pretty messy, although I maintain the facade of being organized. To keep up that facade, I am considering spending close to $400 for what is essentially a vertical junk drawer. 

 

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Must Have: Yes! Yes! Yes!

This is the first of many brief posts on my style ”must haves”. Those everyday favorites and special items without which I cannot live. 

My first “must have” is really two with the same name…Orgasm.  I must have that of the carnal variety as well as the Nars blush so appropriately named. I have yet to find another blush that gives me such perfectly natural rosy cheeks that come only from either running a couple of miles or…

Saturday escape

Saturday was beautiful, and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the true arrival of Spring than dashing around the Virginia countryside from vineyard to vineyard with the top down In a vintage convertible with my honey. Welcome the warm air in style. Rent a classic sports care from the locally owned and operated www.sportscarrentals.com. The pick up spot is out by North Garden. Or for a fee, they will drop off and pick up the vehicle. Several different makes and models from which to choose. I recommend the Triumph, that flashy little red car you see in the photo.