Bomber jackets have been around for almost 100 years–it’s hard to find a style more enduring than that. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite modern takes on this classic coat, and here’s the best part: they’re all under 100 bucks. Bombs away!
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Awesome Affordable Etsy Find: Give This Necklace a Shot
This stainless steel flask necklace can hold one ounce of the liquid of your choice. So choose wisely. [$16, Etsy]
Girl Talk: I’m A Military Sister
My parents had only two rules for my brothers and me when we were growing up:
1. Don’t become a Republican.
2. Don’t join the military.
So you can imagine everyone’s shock and confusion when my fiercely liberal brother Corwin announced that he had enlisted in the Marines.
Shopping Guide: 7 Great Plus-Size Coats
There’s nothing like a new coat to boost your spirits in the dark, cold months of winter. Here are some gorgeous plus size options in 7 classic styles, from the versatile peacoat to the sassy biker jacket. These beauties will keep you warm, dry, and stylish for many years to come…
How High Will You Go?
I’m a wedge girl, which sounds vaguely dirty when you write it out but it just means I prefer to wear wedge heels. The other day I decided it was time to change things up, to really break out of my shell, so I set aside my wedges and threw on a pair of 3.5 inch patent leather pumps instead. I spent the day teetering around like a drunk person and by the time I got home my feet were in so much pain that I was fairly sure I was going to need to have them amputated. I know for many women 3.5 inchers are a no-big-deal, daily footwear option, so tell me: what’s your high heel height limit? What size/style of heel is your favorite? [Shown: Madden Girl Platforms, $50, Zappos]
Craft Time: DIY Picture Frames
If you’re like me, your last attempt at a Do-It-Yourself picture frame involved macaroni and Elmer’s glue during the Reagan years. I think it’s time we gave it another go, don’t you? And luckily for us there’s this new thing called the internet to help us find inspiration. Check out these creative ideas that utilize materials like yarn, branches, and even old gift cards–and save your pasta for dinner…
Beauty Test Drive: Revlon Colorstay Lipstick
I discovered Revlon Colorstay Ultimate Liquid Lipstick by accident. I was at Walgreens (because I’m always at Walgreens) looking for a long-wearing pink lipstick. I picked one that had some promising adjectives in the title (“infallible” was involved, or maybe it was “impenetrable”?) and brought it up to the counter. The woman rang it up, then examined the label and frowned. “Are you looking for a lipstick that lasts?” she asked.
“Yes,” I told her. “All my pink lipsticks fade within an hour. I need something heavy duty.”
Would You Wear … Velvet Shoes?
Every year, fashion designers and editors try to make velvet happen, which is fine. A velvet dress really does look smashing at a holiday party, after all. And this season everyone is trying to turn the men’s slipper into the new ballet flat, which is a little weird, but I’m slowly warming up to the idea. The natural culmination of these two trends is the velvet men’s slipper flat for women, shown here in a royal purple hue. The combo is getting a little too Hugh Hefner-y for my tastes, but what about you? Would you wear ‘em?
Etsy Spotlight: Perfect Peace Signs
What’s not to love about the peace sign? It’s visually pleasing, powerfully symbolic, and a great throwback to the 1960s. Etsy has tons of handmade products featuring different variations of the peace sign, from rings to journals to baby shoes. We’ve rounded up 10 of our favorites. The best part? You can get your hands on any of these peaceful pieces for 20 bucks or less.
Dear O Magazine: $500 Shoes Are Not A “Deal”
I was flipping through O Magazine last night (gotta learn how to live my best life, you know?) and came across a sidebar article about a new line of affordable shoes. Here’s what it said:
“If you adore–but can’t afford–Brian Atwood’s luxe shoes, check out his new “B” line: same sensuous look, much lower price. Still a splurge, but for true fans, it’s a deal.”
That all sounded very nice, but then I looked at the price: $500. Wait, what?
