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I write about green-urban living, culture and cycling in high heels. I'm a freelancing journalist and a resident of Sacramento. At times this blog can be a little ADD - but my three big topics are recycled fashion, urban homemaking and stylish cycling. It's all about living on less, loving it and looking fabulous while doing so.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 92 )
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Seersucker Sweetness
There's really nothing like getting dressed up in vintage clothes with a hundred plus friends and strangers and riding bikes around town eating, drinking and... Read more
Posted on 01 July 2011 CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The House is Now Warm
I think we've just about recovered from our giant housewarming party a week and a half ago. The house still isn't as clean as I would hope - but almost all the... Read more
Posted on 30 June 2011 DIARIES -
Once Again My Life is Too Busy to Accommodate My Blogging...
Once again my life is too busy to accommodate my blogging habit, however because my life is so awesomely busy I have so many things to blog! Read more
Posted on 11 June 2011 DIARIES -
Channeling My Inner Clint Eastwood
Luke and I were invited to a pool party which turned into a house party due to the rain. So my outfit had to be altered greatly. Instead of a polka dot bandeau... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2011 FASHION -
Adventures in Home Ownership
I've been so busy! Which is why there's been a complete lack of posting lately. We have lots of ongoing projects and then fun things that pop up randomly. Read more
Posted on 27 May 2011 HOME -
Portfolio Final
Today marks the last day of my fashion illustration portfolio class. We presented our top five works of the semester; which for me meant the last five... Read more
Posted on 14 May 2011 FASHION -
Velo and Vintage - Tomorrow~
Do you like fashion? Do you like bicycles? Well tomorrow night, at Hot Italian, 30 different looks will wheel through the restaurant for your viewing... Read more
Posted on 06 May 2011 ENTERTAINMENT -
Ode to My Mother
I've been thinking about mothers and motherhood a lot, at first I thought it was God trying to tell me something - now I think it's because Mother's day is... Read more
Posted on 06 May 2011 SELF EXPRESSION -
Guest Post - Hand-made Roll-up Panniers by Libby Bowles
It's bike month everyone! Don't forget to check out, www.mayisbikemonth.com and register to win prizes and such. In other exciting news, my amazing friend... Read more
Posted on 03 May 2011 LIFESTYLE -
SactoMoFo Style
Today crowds of people descended on Fremont park with hopes of eating some amazing mobile food items for the Sacramento Mobile Food Festival (SactoMoFo). We... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2011 MUSIC -
Friday Outfit Post - White Lace and Fur
When biking to work in the mornings I layer up because it's so cold. Here's my outfit yesterday. I found the lace empire waist dress at Freestyle, the coat was ... Read more
Posted on 29 April 2011 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Go Team Venture!
I recently welcomed a new member into my bicycle family, I give you: Rusty Venture!Rusty came to me from the owners of Doughbot Doughnuts. I went to their... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2011 SELF EXPRESSION -
Orange Lace at a Movie Premiere
I was on the fence about attending the Bill Cunningham documentary premiere at the Crest an hour before it started. Starting in my closet, wondering what to... Read more
Posted on 25 April 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Bike Thieves and Humanity
Why is bike thievery so rampant? Two reasons, people don't care to stop thieves and bikes aren't locked property. A cyclist in the UK got fed up with thieves an... Read more
Posted on 20 April 2011 OUTDOORS -
Events: Bill Cunningham and a Bike Ride
I have a confession - I'm totally a faker. I'm not a very fashion savvy person. I'm getting there, but really I just learned who Diane Von Furstenberg is and I... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2011 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT -
Low Car Diet - A Little Road Bump
So far, I'm loving Zipcar. I had to use it twice this week to go to my tutoring appointments. I logged on, reserved a Mazda 3, named "Merlin," at 28th and J. Read more
Posted on 14 April 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Fashion Illustration: Ruben Toledo
We were assigned to try the style of a famous illustrator, I was assigned Ruben Toledo. I made this mood board for inspiration: Hooray old National Geographics... Read more
Posted on 13 April 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Low Car Diet - Day 1
Yesterday marked the start of two weeks without my car. My schedule was pretty chill, I had to run out to Howe and Arden area to pick up some stuff for my... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Events:: Doughnuts, !!! and Speakeasy Crawl
It's that time again a round up of some fun events around town worth checking out this week. Tomorrow (Tuesday): at The Townhouse, Sacramento's own... Read more
Posted on 11 April 2011 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Midtown Sundays - Riding Pretty
I took a quick bike ride around Midtown this afternoon. After a stop to check out Freestyle's latest looks and I met these lovely ladies at the bike rack.... Read more
Posted on 11 April 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION