Author Archive: Lisa Birrell
Caged wedges hot shoes for summer
June is almost upon us and sandal season is in full bloom. One of the hot styles for the season is the caged wedge, a feminine variation of the gladiator sandal. I like this look because the sexy straps combined with the sturdy wedge give it an interesting juxtaposition of vibes. Choose your caged wedge in [...]
No tongue wrestling in public and other top mommy peeves
There are some things I just don’t want to see or hear when I’m with my 9-year-old son. Things I don’t want to explain or deal with just yet because an inconsiderate person thrusts them upon us in a public place. The day will come when he transitions into a young man and girls will [...]
White denim adds snap to wardrobe
Jeans are a universal staple in every woman’s wardrobe. The variety of cuts, colors and washes to choose from are mind blowing. One of my favorites for warm weather is white denim. Add a pair to your wardrobe and open up a new level of fashion sophistication that can range from casual to office chic. [...]
Toning shoes promise a bubble butt
Captain Kirk theorized space to be the final frontier, but I must disagree. I cast my gaze from the stars down, down to my tippy toes and thus proclaim, “Shoes. Shoes are the final frontier.” I like them strappy. I like them edgy. I like them with green eggs and ham. But what I really [...]
Sports bras keep you stacked
Now that the weather is warming up and the days are longer, it’s time to kick your fitness into gear. Before you purchase the new hot running shoes or cool spandex something, take a look at the most fundamental piece of your fitness wardrobe – the sports bra. When it comes to sports bras, more [...]
Sporty swimsuits combine style and function
When my son was 7, I took him to a local indoor swim school one cold winter weekend to splash around during family time. Most moms were plenty covered up, wearing T-shirts over their swimsuits. We were there for the fun and heated pool, after all, not to show off the junk in our trunk. [...]
Forever 21 offers trendy clothes on the cheap
If I was to create a retail store, it would be called Currently 44. Since no one wants to be 40 anything, welcome to the birth of the Forever 21 mega-store now occupying the old Gottschalk’s space in Fashion Fair. I have to admit I’m not a Forever 21 shopper, so I visited the new [...]
Leather cuffs are naughty and nice
I love a little something that is both naughty and nice, especially when it comes to fashion. Throw in a good value and fun for the spring season and you have Target’s line of leather cuff bracelets. Leather cuffs are some of my favorite jewelry. I like to combine the slightly masculine vibe of the [...]
Hire me, I have great shoes
There’s a sassy pair of purple suede Born Crown peep-toe shoes in my closet with nowhere to go. You see, after 21 years of working for the same employer I was terminated due to “workforce reduction.” My co-workers were sincere in their best wishes. My bosses were sad to see me go. But the one [...]
Sleep with the fishes at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Sleeping with the fishes took on a whole new meaning when my son and I spent the night at the Monterey Bay Aquarium during its monthly Family Seashore Sleepover. I’d never heard of this event before and came across it by accident on their web site. It was an evening I’ll never forget. Arrival time [...]












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