Easy does it, pg 40

This page is called "Beauty & Style, Tastemaker." It's written by Ariane Goldman, the brains behind Hatch clothing, which are for pregnant women to be able to wear after they pop out the baby. A lovely idea, which I was first introduced to by Joanna Goddard on her blog, but alas, I couldn't see the practicality of spending so much on one piece of clothing, ever. This article, though has some nice ideas to try, 9 of them, that are Goldman's favorite things.

1) Everyday dishware. I'm a little confused by this. Are everyday dishes her favorite thing? Or these particular everyday dishes, Seagate Handmade. I collect Fiesta Ware, and don't own formal place settings because we didn't register for them for our wedding and didn't inherit any, and so far, have never needed them.

2) Wardrobe staple. This is a pair of her Hatch drawstring pants, which retail for $208. Since the most I've ever spent on pants is $88 for a pair of jeans from Banana Republic, I won't be indulging in these, but I'll try to find a similar style. I like the idea of them. Maybe they have something like this at American Apparel, since they carry a lot of lounge wear.

3) Make up trick. Goldman recommends dapping some gold eye shadow in the corner of your eyes to give you a glow. I like it!

4) Soap. This shower gel is $50. I agree that you have to shell out some extra dinero for quality and a lack of scary preservatives and sudsing agents, but you can do it for about $12. Are you really better after showering with $50 soap?

5) Colors. Mixing coral red and pink flowers in a bouquet and I agree. This color combo screams "summer!"

6) Mode of travel. A bike. Specifically, a really awesome bike. Here is where I finally agree that you should invest. Although I don't have a bike, I live in Brooklyn and really should get one. I'm thinking a Brooklyn Cruiser is in order for me, though, with one of those terrifying child seats. Our life would be so much easier.

7) Libation. Goldman recommends Lillet, an aperitif wine. I asked for it at a local wine store and they didn't have it, but sent me across the street to the liquor store, where she said they had something even better. I relayed this to the proprietor and he said, "why, yes, there is something better." He sold me a bottle of Cocchi Americano. I've been making myself an afternoon cocktail the way Goldman suggests, over ice with a slice of orange.

8) Linens. I have no idea who John Robertshaw is, but he made some pretty napkins. I have fiesta brand napkins, which we've never used, but I thought I'd post a picture of the totally awesome dish towels I got in my April Pop Sugar Must Have box.

9) shoes. I think I'd be shocked if I went through all of these posts and calculated how much I've spent on Tunis blog. A few things I absolutely cannot buy. Shoes for $425 are one of those things. I loved the raffia looking style of them, though, so I got these crochet Toms in natural instead. I probably wouldn't have bought them if it weren't for my Martha Stewart project, but my trusty pair of converse were on their way out, so it was time for some new kicks anyway. This is my first pair of Toms and I can't believe how comfortable they are. They needed no breaking in whatsoever.