I worked at Banana Republic in Freeport, Maine for several years as the stockroom supervisor and I came to love the brand. The clothing is stylish, trendy, classic, and can be purchased in-store or online.
Category: Fashion
Doing errands
The perfect outfit for doing errands especially if the weather is finicky: warm one minute, cold the next. What you need to do is use layers. Start with a tank top. Use the sweatshirt if it’s chilly. Top it with the jean blazer. Or just use the tank top topped by the jean blazer.
The search for a comfortable watch band
Do you have a watch band that came with your watch but the band is so uncomfortable that you don’t wear the watch as much as you thought you would? My Apple Watch came with an uncomfortable adjustable watch band. It was uncomfortable because it is a thick plastic that isn’t very giving and the…
Thrift shopping versus online shopping
Do you shop at your local thrift stores such as Goodwill? My community has a Goodwill store, Salvation Army store, a hospice pre-owned clothes and household goods store, and other fabulous secondhand shops. I like to shop at these stores and find fabulous deals and put together outfits that are classy and classic.
Jack and Sally: A Love Story, part 2
Do you just love Jack and Sally? If you’re just starting to read my blog and missed my previous post about Jack and Sally, read part 1 here: https://livingwithdana.com/2024/01/jack-and-sally-a-love-story-part-1/ Want to hear a popular Blink 182 song “I Miss You” that mentions Jack and Sally? Listen to it on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1tAYmMjLdY
Jack and Sally: A Love Story, part 1
The animated movie, “Nightmare Before Christmas,” is Halloween-themed, but also about a love story between the iconic characters Jack and Sally. Have you seen the movie? It came out in 1993 and still has a huge fan base 30 years later. It’s timeless and many quotes have been linked to Jack and Sally, such as…
Valentine’s Day is in two weeks
Do you give chocolate, flowers, and/or a card to someone special on Valentine’s Day? Will you be giving or receiving jewelry this year? Do you go out for dinner at a fancy restaurant? Are you planning on hanging out with friends, no one special? Staying in and enjoying a movie?
The Maine Look, for fun days
That dog needs to go outside and you need some fresh air and exercise. Your friends want to go check out the trail and have asked you to join them. You’re going up to the cabin. You want to use your metal detector on your beach.
Rain clothes needed this winter
Where’s my rain gear?! Rainy weather seems to be the norm this winter. I’ve been wearing my waterproof clothes on those days. When you need to stay dry, your waterproof clothes need to live up their waterproof claim.
Classy, casual fashion tips
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