• Functional Fashion

    Best Running Shoes for Wide Feet: In My Opinion

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    It has been a disturbingly long time since I have gone running. I think the fall of my running habit correlates with the rise of the pandemic. (It doesn’t take much to convince me to stay inside and eat junk food!) And I really shouldn’t call it a “running habit,” per se. It was more like a “bounce walking” habit. But here I am recommending the best running shoes for wide feet. Because even if you aren’t running, you still need comfy, padded sneakers for walking, right?

    My new favorite shoes are the HOKA One Rincon 2. They are the perfect combination of rounded (for my wide feet), super … Read More

  • Functional Fashion

    New Wallet: Here are some ideas

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    I’m just like my mom: I’m an under-buyer. I will let something get really old and gross (think holes in underwear or stretched out bathing suits) before I go shopping for a new thing. (Editor’s Note: If you aren’t sure if you are an over-buyer or under-buyer, you can check out Gretchen Rubin’s quiz here or listen to The Girl Next Door Podcast episode about the concept). It looks like it has been six years since I bought a new wallet.

    This time around, I decided against a fabric wallet. I actually don’t want to replace my wallets every 3.5-6 years, which is what I’ve been doing this … Read More

  • Functional Fashion

    Favorite Dress: Here’s What I’m Loving

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    We are going back to school in-person on September 8. I’ve been scrounging the bottom of the barrel for things to wear on my Zoom calls. I really hate shopping, so the feeling of having nothing to wear always brings me dread. Somehow, I went online and managed to find my new favorite dress!

    I have a lot of requirements for new clothes right now. It’s still over 100 degrees in Austin, TX, and I’m going to be regularly doing arrival and departure duty at school. So my outfits need to be cool, promote airflow, and be easily washed.

    I ordered this dress from H&M and love it! I did … Read More