There’s no need for the good deeds to stop after #GivingTuesday has passed. There are a ton of options for gifting your good taste while also giving back to a worthy nonprofit. Here are three of my favorite finds for the holiday season, each of which results in a donation to a wonderful organization. This […]

Check out a few of my favorite online shopping finds for the week… 1. Emerson Fry Sparkler Dress, $288.00 Oh, hey – it’s your New Year’s Eve dress. Slouchy, sparkly, and fully lined. Plus, adjustable shoulder straps! It doesn’t get much better than this. 2. Faris SEED Onyx Bracelet, $125.00 This pretty little bauble features […]

Check out my favorite online shopping finds for the week… 1. Halogen High/ Low Turtleneck Sweater, $79.00 The low, curved hem of this cotton blend chunky turtleneck gives it an elegant silhouette. And who doesn’t want a sweater that covers their bum occasionally? It’s available in five colors, including the dark grey heather pictured here […

Check out a few of my favorite online shopping finds for the week… 1. Topshop Camille Hooded Faux Fur Coat, $150.00 A perennial favorite. This shaggy faux fur coat is available in four colors, but it’s this pale brown that gives off a vintage vibe straight out of The Royal Tenenbaums. 2. Vinebox 12 Nights […]

I’m so glad fall is finally here. I deeply love all of the cold-weather items you can’t get away with wearing in the summer, even here in the perpetually chilly Bay Area. I’m excitedly unpacking cashmere cardigans and wool turtlenecks, over-the-knee boots and Chelsea boots, parkas and knit caps. And day dreaming about a just-right […]

My mom died two years ago this month. It’s hard to take in and easy to believe at the same time. The main reason her death feels distant, oddly enough, is because it’s been a long time – months – since I’ve had to deal with any of the stressful paperwork related to her estate. […]

Giorgio Armani Weekend Saffiano Leather Top Handle Bag I confess, I bought a really expensive, really beautiful purse, the kind of handbag I never thought I’d own, the essence of a Shopping for Happiness purchase, and I didn’t write about it. At first I didn’t write because I was more excited about the other thing I’d bought […]

It’s been a great summer for Shopping for Happiness. I mean, I’ve personally had a great summer (though between work, family trips and weekends dedicated to buying a dog, I haven’t been posting as much as I’d like). But my blog had a good summer too, catching the eye of several journalists who thought its messages about [&he

My glorious guides: Heidi and Deja There we were, dripping in diamonds. There must have been 100 tiny diamonds on each of my gold earrings, and another 150 on the matching bar necklace. My sister-in-law Heidi took the luxury even further, showcasing a movie-star-worthy ring with a giant rare pink diamond surrounded by smaller gems, […]

It’s a Shopping for Happiness first! This week, someone stopped me on the sidewalk to tell me she loved my outfit. This has never happened to me before, but I wasn’t entirely shocked – because the planets aligned, I hit the sweet spot, my number came up on the lottery. In other words, I found […]