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It’s hard to find a good doctor. I went through three before I found one I liked. Oh and dentists! Restaurants! Stores!

Check out these two recommendation-friendly sites. Yelp and Judy’s Book both seem like good bets to find the best of the best in a new city.

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I love fall. Pretty leaves and my favorite thing of all, coats. Oh, yes, even though I’ve moved to California I will be buying coats. I particularly like the fall clothing Newport News has set out.

This coat is sleek, and sexy ($59). It’s got this 3/4 sleeve flared arms and is perfectly cropped.

Maybe I’ll wear it with this Little Black Dress ($39). It’s not like I have three others sitting in my closet.

And who doesn’t need a new pencil skirt? ($29)

Oh and shoes! Fall dictates that you wear some ankle-boots like these ($39) or some flat peep-toes in a metallic color ($24)

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I’ve been trying to keep a steady update of at least 1-2 posts every two days, but apparently my Macbook can’t find my hard drive. It’s going to be in the shop for a week or so, possibly long.

I’ll try and keep the posts as frequent as I can, butthey might be sparse, and photo-less for the next week or so.

Please send prayers to the Apple gods for me.

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We all make style boo-boos. I did wear bike shorts when I was 10. I succombed to the “tattoo” necklaces” in high school. But we’re professionals now, yes? We’ve graduated, or are close to it, and we need to be classy instead of trashy. I have some issues with the person who wears stirrup pants, but there is one group of people that really bothers me. Bad purses. No, strike that, cliche purses.

Kate Spade, you had your day, but it’s time you stop selling the silly plain bag that’s square with your name as the only decoration. Lilly Pulitzer? Are you there? Paisley is pretty hot, but not on everything, and not mixed with silly florals in girly colors.

We’re going to have in intervention here on Allthatanda. Do you want a bag that is classic, to replace your Kate Spade? The Lolli bag by Reincarnation ($495)is hot. Simple, big enough for all your stuff. Classy means that you dont have to shout to the world that you own a Coach purse. Classy women (think Jackie O here) wear stuff that will last, is well made and is devoid of brandage.

Want a bag that’s fun and cute? Check out my good friends at Etsy. Lala bags has some great florals that don’t overdo it. Shabby Boudoir has a tinge of vintage mixed in with floral. studiostelle has some warm fall colors with fun images. Urban Herilooms has my favorite, a bag with vintage wooden handles, but a modern brown and white floral print. ($85)

Some of these are investments, I know. But if you can carry it from work to dinner with the girls to a hot date, it’s worth it.

Please, save yourself from handbag hell.

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and vodka is a main ingredient. yum yum.

Readymade teaches me how to make lemon-infused vodka. Check out this article on how to make other infused vodkas. What’s a party without martinis?

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Nothing against Delaware, but I do. Uncommon Goods has a solution. A cute cuff that has all the states, and it might attract some cute history buffs to you too. It’s on sale for $40.

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Something guys should know: chicks dig you in a suit. I dig men in suits, uniforms, anything that is remotely like such. All men should have a suit that is black or grey and fits perfectly. No baggy-ness. Not a smidgeon too big. The end of the arms should reach slightly below your wrists and the hem of the pants should skim the floor, or be slightly above it. You should be able to wear the jacket or pants alone, and be comfortable
That said, you don’t really need any more than one suit, unless you’re wearing them all the time because you’re a hot shot lawyer or some such. Check out these suits on amazon. They may seem pricy, but remember, if you do it right, you should be wearing the same suit 5-10 years down the road. Barring the growth of a beer belly, that is.

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Or not, but you can pretend to be Jackson Pollack here. I’d show you my personal creation, but that might make you depressed, it’s so revolutionary.
Thanks, Daily Candy.

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I have some cool tiles in my pad, but they thing is, they get dirty like no other. Despite my constant Swiffering, it can’t be helped. The rug my sister gave me, which is reddish with yellow flowers, matches my couch, but is a little too….shall we say, married with kid for me. I think I’m going to go au-naturale, and grab a rug from Pearl River or this natural rug store. They’re both cheap and don’t hurt mother earth, contrary to the IKEA/CB2/West Elm stuff out there. My favorite, the Bamboo Tile Rug (it looks kinda like one I saw at Crate and Barrel, I think) is only $40 for a 3×6.

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I almost missed my flight. Oops. Stupid traffic. Thank goodness for the slowness of the airline industry and the constant delays we all see.

Anyway, check this out:

Ha! your profile in wood, much? I can’t remember where I found it, but I think it was in the midst of looking for a wedding present. Tip: don’t buy a wedding present two days before the wedding. The registry is alllll taken. Turn Your Head will make you one for $250. They’re $150, on sale, right now.

I’d tell you what i got the happy couple, but I dont want them to sneak on here and find out.

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