We've all received one. The invitation to a birthday party, benefit, or holiday soiree with a cleverly worded dress code that leaves you confused and clueless? I'll never forget the first time I encountered one. I was a college junior dating a man who had graduated, and we'd been invited to a dinner party … Continue reading What to Wear: The Ambiguously Worded Invitation Edition
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Packing for New York
I am traveling to New York soon for a great friend's 40th birthday celebration, so I thought it would be fun to put together a virtual packing list for inspiration. This fantasy suitcase is filled with all things practical and fabulous. Not possible, you say? Read on. When isn't black cashmere appropriate? Dark, undistressed skinnies … Continue reading Packing for New York
Manic Monday
On a crazy Monday morning, who has time to stand in front of the closet contemplating what to wear? Wrap yourself in polished comfort with a slim sweater and riding boots pulled on over colored denim. Next, top it off with a favorite cuff and a soft patterned scarf that pulls it all together. With … Continue reading Manic Monday
Break This Rule
White denim is an absolute wardrobe essential, so I plan to keep it in heavy rotation even after the calendar turns over this Labor Day weekend. Who made up this ridiculous rule anyway? While everyone agrees that white is the epitome of summer chic, it is too often neglected throughout the cooler months. Pair your … Continue reading Break This Rule
fall cravings
Cream cable knit sweater tedbaker-london.com Isabel Marant smock top net-a-porter.com Zero Maria Cornejo slouchy top barneys.com Todd Lynn leather leggings net-a-porter.com Madewell suede ankle booties madewell.com Valentino studded sandals net-a-porter.com Yves Saint Laurent handbag net-a-porter.com Hermes enamel cuff hermes.com Ellen Arthur choker collar necklace calypsostbarth.com Isabel Marant earrings monnierfreres.co.uk Silk shawl lindex.com Estée Lauder nail … Continue reading fall cravings
The Casual Kennedys
I couldn't help dreaming thinking about my girlhood crush while vacationing on Martha's Vineyard last week. Growing up, most girls were crazy over actors and rock stars, but it was John Kennedy Jr. who did it for me. President Kennedy was equally swoon worthy, and his manner of casual, timeless dress is still pure perfection. … Continue reading The Casual Kennedys
Paint the Town Red
Derek Lam draped top barneys.com T by Alexander Wang racerback tank top net-a-porter.com Valentino wool coat net-a-porter.com La Perla shelf bra net-a-porter.com La Perla lace panty net-a-porter.com Pleated skirt topshop.com Valentino high heels forwardforward.com Chanel bag fashion.1stdibs.com Kenneth jay lane jewelry shopbop.com Tom ford perfume harveynichols.com Butter london nail polish eluxe.ca
Girl Crush
When it comes to personal style there is no one I admire more than Aerin Lauder, so I was over the moon when I read she would be launching an eponymous lifestyle brand this fall. Her cosmetics line will be available in late August (a sneak peak available here) and I've read that the brand will … Continue reading Girl Crush
The Fashion Fast: Part II
She said 53 items, right? Isn't that what we all heard? Honestly, even when I remove items and recount, I am right back to 53 somehow! The clothes seem to be breeding on the rack. I knew this Fashion Fast was going to be tough, but was not expecting it to be THIS tough. The … Continue reading The Fashion Fast: Part II
The Fashion Fast
I have been after my brilliant and beautiful little sister to write a guest post on The Aesthete and the Dilettante from the moment I started blogging last January. In fact, our wild vintage shopping experience, Vintage Victory, was the subject of my very first post. I have finally pinned her down, and the following … Continue reading The Fashion Fast
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