I have a confession to make. When I was in first grade, I pilfered the lemon yellow crayon out of a classmate's desk. I'd worn mine down to a nub and she hadn't even reached the peeling-down-of-the-paper stage! In my six year old mind, she clearly didn't love yellow as much as I did. I … Continue reading Sunny Side Up
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Spring Style: Steal This Look
Is anyone else desperate for color? Stepping into spring with colorful statement loafers and wear-with-everything blue basics will be an instant mood lifter. Topped with a neutral leather or military inspired jacket and a patterned scarf, you'll have the perfect ensemble to combat April's mercurial nature. For a more polished look, pair solid dark denim … Continue reading Spring Style: Steal This Look
wardrobe workhorse: one skirt four ways
Who would've thought a little white skirt could be so versatile? This cameleon goes from spring to fall, weekend day to dinner party, in the blink of an eye. I'd wear it now with tall boots, a bomber jacket and a cable knit sweater! Rag Bone short sleeve crew neck t rag-bone.com Equipment cashmere sweater … Continue reading wardrobe workhorse: one skirt four ways
Suit Up
Are you ready for spring break? Now is the time to hop online and order the suits you've been eyeing so you can try them on in the privacy (and more forgiving light) of your own home. With most companies offering free shipping and free returns, it's worth it to order each suit not only … Continue reading Suit Up
Anxiously Awaiting Spring
I am desperately craving everything spring. Crocuses. Tulips. Daffodils. Longer days. Cool breezes. Light layers. Skin-warming sunshine. Open windows. Digging in the dirt. Green. I want green. Is anyone else sick to death of wearing heavy knits and of boots as the only option for your feet? Sadly, it is going to be awhile before … Continue reading Anxiously Awaiting Spring
The Friday Five: Classic Pieces You’ll Never Regret
Donna Karan silk jersey dress $2,080 - harveynichols.com Helmut Lang jersey dress $140 - net-a-porter.com J Crew polka dot silk blouse $128 - jcrew.com Equipment star silk blouse $248 - intermixonline.com Nine West leather pumps $79 - ninewest.com Manolo Blahnik leather pumps $625 - barneys.com Vintage Chanel shoulder bag $4,110 - harveynichols.com Hamilton stainless steel watch $495 - macys.com … Continue reading The Friday Five: Classic Pieces You’ll Never Regret
Dream in Sea Green
Do you always gravitate to the same color? This is it for me. Thank goodness it works on brunettes. I'm loving the above swimsuit from J Crew, though I'd rather cut off a small appendage than put it on after the holidays. Seriously. Now this is more like it! Throw this oversized cashmere beauty from … Continue reading Dream in Sea Green
Weekend Casual
J Crew Collection handknit cable sweater $398 - jcrew.com J Crew thermal striped henley $45 - jcrew.com Navy wool military coat $87 - newlook.com Rag & Bone corduroy pants $176 - lagarconne.com Madewell biker boots $248 - madewell.com Leather belt $23 - target.com Ray Ban sunglasses $140 - piperlime.gap.com NARS Cosmetics lipgloss $24 - beauty.com
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
What to Pack: Seaside Retreat
My thoughts have turned to the ideal warm weather vacation wardrobe as our family has an oceanside trip on the horizon. I love this palette of sea green, mist grey, sunshine yellow, and ocean blue. White is the quintessential neutral for summer, so packing go-with-everything white denim is a must. The striped oxford does double … Continue reading What to Pack: Seaside Retreat
the aesthete and the dilettante 