Enza Costa colorblock top intermixonline.com Sweater vest barneys.com Arlotta short robe journelle.com Citizens of humanity jeans net-a-porter.com Brooks Brothers knee high socks brooksbrothers.com La perla journelle.com La perla journelle.com Belle by Sigerson Morrison leather boots couture.zappos.com Madewell suede bag madewell.com Ileana Makri gold jewelry matchesfashion.com Moncler bergdorfgoodman.com Checked Wool Throw williams-sonoma.com Bodum Bistro Nouveau Coffee … Continue reading Weekend Casual
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What to Wear: The Ambiguously Worded Invitation Edition
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
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
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
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
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
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
Summer Chic
Moschino Cheap Chic long sweater, $459 Blue shirt, £18 J.Crew short shorts, $65 Madewell, $34 Madewell, $16 ASOS flat sandals, $41 Floral jewelry, $410 Évocateur coral jewelry, $338
Memorial Day Picnic
cashmere sweater, $188 Melissa Odabash striped bathing suit, $190 7 For All Mankind low rise short shorts, $180 Aubin Wills canvas tote bag, $110 Wicker Picnic Basket, $350 click on image for links to recipes and photos
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