Love You, Mom
Mother’s Day is upon us, which means now is the time to find a present that says “I love you, thanks for everything, you deserve some alone time.” Our moms are the most important, loving, and inspiring people in our lives, and every year we look forward to showering them with... Read More
Met Prep
Who else is excited for the Met Gala raise your hands?! Tonight, celebrities from the worlds of fashion, film, society, sports, art, and music will gather for the Museum’s Costume Institute Benefit. This year’s gala celebrates the opening of the Anna Wintour Costume Center and the exhibition Charles James: Beyond Fashion (on... Read More
Spring Trends to Jump into Right Now
Spring is the best time to start fresh, clean out your closet, and shed your proverbial layers. Is your closet clean? Call me if you need help. Now is the perfect time to invest in some of spring’s favorite trends. As I touted in an earlier post, culottes have streamed... Read More
Pearls of Wisdom
In a desperate plea for April showers to bring May flowers, after today’s monsoon, tis’ the season to start playing dress up. May Day is tomorrow!, and along with blooming flowers comes itchy eyes and throats, and a host of springtime festivities. As the fashion kingdom prepares for the annual... Read More
Because It Swings, That’s Why
Zara clutch, get a similar one here and here // opening ceremony top found here and here // gabriella artigas bracelet Photography: Lydia Hudgens I’ll never forget my first fringe purchase back in the 1970’s. I bought a black suede fringe jacket in a flea market in Florence, and thought it was the... Read More
Crazy for Culottes
I noted a few months ago right after the Spring shows that I would never wear a pair of pants that fall somewhere short of ankle length. During fashion week, I was touting the virtues of the Proenza Schouler version of the wide-leg trouser, the culotte, but only assumed that... Read More
Eco-Friendly Sandals
In honor of Earth Day, I am dedicating today to celebrating our planet. In the name of high fashion, there have been some inroads in making a difference by trying to save Mother Earth, rather than destroying it. I picked out my favorite eco-friendly faux leather sandals from Stella McCartney,... Read More
The Virtues of a White Shirt
isabel marant shirt // theory shorts // converse high tops // reed krakoff bag Over the long holiday weekend, while away in a different city and totally out of my comfort zone, I felt lost without my jar of almond butter. AB is readily available, a reliable source of nourishment,... Read More
Shopbop Friends and Family Sale
Now that April 15th, the dreaded tax day has come and gone, it’s time to take that refund and apply it towards the missing pieces in your wardrobe. If you recall, I’ve done some major spring cleaning, and my closet finally has empty space for some new goodies. The ShopBop Friends... Read More
Fashion Formula
Rag and Bone Varsity Sweater, $395.00 The Real Deal. When this tennis sweater on steroids hit the runways last fall, I wasn’t sure how it would translate to real life. I knew that I couldn’t wear the oversized sweater with a short skirt, as I am vertically challenged, but I... Read More