No one can be a sartorial genius every day. (Except for Olivia Palermo. Seriously, her wardrobe is insane.) But I think I’ve discovered the perfect clothes to wear when you don’t know what to wear. I know this isn’t necessarily the most exciting outfit, but the combination is the under-stated power suit of women everywhere. The ultimate […]
Month: July 2015
Snakeskin: The New Classic
I still remember the first leopard-printed thing I ever bought. It was 2005 and the item in question was a pair of pointed leopard-print flats from Zara. (I know this post is about snakeskin, but bear with me.) I wore those leopard flats to DEATH. I only for rid of them earlier this year because […]
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Dressing Up The T-Shirt
Everyone has their favorite item of clothing. For some, it’s dresses. For most, it’s probably jeans — or nowadays, workout leggings. But for me, it’s the T-shirt. (This was not always the case — I had a string of terrible T-shirt purchases, which I detailed here.) Think about it. Specifically, think about all the ways […]
Retail Round-Up: Fashion News of the Week
Welcome to my new series, Retail Round-Up, where I’m sharing my favorite fashion/retail-focused news, products and interviews of the week. Here’s what I’m loving this week: 1. Goop’s Global Domination: I unabashedly love all things Gwyneth Paltrow (or GP, as she is affectionately known to her minions like me). This Racked article is a rare look at the business […]
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Current Craze: The Drawstring Pant
I tend to have an obsessive attraction to certain clothing items. If a particular item is comfortable, affordable AND available in multiple colors, it’s a bonafide hit for my closet. This summer, we have a new winner: the drawstring pant. It al started with this straw-colored pair from Maje, which were on sale earlier this […]
Just Black & White
I’ve been talking a lot about the benefits of summer minimalism. (I talked about it LAST summer, too.) I think this outfit may be my favorite version of this pragmatism. It’s feminine and fashionable without sacrificing any comfort or practicality in this sweltering heat. First, let’s talk about the pieces’ origin stories: The silk tank […]
Secret to Finding a Perfect Winter Coat: Make One
Last year, I wrote about the pain of finding a winter coat. The 2015 coat shipments are already trickling into department stores, and once again, I am shocked at the prices. (The Proenza Schouler camel version I’m eying is $1,600, which makes me physically ill.) But here’s a different approach from my fabulous friend Andrea Billups, […]
Zara’s Latest Lookbook is a 90s Bonanza
Zara has really upped its fashion game lately. (The New York Times recently mused that Zara pieces can often pass for pricier lines like Celine — aka Zeline.) The clothes are purposefully minimalist, moody and somewhat anonymous, unlike the offerings at other fast-fashion retailers. Lately, I can’t walk in without experiencing the Target phenomenon (in […]
Retail Round-Up, Vol. 1
Today, I’m debuting a new series called the Retail Round-Up, wherein I’ll be sharing my favorite fashion/retail-focused news, products and interviews of the week. 1. Follow The Thread: Last week, I debuted the first three episodes of Follow The Thread, a podcast I co-host with my fashion-fluent friends Rachel D. and Amanda. Our latest episode is […]
The Summer Minimalist
This post celebrates my favorite part of summer clothes: the minimalist dress. To go along with that minimal theme, I’ll be keeping the over-thinking to a minimum for this post. (Just kidding — you guys know I can’t stop talking.) This dress is probably my favorite design from the brand Meg. (Here is another dress I […]