I’m really conflicted about jumpsuits. One the one hand, I love me a good onesie. On the other, I abhor any site of clothing that is intrinsically non-ergonomic. On a purely aesthetic level, jumpsuits are speaking to my inner eye — an undulating wave of 1970s sophistication. But this is one instance where form triumph over […]
Weekend
The Spring Sweater Hath Cometh
This past weekend, I visited my in-laws in New Jersey. I’m a bonafide city dweller at heart, but I guiltily enjoy my jaunts to the ‘burbs — the kitchen feels cavernous, I get to visit Target and I always leave with a tote bag full of hand-me-down home decor, courtesy of the in-laws. I opted to […]
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You Could Be a Farmer in Those Clothes
This past weekend was glorious: sunny, productive and three days long. Most of Saturday was spent running errands — finally tackling a stack of Sephora returns, dropping off alterations at the tailor and purchasing groceries (including an organic rabbit) for Easter supper. I wound up walking 8 miles around the city, so I needed an […]
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Some Thoughts on Styling Boyfriend Jeans
Every post, I have to make a conscious effort to avoid discussing the weather. Mostly because I sound like a broken record — it’s cold, we’re all miserable, and I’ve forgotten how sunshine feels. Instead, let’s consider the boyfriend jean. (If I can’t be in a sundress, I may as well be in the most comfortable […]
Go Ahead, Rock That 80s Sweater
Vintage can be so tricky to wear. In fact, I typically eschew most vintage in favor of contemporary consignment. Unlike some die-hard vintage divas, I just can’t seem to rock a 1970s pantsuit or a 1950s pinafore dress. But some vintage pieces seems to transcend the ill-fit tendencies of their respective time periods — and […]
I’m Over Snow Boots
I know I sound like a broken record over here — but this weather has been brutal. I am so sick of living in sweaters, Uniqlo heat-tech leggings and ski socks. These days, I wear so many layers, it feels like I’m swimming in fabric. But most of all, I’m sick of snow boots. Sadly, […]
Fashion in the Tundra
Last weekend, I went upstate, which may as well be Antartica to my wimpy, Miami-born blood. In Millbrook, when snow falls, it seemingly doesn’t melt until April — so you can forget those cute little leather boots. Let’s face it — sometimes, it’s just too cold for fashion. Here’s how I coped. Luckily, my hosts’ house came […]
My Version of the Blanket Scarf Trend
Last weekend, between the bursts of rain, there was a miraculous afternoon of 50-degree weather. I flung off my usual coat-scarf-hat trio and walked to MoMA to check out the Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs exhibit with my husband. For this particular MoMA visit, I chose the same blanket-scarf I wore for my Frida Kahlo Halloween costume. (The other […]
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An Outfit for a Rainy Day
It poured for most of the weekend, and my immediate inclination was to swaddle myself in all-black pajamas and binge-watch every X-Men movie ever made. Instead, I opted for a super-saturated color palette — a bright outfit seemed natural on a rainy day. (After all, a rainbow is nature’s post-storm reward.) Let’s start with the Technicolor dream coat, a […]
Citrus-Flavored Graffiti
Back when I was still living in Miami, there wasn’t much civic pride in the local art scene. “Culture” was limited to the city ballet and J. Lo’s frequent appearances on South Beach. In the decade that’s followed, Miami’s undergone a major transformation, becoming an international hub for creativity, entrepreneurship and design. Nowhere is this turnaround more evident […]