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As a teenager, my favorite color to wear was gray, and through the years, I graduated to a more sophisticated color…black. This cozy editorial from WSJ Magazine reminded me how great gray can be. Alastair McKimm’s ability to bring out the beauty and textures in...

But that doesn't mean we can't soak up some major sweater weather motivation from this W Magazine editorial. Chunky and nubby neutral knits are all you need for your winter wardrobe. With the cooler than normal week we've had here in New York, this editorial, is all you...

Normcore is a movement that is on everyone’s lips… and by everyone, I am pretty sure this is inclusive of people in the fashion industry. For those of you who don’t know, the definition of normcore = dangerously regular or average. We’ve seen a wave...

I know, it’s too early, or just too hot, to be thinking of such cozy textures, oversized outerwear and chunky knits, but I can’t stop looking at this editorial from Vogue UK’s August 2014 issue. Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, Julia Nobis looks stunning in...

If this easy, breezy editorial from WSJ Magazine doesn’t put you in the mood for the weekend, I don’t know what will. Vanessa Traina styled this season’s Pre-Fall looks with masculine loafers and easy layers. The beachy breeze brought the clothes to life and photographer...

No need to wait until Thursdays to enjoy a throwback. My current instagram obsession is from When I Was Cool, and it is updated every day of the week. A carefully curated feed featuring some of the best 90’s ads from Jil Sander and Prada,...

My obsession with classic dressing and investing in quality pieces receives constant fuel through inspiring editorials such as this one. Sasha Pivovarova proves that relaxed tailoring, comfortable footwear and no-fuss hair and makeup are indeed beautiful. In the July issue of Vogue UK, Kate Phelan...

It's not long before road trips to the beach become a weekly ritual here in New York, and there's nothing like a minimally chic beach editorial to inspire such a trip. In the June issue of Vogue UK Clare Richardson works her styling magic with no-fuss layering, simple swimsuit silhouettes...

This was one of those perfect weekends with no real structure, only a few moments of lounging around, brunching with friends and long walks in the sun. I hope you had an equally as wonderful weekend! On that note, I thought this editorial entitled “Structure...

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