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I’m always on the hunt for new tees to add to my wardrobe and when I was in Portland last month, I found a new love in this slightly cropped, boxy tee from Organic by John Patrick. The shape makes it feel like a top...

It seems that a lot of designers are finding the beauty in simplicity for Spring 2015, which is refreshing and right up my alley. I love the simple vibes this image evokes. Doubled up gold chokers paired with a blue menswear vest is both effortless and...

Binchotan charcoal comes from the Kishu region of Japan and is known as the highest quality activated charcoal for purifying water. so why wouldn’t it have the same effects on your body? Morihata created a line of personal care products based on the positive aspects...

I don’t know about you, but when I travel, I like to stay somewhere that is comfortable but also aesthetically inspiring, but it often comes at a higher cost. I was recently invited to join the Behomm network, the first home exchange community for designers...

Can we talk about the major shoe moment at Proenza Schouler yesterday? The mix of materials was a marriage made in fashion heaven. A block white heel + black suede + python + silver metal ankle strap = must-have statement heels. I don’t know about...

My August design inspiration and final garment are a little delayed, but it fits in with the spirit of New York Fashion Week. My August design was inspired by a sense of delicate ease, free movement and enjoying indian summer. The dress I made...

The biggest question leading up to New York Fashion week is "What am I going to wear?!" This year is no different. My NYFW prep always involves pulling styling inspiration from my archive of images. My top three styling inspiration ideas this season...

September is the month of fashion shows, and while I look forward to attending some New York shows, I also can’t wait to build my Fall wardrobe. My monthly musings are all here in the September List....

White sneakers never looked so good… I might have to add to my sneaker collection… a statement I never thought would cross my lips. Amanda Wellsh is swaddled in this season’s coziest knits, slouchiest pants and oversized outerwear with nothing but clean white sneakers to bring it all together. Photographer Benny...

Shopping for New York Fashion Week is like back to school shopping for the fashion inclined. No matter how many years I am out of school, as soon as the middle of August hits, I still get nostalgic about “back to school shopping.” So in...

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