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In my quest for the perfect 5 pieces for the season, I was originally overwhelmed, but now, four months into my first season (which ends June 30th), I have narrowed my scope and thought I’d share my progress. Here’s a little refresher of the 5...

I fell in love with slip on loafers when I first saw The Row Spring 2014 collection back in September. The ease and comfort of a slipper, the laid back sophistication of a proper loafer, and of course I love the menswear vibe it exudes....

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...

I am always jealous of men when getting dressed to attend a wedding, no matter what the occasion, a suit will always do. So I took this idea and translated it to womenswear, designing separates for the event in lieu of a dress. Inspired by...

If we can’t jump into our Spring clothes just yet, there is no reason we can’t adopt some of the seasonal beauty and accessory trends we love. Between the Balenciaga choker, the perfectly undone do and the refined red lip pulling the whole look together,...

My boyfriend’s thirty-faux birthday is next week, and while he has many skate related things on his list every year, this one I can get behind… Leather skateboards from Buscemi (available at Union). Covered in tumbled deer leather, they make the perfect catch-all tray. I...

I thought about including this in yesterday’s post, The White Edit, but after trying them on, I decided they deserved a post all their own. Fitting perfectly into my “Pare down, scale up,” mantra, the small but well-edited collection of white shirts from Parisian designer,...

I am willing Spring to arrive with today’s post. Spring is about new life, not only for pants and animals but for our wardrobes and this season everything is coming up white. The white edit is all about pieces that will fit seamlessly into your...

We are stuck in limbo somewhere between Winter and Spring, and belted coats are the perfect antidote to my winter wardrobe boredom. It’s no styling secret, wrapping a belt around your waist can instantly change your silhouette, but the awe of Emanuelle Alt’s effortless sensibility...

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