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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...

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...

I spent most of today bopping around the city, and oh how I wish it was as warm as it was on Tuesday… Instead, I was brutally assaulted by the wind. Glamorous in photo shoots, not so glamorous in real life. As an ode to...

While everyone in the world is talking about high-heeled mules and flat athletic sandals for Spring (references here and here), I am thinking of combining the two styles. Taking the best of both shoes: the elongating pointy toe from the high-heeled mule + the comfort...

The hardest part of my 5 Piece French Wardrobe challenge is deciding on which 5 pieces to buy between now and the end of June (I made it through January without buying any new wardrobe items… crazy, I know). While I haven’t nailed down the...

Every good wardrobe is built on a foundation of basics. Some take years to find (like the perfect tee) and others are like old friends who continue to hold a special place in your closet for years (like my black skinny jeans). As I begin...

In fashion we are always making connections, connections between reality and fantasy, and often times, the connection between art and fashion. When I first saw the Céline Summer 2014 collection, I immediately fell in love with the bold brushstrokes of the prints because they felt...

If you’ve followed me for a while, you know that my shopping mantra for the past six months has been pare down, scale up. I often chant this in my head when browsing around the internet and stores, but I want to take it one...

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