Gingham and black-and-white checks are seemingly everywhere these days, and I'm completely on board—especially when they come in the form of an easy, yet compelling dress. The split-neck collar detail combined with the shoulder ties and comfortable (but still slightly fitted) ...read more

• By Emily
  Jul 12, 2018

I never tire of great one-and-done pieces, like the perfect black jumpsuit. What drew me to this version in store was its thick sash tie waist that belts into a bow and adds sculptural interest to the streamlined silhouette. I also like the cropped cut above the ankle, which ...read more

• By Emily
  Nov 2, 2015

Growing up, I always looked forward to the start of summer when my mom would take me shopping for a new bathing suit, and if I was lucky, a matching coverup. By high school, my closet was a mess of mismatched bikinis and their corresponding tunics that accurately represented ...read more

• By Emily
  Jun 21, 2016

The combination of ruffles and flowers can easily veer from feminine to saccharine, so in creating this dress, I was careful to add details that gave it a slight edge and made it entirely wearable to backyard barbecues and poolside lounging. The one-sided off-shoulder is playful ...read more

• By Emily
  May 3, 2018