Lately I've been putting together looks that are devoid of many accessories. Even though this outfit, with a swingy skirt (a new favorite) and punchy shirt/shoes, was bold and bright, I felt like it was missing something. Instead of piling on a necklace or an armful of bangles, I added a playful braid to finish the look.
I originally bought this dress to wear to my cousin's wedding this summer (first seen here). It had been sitting pretty on my clothing rack, with its tags still intact, taunting me ever since. It's definitely not an everyday dress, but rather one to be worn for special ...read more
I'm usually not a fan of long shapeless dresses, but when done in the right fabric and in a refreshing, seafoam green color, it's just about the most appealing thing to wear on a hot day. My parents surprised me on Friday for my birthday (which they've done in the past and I've ...read more
On Saturday night we had two birthday parties to attend so I needed an outfit that could easily transition from a formal gathering to a rowdy bar. I figured some sort of updo would be best since my hair has gotten to a point that it's far too long to wear down without offending ...read more
It's not that I'm opposed to outfits that are business-like, but when they start to veer too conservative, I make little tweaks to keep them from feeling stuffy. At my first office job, I didn't understand that kind of a balance, so I ended up in mismatched suits that never ...read more
