Since I still have some semblance of a tan from Costa Rica, I've been wearing lots of light-colored pieces layered together. This skirt, in particular, has quickly become a favorite, since it lends itself just as well to a fancy monochromatic look as it does with a loose chambray shirt and flat sandals.
Most of the dresses I own are slim-fitting, so I feel like I'm relegated to wearing them in more formal settings. This blush colored shift and all its special details, like the keyhole neck and wrap around waist, feels sleek and sophisticated, and I appreciate that it works for ...read more
Leather shorts have been on my wish list for quite some time (here and here) and I finally found a pair this past week. They're high-waisted, but slouchy, and the pleats make them feel pulled together, yet in a slightly undone way. I picked up this light sweater during one of my ...read more
This skirt fulfills pretty much all of my needs: a classic silhouette, in a neutral color, with leather pockets. I've owned tons of black pencil skirts over the years, but I love that the edgy details keep it from feeling stuffy. This bag was a sort of impulse buy in New York ...read more
For the first time since starting Cupcakes and Cashmere back in 2008, I took a vacation. Like a real, legitimate break. I've gone on plenty of trips, but the amount of planning and preparation for posts beforehand (in addition to creating content while away) can be so intense ...read more