When I first graduated from college and had my first real job, I was terrified of coming into work looking like I was still a student. So instead of investing in a few smart pieces (black blazer, pretty blouses, etc.), I wore clothing better suited for a grandmother. We're ...read more

• By Emily
  Jan 17, 2013

Every now and then I come across an item that fulfills all of my clothing fantasies in one. I've always had a thing for stripes and I love how the sequins make this sweater a little less nautical and a bit edgier. I had first seen it on the arm of another shopper last week and ...read more

• By Emily
  Feb 14, 2011

I think there might be two kinds of people in this world: those who are stripe addicts, and those who aren't. If you fall into the former camp, you own an excessive number of striped items. A person who loves stripes never has, say, two striped t-shirts in their closet - it's ...read more

• By Emily
  Feb 4, 2016

I own an inappropriately large amount of striped pieces, but somehow this dress feels slightly different. It's simple - with a classic cut, in traditional navy and white, with a slight boat neck and a nipped in waist - but the silk fabric makes it dressy enough for evening when ...read more

• By Emily
  May 31, 2012