I've been a huge fan of Samantha Pleet's ever since I purchased a pair of her wide-legged denim pants last summer (I truly wear them at least once a week, as evidenced here, here, here, and here), so I'm not sure why it took me so long to invest in a pair of her shorts. They're ...read more

• By Emily
  Mar 28, 2017

A vintage jean offset by a black bow is a trend and look I've always loved but never fully embraced until I saw Sienna Miller (who's long been one of fashion icons) wear it recently. The black ribbon looked so pretty against her blonde hair, and felt nostalgic but not cloying. To ...read more

• By Emily
  Mar 23, 2017

There's a song I've always loved that's about finding a girl who is both fun ("short skirt") but professional and independent ("long jacket"). I appreciated the connection made in the song between outfit choices and the assumed personalities they project. This song popped into my ...read more

• By Emily
  Jan 10, 2017

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

• By Emily
  Aug 10, 2011