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

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

On a recent June gloomy day, I struggled to find the right piece to wear. Although it's nearly summer, a floral romper or dress felt aggressively upbeat, and not quite warm enough. While I've never been sailing, the weather feels reminiscent of crisp cold, coastal air and this ...read more

• By Emily
  Jun 5, 2018

Summer always puts me in a more adventurous mindset to try different recipes, visit new places, and host more get-togethers in our backyard. And while it may not seem like much of a leap of faith to wear an easygoing dress, the yellow tone isn't something I'd normally gravitate ...read more

• By Emily
  Jun 7, 2018