Long weekends are always welcomed, but there's something special about the 4th of July. When I was little, my parents would take me to the county fair and after going on all the rides and playing every carnival game, we'd head across the highway to A&W (one of the only fast food ...read more

• By Emily
  Jul 2, 2010

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 few seasons, an "it" silhouette of pant cycles through—from skinny jeans, to "boyfriend" jeans, to the current most in-demand style: cropped and flared (which I'm a huge fan of, as you've probably noticed from my Weekday Wardrobes). Since most of my cropped pants are denim ...read more

• By Emily
  Feb 7, 2017

Maybe I'm subconsciously taking cues from Sloan's week of outfits, or it's just too hot to wear anything else, but I've been loving the easy vibe of this made-for-summer look: a striped shift dress and sneakers. The dress doesn't have a lot of shape to it, so I added details to ...read more

• By Emily
  Jul 18, 2017