On a daily basis, I usually reach for whatever outfit is most flattering and easiest to throw together. I know that might not be what you would expect from a fashion enthusiast, but for day-to-day errands and appointments, I don't have the time or patience to put together ...read more

• By Emily
  May 18, 2010

I can't remember the last time I owned a long skirt. While I typically think they're the quickest way to make even the the tallest of girls look short and stout, I couldn't resist trying this on in Zara last week. It may not be the most flattering piece of clothing in my closet, ...read more

• By Emily
  Jul 1, 2010

On a slightly more frivolous note from today's earlier post (thank you for all of your wonderful suggestions), I thought I'd share a few of my essentials I lug around with me on a daily basis. My purse is constantly bursting at the seams, but when I remove all of the receipts, ...read more

• By Emily
  Jan 31, 2012

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