As I've documented so far in this series, the vast majority of what I'm "into" comes from stimulus–I'm an extremely visual person and get inspired by what I observe and like, whether on Instagram, while shopping, or just out and about in the world. Usually, there's a direct ...read more
Lately I've been majorly drawn to the color red, which used to be a shade that didn't exist in my wardrobe. I don't know if it's the holiday season or what, but recently it's become my favorite way to stand out. It's clean, classic, chic, and bold. (P.S. - the shirt I'm wearing ...read more
As I detailed here, I'm a beauty junkie, and as soon as I see something in my Instagram feed more than once, I keep my eyes on it (in this case, pun intended) as an up-and-coming trend. Recently I started screenshotting multiple sets of eyes in a stunning sunset palette–some ...read more
I am not a big jewelry person. On the average day, I wear absolutely nothing except my 3 piercings that always stay in my right ear (a tiny gold hoop, tiny diamond stud, and tiny gold conch hoop). Beyond them, my neck, left ear, and fingers are completely bare. When I do wear ...read more
Ever since my friend chose a Disco Christmas theme for her December birthday party, I've had disco on the mind. The market is saturated with sparkly, shiny, festive pieces right now–a combination of multiple trends meeting holiday season–and I can't get enough. What's not to ...read more
There’s something about a white mule, mule-pump, or ankle boot that feels very mod and fresh this season. It’s hard not to immediately think of the swinging ‘60s and a Nancy-Sinatra-meets-Austin-Powers aesthetic. What keeps the white shoe looking current versus costume-y is ...read more
As Emily demonstrated in today's outfit post, there's a major trend happening right now involving socks worn with mules, loafers, heels, sneakers, sandals, and slides. The socks in question aren't mid-calf, they're not knee-high, and they're definitely not the below-the-ankle ...read more
Lately I've been into a trend I'm calling "things with rings." Whether gold, silver, or rose gold; and whether purely decorative or attractively functional by holding together two panels of a skirt or serving as the handles of a purse, a metallic ring adds a touch of sleek ...read more
One of my favorite things about Alina—and something I'm thankful I was able to recognize even in my first interview with her—is her uncanny ability to hone in on cool and interesting items before they become trends. Her consistent track record for forecasting trends includes ...read more