A plain white tee and jeans combination is a reliable fallback when I want to feel comfortable and presentable. But the next time I want to take things to the next level without compromising comfort, I'll be reaching for this floral top from our line. This blooming blouse is ...read more
Up until the past year or so, I had never been much of a jeans girl. I mainly attribute that to not yet having found my go-to brands that work best for me (Mother, Agolde, and Madewell). Now, I wear them most days of the week. And though there's never anything wrong with going ...read more
A little while back when my parents came to visit, my mom got out of the car wearing a white shirt with matching pants... and boots. It was such a cool monochromatic look from head to toe, but I questioned just how versatile a pair of white booties could be. She approached my ...read more
Up until recently, I hadn't fully embraced the bodysuit trend. It felt slightly unnecessary - why wear something that looks like a regular shirt, only slightly trickier to get in and out of? It wasn't until I discovered The Range, a line that's packed with super soft, lived-in ...read more
It's been more than a few years since I planned my outfits around Valentine's Day (one year that comes to mind included a hot pink skirt, red sweater, and violet mary-janes—oof). Since Geoffrey and I usually celebrate the "holiday" with dinner at home and a rom com, I won't be ...read more
I've been on a dark kick recently—I just finished this terrifying book and dove into this suspenseful novel soon after, I've been listening to this podcast on my morning walks, and recently watched an unsettling documentary with my mom that I can't stop thinking about. I've ...read more
I love the idea of borrowing a shirt from G's side of the closet—in theory, wearing one of his tailored shirts with skinny jeans and pumps sounds like the perfect casual, but sexy outfit. In practice, I more often looked like a slouchy, potentially hungover mess. Pretty much the ...read more
It's the time of year when simple dresses take precedence over everything else—those pieces I can slip into, no accessories required. This navy blue shirtdress looks like something I'd pull out of G's side of the closet and is as comfortable as one of his shirts, but the little ...read more
I am a denim fanatic. In fact, the original angle for this piece was going to be "Alina's Wardrobe Essentials" - except when I went to my closet to pick the top ten items, eight of the pieces ended up being denim. It stands alone as its own category, but when generally assessing ...read more
I started to embrace denim skirts again last year after a fifteen year hiatus. Since I already own one that's more fitted, I bought this mini skirt that has more movement. The vintage a-line shape and metal buttons made this a perfect casual piece to wear for an afternoon ...read more
I'm admittedly fickle when it comes to denim. High-waisted styles look best on me, but they need to be worn with heels, and sometimes that's just not doable. Skinny jeans are great for tucking into boots, but usually they're terribly unflattering. When Marisa, from Citizens of ...read more
There is an abundance of emaciated women that run around L.A. in skinny jeans and from the back, they resemble pre-pubescent boys. I'm still quite torn on the look, knowing fully well that I can't pull it off, but even doubt whether models make it look chic and stylish. ...read more