When I first saw this dress, the paisley pattern reminded me of a shirt my dad used to wear. It was one of his special shirts, worn to Thanksgiving dinners and other occasions. I don't remember it as a kid, but after seeing it several times when glancing through photo albums, I ...read more
It doesn't feel much like spring currently in L.A., but that hasn't held me back from dreaming about warmer weather. Luckily the New Orleans forecast of balmy days and breezy nights sounds like the perfect backdrop for '60s-inspired shift dresses with embellished necklines, ...read more
I love having an excuse to get dressed up and December brings with it plenty of opportunities to pull out my prettiest pieces. Since holiday parties are already in full swing (we're still trying to get our act together to host one of our own), I've rounded up some my favorite ...read more
I love a good tube dress, but unfortunately the same can't be said about how they typically look on me. I find the straight-line across the chest far too severe and it's a slippery slope to the dreaded uniboob. Enter the sweetheart neckline. The heart-shaped top is not only ...read more
I have a long-running love affair with purple. When my mom allowed me to pick all new bedding for my college dorm room, I ended up sleeping in a mishmash of violets, lavenders and magentas, which was far from the tranquil setting I had imagined. What I didn't realize at the time ...read more
Thanks to all of the rave reviews from my lovely readers, I finally saw 'Sex and the City' with two of my best friends. As predicted, I absolutely adored the film. The one downfall, was my obsession with nearly every outfit that Carrie wore, which consequently spiraled into a ...read more
Muumuus don't really look good on anyone, unless you're a grandmother or are built like Kate Moss. Nonetheless, I still love them and find myself irresistably drawn to these oversized dresses that inundate every flea market. Sadly, the muumuus that I own either have other ...read more
Though I wasn't around in the 70's to wear bell-bottoms and flowers in my hair, I'm certainly enjoying the resurgence of that carefree style, minus the whole not-showering thing. Trina Turk has been one of my favorite designers for a while, and consistently manages to create ...read more