I find myself waiting for this exact weather pretty much all year-long. It reminds me of Northern California, even in the summer, when the mornings are gray and how a shot of splashy, colorful outerwear can be just the quintessential thing to brighten up a dreary day. I plan on ...read more
The simplicity of this dress is exactly what first inspired me to buy it—since there's no loud pattern or frilly detailing, there's very little room for error, but it was obviously designed with that in mind. Instead, the satin trim, modest slit, and asymmetrical side-hem are ...read more
Dressing for a business meeting never seemed more difficult than after I popped - my old reliable pieces suddenly looked too tight or too revealing. But a couple of forgiving items, like a loose top with stretchy jeans, paired with a tailored coat/vest combination, make up my ...read more
I wouldn't consider revisiting most of the things I wore when I was younger. It's not to say that it's because it looked that much better on my teenage self (yellow sunglasses are nobody's friend), but I typically think once you've lived through a trend, you're not as keen to ...read more
I'm not a color averse person, but I do find myself drifting towards all-black outfits more often than not. They're just so easy and when I'm not feeling particularly creative, I know that I won't be wearing anything glaringly loud once I step out the door. But having a ...read more
Even though I grew up a total tomboy, playing outdoors all day in backwards baseball hats and ripped clothes, there was a pretty dramatic shift somewhere around sophomore year in high school. I shifted from strictly ponytails and cargo pants to dresses and lip gloss, but ...read more
I love the way that different colored clothing can affect my mood. When I wear black and white, I feel pulled together in way that feels crisp and classic. I usually favor those types of neutral shades, but there's something fun about having a piece that's so vibrant, it ...read more
My love for leather skirts has been well documented on this site, but this one easily gets the most wear in my closet. I'm a sucker for box pleats and the length and cut of this skirt make it still feel refined and not overly preppy. We took these pictures in between brunch (at ...read more
It's not often that I can walk around San Francisco without wearing multiple layers. This past weekend we made several trips into the city, which was an accomplishment in itself. Though my parents live only a few minutes away, we rarely commit to any plans since their ...read more
On rainy weekends, I fully support the idea of clearing your schedule in favor of drinking coffee in bed, catching up on half-finished books, and exploring new (indoor) spaces. One of those indoor spaces we finally got around to visting this past weekend was Grand Central ...read more
I'm not usually one to scoop up the same item in multiple colors (as I did with this top in both white and black), but I found it far too versatile to pass up. It's structured enough to pair with sleek silhouettes, but also casual enough to balance out a pair of relaxed jeans. ...read more
I'm always in search of the perfect sweater dress and this one combines all of the little details I love most: a boatneck top, a fun color combination (heather gray + plum), little pleats, and in fabrics that don't weigh you down. I slipped this on for brunch this past weekend ...read more
This past weekend I stopped by the Barneys warehouse sale with the assumption that I'd be in and out in ten minutes. The selection far exceeded the last two years and I ended up leaving with three pairs of shoes and a lucite tray for my bathroom. I had seen these pumps in store ...read more
My date uniform for warm summer nights: a white dress (first seen here), tousled waves (tutorial here) and colorful heels. And when it's still light out, a pair of exaggerated cat eye sunglasses (these are my current favorites). ...read more
I love combining different colors in one outfit (like aqua + orange, pink + red, blue + purple), but there's something about a monochromatic look that always feels fresh. This ribbed royal blue skirt has such a nice weight to it and is balanced out nicely by a worn-in striped ...read more
June Gloom has officially arrived. In an attempt to add just a bit of light to an otherwise dismal day, I threw on my favorite blouse and a dose of sequins. ...read more
For the first time in what must have been months, I truly relaxed this past weekend. I didn't turn on my computer, I avoided my office, and all of my pending bills/emails/phone calls remained unanswered. And it felt really great. I slept in (something I never do), ate bagels ...read more
This weekend was spent almost entirely outdoors and couldn't have been more fun. My parents surprised me for my birthday (by crashing our Cinco de Mayo party) and were instrumental in helping us polish off leftover enchiladas and margaritas. My mom and I also managed to squeeze ...read more
I received these jeans a few weeks back, but decided to wait until we were a bit further along into spring to pull out my light denim. They're the perfect hybrid of high-waisted jeans; with a slight bell bottom flair that makes just enough of a statement. Since I lived in ...read more
L.A. is one of those cities people love to hate. Maybe it's the traffic, but it simply doesn't have the universal appeal of a place like San Francisco. But when we have days like the one we had yesterday, and it's close to 80? in March, it's hard to find reasons to complain. I ...read more
I love neutral palettes and often find myself gravitating towards pretty peaches, understated nudes and creamy whites. Every once in a while though, I'm drawn to bold colors that make even more of an impact when paired together. I bought this top and skirt this week at Zara and ...read more
Every time I feel a bit uninspired by what's in my closet, I reach for classics. I've had this chambray shirt for well over a year, yet I've only worn it a handful of times. It's oversized and worn-in, so it's perfect to pair with more sophisticated fabrics like chiffon and ...read more
For the better part of my stay in New Orleans, I lived in jeans and rain boots, so I was thrilled to get dressed up for a Bingo-themed brunch yesterday afternoon. I received this top (seen here) right before I left, and though it's not typical Mardi Gras attire, it felt perfect ...read more
The weather in L.A. has been bitterly cold (at least by California standards) and I've made the mistake of going out in whispy layers more than once. The backseat of my car is kind of a graveyard of nubby sweaters and forgotten scarves, so I threw on this spotted one so I ...read more