Last week, I attended a 'Holiday High Tea' with girlfriends, with a very specific dress code: velvet. Normally, I would be thrilled about this—I've always been a fan of the fabric for its luxe festive feel, especially this time of year. The only problem is that I'd just worn my ...read more
I'm not usually one to pair multiple trends in one outfit, but I couldn't resist pairing two very current pieces: a black ballerina sweater and leather skirt. In the case of the sweater, my immediate instinct was to lean into its feminine vibe, with a tulle skirt, but the look ...read more
I wasted a lot of great holiday outfits by being afraid of faux leather leggings and turtlenecks. Usually I find turtlenecks to be too bulky, and far from flattering, but the shoulder detail on this one adds a bit of interest and keeps the entire look from feeling too bulky. ...read more
Whether you're someone who would throw a blazer over your favorite pair of black slacks, or over a sequin dress to downplay the girly-ness of it, a white blazer is the item you probably didn't know you needed in your closet, especially for the holidays. This piece works ...read more
Okay, so we may be a bit biased... but we love our Shop. And despite the fact that we each have distinctly different styles that run the gamut from tomboy to unapologetically feminine, we all regularly arrive to the office wearing items from the Shop (working at cupcakes and ...read more
Like any large city, LA is constantly evolving. In the time since our office was located downtown just over a year ago, many of the stalls have changed at the food hall we used to frequent, which we re-discovered during a recent team lunch. What doesn't change in L.A. is the ...read more
There's something so nostalgic about visiting an old diner. I recently visited one of my favorite older diners in Los Angeles, which still has menus painted on the walls from the 1940s (when a beer was 20 cents). I ordered a vanilla milkshake, naturally, while we snapped photos ...read more
I've been ready to embrace the whole suit look for a while, but have yet to make the commitment. Part of me wants to go for a fun color—an olive green, cherry red, or periwinkle blue, but I question if I'll tire of the bright shade too fast. So for the time being, I'm revisiting ...read more
Reading this blog—or any blog—you might think that when it comes to shopping, online is the only way to go. But that couldn't be further from the truth. Offline, there's an incredible team of small business owners with beautifully curated stores featuring cupcakes and cashmere ...read more
Jeans and a sweater is a far from revolutionary combination (and one that can sway dangerously close to Mom Jeans), but with a few swaps, it can also become a pulled-together, casual look for fall. When I wore this to the office and a day of meetings last week, I started with a ...read more
I'm not someone who's governed by trends, but it's not to say that there aren't a few styles that come with each season that I get excited to embrace. Here are the five styles I'll be incorporating into my wardrobe these next few months and how I'm wearing them. For years, I ...read more
I mentioned my newfound obsession with prints a while back, and it's shown no signs of letting up. In fact, my approach has become even a little more laid-back, taking on a bit of a western spin with flat booties in lieu of pointy-toe kitten heels. Instead of it leaning more ...read more
Last weekend, I waited until the last possible minute to decide what I was going to wear to the Veuve Clicquot polo match, and the three things I was considering just did not work. One of those items was actually this gold sequined skirt, which I love, but it would have been a ...read more
I've been scouring the internet for a colorful suit—something crisp and tailored, but in a playful shade like lilac or mint green (inspired by some NYFW looks). In the meantime though, I found something even better: a navy set that feels both professional and absurdly ...read more
I've had this dress for over a year and it's easily one of my favorite items in my closet. The dusty mauve color is unexpected, the wrap is supremely flattering, and the little ruffles are sweet without being saccharine. It's basically perfect... except for one small, ...read more
I used to have a black leather mini skirt from Zara that I wore constantly (as evidenced here, here, here, and here). I loved that it was made from real leather, but unfortunately the price (it was under $75) was reflected in the quality because it basically disintegrated off of ...read more
It's no exaggeration to say Los Angeles (and Denmark, as Leslie wrote about Tuesday) have been taken over by leopard skirts, with one (eternally sold out) version dominating my feed. The animal print adds a slight edge to the conservative length and classic material, so that it ...read more
I'm a late bloomer when it comes to earrings. I got mine pierced at eighteen, and then rarely wore them, mainly because I felt overwhelmed by the seemingly infinite possibilities. Over the past few years, I've caught up—I now have three piercings in my left ear, and two in my ...read more
A few weeks back, I grabbed dinner with girlfriends and without any planning beforehand, all five of us showed up in patterns. We each noticed it immediately, resulting in several impromptu photo shoots outside of the restaurant. Patterns aren't necessarily something I've ...read more
Any mom knows that wearing white is a dangerous game, since chances are it won't stay that way for long (if the ketchup doesn't get you, you'll end up sitting on melted Play-Doh on the couch). Over the years, I've made compromises in that I try to avoid white pants whenever ...read more
Like pink and purple and mid-length flared dresses, polka dots can easily veer from playful to childish, which is why I often avoid them altogether in favor of stripes, a safer, more streamlined bet. It took me a while to fully embrace them when they came back into vogue last ...read more
I think that we can all agree that it's nearly impossible to look fashionable and cool while you're sweating through your outfit. Returning from my trip in humid Hawaii to 100+ degree days in Los Angeles felt like a cruel joke, but also provided me with the opportunity for some ...read more
An eyelet fabric is perennial in its appeal and versatility, which is why this is one of my favorite pieces from our summer line. During the day, it feels fresh and polished without being stuffy i.e. perfect for warm days on the beach, eating rapidly melting ice cream cones. At ...read more
Happy (almost) Fourth of July! While I'm one to embrace any long weekend, Fourth of July always feels that much more special since it's a celebration of all things summer with backyard barbecues, beach days, and fireworks. Since we just got back from Hawaii, we'll be mostly ...read more