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
There are certain childhood dreams that can't be realized as an adult. Fortunately, wearing a long, flowing prairie dress can and should be. This dress avoids a full-blown Laura Ingalls-esque costume thanks to an understated floral print and a decidedly more modern ...read more
Back in the day, the idea of being 'matchy matchy' was pretty much the biggest fashion faux pax you could make. It felt basic and reminiscent of the identical outfits kids were forced to wear with their siblings during holidays. But recently there's been a shift and I can't get ...read more
Fringe detailing is one of those things that has the ability to add a bit of playfulness to any outfit. Whether it's a pair of earrings, a beach tote, or in this case, a knit tank top, no clothing item or accessory is immune to its benefits. To offset its playfulness (and ...read more
Although I try to strike a balance within my outfits by mixing motifs, I decided to fully embrace the blue tones and ruffle accents for this particular look. Since the blue shades are varied and the ruffles subtle enough, I felt casual yet chic—enough so to remind me of my trip ...read more
My closet is full of office-appropriate shirt dresses, but weekends beg for a casual version that's equal parts comfortable and stylish. This piece honors the stripes and buttons of a classic shirt dress, but the off-the-shoulder look and sleeve ties lend it a more laidback look. ...read more
Summer is the ideal season for easy one-pieces like this light and beach-y dress or this bright, floral number. But for true ease and comfort, nothing beats a romper for worry-free frolicking. Add to the mix a tie-waist and ruffled sleeves, and you have the perfect formula for ...read more
Spring can sometimes feel like a throwaway season in L.A. Because we don't experience dramatic swings in temperature, it often slips right by. This year, I'm making more of an effort to embrace the warmer temperatures, blossoming flowers, and excitement for endless beach days. ...read more
A head-to-toe neutral look can sometimes come off as monotonous. But thanks to little details like the knitted texture of this sweater top (and its side ties), a mixture of white, off-white, and tan tones, and the fun, multi-colored poms on my new clutch, this outfit feels ...read more
I have to admit I haven't always been a huge fan of the off-the-shoulder trend. It's difficult to find a top that stays put and looks good even when I'm moving around, which becomes all the more challenging when playing with Sloan is thrown in the mix. This piece was designed to ...read more
On my first trip to Paris, with G last July, I planned half a day around visiting the boutique Merci, only to realize it was under construction—after walking for hours through the Marais to get to it. This time, I hardly planned a thing but Cristina and I arrived to a store in ...read more
There's something so freeing about fully leaning into anything, whether it's a decadent meal and going for that second dessert, or throwing on a flowy dress with all the girly details. It goes without saying that this outfit was pulled together before today's post on High/Lows ...read more
When I first came across San Francisco-based illustrator Gretchen Röehrs's Instagram (@groehrs), it felt like a match made in heaven. Her food-meets-fashion sketches are so creative and fun—from turning oyster shells into mini-dresses to twisting a banana peel into a jumpsuit. I ...read more
I've always loved the idea of wearing one of G's shirts as a dress—and have occasionally successfully worn them as a shirt—but in practice, they never quite work. They're always too short or too bulky, which is why I was immediately drawn to this menswear-inspired shirtdress from ...read more
The color pink gets a bad rep. It's "too girly," "too young," "too bright," and mixed with other pastels, it can go "too Easter bunny," dangerously quick. For that reason, I used to avoid pairing pastels, but like most vibrant colors, used sparingly, it can also make an ...read more
When I answered my most frequently-asked questions last year, I could have easily included a tenth: "Where do you buy Sloan's bows from?" That baby receives more questions about bows than anything else (for the record, I find most of them from different sellers on Etsy!). And I ...read more
Before we had Sloan, G and I headed to my parents' house up north every year for the holidays. While it's just an hour-long plane ride, the climate feels like a world away from L.A., with heavy fog that rolls in in the mornings and stays till mid-afternoon. When I designed this ...read more
A couple of months back, I wore this top out for a date night with G (you may remember me buying candy in an InstaStory when I was slightly buzzed) and got a ton of questions about it. While I typically wait to debut items from the line until they're available, I simply couldn't ...read more
When we launched the Shop back in April, I was thrilled to have a permanent place online to house the home goods and apparel I love. It was immediately rewarding and such a thrill, but there was a steep learning curve. Certain items sold-out within hours, we launched without ...read more
If anyone knows how to dress for a cocktail party, it's Anita Patrickson. On any given day, she's styling two to three girls for a red carpet, dressing Chanel Iman for a magazine cover, or fitting Emma Watson for an Oscar gown—and that's when she isn't going to a party herself. ...read more
The section of black dresses and jumpsuits I own takes up the vast majority of my closet. Occasionally it feels like overkill - since they have a tendency to all look prettty similar, give or take a longer hem or shorter sleeve. So anytime I come across (or design) a piece that ...read more
When I purchased this crop top after seeing how cute it looked on a friend, I wore it almost exclusively with the same outfit: pleated, high-waisted pants and heels (see here and here). The revealing cut felt a little too risky with almost everything else, especially for the ...read more