J.Crew Striped Tunic
I’m a sucker for a stripe and this J.Crew Tunic could just as easily be worn over a bikini or a pair of shorts. I especially love the idea of pairing the simple navy and white color scheme with a bright, bold lip. ...read more
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Chambray Button-Down and Daisy Printed Skirt
This maxi skirt was a good way to dip my toe into the ‘90s trend without going full-on Cher Horowitz. I have to give this high-slit skirt snaps for being so comfortable and since I was going that direction anyway, this reliable worn-in chambray button-down was an obvious choice. ...read more
White and Tan
Most of my lunch hours are spent on the couch, watching episodes of various Food Network programs. Typically it's a back-to-back combo of The Barefoot Contessa, followed by Giada at Home and while I'm usually watching these shows for food inspiration, it was on Giada that I ...read more
Day-Glo Lace
When I was in second grade, I really leaned into neon. It was 1989 and between my side ponytail, oversized shirts that hit at the knee and my day-glo yellow shoes, I was all about embracing the trend. I'm not as focused on that anymore, instead I pay more attention to tailored ...read more
The Theory of Rompers
I own several rompers, but they all lean a bit more towards evening appropriate rather than casual, daytime pieces. As long as I'm not going to be in one for 12 hours (having to take off the belt and unzip myself each time I need to use the restroom can get a bit tiresome), it's ...read more
Cropped in Eyelet
Whenever my parents visit I like to show them parts of Los Angeles they haven't seen before. This weekend we headed downtown to the Arts District and walked around the street art-lined walls, while stopping by our favorite (soon to be gone) coffee shop. The longer I live here ...read more
Off The Shoulder
I've always had a thing for off-the-shoulder pieces, but flattering options are hard to come by. Back in high school, I loved the look of tube tops (which are inherently hard to pull off when you're on the bustier side) only to move onto strappy, flowy dresses after college. ...read more
Seeing Pink
I love when an impulsive purchase turns out to be something I reach for all the time. That was the case with an Urban Outfitter dress I got a few years back and it's one of the pieces people ask about most often. This skirt is a nice substitute, since the aforementioned dress is ...read more
Key Lime
For my first official college party, my roommate and I spent the better part of an afternoon coming up with what to wear. I chose a pink top (with a sequined trim), a dark denim skirt, that hit at unfortunate spot right below my knees, and to top it off, a matching denim jacket ...read more
Spotted and Dotted
I remember when I first bought this sweater, a few seasons back, questioning whether I'd tire of the black pom poms that covered the entire thing. It's funny how it seemed like more of a statement piece and now I throw it on weekly without even batting an eyelash. I've always ...read more
Shades of Blue
After a week-long business trip, the only things I want to do when I return home are catch up on sleep, cook and zone out in front of the TV. However, this weekend was too amazing to stay inside, so we headed out, enjoying most of our meals al fresco. This outfit encapsulates ...read more
Winter Whites
This Zara coat was one of my favorite purchases last year and reinforces my love for fall/winter white. When paired with a muted palette, a white coat and matching pumps feels decidedly crisp and adds a levity to heavier pieces like a wool skirt and cashmere sweater. ...read more
And Shoes To Match
Everyone has colors that they're drawn to, but that doesn't necessarily mean they'll be flattering on. I love a good pop of royal blue, but anytime I wear the shade near my face, I look like I have jaundice. Because of this, I had avoided the color for years, failing to realize ...read more
By The Tracks
Slouchy trousers rarely appeal to me. While I loved the idea of a fancy pant that had the comfort of sweats, I was nervous the overall result would be frumpy. But despite their relaxed fit, even when paired with a plain shirt and lace-up oxfords, they still manage to feel put ...read more
Summer Nautical
My infatuation with stripes didn't start until high school. I came across a photograph of my mom from the '70s in a striped shirt, cut-offs, and espadrilles and I thought it was revolutionary. Obviously it was about as classic an outfit as you can get, but compared to my ...read more
Business in Blue
It's not that I'm opposed to outfits that are business-like, but when they start to veer too conservative, I make little tweaks to keep them from feeling stuffy. At my first office job, I didn't understand that kind of a balance, so I ended up in mismatched suits that never quite ...read more
Plaid and Peplum
Most of the time when I have to get dressed for a meeting, I throw on a dress, add a pair of heels and run out the door. But this past week I switched it up a bit. Since jeans were too casual and long trousers felt stuffy, I went with cropped pants that I previously had relegated ...read more
Boyfriend Sweater
When I was a freshman in high school, I bought myself a boyfriend sweater. I was single at the time, and thought that if I sported an oversized item that belonged to my (imaginary) flame, it would make up for my lack of suitors. I'd since given up on bulky knits, but when I saw ...read more
Checkered State
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
Striped and Spotted
As you can tell from nearly every outfit post in the past few months (besides this), I'm almost always in heels. And while I certainly do wear flats regularly, I rarely find them to be stylish enough to photograph. That all changed when I saw these blush-colored oxfords at ...read more
Pin-Dot Peach
I can never pass up a prim and proper blouse, especially with great details like pin-dots, an attached scarf, and in a pale peach color. Since the mornings have been quite brisk lately, I layered it with a leather and knit sheath dress, over-the-knee socks, and boots. Even if the ...read more
Polished Casual
I would never classify myself as a t-shirt and jeans kind of girl. It's not that I don't like jeans (or dressing down, for that matter), but rather I find it hard to find that perfect pair - that bridges the gap between being comfortably worn-in, but still able to be dressed up ...read more
Disco Fever
Sometimes a few key elements (namely a gold, sequined blazer, a polka dot blouse, and a jeweled, satin clutch) can make an ordinary outfit feel sparkly, in more ways than one. ...read more
Forest Shades
I own a fair amount of blazers, but this forest green one I bought while in New York last month has quickly become one of my favorites. It's a fun departure from basic black or navy, but still manages to be just as versatile. I wore this out to grab sushi and frozen yogurt ...read more