Beanies are notoriously tricky for me—whether it's my head shape or hair, I have no idea—but this one managed to look cool and effortless while I was practically living in it over the holidays. When I tried to put my finger on why this beanie is so flattering, I came to a few ...read more
When I first saw this palm-tree printed jumpsuit, I wondered whether it looked like pajamas (compounded by the fact that it's super loose and comfortable). The jury's still out on that, but to make it appropriate for normal life, I paired it with a structured bag and stiletto ...read more
I go through periods when I stick to the same nighttime ensemble for a while. It's just that at the end of a long day, I find comfort in not making decisions, knowing that my entire outfit can be decided in a few seconds. And for about six months, I'd rarely strayed from skinny ...read more
I went through a period after college when I wore dresses almost exclusively. I'm sure I must have owned a pair of pants or a skirt, but you wouldn't have known it based on what I wore every.single.day. Obviously that kind of obsession often results in a rebellion of sorts, so ...read more
A few of my current favorite outfit elements: a rainbow sherbet-colored blouse, relaxed boyfriend shorts, bright baubles, and dark green nail polish. ...read more
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
Chambray shirts and leather skirts are easily one of my favorite casual-meets-polished combinations (as seen here), and I love that this one feels a bit more refined. The slightly longer skirt silhouette (plus leather pockets) with a sleek ponytail elevates the look so that it's ...read more
Ever since I pared down my closet a few weeks ago, getting dressed has been so much easier. Instead of sorting through a bunch of pieces that I no longer love, or that have some sort of issue (i.e. didn't fit/had a stain/broken zipper), I now know I'll only find great basics that ...read more
I wore this out for a double date this past weekend for a casual dinner at our favorite sushi spot. The outfit had morphed throughout the day - starting with my chambray shirt tucked into paint-splattered shorts and canvas slip-ons. Instead of changing entirely, I dressed it up ...read more
I picked up this blouse at Madewell last week and it's quickly become one of my most versatile tops. The blurry watercolor assortment of pink, navy, gray and cream is just as pretty when paired with simple solids as it is with other patterns. It felt only natural to throw yet ...read more
I love looking at old images of my mom; when she had long hair, and dresses to match. Most of them were from the '70s and dotted with beautiful floral patterns that I would kill to have in my closet today. I stumbled across this floaty dress last week at Urban Outfitters and took ...read more
I've only featured this Madewell dress once before (here), which isn't an accurate reflection of how frequently it gets worn. It's one of those pieces that's easy to throw on while running out the door and pairs just as well with a structured blazer as it does with an oversized ...read more
Every now and then I come across an item that fulfills all of my clothing fantasies in one. I've always had a thing for stripes and I love how the sequins make this sweater a little less nautical and a bit edgier. I had first seen it on the arm of another shopper last week and ...read more
Occasionally I'll buy something based simply on how twirl-worthy it is. I wasn't sure how practical a long, pleated dress would be in L.A., but it's surprisingly one of the most versatile pieces I now own. I throw it on during the day with just a belt and pair it with a leather ...read more
There are times when I think the LBD gets a bit too much praise. Sure it can go with anything, be dressed up with a few well-placed accessories, but I much prefer a long-sleeved mini dress (I suppose the acronym LSMD just doesn't have the same ring). I found this dress on sale ...read more
I've been admiring the cat-eye sunglasses trend from afar for quite some time. While I love the look on most people, it always seemed too dramatic or costume-y on me, so I just stuck with my oversized frames (here, here and here). That all changed though, when I received these ...read more
This summer I've been living in crisp shirt dresses. They're more refined than classic cotton, but just as comfortable and I love their slightly androgynous feel. I balance them out with feminine accessories, like these platform sandals from Forever 21 that are nearly identical ...read more
When I pack for Palm Springs, there are hardly any neutrals in my suitcase. I love to embrace the bright colors of the desert and dress accordingly in sunshiney yellows, vivid oranges with red lips at night. The weather was hot and dry this weekend and I brought along some light ...read more
I picked up this drapey sweater at Topshop when I was in New York and figured that it would be a cozy layering piece during the fall. I ended up pulling it out earlier than I expected and threw it on over my romper so that I could go from a daytime barbecue to a movie later that ...read more
If there's such thing as stereotypical spring weather, we've been experiencing it here this entire week in L.A. The mornings start out cool and crisp and the afternoons hover at a perfect temperature that just hints at becoming too warm. Last night I met a friend for Cuban food ...read more
This past weekend was productive in the most relaxing of ways, but with little to show for it. No indulgent desserts were made and my list of creative projects remained untouched, but at least there are no more piles of dirty clothes on the floor. After several hours spent at the ...read more
I made a rather embarrassing spectacle in the Madewell store this weekend when I tried on dozens of items and walked out with almost all of them. I had never fully embraced their clothing, but couldn't resist the sweet, floral dresses, rugged belts and intricate necklaces. I also ...read more