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I Didn't Realize How Badly I Needed This Break in Our Routine
It's always around this time of year that I begin to feel antsy for a vacation—the holidays are far behind us, winter is almost over, and my Instagram feed is full of travel photos. Even though G and I are headed to Mexico City in a few weeks (where this dress will look ...read more
Why It's Actually a Good Thing I'm Having So Much Trouble Finding a Signature Scent
After our office conversation about perfumes last week, I felt inspired to nail-down my new signature scent (after years of using Carnal Flower). I headed to my favorite perfume store in L.A., Scent Bar, where I've been shopping for perfumes for the past eight years. While Kelly ...read more
I Discovered This Lipstick Five Years Ago and It's Still a Go-To
It goes without saying that lipstick plays an integral role in completing most outfits I put together. It's the final touch that 'pulls together' a look—and I'd go as far as to say it even improves my mood. It's hard to believe it's been five years since I came across MAC's ...read more
We Each Picked Our All-Time Favorite Outfit We've Seen On Instagram
Los Angeles is full of outfit inspiration—all we have to do is walk down Melrose to find a hundred looks worth emulating. But when that fails, there's Instagram. It should come as no surprise that our entire office already had several dream outfits saved on Instagram. We did our ...read more
The One Pair of Jeans We Each Can't Live Without
Everyone has one: A favorite, go-anywhere pair of jeans. But finding the one is just about the most personal purchase you can make, since it comes down to a particular algorithm of size, fit, silhouette, color, and brand. And people tend to be vocal about their jeans—whether ...read more
Should You Wear Sequins After New Year's Eve?
We're all familiar with the fashion 'rules': no white after Labor Day, don't wear black with blue, no denim on denim (the list could go on forever). But I've always considered those rules to be extremely loose guidelines, at most. The fact that we're supposed to wear sequins up ...read more
The Importance of Taking Some Time for Yourself This Season
The holidays are my favorite time of year because of the fact I get to spend so much of them with family. Every season, we make memories I know I'll cherish for a lifetime, but too much of any good thing can become overwhelming at a certain point. Something I realized early on ...read more
Yes, You Can Pull Off a Velvet Hair Bow
Lately, Sloan has been all about a hair accessory—whether a velvet headband or luxe bow—which actually makes things easier on me. She could be wearing anything (incidentally, she's also been very into dressing herself), yet still look pulled-together for school. And the same is ...read more
I Thought I Hated Turtlenecks Until I Found This One
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
The Outerwear You Probably Didn't Know You Needed (Until Now)
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
How I'm Updating the Classic Vintage Tee for Summer
In high school, I'd frequently steal my dad's vintage tees—but for a very different reason than why I 'borrow' them these days. Back then, I wore them exclusively for comfort. An old band tee was the perfect thing to slip into after soccer practice. Nowadays, I love vintage tees ...read more
Checkered on the Beach
Gingham and black-and-white checks are seemingly everywhere these days, and I'm completely on board—especially when they come in the form of an easy, yet compelling dress. The split-neck collar detail combined with the shoulder ties and comfortable (but still slightly fitted) ...read more
Made for Sunny Days
Summer always puts me in a more adventurous mindset to try different recipes, visit new places, and host more get-togethers in our backyard. And while it may not seem like much of a leap of faith to wear an easygoing dress, the yellow tone isn't something I'd normally gravitate ...read more
Saturday Stripes
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 ...read more
Red, White, and Ruffled
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
Pretty in Pink
Despite the fairly mild winters in L.A., I've accrued a rather impressive collection of coats—partly because I'm a true Angeleno now (twelve years later) and shiver when the temperatures drop below 70 degrees, and partly because I love the look of a longer coat and how it makes ...read more
Striped in Pastels
As much as I love shopping for and wearing white blouses, I was immediately drawn to this multi-colored option. The stripes and colors are subtle enough that, it'll be hanging next to all my other easy-to-wear white blouses. The flowy sleeves and overall drape-y fit pair well ...read more
Beach-Ready in Black
As the weather warms up, I'm plotting more weekends at the beach with G and Sloan. Although I typically throw on a pair of denim shorts and a tee when I head to the beach, I often want something a bit more pulled-together so I don't feel too casual if the beach leads to brunch. ...read more
Remixed Classics
Classics are "classics" because they have staying power. Even after years and trends come and go, and even - as I was recently reminded - across seasons, they remain. I bought this coat last fall and quickly realized it would be a staple in my winter wardrobe, but not ...read more
Cascading Plaid
This top-meets-tunic-meets-dress is a true pièce de résistance — it manages to combine multiple trends without being overwhelming or tiresome. From the one-shoulder design and on-point plaid print, to the puff sleeve and cascading hem, it's somehow completely appropriate for ...read more