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
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
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
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 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
When Geoffrey returned from his cycling trip to Vermont a few weeks ago, his phone was filled with beautiful photos of trees with unbelievably bright-orange leaves. While we don't get quite as dramatic of a seasonal shift in Southern California—it's an event if it drops below 60 ...read more
I've never really purchased a lot of outerwear, mainly because the weather in L.A. doesn't exactly necessitate an entire wardrobe of heavy coats and chunky knits. But after missing out on all of the camel coats I was eyeing last fall, I decided to splurge on a lightweight version ...read more
Maybe I'm subconsciously taking cues from Sloan's week of outfits, or it's just too hot to wear anything else, but I've been loving the easy vibe of this made-for-summer look: a striped shift dress and sneakers. The dress doesn't have a lot of shape to it, so I added details to ...read more
If I could wear crop tops and high-waisted culottes every day, I would. Similar to what our interior designer, Dorianne, spoke to in Tuesday's post with her "uniform," it's an outfit I know complements the best parts of my body so I feel comfortable and confident in it. But ...read more
When I dress in neutrals, I often go all out—all-black, head-to-toe army green, draped in beige—for the simple reason that I love a monochrome look. It makes a statement, without looking too over-the-top. For this outfit, I took the opposite approach to create a similar effect, ...read more
Socks with shoes were big awhile back. In fact, when I tried on this ensemble in the bedroom, Geoffrey (who's shot nearly every outfit post since the blog began), commented on how he remembered this look years ago—it's really true what they say about trends cycling back in style. ...read more
As much as office attire has evolved, there are a few pieces that stand out to me as timeless: pencil skirts, neutral knits, and black pumps. This look, which I put together for a meeting downtown, is fashion-forward, but still rooted in this classic formula. The traditional ...read more
When I started this blog, many of my outfit posts—and my closet, for that matter—consisted of fun Forever21 pieces, like this lacy top and eyelet-trimmed skirt. While I don't shop there as often as I did in my twenties (at this point, it feels ironic since it's been forever since ...read more
I've always admired menswear, to the point where I'll click on the Men's section of a website just to peruse (even if I know there's nothing there for G). When I came across the brand, Capulet, I was instantly drawn to its background story—it's owned and designed by three men who ...read more
This Cupcakes and Cashmere dress is one of those effortless pieces I keep on deck in my closet for what-do-I-wear moments. The tassel drawstring accentuates the V-neck, while the folk-art-inspired embroidery adds a playful detail. I love that it works just as well for hosting ...read more
Blushing rose always makes me think of my own wedding. It's the color we chose for the napkins and peonies at our reception, and styled right it can look elevated and beautiful, rather than excessively feminine. When designing the Cupcakes and Cashmere collection, I knew I wanted ...read more
Because the vast majority of crop tops on the market are sleeveless and/or form-fitting, it's a cool twist to wear one that's more understated. This t-shirty crop top is long-sleeved, loose, and casual, which makes it feel sexier than one that hugs your abs. I've actually found ...read more
Growing up, I always looked forward to the start of summer when my mom would take me shopping for a new bathing suit, and if I was lucky, a matching coverup. By high school, my closet was a mess of mismatched bikinis and their corresponding tunics that accurately represented each ...read more
These shorts were professional enough to wear into the office, but to even out the dark fabric and length, I paired them with a long-sleeved white blouse that has subtle fringe and pom pom detailing. After a long morning of meetings, I was inspired to walk a couple of blocks to ...read more
Eyelet mostly comes in white with an occasional black option on the market, so I wanted to design a fun, colorful way to embrace the fabric for my summer collection. I fell in love with this punchy papaya hue and created a top and short set for playsuit effect with mix-and-match ...read more
I remember the first time I saw a white suit in a fashion magazine. The model looked relaxed, cool, and crisp, and that image has stuck with me since. It can of course go the opposite direction, in more of a Miami Vice kind of way. But with fitted and tailored separates, you're ...read more
My husband was reluctant to embrace my first pair of "mom" jeans, which I understand. They're definitely something girls appreciate more than guys. But he quickly saw their appeal when I turned around. That's the thing about vintage Levi's—the front crotch situation isn't the ...read more
Lately I've been favoring the 3-piece formula of a crisp romper, long coat to offset the shorter length of the romper, and neutral single sole sandal (you can see my last example of the look here). This time, I stuck to a monochromatic color palette for a streamlined effect. It ...read more
I have endless variations on the pencil skirt in my closet because it's such a slimming, flattering, classic silhouette. But in general, and in black especially, the look can seem a little serious. I like that the ribbed sweater material of this James Perse one is more ...read more