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
It had been a while since I last embraced overalls—approximately twenty years or so. When we were first discussing adding a pair to our spring collection, I had such specific requirements: that they'd be fitted (so they'd be subtly sexy, not kid-like at all), faded like a vintage ...read more
Over the past few weeks, the weather in L.A. has been unseasonably irregular, fluctuating from a very rainy Saturday morning to a stunning clear-blue Sunday afternoon. I thought I was playing it safe on a recent overcast morning, with booties and one of my favorite new sweaters, ...read more
For as many spring dresses as there are out there, it's surprisingly difficult to find a perfect option—one that's flattering, hits at the right length, memorable, with a seasonally appropriate print (but doesn't look like a flower bomb went off). This dress from ASTR checked all ...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
I've been a huge fan of Samantha Pleet's ever since I purchased a pair of her wide-legged denim pants last summer (I truly wear them at least once a week, as evidenced here, here, here, and here), so I'm not sure why it took me so long to invest in a pair of her shorts. They're ...read more
A friend recently gifted me this insanely cute strawberry cookie cutter in celebration of the first day of spring, and I couldn't wait to put it to use. It's sweetly nostalgic and makes the process of cookie-baking even happier. We have a few strawberries growing in our garden ...read more
I've been loving everything Coach has been doing lately. When I first saw their dinosaur and shark sweaters popping up on forces like Kate Moss and Olivia Palermo, it was clear the kitschy-cute designs were highly wearable. I was a little too excited, then, to receive this ...read more
A few weeks ago, our team was talking about our ultimate travel wish lists (which you may have caught on our newsletter), and cherry blossom season in both Japan and D.C. immediately came to mind for me. We have a few cherry trees in Los Angeles, but I've never seen the flowers ...read more
I love wearing neutral monochromatic pieces—the blank palette opens up the design process to more structural, surprising, architectural details. In creating this white jumpsuit, I wanted something ethereal that could be worn to a daytime party (some of my favorite clothing ideas ...read more
I've always been a sucker for florals against a dark background since it's the perfect print for transitioning seasons. The wildflowers on this dress give it a carefree, spring vibe while the dark foundation makes it sophisticated enough that it wouldn't be totally out of place ...read more
The weather in Los Angeles lately has been unpredictable, despite my reliance on up-to-date tracking apps. What might start as a perfectly blue, Southern California day may turn into a flash-flood downpour an hour later, without warning. Since leaving my house in over-the-knee ...read more
I've been a fan of Club Monaco for years, long before I launched my own clothing brand. It was actually the amazing experience of creating my spring capsule collection with them that largely inspired me to launch my own. At this point, I probably order a new piece from the brand ...read more
Whenever I'm looking for a one-and-done piece that's polished but not as feminine or formal as a dress, rompers are what I reach for. This piece from my summer collection has a graphic diamond ikat print that can be worn during the day with a nude sandal and simple jewelry, or ...read more
In planning what to wear to a Memorial Day party this weekend, I opted for a pair of red vintage sunglasses, white wide-legged slacks, and a blue gingham top. I threw in a vintage seashell bag since the rest of the look was more crisp and modern. I couldn't resist the billowy, ...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
One of the most frequently-asked questions I’ve gotten in eight years of blogging is: what’s your favorite bra? It’s clearly a topic that’s top of mind for many women, especially those with a larger chest size like myself. I've talked about the Natori Feathers for years and it's ...read more
Shift dresses always make me feel polished, but I never want to look too prim and proper when wearing one since the style itself is safe and classic. So I threw in a few bohemian and unexpected elements to break up the crisp white canvas: a printed jacket with fringe, a knotted ...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
When designing for my collection, I think of the pieces I always need and can never find the perfect version of, or just don't have enough of in my closet. I created this number specifically with spring weddings mind. The punchy pink is such a fun pop (that looks great with a ...read more
When G and I were on our honeymoon in Florence, I wanted to splurge on a sentimental piece of clothing, something I'd have forever. Up until then, I'd never bought anything I could envision myself wearing for several years, let alone for multiple decades. But when I stumbled ...read more
The vast majority of my dresses fall firmly in one camp: dressy, or casual. Which is why I play favorites with ones that swing both ways (this one is another example). I'd wear this graphic coral dress with cute flat sandals and a jean jacket on the weekend, or with neutral heels ...read more