I've had this dress for over a year and it's easily one of my favorite items in my closet. The dusty mauve color is unexpected, the wrap is supremely flattering, and the little ruffles are sweet without being saccharine. It's basically perfect... except for one small, ...read more
This outfit is one of those uniforms that has somehow remained unchanged throughout my twenties and thirties. This time around, I traded in my go-to cropped blazer for a tuxedo-length option (that's still one of my all-time favorite finds from when Isabel Marant did her ...read more
On a daily basis, I wear a simple nude bra (I swear by this one) that lies flat and invisible under whatever I have on top. But occasionally I like to throw on something a little more low cut, which calls for a pretty piece of lingerie. In the case of this ankle-grazing floral ...read more
My weekend style needs to accommodate a lot of transitions, from running a variety of errands to scurrying around a playground with a sprinting toddler. Though a simple dress is always preferable in both its ease and comfort, it's not ideal for swing sets and sand boxes. This ...read more
As much as I love a floral print, the problem I encounter is that they often veer towards punchy, brighter patterns that can evoke more of a springtime vibe. In designing dresses for my fall collection, we wanted options that felt versatile enough to wear during cooler parts of ...read more
It's easy for anyone to feel uninspired by what they see in their closet day in and day out, but lately I've been finding little ways to spruce up items I already own. Here are a few combinations I've been trying out to make older pieces feel fresh and new. I pretty much live ...read more
A few weeks back at our girls spa day, Cristina arrived in what was arguably the perfect outfit. She was in a loose, lightweight jumpsuit that I assumed had been a recent splurge. The fabric was breathable but luxe, draped in all of the right places, and most importantly, she ...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
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 ...read more
The last time I wore a butterfly print was in pre-K, but that just goes to show how long I've had a sweet spot for them. As a grownup, I've reserved them (the only bug I'll ever consider "cute") for younger, whimsical purposes, like decorating the walls in Sloan's room, but this ...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
I love the vibe of a dark moody lip, but rarely feel confident enough to try it out. The look seems a little too severe to actually wear out (let alone during the day), without going entirely goth or vampire-esque. But when balanced with a messy braid, floppy hat, and black ...read more
I usually have to pass on fun, colder climate pieces given the perpetually warm weather in L.A. Cashmere-lined gloves, heavy peacoats and thick beanies simply aren't part of my winter wardrobe. But this skirt strikes an ideal balance since I can still wear it with strappy ...read more
A couple of years back, one of the worst fashion-related insults you could say to someone was that their outfit was "matchy-matchy." It signified that everything coordinated just a bit too much, leaving you with a look that was over-thought and old-fashioned. But lately, I ...read more
Whenever I go to Malibu, I always manage to squeeze in a bit of shopping at the Country Mart. The James Perse store there is so gorgeous and pretty much emulates the interior style I want for our future home. But beside the layout, I always manage to find a piece that ends up ...read more
Living in Los Angeles, I can typically go sleeveless during the day until late October (sometimes longer) and I expect this year to be no different. My well documented obsession with peplum aside, this particular top is the perfect transitional piece for a place that doesn't ...read more
I assume most women have certain things they'll buy, regardless of how many similar items they already own. My list includes striped shirts, lucite trays, toy mice (my cats love them, I swear they're not for me), cloth cocktail napkins, and anything blush-colored. It's a ...read more
If sweatshirts were socially acceptable cover-ups for any situation - business meetings, weddings, etc., you better believe I'd be throwing them on at every opportunity. They've always been my go-to outerwear, much more than blazers or even cozy sweaters. So when Clu came out ...read more
My routine when leaving the house is usually a frenzied event. While I rarely run late, my last few minutes at home usually include grabbing something half-eaten to go and throwing a random assortment of things into my bag. But on the rare times I plan properly, it's nice to ...read more
Some days I manage to go through several outfits changes. It's not as glamorous as it sounds; more like a scattering of random errands, meetings, and events. I've been eyeing a variation of these cropped trousers for a while, as they seemed like the ideal building block for a ...read more
The day after I posted this vintage skirt that reminded me of a Stella McCartney print that I loved, I decided to take my search for an original a little more seriously. Typically I'm completely overwhelmed by eBay finding that most of my searches yield zero results or things ...read more
Lately I've been much more drawn to a mix and match approach to fashion - a tailored jacket with a slouchy tank and structured leather paired with casual flats. But I'll always have a soft spot for more polished blouses (especially when juxtaposed with a lacy bra) and when ...read more
I wouldn't say my style has changed drastically over the years, but one thing I've gained an appreciation for is balance. I love a frilly dress or scalloped edge, but I used to let them stand on their own. Now, I realize how crucial it is to throw something in to shake things ...read more
I didn't like backpacks in high school when I was lugging around nearly forty pounds of textbooks. Instead I opted for a canvas cross-body bag that probably left my spine permanently mangled. Beyond just the convenience and that whole even-distribution-of ...read more
