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
Tweed is a tricky fabric—it can either provide the perfect, structured finishing touch, or verge on looking too much like a dated find, courtesy of grandma's closet. As much as I love it draped with a modern pair of trousers, I've found that it always works with a great pair of ...read more
When I answered my most frequently-asked questions last year, I could have easily included a tenth: "Where do you buy Sloan's bows from?" That baby receives more questions about bows than anything else (for the record, I find most of them from different sellers on Etsy!). And I ...read more
Before we had Sloan, G and I headed to my parents' house up north every year for the holidays. While it's just an hour-long plane ride, the climate feels like a world away from L.A., with heavy fog that rolls in in the mornings and stays till mid-afternoon. When I designed this ...read more
A couple of months back, I wore this top out for a date night with G (you may remember me buying candy in an InstaStory when I was slightly buzzed) and got a ton of questions about it. While I typically wait to debut items from the line until they're available, I simply couldn't ...read more
When we launched the Shop back in April, I was thrilled to have a permanent place online to house the home goods and apparel I love. It was immediately rewarding and such a thrill, but there was a steep learning curve. Certain items sold-out within hours, we launched without ...read more
I love the idea of transitioning florals, a typically springtime print, into the winter season, and the black and red motif on this dress does just that. The ruffled off-shoulder neckline shows just enough skin to be flirty and festive, but still holiday party-appropriate. While ...read more
The section of black dresses and jumpsuits I own takes up the vast majority of my closet. Occasionally it feels like overkill - since they have a tendency to all look prettty similar, give or take a longer hem or shorter sleeve. So anytime I come across (or design) a piece that ...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
This morning, G, Sloan, and I left at the crack of dawn to drive north to my parents' house for Thanksgiving. Because yesterday was filled with back-to-back meetings and a full to-do list, I didn't have much time to pack so I relied on some old favorites. This understated outfit ...read more
Velour isn't a fabric I'd considered since Juicy Couture track suits were a thing (and even then, as a college student, I couldn't see past their similarity to the sweats my grandpa wore). But this rich-colored dress, with its structured sweetheart neckline and strategic ...read more
1. Digital Detox Bath: One of my favorite activities is taking baths—maybe because, as a mother and a business owner, it’s one of the only times I’m truly able to decompress alone. Over the holidays, I had a never-ending cold and we ran out of hot water for several days ...read more
I have a long history with gray sweater dresses, but my style has evolved over the years. While I used to reach for skin-tight, shorter options (see here and here), I now find a relaxed, draped fit makes me feel more confident and sexier, in a subtler way. The version I designed ...read more
In January, I'm all about a dark lip since I've found that wearing a dark shade has the singular ability to take a cozy knit from boring to alluring. In researching a new dark lipstick to buy for the season, I came across countless recommendations from beauty editors proclaiming ...read more
I'm guilty of forgetting this on lazy days, but there's almost always a way to be both comfortable and stylish. This shearling vest, sweatshirt, and faux leather legging combo is a perfect example of that—they're all incredibly simple pieces, but together they create a sleek and ...read more
I've always been a fan of Natori's loungewear and intimates, so I was excited to discover they have a ready-to-wear collection, which has the same feminine, streamlined pieces I love from their other lines. A piece that stood out was this cape-coat, which is a great solution for ...read more
I've always been highly sensitive to weather—as soon as the temperature dips in Los Angeles (even if it's only by ten degrees), I immediately want to pull every warm, cozy fabric from my closet and hibernate. Since heading indoors for the winter isn't exactly practical, sweater ...read more
Dressing for holiday parties tends to follow the same formula: an LBD, anything with sequins, a shimmery accessory. But like most formulas, it doesn't allow for much creativity. In designing my winter line, I honored the classics, but also wanted to explore holiday looks that ...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
The '70s lace-up trend has been showing up on seemingly everything lately, from bathing suits and denim to sweaters and skirts, and I have to say I'm not sick of it yet. I think it works especially well as an update to a Breton striped dress. The sailor-inspired look is cute and ...read more
We had a 24-hour stint of rain amidst positively July-like temperatures, and I busted out these trousers (which I last wore here). Even though a floral pant is a loud look relatively, they become almost a neutral when worn with other classics - a simple black pump, silk ...read more
I love the tiered, raw ruffles that give this floaty minidress an enchanting vibe. It looks stunning on, and is surprisingly versatile for being a printed, princess-y piece. For early evening drinks with a friend downtown, I balanced its ethereal vibes with a structured (faux) ...read more
Head to toe black isn't something that typically makes me think of spring, but I love the look of it with this breezy eyelet top-and-short set (which you can buy as separates). In classic white, eyelet has more of a boho, beachside, Mexican vacation type of feel. In black, it ...read more
Los Angeles has been HOT recently, and in summer-like spells, the temptation to wear cotton separates skyrockets. While I've resorted to my fair share of baseball-park worthy outfits, I also need to be able to dress for the weather in chic, business professional ensembles. This ...read more
