I love a polka dot, so mixing and matching these two prints felt inevitable. The inverted color combinations and different sized dots keep this outfit from feeling too chaotic and the yellow floral earrings add a pop of color. This has been one of my go-to outfits this summer for strolling the streets of New…Read More
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Stripes at Sunrise
I wore this dress on a recent trip to Madison Beach, Connecticut (more details to come this week). It was the perfect getaway outfit: cute, cool, and comfortable enough to eat several courses in! I paired the look with simple accessories, a sunhat, flats, and a simple gold belt. In the cooler months a leather…Read More
Fabulous in Foil
I made this dress in celebration of Trends and Tolstoy’s 10 year anniversary! It’s a 50s dress pattern that I’ve used a few times before (here, here, and here) and the fabric is from Sewfisticated in Somerville. It’s amazing how one pattern can look so radically different depending on the fabric used. I love the…Read More
Creating Cozy
I put the finishing touches on this dress in time for my trip to Portland and it’s one of my favorite creations so far! I think the faux fur is an unusual fabric choice for a dress, but you know how much I love unique textures. On top of being visually interesting, it’s incredibly warm…Read More
Stylish Swirls
I’m astounded that we still have foliage this late in the fall season! Although I know the foliage and warm temperatures are a sign of Global Warming, it is nice to be able to stretch our outdoor time during COVID-19 shutdowns. And it allows me to keep wearing dresses like this! I love the visual…Read More
Trendsetting Textures
I’ve been adding a few easy dresses to my wardrobe for days when I’m uninspired. I loved this one for its mixture of textures, the rough tweed, the dainty chiffon, and the smooth metal buttons. Paired with tights and flats it’s a quick, chic look that can take me from interviews to dinner with friends….Read More