From left to right: 1) Popped over to Venice for a week! 2) Sampled this roasted avocado at the newly opened Sushi Momento. 3) Handmade lace in Burano. 4) It’s Carnivale week here in Venice! 5) Always working from the plane. 6) European architecture at work.
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Obscure Books in Obscure Places
I take a book with me everywhere. It could be a black-tie event, you can bet I stuffed a paperback into that clutch. When I was younger I used to read in trees cause I wanted to be like Johnny Appleseed. (I grew up in New Hampshire, what can you do?) Now one of my…Read More
Ruffled Feathers
In elementary school I went through a pirate phase sparked by the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. I wore a bandanna every day and had these cargo shorts with a breeches feel to them. It was not my finest sartorial choice. Nowadays when I channel my inner swashbuckler, it’s in a much more sophisticated manner….Read More
Tiny Tutu
I love a good tutu, and the delicate pink color of this midi skirt is reminiscent enough of a Degas to be exciting, but conservative enough to wear in contemporary life. I paired it with a black, chiffon top and basic heels. I’d wear this look to work or throw a leather jacket over it…Read More
Backless Beauty
It’s the final countdown to the holidays and sartorial expectations are high. Last week I posted this glitter jumpsuit as a comfy, contemporary alternative to the traditional dress. My next party look is this black lace dress that has an Isabel Toledo vibe but only costs $27 at Primark. Dress: Primark, Shoes: H&M, Rings: Assorted…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Getting fancy at the salon. 2) Recipe for a perfect Sunday. 3) Relaxing after a long day at the office. 4) Can’t start the day without the Times. 5) Dainty details. 6) All the donuts please.