I try to class it up during the week but on weekends I have a pretty strict sweaters-and-leggings uniform. That said, I have a few tricks to make comfortable outfits look more chic than a pair of sweats. Wearing a textured legging either leather, velvet, or patterned easily elevates a basic look. A statement necklace…Read More
Leather Leggings
Better than Flowers
Mother’s Day is fast approaching and I’ve been brainstorming more inventive gift ideas than the traditional flowers and dinner out. I found the perfect gift at Alternative Art Space in the South End. Fernando DeOliveira, owner of the gallery and a talented abstract artist, has created a line of stunning silk scarves with his artworks…Read More
Flannel Fancies
I always say the one thing I kept from my New Hampshire roots was a love of plaid flannel. And it’s true, I just can’t get enough cozy flannel shirts. The combination print and texture bring a lot of visual interest to an outfit, especially when paired with leather pants and a statement necklace. A…Read More
Headgear
In the crazy, ridiculous incessant blizzard that we call winter I have learned a few valuable lessons about dressing in cold weather. One is that you should always, always wear a hat. It makes such a difference. You know what they say, most of your body heat escapes through your head. Matching a hat to…Read More
Tread Lightly
These photos were taken at the MFA in front of Jason Middlebrook’s mural, Tread Lightly. I wanted to do something very casual but very graphic. The black, white, and red combo achieved that perfectly. My minimalist approach was perfectly mirrored in this contemporary piece. Blazer: Forever21, Shirt: H&M, Leggings: Forever21, Shoes: Steve Madden, Rings: Handmade, vintage, and…Read More
Warm Me Up
When we get into the rough January/February part of the winter season I start pulling out the big guns. I commute an hour through the city to work every day and a lot of that time is spend outside waiting for the ever unreliable MBTA. To keep myself from showing up at the office in…Read More