I’ve always had this romantic image in my head of a well dressed woman in a full skirt reading on the train. There’s something so interesting and so alluring to me about this mix of style, class, and intelligence. This is the kind of outfit that I imagine that woman would wear. The full skirt…Read More
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Armed and Dangerous
As a woman in the city I get asked a lot what I do to be safe. I have a black belt in Shaolin Kempo so on a logistical level I can absolutely protect myself. But what I find equally as effective is a sense of confidence. No one messes with a girl who knows…Read More
Spotlight On: Wear Lex
Everyone knows the accessories make the outfit, but no one knows it better than Alexis at Wearlex.com. Alexis provides a set of carefully curated accessories on her site, including jewelry, purses, scarves, and watches. Because it’s a small business, Wear Lex tailors its products directly to customer feedback. That way everything on the site is drool-worthy, and…Read More
Sole of the City
There have been some changes in my wardrobe now that I’m commuting from my apartment to school. My heels have gotten shorter, my jackets more practical, and my leather backpack is ever-present. This outfit is a great example of something I would wear to class. It’s comfortable and functional but still has some edge to…Read More
Going Rogue
My obsession with studs reached a new level when I saw this studded bra in a shop in Cologne. I had to have it. Here I styled it with a plaid shirt and my favorite leather shorts. What do you think, hit or miss? Bra: Purchased in Cologne Shirt: H&M Shorts: H&M Tights: TJ Maxx…Read More
50 Shades of Style
My travel wardrobe is mostly comprised of neutrals and this outfit has some of my favorite pieces in it. These grey, skinny trousers are a knit material much like leggings but thicker and have been a total lifesaver so far. They’re as comfortable as tights or leggings but with a polished, trouser look. This jacket…Read More