Spring has been slow to arrive this year, but that is allowing me to utilize my coats for a while longer. This one in a rich cobalt tweed with faux fur sleeves won great appreciation at a dinner I went to hosted by Quebec tourism. I paired it with similar tones (love a monochrome look…Read More
Textures
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
Tulle Transformed
I made this skirt a few weeks ago and have been twirling through Boston in it ever since! I like that it’s reminiscent of a nineteenth century bustle but can be made contemporary with this leather wrap top. Top: SheIn, Skirt: Handmade by me, Shoes: SheIn, Necklace: Forever21
50 Shades of Tulle
Mixing contrasting textures and styles is one of my favorite ways to spice up an outfit. Usually that means leather. In this case I paired my leather crop top with a tulle skirt. You’d think an edgy piece would butt heads with the fabric of princess skirts, but the contrasting textures create a great harmony. …Read More
Pattern Play
As the winter in Boston drags on I’ve been having trouble keeping my sartorial spirit. It’s hard to look good when you have to wade through slush and snow every day. Lately I’ve been working with pattern and texture to spice up my winter looks. Here I paired a chiffon floral dress with a plaid…Read More
Cultural Camouflage
I planned my outfits for my trip to Santa Fe very carefully. Knowing Southwestern style and culture are so dramatically different from that in Boston, I did my research. I wanted to prioritize texture (leather, suede, denim, metal) and accessories (hats, scarves, boots). Unfortunately no one mistook me for a local, my high-strung East Coast…Read More