From left to right: 1) A Valentine’s Day surprise! 2) Took some pictures during our last snowstorm. 3) Flower arranging with my senior friends. 4) My new-to-me vintage fur muff! 5) A new art piece in the Seaport. 6) I love this blind date with a book concept at Trident Booksellers!
Vintage
Muff Month
Post-Christmas things get chilly here in Boston. Last year around this time I made a fantastic sartorial acquisition, this fur muff. It’s a lifesaver when I’m waiting for the bus (which can sometimes take literal hours). I have much better luck with the muff than just with gloves on the especially blustery days. I paired…Read More
Nashoba Valley Travel Guide
Last week I had the pleasure of exploring the Nashoba Valley area (and beyond) with my mom. She’s an artist and the area is culture-rich so we treated it as a mini artist retreat, exploring sculpture gardens, sketching, and enjoying wine at the local vineyards. Because, you know, wine is an essential part of the…Read More
Cheetah Chaser
I found this XL vintage dress at Savers and fell in love with it. It’s got a ladylike style but an ’80s print that makes for a weird but wonderful combination. I fixed the oversized issue with a wide belt that bunches up some of the extra fabric and threw on a matching trench. Dress:…Read More
Culinary Clothing
This retro black and white dress is one of my favorite new go-tos. In this particular instance I embraced the ’50s housewife vibe by accessorizing with a pair of tongs. Don’t worry, I did none of the actual grilling. Since we just celebrated our last long weekend of the summer, this flirty look felt like…Read More
Lone Traveler
This 1940s style dress/overcoat (which I scored at Goodwill!) makes me feel like I’m about to board the Orient Express. It’s got the glamour of travel before everyone wore sweatpants and neck pillows. I paired the piece with a medium sized belt and edgy shoes to add some contemporary flair. The green piece also looks…Read More