I finished another outfit! This piece is from a vintage early ’60s pattern and it’s one of the more advanced looks I’ve made so far. I’m delighted with the way it turned out. This is the kind of dress I always want to buy and can never quite find. That’s one of the perks of…Read More
Lookbook
June Reading List
This week I read a few new books and also revisited some of my favorites by black authors. Having a diverse reading list has always been a priority for me, but I’ve found rereading some of my favorite black stories to be bolstering during the fight for racial justice. Thank you Random House for gifting…Read More
Dainty Dresser
I put this outfit together because I love a monochrome and I was craving something dainty and a little bit over the top. Once I was shooting I realized it reminds me a bit of Natasha from War and Peace. She’s young and vibrant and beautiful but also very naive. I can’t say I identify…Read More
Clash of the Colors
Pink and red is a pairing that people tend to avoid. It’s one of those things, like pattern mixing, that requires the right pieces to pull off. There may also be some Valentines Day associations at play. I loved mixing the two colors in this playful look with a bold pink top and red tulle…Read More
Pattern Pairs
I love a good pattern mix and these houndstooth pants pair wonderfully with a polka dot. This look is also perfect for quarantine, comfortable but still pulled together enough for a social distanced picnic or Zoom meeting. Trench: Goodwill, Sweater: Target, Pants: Primark, Shoes: Lifestride, Purse: Primark
Accessory Overload
Though I am dressing up during this pandemic in an attempt to feel normal, I have had to scale things back a little. Because most people are wearing workout clothes or straight sweatpants around, the scale for acceptable clothing has shifted. Now if I go out in so much as a simple dress I look…Read More