I call this look “French Gangster Auditions for the Ballet.” It’s just eclectic enough to work. The mix of textures and patterns work because I’ve laced everything together with a common color. I’ve been all about the monochrome life lately. It’s a great way to make an unexpectedly chic outfit. Or to flash your street…Read More
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Cossacks Crown
I found this gem of a coat at Goodwill and with a little TLC (a wash and some button reinforcement) it’s good as new. I’m partial to long, wool coats in the winter as opposed to the puffy ones most people prefer. These feel a little more elegant to me and the length helps break…Read More
The Season of Satin
I LOVE Christmas. Gift giving, holiday outfits, decorations, the whole kit and caboodle. With just a week before the big day I have all my presents set and outfits planned. This look is one of my go-tos for holiday parties. It’s festive and appropriate for most situations, plus it’s super comfortable. I can swap the…Read More
Enchanted by Evergreen
This magical, holiday outfit was born from necessity. I was headed to an event and it was raining. I was faced with the forever problem of how to look nice in the rain. I knew I needed to wear covered shoes but that also meant I’d probably have to wear pants. Then I remembered this…Read More
A Rose is Still a Rose
I have been on a midi skirt tirade lately. I can’t get enough. They’ve got a retro, ladylike vibe that works for almost any occasion but they pair just as easily with an edgy leather jacket. They’re also SO comfortable. Maybe it’s because I grew up in the late ’90s and early ’00s, the age…Read More
Pom-Poming Along
We’re starting to get into the frigid winter days when I need to accessorize with hats and gloves or else risk hypothermia. This has some great perks (warmth) but it requires a little more creativity. Side note, I’m in the market for a black or grey fur muff. Like an eighteenth century muff that you…Read More