As the weather jumps from 50 to 90 in traditional New England style, I’ve been transitioning my favorite black and white color combination into spring. This light grid print top adds a summery look to my usual black leather skirt, and the pink coat pulls it all together. The outfit has a very modern vintage…Read More
Lookbook
Little Black Dress
This beauty is the latest in my LBD collection. With a more bodycon base and a mesh overlay, the dress is simple but still visually interesting. The flared skirt and mid-length are appropriate for just about any occasion and it can be dressed up or down accordingly. I can already tell I’ll have this dress…Read More
Modern Floral
I love floral dresses for spring, but I’m constantly trying to get out of the traditional floral rut (see here). This dress does just that. The delicate, wide-spread floral is reminiscent of a Japanese woodblock print (hey, Hokusai) which lends it a more artistic vibe than the typical brunch look. Although the high-low structure isn’t…Read More
Delicate Notions
Lately I’ve been into delicate jewelry, color combinations, and styles. A kind of contemporary ladylike look. I found that perfect balance with this cream blazer, paired with a mint button down and accented with a few turquoise Kendra Scott pieces. The result is a soft but still put-together look. Blazer: Forever21, Button-down: H&M, Necklace: c/o…Read More
Can I Help You Find Something?
I get mistaken for staff at bookstores and libraries on the regular. I don’t correct people, but rather use it as an opportunity to spread the word about my favorite authors (“I think what you really need is some Nabokov”). I can’t blame the shoppers, my style sometimes has a very librarian-chic slant to it….Read More
Shady Dealings
I’ve been looking for the perfect black wool hat for some time now. I’ve come across a lot of great styles, fedora, pinch-crown, cloche, but this wide-brim floppy look is exactly what I was searching for. I paired it with leather pants and a graphic tee to keep it from going too Coachella. Hat: Urban…Read More