I’m clinging to the athleisure trend with these amazing velvet sweatpants from Target. I wear them constantly around the house, but with a little effort they can be styled for work or going out. I paired them with the grid-print top from last week and open-toed heels. You could add a colored blazer for an…Read More
A Weekend in the Windy City
Frankly, I can’t believe it took me 23 years to get to Chicago. It’s got art, a hip food scene, great shopping, and a violent criminal history, everything I love in a travel destination! Last weekend I took a three-day trip to Chicago and fell in love with the sprawling, vibrant, artsy city. It retains…Read More
Think Pink
Wearing this matching bubblegum coat and hat reminds me of the “Think Pink!” scene in Funny Face. Aside from being aesthetically stunning, it’s a poignant portrait of the fashion industry where the editors dictate trends to the masses but never wear them themselves. I paired mine with a graphic black-and-white top, leather leggings, and a…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Volunteering at the Sherrill House nursing home has become the highlight of my week. 2) Breakfast & The Banner. 3) Perpetually looking at art. 4) An aggressive, but not unwarranted, feminist wake up call. 5) Starting the year right with a trip to the Motherland. 6) Found this little oasis in my office building.
Heroes and Villains
Through February 11, the Hamill Gallery of Tribal Art in Roxbury is exhibiting “Grotesques,” an installation of masks and figural representations. Used in the ceremonies of African tribes over centuries, each piece has a specific story. The figures are exhibited on white, block pedestals against the walls and scattered through the central gallery space. This…Read More
Private Eye
Trench coats always make me feel like a combination private eye and big time reporter. I like to wear them when I’m covering stories to feel extra professional. This Banana Republic trench was a Christmas gift from a friend and it holds up surprisingly well in the snow, it has a thick removable lining for…Read More