As a woman in the city I get asked a lot what I do to be safe. I have a black belt in Shaolin Kempo so on a logistical level I can absolutely protect myself. But what I find equally as effective is a sense of confidence. No one messes with a girl who knows…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Brigitte Bardot hair for my photoshoot the other night, courtesy of Viselli Santoro salon. 2) Pink roses from my mom to decorate my new place. 3) My OOTD from this post with two bolds together. 4) Sometimes Panera really gets a salad right. 5) A pink trench makes any rainy day a bit brighter. 6) My friend Bret Anthony Johnston’s latest book,…Read More
Dylanium Knits
As a New England girl, I love my knitwear. That’s why I’m ecstatic to be collaborating with the uber-talented Dylan Uscher of Dylanium Knits. Dylan’s work is unique in that he cares both about design and craft. Every item is handmade by Dylan himself, in yarns he specifically chooses. When you wear a piece of…Read More
Eye Catcher
I’ll be honest, I like a little attention. Okay, I love it. That’s probably how outfits like this come to be. Sometimes I just want to wear something that really stands out, something that turns a few heads throughout the day. This time I did it with leopard print harem pants and a bright cobalt…Read More
Adieu South End
For the past eight months I’ve been living in the South End on a block full of beautiful brownstones. The apartment was in need of some serious repairs, but in that “charming” kind of way, and I loved it despite the splintering wood floors and drafty windows. But now I’m moving onto bigger and better…Read More
The Value of Dressing Up
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of putting on a favorite piece of clothing. Maybe it’s the dress that always makes you feel sexy, maybe it’s the flats that are chic but so, so comfortable, maybe it’s the snapback that gives your look some street style. Putting on that garment is like putting on a…Read More