Transitioning between seasons in New England is a difficult process. Boston can go from snowing to sunburn in less than and hour. I purchased this dress because it’s perfect for those tricky in-between months. The long sleeves give me a little extra coverage on the cooler days, but the flowy style is also conducive to bare…Read More
A Line
Bell Babe
Bell sleeves were a hallmark of disco style, so I had to make it the theme of my next post in the ’70s Series. While the first post was a more punk look, this pink dress is elegant and ladylike. The cleopatra necklace in a utilitarian metal and the nude pumps bring the look into the…Read More
Old Standard
I have a few standbys that have consistently been with my style for years no matter how much I’ve changed. My go-to neutral is black, my go-to accessory is a scarf, and my go-to print is plaid. I’ve said before it’s the only glimpse left of my New Hampshire roots. We shot this dress at…Read More
Bookworm
This dress reminded me of the one Belle wears at the end of Beauty and the Beast. So naturally I had to photograph it with a book. Although I can identify with Belle as a bookworm, we have very different tastes. She prefers fairytales while I’m currently reading a biography of Francisco de Goya, one…Read More
Schoolgirl Chic
My style originated as very preppy, and although I’ve gotten into more of an edgy aesthetic, I still like to go back to my tailored roots once in a while. When OASAP sent me this dress I went all out by styling it with oxfords and thigh high socks. Dress: Courtesy of OASAP, Socks: Forever21,…Read More
Church on Sundays
I’m a sucker for nerdy clothes so I was absolutely giddy when I received this dress from OASAP. It’s an A-line, Peter Pan collar dress with a stained glass window print. What more could this art-history-loving fashionista want? This was the perfect dress to wear for my visits to Notre Dame, Saint Chapelle, and the Louvre. Dress:…Read More