I made this dress for my trip to the Finger Lakes in July but I didn’t get around to photographing it until much later! These retro cotton dresses and matching masks have been mainstays for me during the humid summer. As we transition into fall I’ll wear them with leather jackets and trench coats. Dress:…Read More
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Culinary Clothing
This retro black and white dress is one of my favorite new go-tos. In this particular instance I embraced the ’50s housewife vibe by accessorizing with a pair of tongs. Don’t worry, I did none of the actual grilling. Since we just celebrated our last long weekend of the summer, this flirty look felt like…Read More
Lone Traveler
This 1940s style dress/overcoat (which I scored at Goodwill!) makes me feel like I’m about to board the Orient Express. It’s got the glamour of travel before everyone wore sweatpants and neck pillows. I paired the piece with a medium sized belt and edgy shoes to add some contemporary flair. The green piece also looks…Read More
Gone Adventuring
As the weather gets better I’m starting to catch the adventure spirit. The one that prompts me to hop on a boat anywhere, hike a mountain, or book a spontaneous trip to Paris. After a long, challenging winter it feels great. Last weekend I visited my dear friend the ultra-talented photographer Rebecca Gatto. We shot…Read More
Little Toy Soldier
I found this dress at a Goodwill in New Hampshire. It was a child’s costume from a community theatre production and it was floor length. Fortunately, being mini has its perks, and I took it home, chopped off the bottom and turned it into a fashion piece. And by me I mostly mean my mom. …Read More
Emerald All Over
As the weather warms up I’m exploring some comfortable, bare-legs looks. I love the versatility of this shirt dress, it can be worn with a leather jacket for some edge, heels in an office environment or sandals on a beach. I’m drawn to dresses like these because they look chic no matter how you wear…Read More