I love a good tutu, and the delicate pink color of this midi skirt is reminiscent enough of a Degas to be exciting, but conservative enough to wear in contemporary life. I paired it with a black, chiffon top and basic heels. I’d wear this look to work or throw a leather jacket over it…Read More
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Tzarina Celina
In homage to my love of Mother Russia and Anna Karenina, I styled this regal look with a navy fur coat, silver choker, and heeled boots. If I have to go out in the snow I’m going to do it Romanov-style. My jewels aren’t quite up to the Fabergé standard, but I could definitely repress some serfs if…Read More
Style Smarts
My love of school-inspired style is well documented, so this two piece tweed set was a shoo-in for my collection. I paired it with a burgundy sleeveless turtleneck, picking up on the colors in the plaid. It could be worn with tights on colder days or heels for an elevated look. Coat: Primark, Skirt: Primark,…Read More
Shoes: Pleasure and Pain
The Peabody Essex Museum debuts closet staples as art in “Shoes: Pleasure and Pain,” on view through March 12, 2017. The vibrant, extensive exhibit looks at the creation and style of shoes from both design and historical perspectives. Many of the pieces reflect the use of clothing and footwear to restrict and control women; others…Read More
Rainy Day Remedy
Rainy summer days are a constant problem for me. Because I live in Boston, rain also means hurricane winds, which renders even the strongest of umbrellas useless. It also means dire humidity that makes most jackets insufferable. Fortunately, my pals over at Wellensteyn at the Wrenthem Outlets had the answer. This trench is adorable, lightweight, and…Read More
Over the Knee
Over the knee boots have been trendy for a few seasons now and I’ve been incorporating them into my wardrobe slowly but surely. It’s very difficult for a petite, curvy woman like myself to style high boots. For one thing, you want enough leg to be showing for the look to be proportional, but you…Read More