I’m tapping into some old-school preppy vibes with this plaid flannel layered under a tuxedo dress. I won’t lie to you, I’ve been watching a lot of ’90s TV which may have influenced the look. Layering is the name of the game as the weather starts to get cooler and I’m throwing long sleeves under…Read More
Flats
50 Shades of Tulle
Mixing contrasting textures and styles is one of my favorite ways to spice up an outfit. Usually that means leather. In this case I paired my leather crop top with a tulle skirt. You’d think an edgy piece would butt heads with the fabric of princess skirts, but the contrasting textures create a great harmony. …Read More
Time Traveling
I’ve always been big on vintage clothes, but this look was inspired by a particularly special piece. These gloves used to belong to my paternal great-grandmother. I’ve often been compared to her because she was a very stylish woman. I wanted to recreate a look that she might have approved of, something respectable, but with…Read More
The Creative Spirit
These days I self shoot almost all my outfit photos. That means I set up a tripod, pre-focus the shot, turn on the timer, and jump in. It’s a lot of work and requires different location specifications than shooting with a photographer. For example, I don’t like to shoot anywhere that’s too crowded, A) because…Read More
Working the System
Sometimes, a girl just wants to wear PJs. But that could be damaging for someone with a fashionable reputation to protect. Enter this printed matching set. It’s as comfortable as wearing sweatpants but with all the visual interest of a street style ensemble. Plus, having two pieces instead of a jumpsuits means not having to…Read More
Georgia on My Mind
In this case I don’t mean Georgia the state, but Georgia O’Keeffe, crowned jewel of the Santa Fe art scene. As part of our whirlwind trip to New Mexico, we visited her home in Abiquiu. Naturally I wanted to dress the part. In homage to the great artist I wore black and white, her preferred…Read More