Sometimes you’ve gotta throw on a cap and some plaid and solve some crimes. Or at least dress the part. I’m embracing the cooler weather with these neutral colors and visually interesting textures. In the cooler months I tend to gravitate more towards darker colors, letting the details make the look. Sweater: Savers, Skirt: Forever21,…Read More
Plaid
Bold Prints & Bank Jobs
I call this look “French Gangster Auditions for the Ballet.” It’s just eclectic enough to work. The mix of textures and patterns work because I’ve laced everything together with a common color. I’ve been all about the monochrome life lately. It’s a great way to make an unexpectedly chic outfit. Or to flash your street…Read More
Prepped for Fall
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
Pattern Play
As the winter in Boston drags on I’ve been having trouble keeping my sartorial spirit. It’s hard to look good when you have to wade through slush and snow every day. Lately I’ve been working with pattern and texture to spice up my winter looks. Here I paired a chiffon floral dress with a plaid…Read More
Student Becomes the Master
In this look I’m taking my favorite elements of schoolgirl style, plaid, turtlenecks, and neutrals, and upgrading them with a sophisticated sheath silhouette. Full disclosure I borrowed this dress from my photographer Rebecca Gatto, she’s a full service gal! As an on-the-run journalist I find myself more and more trying to accommodate function into my…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