I’ve got one last holiday look for you! We started with a springy, transitional dress and then played with separates, now we’re going dramatic. I picked up this dress (it’s all one piece) at a vintage market in the South End. I loved the Mad Men vibe it gives with the cinched waist and strong…Read More
Retro
Sparkle & Shine
Tis the season for holiday outfits and I could not be more prepared. For the slew of parties that come in December I typically follow a formula. Pair a festive color like a rich red or green with a neutral and add some sparkle. This is an easy way to put together holiday looks, especially…Read More
Seasonal Samurai
With holiday parties coming closer and closer I’ve been looking for pieces that can easily go from a day at the office to a festive occasion with friends or family. This dress has proved extremely versatile. Pretty and retro it has just enough sassiness and just enough modesty to mold into many different settings. Tights…Read More
Sylvia Plath
For the next installment of The Authors (see the first here), I designed an outfit inspired by Sylvia Plath. Naturally I wanted to incorporate a few of my favorite female authors as well. Sylvia was an American novelist and poet working in the ’50s and ’60s. Her life was fraught with mental illness and personal…Read More
Pink Poodle Skirt
Okay it’s not exactly a poodle skirt but it’s sure built like one! This is my new favorite midi skirt from Nordstrom Rack. It’s so elegant but the bright pink gives it a playful edge. I paired it with a grey turtleneck sweater to accommodate the chilly weather and my go-to nude t-strap heels. Sweater:…Read More
Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce
Mad Men was every fashion girl’s sartorial dream, and along with many others it ignited in me a passion for beehives and cardigan sets. The retro style was one of the many appeals in watching the fantastic show. To pay homage to Matthew Weiner’s creation, I staged a photoshoot with my incredibly handsome cousin Bryce…Read More