I love this swimsuit for its sleek and sexy design. It’s a one piece so I feel comfortable and covered in it but the low front keeps it from looking matronly. Even better, it’s convertible. It has two very long straps that can be tied in a number of styles. Packing for trips is a breeze when you get 10+…Read More
Sexy
Rough Edges
After a few weeks of keeping things pretty tame around here, I thought I’d spice it up with an alternative styling of the studded bra I picked up in Germany. I styled it with a leather midi skirt and a soft, grey sweater to tone down the hard edges of the bra. A red lip…Read More
Material Girl
The next look in my ’70s Series is this oversized jacket that I’ve fashioned into a dress. To be fair, it errs on the side of the ’80s (and as my co-worker pointed out, the side of Madonna) but I’ve been dying to post it. The jacket was another one of my Parisian thrift store finds (see…Read More
Stay-in Season
This week has been rainy and chilly just about every day, a sure sign of the winter to come. When the weather gets like this I like to take advantage by snuggling up with a good book. Sometimes a lazy, rainy day in with Nabokov is just what I need to get back on my…Read More
Urban Gladiator
I can’t get enough of the knee high gladiator trend (see here, and here). There’s something so cool about the edgy, warrior-woman vibe these shoes give to an outfit. I paired them with a simple black dress to keep the shoes as a focal point. Major props to my photo intern, Jenni Heller, for snapping…Read More
Sunday School
In this outfit I wanted to show that almost anything can be made chic with the right styling. This ankle length, wool, plaid skirt is about as far from fashionable as possible. But when paired with moto boots and a leather bustier it becomes a trendy, grunge-inspired look. Bustier: Urban Outfitters, Skirt: OASAP (available here),…Read More