Though I am dressing up during this pandemic in an attempt to feel normal, I have had to scale things back a little. Because most people are wearing workout clothes or straight sweatpants around, the scale for acceptable clothing has shifted. Now if I go out in so much as a simple dress I look…Read More
Trench Coat
Mad About Marilyn
I’ve had this skirt probably since college and let me tell you, it never gets old. Nothing like Marilyn Monroe to make a sartorial statement. Here I’ve styled it simply with a black long-sleeved tee and flats. The belt adds some additional visual interest without competing with the print for attention. And of course, a…Read More
Teal in the Trenches
I found this teal trench coat at Savers and it was love at first shoulder pad. With all the midi skirts and dresses I’ve been buying I need the coats to match. And this is a great quality London Fog trench with a removable lining. Plus the color is so fun and uplifting for spring!…Read More
Emerald All Over
As the weather warms up I’m exploring some comfortable, bare-legs looks. I love the versatility of this shirt dress, it can be worn with a leather jacket for some edge, heels in an office environment or sandals on a beach. I’m drawn to dresses like these because they look chic no matter how you wear…Read More
Private Eye
Trench coats always make me feel like a combination private eye and big time reporter. I like to wear them when I’m covering stories to feel extra professional. This Banana Republic trench was a Christmas gift from a friend and it holds up surprisingly well in the snow, it has a thick removable lining for…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