I found this gem of a coat at Goodwill and with a little TLC (a wash and some button reinforcement) it’s good as new. I’m partial to long, wool coats in the winter as opposed to the puffy ones most people prefer. These feel a little more elegant to me and the length helps break…Read More
Vintage
48 Hours in Lisbon, Portugal
Earlier this month I visited a childhood friend in London and we decided to pop over to Portugal for the weekend. I always try to maximize my overseas travel with side trips like this. It’s so much easier to jump around once you’re already in Europe. Lisbon is a charming city with a fascinating historical…Read More
Kimono Fever
I found this vintage jacket during my trip to the Berkshires and immediately envisioned it with my leather jumpsuit. With a red lip and my felt hat from Santa Fe it makes one bold look. I’ve been craving fall outfits in this oppressive humidity. I think this will quickly become a cool weather staple. Jacket: vintage…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
American Holiday
I’m not sure I feel like celebrating America very much this Fourth of July. But that doesn’t mean I won’t be on the beach! I styled this outfit for a day of fun, whether or not it’s in the honor of our tumultuous country. Shirt: Thrifted in Iceland, Short: Borrowed from a friend, Hat: Borrowed…Read More
Kelly Green Composition
I found this vintage dress at Goodwill for my trip to Savannah. It’s ladylike, elegant, and simultaneously very comfortable. The devil’s in the details with this look. The button-down front and lace edge sleeves provide subtle visual interest. I paired it simply with walkable black flats and a gold belt. Though I bought the look…Read More