As a born-and-bred New Englander, I’m used to dressing for cold weather. In Boston it can be challenging to find the balance between cuteness and circulation. Sweater dresses are one of my go-to winter styles. I picked this one up at a vintage market in Central Square and test drove it in Iceland. When the…Read More
Vintage
Little Toy Soldier
I found this dress at a Goodwill in New Hampshire. It was a child’s costume from a community theatre production and it was floor length. Fortunately, being mini has its perks, and I took it home, chopped off the bottom and turned it into a fashion piece. And by me I mostly mean my mom. …Read More
Decked out Detective
I’ve mentioned before how wearing trench coats (and being a journalist) makes me feel like a detective. This vintage leather beauty is no exception. I love the bold silhouette (yes, those are ’80s shoulder pads). It’s somehow retro but still very contemporary. I’ve been looking for a leather trench for a long time and this…Read More
Determined Damsel
I’ve had this vintage Prada bustier for years and have always styled it with edgy outfits. In this look I play on hard and soft with the dominatrix top and the princess tulle skirt. It would pair well with a leather jacket and a fur stole alike. Rebecca and I have a history of shooting…Read More
Perfect Pair
I found this set at the SoWa Vintage Market (at the One Man’s Trash booth) in the South End and fell in love with it immediately. I call this look Barbara Bush meets 50 Shades of Grey. To bring the set into the modern age I shortened the hem on the skirt and paired it…Read More
Peek-a-boo
Versatility is essential in a modern wardrobe. Over the next month I’ll be showing you how to style this dress (on sale for $12!) in three different ways. One of the easiest ways to mix up a dress is by putting a skirt over it. In one step you’ve got a completely different look. I paired…Read More