casual

  • Going With The Flow

    The Silk Trench I’d been searching for a lightweight, drapey trench for months, even before I noticed they were trending in Paris. And sure enough,…

  • Check It Out

    Check Or Gingham? Some call this pattern “check.” I’ve always thought of it as “gingham.” Either way, I really love this piece. It’s a shirt…

  • (Re)Considering The Caftan

    With summer just beginning and some serious heatwaves already upon us, the concept of caftan dressing is taking on a new appeal. While I once…

  • Party In Palm Springs

    When the Invitation Says “Casual, But Wear Something Pretty…” We’d been invited to a party in Palm Springs to celebrate the recent wedding of le Monsieur’s uncle….

  • Slide Into Summer

    Sandal Season Is Here… During the Summer months I prefer to wear easy, relaxed clothing, and rely on accessories to help add structure or visual…

  • Les Essentiels: The V-Neck Tee

    The Perfect White Tee is one of those items that often shows up on various “must have” or “French Wardrobe” lists. While I sometimes take…

  • Just-Landed Styles

    It’s a weird time of year, fashion-wise. Yes, we’re officially just one day into Summer, but the collections labeled “pre-Fall” are already beginning to trickle…

  • Outfit: Blues In The Park

    Have I mentioned that we had some gorgeous late Spring weather in Paris? On the Sunday during our stay, the sun was out and we…