casual

  • black + blonde

    Perhaps it’s because we recently watched the entire three seasons of Wallander, with all that moody Swedish light and those sparse Scandinavian interiors. Or perhaps I…

  • casual vendredi: the mix

    As a post-script to Wednesday’s ruminations, here’s how I recently added some softness and movement to an otherwise structured outfit. This sheer tunic has turned…

  • they’re ba-a-a-ck….

    …the J.Crew 3/4 sleeve linen tees. In lots of colors too. I picked up a couple of these last Spring and have worn them quite…

  • jolie laide*

    When Phoebe Philo at Céline sent those fur-lined Birkenstocks down the runway a couple of years ago, it was the shot heard ’round the fashion…

  • casual vendredi: skirted leggings

    I won’t lie, when I first saw these skirted leggings online, I didn’t see a lot of style possibilities beyond yoga wear or running-errands-day options….

  • the moto jacket, refined

    A few of you asked to see how the Eileen Fisher long moto jacket looks open, so here it is. I’m wearing the Petite Small,…

  • California jeaning: south

    Today Lisa of Privilege and une femme d’un certain âge are collaborating, each writing a post about the love we share for denim. We thought…

  • casual luxe

    Stay tuned…special guest appearance at the end of this post. 😉 If you’ve hesitated to buy a “le smoking” tuxedo-style jacket because you’re concerned that…