jackets

power player

This Helmut Lang tuxedo-esque jacket has been in heavy rotation lately. It’s become a real power player in my wardrobe: dresses up or down, those…

California style: at work and play

This post is sponsored by Nordstrom. All opinions and content are my own. California definitely has a reputation for being laid-back, and that’s often true…

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…

rethinking classic

  When it comes to style taxonomy “Classic” is a word often used to describe a specific look. Symmetrical, tailored, polished, presumably timeless. Think white…

on the fringe

Sometimes it’s difficult to tell whether a particular trend will have “legs” and whether pieces purchased this season will look dated in a few months….

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…

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….