Finishing

Old Dress, New Combination

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A Post in Which We Prove that All the Greens Go Together.       Dress: Diane Von Fustenberg; Bag: Sophie Hulme; Shoes: Tory Burch   * If you were just scanning the crowd at Craft2Wear and didn’t know why it had gathered, you might have imagined that it was a competitive eye-wear event. The … Read more

The Directrice Challenge

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  I firmly believe that having the right tools makes the difference between tolerating certain activities and enjoying them, as well as the difference between workmanlike and great results in the same pursuits.   For me, this is most obvious in cooking. Making lemon zest without a zester. Ugh.* But I think it’s true in … Read more

Denim Dress Altered

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  I did what you said.     Dress: Marni from The RealReal; Shoes: JSlides; Belt: Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti; Brooch: Rebecca Collins; Bag: Sophie Hulme   * I have one other piece of religious jewelry, but I don’t think it counts as such: an antique wood bead bracelet adorned with a religious medal. When … Read more

Cinnamon

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  It’s September 23rd and I am still showing you summer clothes. I have another 3-5 summer posts before we’ll change seasons. I hope you can accept that. (Note: There is no alternative.* Also, I have no ideas — yet — for fall.**)   If you haven’t seen last Thursday’s post, please take a look. … Read more

White Pants Now and Always

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  Despite my mother’s lukewarm reception, I now own JCrew’s Point Sur Wide-Leg Crop Pants in four colors: army green, caramel, white, and black. The total number sounds less crazy if I explain that there are white and black pairs, right?   Let’s also spend a few seconds on my clomptacular* sandals.     The … Read more