Stripe Makes Right

  I’ve never hidden my affection for stripes, as well as stripes on stripes. Here is my summer version of Jermyn Street: pin-striped tropical weight wool with crisp cotton striped shirting. Top: JCrew Bow Shoulder Top available in a different fabric; Pants: JCrew; Shoes: Tory Burch; Bag: Coach Poppy Tote

Summertime

  What’s the easiest summer outfit?   And here are some charming denim skirts, also on sale.     Have a fantastic weekend!   Blouse: Marc by Marc Jacobs; Skirt: Eileen Fisher; Shoes: Giuliana Sandals from Sundance; Bag: Coach Poppy Tote; Bracelet; Dina Mackney

A Summer Dress, Gingham Style

  Summer arrived suddenly, and seemingly in a bad mood, at the end of last week. Such a relief! Washingtonians were able to stop complaining about rain and start complaining about heat.   I spent Friday night putting away my winter clothes (which I was still wearing at the start of the month) and taking … Read more

Olé: It’s Casual Friday

I am not entirely certain what guiding principles a reader of this blog will have extracted after reading the first 180 posts. One concept that has been repeated numerous times relates to layering: that outfits are more interesting and more sophisticated when a few pieces are combined — layered — to create a silhouette, to … Read more

The Set-Off

  Green is my favorite color and I like almost every shade. Sweater: Margaret O’Leary; Jacket: Marc by Marc Jacobs; T-shirt: JCrew; Jeans: JCrew; Scarf: Tory Burch Bag: Car Shoe; Shoes: French Sole New York; Watch: Shinola Birdy