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Coral, Gray, and White

Coral, Gray, and White

The first time I tried on shorts in this cut, I hated them. It was all frowns and head-shaking in the fitting room. The pleats didn’t lie flat, so I figured they’re made for a thinner thigh and happily skipped out with these shorts instead. A few months and a few […]

July 1, 2013 × 1 comment

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Tonal: Teal

Tonal: Teal

Popover and belt (also here): J Crew Jeans: Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren (rust color here) Boots: Steve Madden (worn with shorts in this post) Necklace and Bracelet: Madewell Sunnies: Ray-Ban  

June 18, 2013 × 0 comments

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Quick Tip: Determining Your Personal Style

Quick Tip: Determining Your Personal Style

Fashion magazines, style books, and runway shows all are great sources of inspiration, but personal style is just that: personal. Individual. How do you want to dress? What types of clothing make you look and feel your best? Which pieces make you squeal with glee*? Here are a few things that […]

June 15, 2013 × 0 comments

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Quick Change: Polka Dot Shorts + White Top

Quick Change: Polka Dot Shorts + White Top

With a simple pop of color: Shirt: Forever 21 Shorts: Madewell Belt: J Crew   With a striped cardi: Cardi and bracelets: J Crew

June 13, 2013 × 0 comments

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3 Ways to Wear an Embroidered Tank

3 Ways to Wear an Embroidered Tank

With shorts:  Straw Fedora: Target (paired with a skirt and vintage bag here) Embroidered Tank: Old Navy Shorts: J Crew (styled differently in this post) Sunglasses: Ray-Ban With distressed jeans: Belt: J Crew (paired with a blazer and buffalo check shirt in this post) Jeans: All Saints (dressed up a bit here) Shoes: Juicy […]

June 12, 2013 × 1 comment

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Pairings: Colorblock Shell + Button Down

Pairings: Colorblock Shell + Button Down

Spring: Shell: J Crew Button Down: Theory Crop jeans: Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren (styled two additional ways in this post) Leopard print sandals: Marc Fisher Fall: Striped shirt and tweed pants: Club Monaco

June 10, 2013 × 1 comment

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Brocade and a Mini

Brocade and a Mini

I have a confession to make: I will fall in love in a second with pieces made in fabrics that look like they belong on someone’s great-grandmother’s sofa… or on her curtains. Don’t believe me? Just watch: this jacket or this one; this cardi; these shorts… oh, and this very boxy gold […]

June 8, 2013 × 1 comment

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Style Roundup: Anchors!

Style Roundup: Anchors!

Anchor Earrings: J Crew, surprise gift from my hubby  I am in love with anchor prints and motifs (check out my Anchors board on Pinterest!) …another of my One Hundred 🙂 Anchor Print Skirt: J Crew Ladylike Jacket: J Crew (styled differently in this post) Piped Shirt: Banana Republic (similar […]

June 5, 2013 × 0 comments

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2 Ways to Wear Stripes and Florals

2 Ways to Wear Stripes and Florals

Technically, the print on these shorts is more of a leaf-print than a true floral, but that would’ve made the post title way too long. You know what I mean: Floral-ish 🙂 Popover and belt: J Crew Shorts: Madewell Crossbody bag: Fossil (similar… except I snagged this one for only […]

June 3, 2013 × 8 comments

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Gray, Dark Olive, and Black/White Print

Gray, Dark Olive, and Black/White Print

Disclaimer: I realize that it is a zillion degrees and climbing in the A right now, but it was pretty cool out when I visited NYC earlier this month. Here’s a quick – very quick because I’m sweating just looking at these pics – look at one of the combinations I […]

May 31, 2013 × 6 comments

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Reader Request: How to Put Together Looks

Reader Request: How to Put Together Looks

Reader Request: Now that it seems that the warm weather is here to stay, I guess it is time to pull together some summer looks.  I realize that I do not plan my outfits in advance and find myself wearing the same thing over and over or what I can […]

May 30, 2013 × 2 comments

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Style Roundup: Buffalo Check Shirt

Style Roundup: Buffalo Check Shirt

I love my buffalo check shirt! It makes me think of cozy days sipping hot chocolate by the fire in a (luxury) cabin in the (not-too-deep, just a little off the main road…and near a city) woods. I’ve never actually done that – it’s on the list! – but that […]

May 27, 2013 × 4 comments