crepe scarves to combat april’s chill

crepe scarves to combat april’s chill

new york really takes a beating during the winter. in what feels like the sixth straight month of cold, bitter weather… i think we’ve all thrown in the towel and have agreed to collectively freeze in spring clothing until mother nature decides she’s ready to join us… so this next look that i’m featuring pairs a (new) denim shift dress with some old accessories that help to keep this look transitional and functional (enough) for our current temperature situation. if you’re reading from a region that’s already warmed up significantly… forget everything i’m about to say, throw this dress on with your favorite sandals, and call it a day. but if you’re here in the tri-state… read on for some simple tips to mid-april-warmth.  Continue reading “crepe scarves to combat april’s chill”

the most practical maxi dress for fall

the most practical maxi dress for fall

i love a gypsy glam moment, and this is a fall look that really speaks to me. i wear maxi dresses pretty often. they’re elongating, flattering and a fun way to be comfy and cute at the same time. the trouble with maxi dresses, though, are the fact that once you’ve worn it 5 or 6 times it starts to get real tired. literally everyone at one point or another has looked into their closet and thought “ugh, i’ve worn that so many times already.” that’s why i love this look – because what seems like one maxi dress is actually three super wearable and versatile outfits – making this the most practical maxi for fall. Continue reading “the most practical maxi dress for fall”

bringing back butterflies

bringing back butterflies

i love love love bringing back pieces from last years’ wardrobe and making them super current. the piece i’m featuring today is an affordable butterfly print maxi dress that i bought from target and wore to a wedding (yes – to a wedding!!! target for the win!). this time around, i’ve dressed it way down with casual accessories that scream summer ’17. you’d never know this dress was an oldie-but-goodie! Continue reading “bringing back butterflies”

one top, three prints

one top, three prints

every once in a blue moon you find something that you just have to have in every single color, print and shade. for me, this summer is all about francesca’s off-the-shoulder bustier tops. you saw it first at my surprise 30th birthday brunch (here)… and you caught a glimpse of it again during my stay at embassy row hotel d.c. (here) – and today i’m showcasing it in yet another pretty pattern. Continue reading “one top, three prints”