As part of the BASICS category I’m starting a series of brand features to highlight my favorite designers for wardrobe staples, or basics, as it were. First up, Stockholm-based fashion house Acne Studios. Acne is my go to for sweatshirts, jeans, sweaters and jackets. I want to note that Acne is definitely a high price point, however I will be covering brands that fall all over the price … Continue reading ACNE STUDIOS
Dresses and skirts are relatively new wardrobe staples for me, I’ve always been a jeans and pants lover (still am), but I’ve grown to enjoy the ease and comfort as well as the opportunity for new styling combinations that they bring to the table. The midi skirt is a great piece to keep in regular rotation. Whether you choose a classic or playful style it is … Continue reading MIDI SKIRTS
The perfect accessory to pull it all together? A cool pair of shades. Sunglasses are one of those items you can never have enough of, so what better reason than to find stylish pairs in all price points? My new fave brand for a pair with a little pop is Le Specs, a French brand with high quality at a perfect price point. It’s also essential to have that ‘go to’ classic … Continue reading SUNGLASSES
Opening up an organized, well merchandized closet can make all the difference when deciding what to wear. Your closet can (and if you ask me, should) feel like your own little boutique and inspire endless styling sessions with your own wardrobe. With frequent editing, a little time spent on organization, thoughtful pairings and creative storage solutions (for the spatially challenged) a shop-able closet will be … Continue reading A SHOP-ABLE CLOSET
A favorite and signature of my personal style is the sneaker. Having always been a lover of easy, comfortable attire, I’ve been into sneakers since high school. I even elected to do some of my college research projects on sneaker culture and gender, as I have often felt as a woman that I did not have access to as many cool sneakers as men did. With the … Continue reading SNEAKERS
It’s pretty hard (actually, pretty impossible for most of us) to stay in new clothes from head-to-toe day after day. With countless bloggers, editors and celebs consistently sporting the latest designer pieces, shopping and loving the wardrobe you have can feel like a losing game. I wanted to share a few ways I’m able to stock my closet with high end items without breaking the bank. BOOKMARK, … Continue reading GETTING IT ON SALE
A pop of color is an easy way to elevate your classic staple pieces and everyday outfits. While the bulk of my wardrobe consists of grey, black, white and beige I love a colorful bag or shoe to easily add interest and chic playfulness to a simple look. Purchasing classic silhouettes like a pencil skirt, leather jacket or trouser in bold hues is another a great way to … Continue reading POPS OF COLOR
For this Wardrobe Essentials post I’m focusing on the small crossbody bag. This item is a personal favorite of mine and something that I have had multiple of since I use them so frequently. A repeated theme of the Wardrobe Essentials posts is the ‘dress up, dress down’ factor which definitely applies to the crossbody too. See below for my edit… Zara Rebecca Minkoff Kara … Continue reading CROSSBODY BAGS
It’s taken some time but I finally feel like I’ve collected a nice little selection of wool coats. With seemingly endless variations in hue, silhouette, weight and length, a wool coat is the perfect piece to create an effortlessly chic casual look or to elevate the elegance of an evening look. For those who live in a warmer climate the selection I’ve put together below will be too heavy, … Continue reading WOOL COATS
SHIRT Theory EARRINGS Isabel Marant PANTS Theory VISOR Janessa Leone SWEATER J.Crew BAG MM6 Maison Margiela NECKLACE Isabel Marant DRESS Raquel Allegra SANDALS Common Projects COSMETICS TRAVEL CASE Marc Jacobs SWIMSUIT Solid & Stripped SHORTS Prism SWEATER rag & bone JEANS M.i.h Continue reading SALE FAVORITES UNDER $200 – Vacation Staples
ELEVATED BASICS 