foundations: the chic guide to wearing Birkenstocks

via Vogue UK

in light of the the comfy-chic movement, 2013 was The Year of the Birks. love them or hate them – they're longtime wardrobe foundations in my book.

here are my tips on how to choose and wear birks in a minimalist chic way.

wardrobe planning s/s14: the chic caftan

we're due to get another snow blast this weekend. i'm responding by dedicating this post entirely to the caftan.

Q+A: Wallace // writer & blogger

this month's conversation is with the gorgeous and multi-talented Wallace – writer, blogger, world-traveler and sometime-model whose literary tastes are as stellar as her personal style.

read on for the interview!

sale PSA // loeffler randall tall boots

a short and sweet sale PSA for your Monday: 

my all-time favorite elegant Loeffler Randall boots are on sale! 

(i find them TTS, very comfy for long city walks, with room for thin socks and leggings/jeans.)

be prepared to get tons of compliments when you wear them...let me know if you get a pair :)

PS Tuesday update: the big sale for everything that never goes on sale (BIGEVENT14) is now on! perfect time to get those Karen Walkers, rag & bone black skinnies, and Ferragamo varas.

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style notes: what women want / or, practical luxury pt. II

the epitome of chic // via

“The desire to be comfortable is profound, shaping attitudes and markets."

–Cathy Horyn

lookbook // the grey sweatshirt, I

a reader asked for ideas on how to style a simple sweatshirt, so i think i'll do a mini series on this theme. 

this week: in the mood to pair my cropped grey sweatshirt with a statement costume necklace. harmony in contrasts.

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what do you think? how do you like to wear your fave sweatshirt?

wardrobe planning: spring 2014

via

spring planning this year is about filling a few major wardrobe gaps that will elevate the rest of my go-tos. the back to basics palette continues.

foundations: the seasonal scarves guide

via tumblr

January's back-to-back blizzards and the two snowstorms on tap for this week have meant one thing: my scarves have been the hardest working accessories in my wardrobe.

inspiration + wardrobe update // January

i don't know about you, but of all the '90s supers, Christy was always my favorite.

lookbook // cashmere friday

staying warm and comfy on a casual Friday with favorite grey cashmere pullover, go-to black skinny jeans, minimalist work tote (reviewed here), rose gold watch and dieppa loafers.

what's been in your style rotation lately?

essentials: the chic sneakers

via 

the theme of my 2014 so far: new year, new balances with everything.

review: the minimalist work tote

my everlane petra tote arrived the other day.

foundations: black and white

slouching towards 2014...

this NYE, our plans were relatively low-key – simple but delicious dinner at home, then a friend's house party...so it felt appropriate to celebrate the start of 2014 with wardrobe foundations and longtime favorites: my beloved rag & bone biker jacket (similar here and here) paired with one of my essential white tees, favorite black skinnies, and the new-ish second pair of isabel marant dicker boots i got a few months ago (the most comfortable shoes to wear to a standing-room-only apartment party!). 

a j.crew necklace (similar here) and a fun iosselliani cocktail ring added a bit of festive sparkle, and all the evening essentials fit nicely with room to spare in my new burgundy trio bag. a harmonious mix of the old and new.

i hope you all had a merry new year's eve. what did you wear?

wardrobe planning: winter 2014

K+J ca. 1995

first things first – let's take a moment to appreciate the timeless style of vintage Kate Moss and Johnny Depp. on Kate: this is everything that i still want to wear. be still my '90s heart!

now – onto winter wardrobe planning...

inspiration diary: December // holiday edition

our NYC-apartment-sized tree...shorter days means earlier holiday lights in the house!

i've outgrown many things since my childhood, but not Christmas. 

Q+A: Jade // doctor

this month's conversation is with the beautiful and accomplished Jade – i love her global, multi-disciplinary approach to life and work and her funky, girl-meets-tomboy style. and did i mention she has quite possibly one of the best collections of gentlewomanly shoes ever?

read on for the interview!

the gift guide: best friend edition

via Vanity Fair

BFF. best mate. sister-i-never-had. partner in crime. late-night confidante. 

a best friend is all of these, and this gift guide is dedicated to best friends everywhere.

raw denim diary: 1 month

favorite tee and A.P.C. jeans (also here) // everyday gold necklace // favorite ballet flats // trio crossbody bag

[second post in a series. see my first post + review]

i've been wearing the A.P.C.s about 5 days a week since my last post. it has now been a month and a week. 

the gift guide: gentleman edition

gentlemanly with a side of cumberbatch

one of my favorite things about the holidays is gift-shopping for loved ones, and there's nothing quite as fun (and just a bit challenging) as shopping for the man in your life.

sale find // emerson fry

hello hello, 20% off (EF20) going on now -
so many beautiful and dreamy coats, knits, and other wardrobe foundations all in one shop...
go! (and let me know if you get anything!)