sale find: holiday month

*the big one (BIGEVENT13) just started today! 

my picks are this minimalist work tote, my favorite sunnies, the downtown ankle boots, and the ever-gorgeous all-occasion bow pumps.

more great sales of the season:

*forward's 50% off sale - some pretty luxe and fantastic selection here - THIS dream shearling coat by you know who

*this never happens - 30% off all CdG leather wallets

*the big NAP sale for all the luxe things on your giftlist

*$10 off any $50 purchase + free shipping at TOMS (maker of my favorite easy slip-ons)

*20% off sitewide at ASOS (GIMME20) - ideal for that chic but inexpensive party dress or fun gifts & stocking stuffers

*j.crew 30% off sitewide (HOLIDAY)

*madewell  25% off sitewide (FEAST25)

*ssense 50% off sitewide – ahem, those golden goose boots and repettos...and the Carven gems!

stay tuned here as i'll be updating with more great holiday sales this week :)

Q+A: Julia // rennes

my latest conversation is with the lovely Julia, who wears hats as deftly in her personal style as she does in her work as founder, designer, and maker of her own line. the fact that she's a fan of quality BBC television and reads up on quantum mechanics for fun just makes her a kindred spirit in my book.

read on for the interview!

year in review: 2013 favorites

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November is the shortest month. or that's what it feels like anyway. 

foundations: the minimalist work tote

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this season, a roomy, supple, and simple leather tote is really appealing to me as a work-to-weekend hold-all.

sale find: the gamine essentials

the annual steven alan sample sale is on! 

my picks are the classic r/s shirts, this chic clare vivier petit duffel, and this lovely everyday gold necklace.

happy shopping! are you getting anything? :)

reading // November

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current mood: cozy.

foundations: fall uniform

in which all my fall foundation faves harmoniously come together: 

zara peacoat, rag & bone black skinnies, saint james breton, PS1 satchel, frye penny loafers (currently on sale)

wouldn't it be great if you could confidently walk out the door every day wearing your go-to favorites, head-to-toe? i think this is really the ultimate reward of having a wardrobe that really works.

read on for my quick reviews of two budget-friendly key foundations...

Q+A: Natasha // pastry chef

November for me is all about cozy style and comfort foods, so i'm excited to kick off this month's conversation series with Natasha – Brooklyn bon vivant, supremely talented pastry queen at Marlow & Sons, and all-around cool girl who counts Peggy Bundy and Maggie Cheung as inspirations. 

read on for the interview!