Well, its happened again…as if that’s any surprise. This time, it was a pair of fabulous footwear: Stuart Weitzman’s Reserve Boot to be exact. They first stared me down me from the tabloid pages last year, taunting me from A-listers’ tootsies to the DC elites strolling through Georgetown. I knew I needed to have them. Their practicality alone […]
European v. American: Differently managed wardrobes
You might be thinking, “Wait, people manage their wardrobes?” Well, yes, yes they do. You do too, you just don’t realize it. You may not think your spending habits reflect your country of origin, but it speaks more about your consumption patterns than you think. The two mindsets are quite different: the European way vs. […]
I’m Feeling…Bubbly, Quirky, Ladylike
Today’s mood: bubbly, quirky, girly, downtown, feminine, ladylike, funky, cool, and daring. I couldn’t decide which side I wanted to appease more: my inner girl or my inner tom-boy, enjoy both below.
Want, Lust, Need Now: Nixon’s Kensington watch
Ever spot an item that just stuck with you for days and weeks after you left the store? Festering in the back of your mind to the point where you try to reason with yourself about which takes precedent: rent for the month or this particular indulgence. Yup, it’s happened, and I’m assuming more than […]
Wise Words: Karl Lagerfeld
“Vanity is the healthiest thing in life.” — Karl Lagerfeld Whether you like him or not, Karl is hands down a controversial fellow. Always armed with dark shades, high collars, and verbal venom, the designer extraordinaire is a favorite of mine. What can I say? We share a love for black and white with a […]
Describing Your Personal Style
It can be difficult to cast a blanket statement on yourself, but honing in on what you think your personal style is can be a great crutch. Thinking of adjectives to describe your look or even the look you want to achieve can be helpful. I started trying to verbalize my style once I realized […]
S/S 2014 NYFW — Richard Chai
As you all know, I attended Richard Chai’s show last week at the start of NYFW. The show itself was surreal—very minimalist set design: white runway, clean entryway for the models, and a cheery color palette. The rush of people (see panoramic pic below), the literal wall of press photographers, the celebrities, the commercialism…really took […]