respect the shoes

Style Lately

2022-05-10T21:10:00.000-04:00

The unbearable lightness of … my legs. Put on your sunnies, folks, because my

pasty limbs are going to enjoy the good weather. 😎🌿

exact: sneakers $65 / sunglasses now $30
sim: shorts $10 / sweater $44 / tote

Simple outfit, but of course I’m got to mix those patterns to keep me interesting. 🤓
exact: belt $19 / pants $56
sim: sweater $80

Feeling like dressing “pretty” this weekend, so my interpretation of that is soft

pinks, floral prints & a bit of lace. Have a nice (& hopefully restful) weekend. ☺️🌸

exact: blouse $22 / skirt $35 / sandals $99

sim: jacket $69 / clutch $48

New kicks for spring, you know I can’t resist them. I have a penchant for #newbalance -

what brand of sneakers do you guys adore? 🌸
exact: sneakers $85

When you’re ready for spring weather, but your toes are not - mules to save the day! 😎
exact: mules $25 / glasses $13
sim: sweatshirt $48 / shirt $40

I am all about the denim jackets this spring. What are you into on the style side right now? 🌸

exact: jacket $45

sim: top $69 / earrings $20

Chilly spring mornings season. Perfect weather for an easy dress & a new trench. 🍄

exact: trench / flats $130 / used version of the tote

sim: dress $50 / belt

Style Lately

2022-03-18T08:00:00.001-04:00

sim: trench on sale / blouse / shoes $39 / tote $160

exact: loafers $45
sim: tote $365

exact: pants $46 / sweater $49

sim: shirt $49 / loafers on sale

sim: removable collar $11 (dupe!) / sweater on sale / coat $140

exact: blazer 25% off with SHOPSPRING

sim: blouse $59 / skirt $37 / shoes $73

exact: striped top now $12

sim: sweater $75 / bracelet $38

exact: sweater $28 / boots now $75

sim: coat $170

Style Lately

2022-02-24T08:00:00.001-05:00

It finally works out for me that I am wearing pink on a Wednesday. And lots

of it #onwednesdayswewearpink. 💗

sim: coat on sale / sweater now $60 / shoes $59 / clutch $59

Are furry vests still a thing? I bought this snuggly piece a few winters ago but haven’t

had the chance to wear it more than a handful of times - better wear it now before

I “lose” it in my closet again. 🧸

sim: vest $84 / leopard sweatshirt $18 / shirt $39 / boots $70

I’m lucky with my job in that I get to #wfh part-time, so there are a few days of the

week where I have an excuse to dress up … & others where I can slub it out if I felt

like it. Today is a “slubbing but still have life appointments” day so there are real shoes

(& pants) involved. What’s your work situation like, & how are you liking it? 🐪

exact: sneakers $85 / striped sweater $28 / coat now $75

TGI-FINALLY- Friday! It’s probably just me, but I feel like it’s been the loooongest week,

so I am so looking forward to the weekend. I hope that even with the Super Bowl &

V-Day right around the corner, that you all can make time for yourselves these next

few days to relax, recharge & enjoy the moments. 💚

exact: clutch

sim: sweater $59 / lace top $28 / shoes now $35

We are getting to that time of the year where most of us are O-V-E-R cold weather

AND also trying to wear all our winter clothes “while we still can”. Fella clothes

hoarders, you get me. 😅

sim: coat $75 / sweater $38 / gingham shirt $46

t’s another cold one for a lot of us, so keep it cozy (& may as well also eat

something tasty, since it’s Sunday after all & that should be reason enough

to do almost anything). 😉

exact: coat now $75 / sweater $34 / loafers $89 / used version of the tote

sim: gingham shirt now $19

Just add spots (& some BRIGHT pink) to jazz up a plain ole outfit. 💗

exact: loafers now $60 / pants $54

sim: sweater on sale / jacket $69

Style Lately

2022-02-12T08:00:00.001-05:00

I got this sweater last year from the big kids’ section & adore it. If you’re a shortie

like me, don’t sleep on checking out the big kids’ clothing (or shoes for that matter)!

Cute styles & less money are my thing. ❤️

sim: sweater $18 / shirt $54 / shoes $42

Leopard print & B&W stripes are considered basics (& neutrals) in my book. So

wearing these two prints together is my idea of keeping things simple. geth😸

exact: striped top $23

sim: sweater $75 / shoes $50 / bracelet $105

When the color combo on the kids’ shoes are too cool to ignore … ❤️ When it comes

to sizing from the big kids’ section, I suggest selecting 1.5 sizes down from your normal

ladies’ shoe size (i.e., I am a ladies’ 7.5 & ordered these kicks in a big kids’ 6). ❤️

exact: sneakers now $60 / jacket now $44

Always a fan of pairing leopard print with green. Casual winter weekend style. 💚

exact: loafers $75 / blazer $228

sim: shirt $26 / sweater $46

Winter layers … & boots that I rarely wear out because I am obsessed with them

& know I’ll never be able to find another pair & don’t want to scuff

them up. This is perfectly normal behavior, right … 🍂

sim: jacket now $85 / sweater $20 / shirt $42 / boots $64

“Ruffles have ridges” & so does my collar. Feeling a bit Elizabethan today … 👸🏻

exact: collar $11

sim: sweater $35 / blazer $140

These pieces are all oldies, but they are absolutely 🍒 (& it’s sunny out &

no snow, so I am voluntarily going to freeze my toes for this outfit). 😅

sim: skirt $28 / sweater $47 / shoes $42

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2022-01-18T08:00:00.001-05:00

I would have never thought to pair together this magenta (or is it fuchsia?) hue

with the tan color, but it totally works IMO. Are there any more “unusual” color

pairings you guys love? I’m always on the lookout for ideas. 💕

exact: coat, now $90 / loafers, now $80

sim: sweater

My outfit hues today mean: I’m early for Valentine’s Day, ready for the

NCAA championship game, or I just like to matchy-match. ☑️❤️

exact: sweater $28

sim: coat, now $100 / removable collar $11

When the weather outside is frightful … so I’ll work from home, stay cozy &

try not to think about having to run to the market later (ugh, outside). ❄️

exact: pullover $109 / sneakers, now $65

sim: shirt $69

Working from home this holiday week, so I am wearing ALL the comfy

things & finding my stretchiest bottoms in prep for the Eat-fest (Thanksgiving)

to ensue later this week. 🍗

sim: pullover, now $19 / hair tie $12 / earrings $48

Casual winter Friday. Little bit of snow out, means cozy jacket required.

Hope you’re all staying safe & warm. ❄️

exact: used version of the tote

sim: coat $129 / shirt $59 / boots $99

Spots so nice, I had to wear them twice. 😽

exact: sweater, now $87 / belt $29 / watch $225

sim: top, now $40 / pants $53

Been binging my hub’s current fave show #yellowstone (think Sons of Anarchy,

but with wealthy landowners on horseback), so my outfit today is my (loose)

idea of “Dutton Ranch style”. 🌲

sim: cardigan / boots $58 / bag

Style Lately

2022-01-09T08:00:00.001-05:00

For those of still working this week, I am right there with you. And I am going

to wear all the festive things I’ve got while doing it. 💝

exact: removable collar $13 / coat $120

sim: sweater

Wore this combo before the holidays & liked it so much that I’m bringing

it back. Can’t let go of that Christmas plaid just yet. ❤️

exact: clutch

sim: jacket / shirt $16 / shoes $49

Just the basics (& a generous gift from my fab big sis). 😸

exact: coat $120

sim: sweater $28 / clutch $59 / wallet

Ah, we’re so close to Christmas now! As we’re reaching the height of

all the rush, try to take some time for your sanity & remember that the

holidays is not all about gifts but blessings. ❤️

exact: boots $75

sim: coat $150 / shirt $16 / scarf $89

Stay safe & warm out there, my friends. We should all wear a little color

to be bright spots against this dreary winter day. 💗

exact: coat $144 / scarf $55

sim: sweater $70 / trousers $80 / tote

2021 seems to have passed in a blur & we’re already at the end of it. 😳

exact: glasses $13

sim: sweater $22 / skirt $8 / shoes $101 / bag

‘Tis the season. Even my #wfh sweats have to be festive. ❄️

sim: coat $40 / fleece $89 / joggers $21

Style Lately

2021-12-23T08:00:00.001-05:00

T-minus 10 days until Christmas & I’m noticing everyone’s outfits getting

more & more festive. I guess it’s time to break out the sequins

(we’ll keep them subtle this go around). 😘

sim: sweater $30 / shirt $59 / shoes $53

Still not all the way done with my gift shopping (& trying not to low-level panic about it),

but at least I can look like I’ve got it all put together for the holidays.🎄

exact: shirt $59

sim: clutch $59 / bracelet / skirt $40

Has anyone finished their gift shopping yet, because I feel like I’ve barely

begun. So I’m keeping my outfit cas & cozy in order to get some of this “holiday

business” knocked out. 🤶🏻

exact: booties $105 / sweatshirt $34 / used version of the tote

sim: shirt $59

Happy December, guys! Along with the statement necklaces, it’s time to go full

out with the holiday plaid & fair isle. Go be your best festive self. 🎄

sim: sweater $92 + addtl 40% off with SHOP40 / shirt $59 / necklace $42

I think most of you know by now that blue + red, plus green + leopard print

are some of my fave “color” combos. Another one I adore? Yellow + grey.

What are some of your fave hue combos? 💛

sim: blazer $90 / blouse $16 / pants / shoes $60

Not sponsored (I wish!), just a healthy love for #newbalance sneakers.

My collection of cool kicks has exploded over the last two years … along

with fleeces, sweats, anything stretchy with no waistband … 👟

exact: sneakers $90

Sparkles are in season until the end of the year, so I am going to wear

my share of them while I can. 💫

sim: sweater / skirt $42 / bag / shoes $83 / necklace $18

Style Lately

2021-12-17T08:00:00.004-05:00

‘Tis the season for even cuter shoes, despite the threat of cold toesies. 👠

sim: leopard shoes / red shoes

It’s plaid & brown leather season, so layer it up, wear it out, get cozy with it. 🍁

sim: tote $128 / boots $63 / shirt $20 / sweater $39 / blazer $150

Feeling a little low-level anxiety about how the rest of this year seems to be

flitting by so quickly, so I am revisiting an old outfit combo to get me dressed

& out this morning. Leopard print + stripes = easy peasy. 😸

exact: coat $119

sim: sweatshirt $22 / shirt $79

Some casual December style. What I wore to run errands & eat nachos

(btw, where is the nachos emoji?) 🧀

exact: used version of the tote

sim: vest $23 / shirt $69 / boots $148 / hat $32

:: Cozy toesies :: Had my eye on these booties for a while now, but held off on

them until the pre-Black Friday sales hit & I found a deal I couldn’t resist.

I sized up 1/2 size from my normal & it was a perfect snuggly fit. ⛄️

exact: boots $112

Not sure what I’ll be wearing for Thanksgiving yet, but I think it’ll be some combo

of this look: put-together, ready for the fam, yet warm & comfy. And

stretchy pants? For sure … 🥧

exact: blazer $228 / loafers $80

sim: sweater $59 / shirt $81

Spotted: a #jcreweverything kind of day. 😸

exact: belt $29

sim: jacket $62 / blouse $40 / pants $13

Style Lately

2021-12-01T08:00:00.000-05:00

I may not feel ready for the upcoming holidays, but I can at least dress like I am. 🎄

exact: bracelet $22

sim: sweater $30 / shirt $29 / shoes $40 / clutch $33

When it’s the weekend & casual, but still got to add some “fancy” to your

outfit because that’s just the type of Extra you are. 🤍

exact: pullover $89 / necklace $24

sim: shirt $29

Minimal styling with maximum print impact - my kind of easy outfit. 😸

exact: sneakers $60 / striped top $39

sim: cardigan $75 (girl's version if you're petite for $65)

Wearing a sweatsuit with attitude … or I just wanted an outfit I could

both run errands AND take a nap in. 🧡

exact: coat $98 / top $15 / joggers $15 / sneakers $80 / used version of the tote

I hope you had a peaceful & plentiful Thanksgiving (or just plain Thursday).

May your spirits (& bellies) be full for the rest of this week. Here’s a peek at

my outfit from yesterday. 🍁

sim: cardigan $35 / blouse $25 / shoes $33

It’s finally Friday, so just call me Fuzzy Wuzzy. 🧸

exact: fleece pullover $35

sim: vest $29 / shirt $24

Better get comfy with the idea of stretchy pants for the foreseeable future. 🍁

exact: jacket $148 (or factory version $59) / sneakers $60

sim: hat $32 / denim shirt $21 / tee $20 / joggers $15

Sale Alert! Shopbop Black Friday Sale

2021-11-24T08:00:00.000-05:00

Sale alert! Shopbop is hosting their Black Friday Sale (early!) that starts today and runs through Cyber Monday (sale ends Tuesday, November 30 at 4:00 a.m. EST). Use code HOLIDAY to take 15-30% storewide. If you want to see the terms and exclusions, click here. Check out some items that I'm trying to narrow down -

In my shopping cart -

Jerome Dreyfuss bags / MWL by Madewell tops / New Balance sneakers

English Factory sweaters / BB Dakota jackets / Tory Burch bags

And on my wishlist -

Rag & Bone boots / CAMI NYC jackets / Line & Dots coats

A.L.C. sweaters / Marni bags / Sam Edelman flats

Cold Weather Favorites

2021-11-18T08:00:00.018-05:00

I have a penchant for all things cuddly and warm whenever the temperatures dip, thus I am always on the lookout for a good coat or sweater. It doesn't matter what my packed closet may tell me, there's nothing better to beat the coat than a cozy, fun piece of outerwear with a snuggly sweater underneath. Here are some of my current faves, and none of these break the bank:

Coat Weather:

FARM Rio / BAUM UND PFERDGARTEN / Something Navy

Avec Les Filles / Apparis

Sweater Galore:

ENGLISH FACTORY / KULE / Free People

Line & Dot / MUNTHE

Keep it Cozy:

Adrienne Landau / Lack of Color / Eugenia Kim

Jocelyn / Lele Sadoughi

Style Lately

2021-11-09T08:00:00.001-05:00

Spotted: a #jcreweverything kind of day 😸.

exact: belt $29

sim: jacket $54 / top $40 / pants $89

Make it a good Casual Friday, guys & look forward to another beautiful (🤞)

fall weekend 🍁.

exact: jacket $168 (or factory version for $69) / sneakers $60

sim: vest now $22 / sweater $39

I always like that peep of collar under a loose sweater.

And a rare red lippy for me to “make it fancy” 💋.

exact: sweater $40 / earrings $34 (or factory dupe for $14) / lip color $6

sim: shirt $47

New day, new week, same me. And that’s a-okay 👍!

exact: jacket on sale / sweater $39 / used version of the tote

sim: sneakers $58 / shirt $25

These past two years have definitely seen my sneaker collection grow.

Adding these new babies to the family 🧡.

exact: sneakers $80 / sweatshirt on sale

This IS my Halloween costume 👻 Have a chill holiday Sunday -

and may it be filled with way more treats than tricks 🎃.

exact: sweater jacket on sale / glasses $15 / loafers $80 / used version of the tote

sim: shirt on sale

Simply styled for fall. Have yourself the Sunday that you want 🍁.

exact: blazer

sim: shirt $25 / sweater on sale

Style Lately

2021-10-22T08:00:00.001-04:00

When I like an outfit combo, I wear it & then I’ll wear it again (real life, right).

Red & blue is always a winner for me ❤️💙.

exact: bag / sneakers

sim: shirt / sweater

My outfit today is mostly plain & prepped, so I couldn’t help but to

add just a little bit of ✨ .

exact: jacket / sweater

sim: shirt / necklace

I definitely have fun putting together my outfits & trying to find

interesting-but-wearable pattern & color combos. But when I’ve got to get

ready quickly, easy is key. So here’s a little Easy to start off the week 🍃.

exact: sweater / used version of the tote

sim: shirt / boots

This skirt is a piece that I love to wear #onrepeat right now ❤️.

exact: watch

sim: clutch / ring / skirt / shirt

Keeping things simple for the first Monday of October. And I have this

thing about needing to match up the shade of the tan/brown

accessories or else 🤪.

sim: tote / sweater / scarf / boots

Easy peasy weekend style. Please be kind to yourself & with each

other today of all days ❤️.

sim: sweatshirt / shirt / shoes

Wearing a fave summer dress into fall. (And am I the only one that

feels extra swishy when wearing a long dress/skirt? Gonna be sashaying

into work like💃🏻).

exact: boots / sweater

sim: dress / belt / bag

Sale Alert! Shopbop Style Event

2021-10-11T08:00:00.003-04:00

Sale Alert! Shopbop is hosting their Style Event where you can get between 15-25% off (almost) everything! Use code STYLE to get 15% off orders over $200, 20% off orders over $500 and 25% off orders over $800 - just look for items labeled "Style Event".

This promotion is live now and lasts through October 14 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. For more information about the promotion, click here.

Here are some goodies on my current in my shopping cart - these brands all qualify for the promo, so I am having a hard time narrowing down my choices:

Prints: dresses by Love The Label / sweaters by KULE / jackets by Levi's

sweaters by Self Portrait / sweaters by RE/DONE

Sneakers: Vans / Reebok / New Balance / Fila / Veja

Bags: Clare V. / Salvatore Ferragamo / MCM / STAUD / Madewell

Style Lately

2021-10-05T08:00:00.001-04:00

Yes, I totally got another leopard print sweatshirt. And yes, I totally got the

matching sweatpants too. And yes, I am totally planning to wear pieces both

together to the outside world. 😸

exact: sweatshirt $25 (and matching sweatpants $14)

sim: shirt $79 / tote $148 / hat / sneakers $100

When mixing patterns, one thing I’ve heard is that if one of your patterns is loud

and bold, the other should be smaller and more subtle. So I’m trying that here

with the pink lions & navy gingham. And topping it off with a little bit of shine,

thanks to my new statement belt. 💕

exact: belt $15 (also in black & cheetah print $14)

sim: jacket $64 / shirt $39 / pants $24 (part of a set)

Chenille sweaters are literally wearable blankets & I’m here for it.

Have a lovely weekend, everyone. 🍁

exact: wallet luxe / loafers $80 / glasses $15

sim: shirt $89 / sweater $33

You all know I love my 🐆 print but usually in much smaller doses. This #cwonder

dress (#gifted) is a bit outside my print comfort zone, but it’s jersey knit & so easy

to layer over. Add a few pieces tone down the print & now I’m totally into it. 😸

exact: dress $40 / sweater jacket on sale

sim: shoes $53

Feeling a little worn down from this week, so I’m donning a few bright

stripes to give myself some pep to get through today. ❤️

exact: mules $25

sim: sweater on sale / shirt $79 / bag $229

A little more “buttoned up” than usual since I have some work meetings -

in some more fall-appropriate hues. Even brushed my hair today - though it may not

look like it in the pic. 😅

sim: jacket $50 / blouse $35 / earrings $29

Wishing it could be sunny days & short sleeves weather all through the year,

but then there would be no flowers without the rain. 🌻

exact: sunglasses $69

sim: jacket $64 / sweater $60 / pants on sale / flats $50

Fall Hues

2021-09-16T11:25:00.001-04:00

Picking my wishlist for the month by the wonderful saturated hues of autumn. The leaves haven't started changing color around here yet, but I already have beautiful visions of deep greens, gold, oranges and browns dancing in my head. Here are some of my fall-hued faves -

Hunter boots / STAUD coats / Girlfriend Collective leggings

Herschel Supply Co. bags / MUNTHE sweaters

Tory Burch slides / KITRI sweaters / JW Anderson bags

Alpha Industries jackets / Maison Kitsune sweatshirts

SIKA tops / Mansur Gavriel bags / Lost + Wander dresses

Acne Studios hats / Cara Cara tops

Oroton bags / Shoshanna dresses / BB Dakota jackets

Sam Edelman flats / Free People dresses

Style Lately

2021-09-11T08:00:00.001-04:00

I’m all over trench coat anything. I think they look so chic (& they give me

Inspector Gadget vibes, which I’m here for). 🧐

sim: dress / shirt / bag / shoes

Things have been a little SPOT-ty lately, but my cute new bag makes a

lot of the pain go away … #TGIF everyone! 😅

exact: bag

sim: skirt / top / ring

Well it seems that I’ve worn gingham pretty much every day this week, so I guess

why stop now ... Enjoy your weekends, everyone! ❤️

exact: shirt / cap

sim: top / shoes

Some kicks worth posting. 💗

exact: sneakers

Another week, another shirt dress. And is it just me, or does August feel

like it’s been the looongest month? 🕰

exact: bag / dress / sunglasses

sim: jacket / shoes

These two kinds of spots just seem to work together 😸

What kind of pattern combos do you like? 😻

exact: belt

sim: top / sweater / watch

My look for running errands & #wfh today - or rather, my

is-it-the-weekend-yet style. 😘

exact: sneakers (also available in big kids sizes for less, size down 2 sizes) / cap

sim: sweater / shorts / bag

It's Almost September

2021-08-22T08:15:00.038-04:00

I know it is still hot as Blazes, but nearing the end of August means I have vision of fall already dancing in my head. Here is my current wishlist with a definite lean towards cooler weather.

The Tory bag I have in my shopping bag, the Veronica Beard blazer is gorge but pricey, the Calvin Klein Undies are wonderful seamless basics I adore ...

Tory Burch bags 🌻 OPT dresses 🌻 Veronica Beard blazers

New Balance sneakers 🌻 WAYF sweaters

Calvin Klein Underwear undies 🌻 DeMellier bags

MWL by Madewell sweats 🌻 Jules Smith jewelry 🌻 FARM Rio tops

Style Lately

2021-08-16T08:00:00.000-04:00

When you’re mentally ready for a picnic so you dress like it, but you’re

really physically going to the office ... 🌻

exact: used version of the tote / shirt

sim: dress / hat / sandals

Hat is by Hat Attack - check out their current styles

& Dress is by Lost + Wander - check out their pretty pieces!

Have a wonderful weekend. Be safe, be at peace, enjoy the day as you want to. 🎉

exact: dress

sim: bag / hat / shoes

It’s the middle of August, which means Big Hat Weather

(& my fave shorts on repeat). 👒

exact: hat

sim: top / shorts / sandals / bag

Sandals are by Sam Edelman - check out their other styles!

It has been a while since I’ve gotten shoes that I felt like posting. 💗

exact: sandals

If you’re a red print dress, chances are I will adore you. ❤️

And yes, still dressing like I’m on holiday. 🥸

exact: jacket / dress / sunglasses

sim: sandals / hat / clutch

Sunglasses are Le Specs - love their styles

& Clutch is by Madewell - their current leather goods are here!

Decided to embrace shorts weather for as long as I can. 🌞

exact: sandals / sunglasses

sim: top / shorts / bag

Wearing a sweater on possibly the hottest day of the year so far? Just getting

a head start on fall fashion, guys 🍁 (but most likely 🥵).

exact: sweater / skirt / satchel / sunglasses

sim: sandals

Style Lately

2021-07-25T08:00:00.002-04:00

Dressed up casual for the weekend. I hope you guys have as relaxing a

Saturday as you want & remember to eat the yummy things, wear the

pretty clothes, enjoy the moments. 🌻

exact: glasses

sim: bag in solid / blouse ruffled / shorts / sandals / hat

Things have been a little SPOT-ty lately, but my cute new bag makes a

lot of the pain go away … #TGIF everyone 😅

exact: bag / watch

sim: top / skirt / ring

(Check out other bags by Tory Burch).

Saturdays mean … errands & some serious house cleaning later.

But first … brunch 🥂🍳

exact: shorts

sim: blouse / clutch / sandals / hat / sunglasses

(Check out other hats from Hat Attack, other clutches by Madewell &

other sandals by Sam Edelman).

Have a wonderful Independence Day 🇺🇸, Sunday, weekend. Be safe, be at

peace, enjoy the day as you want to. And please make sure your poor

doggos are safe tonight! 🙉🎉

exact: dress

sim: bag / shoes / hat

Not so mellow yellow. I like my colors nicely saturated. Happy weekending!

(& I’m still happily in shorts) 💛

exact: sandals

sim: sunglasses / sweater / shorts / clutch

Currently out & about on a work trip. When I travel, I like easy peasy coordinated

pieces to keep my luggage light. How do you pack? Are you more streamlined or

like to be prepared for any occasion? 😎

exact: shirt dress / jacket

sim: clutch

#shortsweathermeans more shorts, please! I like a good high-rise pair,

but it means being OK with looking a little paunch-ier than usual

every time I sit down. 😅

exact: sunglasses

sim: shirt / shorts / tote / mules

(Check out other sunglasses by Le Specs).

My Summer Wishlist

2021-07-18T08:00:00.000-04:00

Summer dressing is to me, always about ease and comfort. So it's no surprise I chose some of the below pieces for my current summer wishlist. A flowy, cooling dress. A simple statement bag. Sneakers for comfort. And easy jeans are never out-of-season.

Top row dresses: Never Fully Dressed / En Saison

Bottom row dresses: Ro's Garden / BAUM UND PFERDGARTEN / Yumi Kim

Top row bags: Tory Burch / Naghedi

Bottom row bags: Strathberry / Cult Gaia / Apede Mod

Top row sneakers: PUMA / New Balance / Asics

Bottom row sneakers: On / adidas

Top row denim: Pistola Denim / Free People

Bottom row denim: AGOLDE / Levi's / Blank Denim

Style Lately

2021-06-24T08:00:00.001-04:00

If it’s in gingham print and has a bow on it, count me in. New dress

(scored on sale) to help get me started for this new week 🧡.

exact: jacket

sim: dress or solid blue / tote / shoes

Today’s basic outfit, or rather, adventures in keeping white jeans clean 🧼.

exact: shirt / used version of the tote (check out other bags by Louis Vuitton)

sim: jeans / shoes / sunglasses

A subtle nod to the #redwhiteandblue & always a bit of #patternmixing ❤️.

sim: shorts / top

I don’t know why, but going back to work feels extra difficult after a three day weekend.

So I am making it as easy for myself as possible with today’s outfit.

Happy Tuesday, everyone ❤️.

exact: dress / tote (and check out other totes by Naghedi)

sim: shoes / sunglasses

Always a good idea to have protective forces - like evil eye talismans to bring

good luck, or pretzel charms to honor the carbohydrate gods … #tgif guys,

it’s felt like a long week 👁🥨.

exact: dress

sim: evil eye necklace / pretzel necklace

Casual … ly dressing my way through the week. And this top makes

it easy - it’s loose & breezy with just enough detail (split-neck, puffed sleeves)

to feel a little special ❤️.

exact: top

sim: shoes / tote / sunglasses (check out other sunglasses by Le Specs)

Gingham x 2. And both pieces together are currently less than $40. I like

looking cute for cheap. Happy Sunday 🌞.

exact: sweater / shorts / bracelet

sim: watch

So Many Pretty (Smocked) Dresses

2021-06-15T10:34:00.002-04:00

I'm not sure smocked dresses have been popular since the early 1990s (remember those strapless terry Juicy cover-ups?), but they are back and have come with a vengeance this summer. Personally I'm loving them, especially in the current iteration of pretty dresses that are flattering and comfortable.

Here are some of my fave smocked frocks recently, in a range of pretty styles (and prices!):

Wallet-friendly dresses from:

OPT / ASTR the Label / Madewell / MINKPINK / BB Dakota

Mid-priced dresses from:

BAUM UND PFERDGARTEN / Roller Rabbit / Sokie Collective / RAILS / En Saison

Pricey but pretty dresses from:

XIRENA / Needle & Thread / THE GREAT. / Love The Label / Banjanan

Style Lately

2021-05-22T08:00:00.001-04:00

Getting to work from home part-time is a privilege (plus I love the commute),

but I do miss being able to dress up. Today is NOT a #wfh day. ❤️

exact: shirtdress $40 with SHOPSALE / cuff

sim: clutch / jacket

The weather recently has been wonky, but I will appreciate shorts weather

when I can get it. Sorry for the folks who will have to see my pasty

pale legs though. 💚

exact: shorts $22 / watch / sneakers $60

sim: sweater $29 / tote / hair tie $6

I hope everyone can spend the rest of their weekend in peace & comfort

(& I’ve got comfort covered in overalls, y’all ... 🌻)

exact: overalls $35 / blouse $25 / necklace (from Rocksbox)

Comfortable, casual & ready for the world (as long as it can fit in my bag).

#tgif guys! ❤️

exact: tote $240 / sneakers $80

sim: shirt / sweater $49

(Check out other totes from Naghedi or sneakers from Onitsuka Tiger).

As a person who is chilly almost all the time, I like a good summer sweater for

that extra bit of warmth without having to layer it on. ☺️

exact: sweater $24 / belt $23

Casually dressed. After the week I had, I am sure glad it’s still the weekend. And

can you believe we’re already into May?! 🍄

exact: sneakers $60

sim: jacket / dress / hat $20 / clutch

Comfort & snake print, I'm in! ❤️

exact: sandals $25 / bracelet set $11

(Check out other jewelry from Roxanne Assoulin).

Perfectly Patterned

2021-05-16T08:30:00.003-04:00

Below are some of my favorite patterns and prints for spring (or any time of the year for that matter): leopard, gingham and floral. Groundbreaking? No ... but timeless? Absolutely!

Top row: A.P.C. totes / Karen Mabon pajamas / Loeffler Randall headbands

Bottom row: GANNI jackets / The Marc Jacobs sneakers / Essential Antwerp dresses

Top row: Sokie Collective tops / ENGLISH FACTORY shorts / Tory Burch flats

Bottom row: Larroude sandals / Clare V. belt bags / Solid & Striped swimsuits

Top row: Freedom Moses sandals / Yumi Kim jumpsuits / Vans sneakers

Bottom row: MINKPINK tops / Shopbop @Home plates / Kooreloo bags