Fashion Coordination: Sophisticated Checks

Comprised of full raffles and checks the silhouette of this green and white gingham blouse becomes more sophisticated with the addition of a black leather wraparound belt. Comfort, as always, is a consideration for a work outfit, so the pairing with the lightweight black pants makes sense especially when they’re further brought down to earth with a lightweight jacket and snazzy pair of sneakers

Sophisticated Checks

Fashion Inspo: Fashion Photography

I never realized how important fashion photography was until I visited the “Icons of Style” at “The Getty Center” in 2018. Arranged around stunning designer garments it was a feast for the eyes that continues to inspire me.

Icons of Style

Fashion Find Friday: Silver Link Necklace (Nordstrom)

Open Edit Maze Clasp Link Collar Link Necklace (Nordstrom)

When I received this necklace in the mail I was happy that it was so heavy and sculptural. Slightly punk and rustic it’s the perfect accessory for white button-downs and feminine dresses.

Favorite Fashion Look: Florals

Florals aren’t for everyone, especially if you’re the type who doesn’t care for unadulterated beauty, and prefer sturdy neutrals instead. Yet even if you are the practical sort prone to mannish, no-nonsense details, I’m sure there’s a floral out there for you.

It might be the stylized version of Marimekko , or the subtle gradations of an Andy Warhol silkscreen print, but it’s still the natural wonder of it that has the power to amaze you and enhance your outfit and your life.

Definition of floral: of, relating to, or depicting flowers.

Designers Who’re Famous for Using Floral Prints:

  • Lilly Pulitzer
  • Dolce and Gavbana
  • Marc Jacobs
  • Erdem
  • Mary Katrantzou
  • Johanna Ortiz

Where to Buy Floral Gear:

  1. J.C. Penney
  2. The RealReal
  3. Macy’s
  4. Bloomingdale’s
  5. Nordstrom
  6. Dillard’s

Fashion Coordination: Homage to Stella Jean

I want to communicate through clothes a concept of opposite worlds and traditions fusing together in a sophisticated way and standing side-by-side with equal importance, not covering the other up.

-Stella Jean
Homage to Stella Jean

Fashion Find Friday: Black Nylon Bucket Hot

When I found this black bucket hat by Open Edit on Nordstrom.com I was in a bit of a state. As I was nearing my bus stop, on the way home from an outing in Venice, California, I realized I’d lost my favorite black bucket hat from H &M.

The day had been particularly windy, so I’d been fighting to hang onto it all day. Now that it’s gone, and my new hat is on the way, I can resolve my feelings of loss and chalk it up to another misadventure thanks to a mischievous gust of wind blowing at a busy intersection.