talking shop: Roztayger
i'm excited to introduce a new sponsored collaboration series featuring curated boutiques and the stylish entrepreneurs behind them. this month, meet Elizabeth of Roztayger.com – a luxury handbag and...
View Articleinspiration: May
style + chemistry: Roman Holiday // still one of my favorite films.in the mood for collared shirts and skirts.[Annunciation | Raphael Soyer, 1980] one of my favorite paintings. i also completely want...
View Articlefoundations: chic + inexpensive sandals under $100
a reader got in touch recently and asked for summer shoe recommendations. so here's the thing: despite what the magazines will tell you, there are really only a handful of tried-and-true styles that...
View ArticleEverlane x les anti-modernes* // summer essentials
summer dressing can be tricky – how do you stay cool while still looking stylish?there are a few tried-and-true elements to summer in NYC for me: sleeveless as much as possible, easy silhouettes, and...
View Articlesale PSA //
in the mood for simple tees, breezy blues and long hair this summer...*a short and sweet PSA for your Thursday // the big NAP sale is now on!
View Articlefoundations: the ballet flats
with my favorite ballet flats in Tuscany.a great ballet flat is hard to find. i've gone through my share of mediocre ones over the years. the majority of ballet flats on the market tend to look good...
View Articlefabric 101: silk // care and maintenance
for a while now, i've been thinking about alternatives to dry-cleaning.longtime readers know that i've always been an advocate of buying natural fibers: cotton, silk, wool, linen. nothing irks me more...
View Articleinspiration: June
wear // a breezy striped tee, breton dress, and flat sandals all summer long.read // just added this to my summer reading list after listening to this wonderful book interview on NPR about Antoine de...
View Articlewardrobe planning: the everyday + travel duffel
on my wishlist for some time now: a structured duffel that's put-together enough for a work meeting, roomy enough for everyday, and tough enough for travel.finally: the perfect all-purpose duffel bag,...
View Articlefoundations: summer uniform
current favorites on repeat: everlane sleeveless poplin (in S) // old c/e jeans // zara ballet flats (similar) // Givenchy antigona duffel (also here)the Givenchy duffel is the embodiment of practical...
View Articlereview: Vince d'orsay flats
new in: half and halfi was pretty thrilled to scoop up these Vince d'orsay flats on sale.d'orsays are suddenly everywhere right now, but i do think these have staying power. since i'm always interested...
View Articlethe find // summer sale gems
summer uniform: a jumpsuit and a cognac clutch– via tumblrthis weekend was awash in World Cup fever and glorious summer weather. all i want to do is slouch around in flat sandals and breezy linen,...
View Articleessentials: the best summer / travel bags
the effortlessly lovely Liu Wenevery summer, a kind of seasonal minimalism takes over. hot weather has a funny way of inspiring simplification, and i find myself liking everything lighter and...
View Articlein the kitchen: minimalist summer cooking
one of my favorite simple meals ever – in Tuscany.continuing with the theme of summer simplification, i wanted to share this brilliant list of 101 easy recipes by Mark Bittman. it was published back in...
View Articleepiphanies: on starting yoga
first in a new series on epiphanies.for me, practicing yoga is one of the best things i have ever done for myself. a half year on, yoga has become an essential part of my daily routine.as with many...
View ArticleQ+A: Peiling // yoga teacher
i started doing yoga in January. more than just a successful new year's resolution, it is quite possibly one of the best things i have ever done for myself – physically and mentally. so i was thrilled...
View Articlesale PSA // gamine + city essentials
via Bike Prettythe big Steven Alan sample sale is now on! there's a pretty great selection – including summery jumpsuits, classic CV bags, dresses and jackets. happy shopping and let me know if you get...
View Articlewardrobe planning: chic summer basics under $100
via a good basic is hard to find. the great ones are simple, but stand on their own. my style shorthand for July are favorites that make getting dressed as easy as 1-2-3.favorite inexpensive summer...
View Articlecinematic style: Thelma and Louise
the original badass babes.the looks in Thelma and Louise are so quintessentially summer, so essentially tomboy. there are films with sumptuously designed costumes, and then there are films with clothes...
View Articleinspiration: an afternoon at the Argosy
the analog nook // the Argosy Bookshop"Bookshops have an almost universal appeal. What constitutes this appeal is hard to pin down. When you enter an art gallery or an antique shop, you see what you...
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