currently // November
current mood // loungey in the pre-holiday calm.current favorites // my EF cobra slides– took about a week to break them in, and are now super comfy, i sized down to a 36 (i'm usually 6.5/37). my...
View Articlesale PSA: the Black Friday edit
gamine-approved.an edited and sweet BF sale roundup for your Thanksgiving week/end (check back for updates throughout this week!):the best big designer selection (up to 25% off // GOBIG14)the best high...
View Articlesale PSA: everything you want to wear
to round out the holiday weekend, a short and sweet sale PSA to kick off your December:20% off full-price (EFMONDAY14) going on now at Emerson Fry, one of my favorite designers of seasonless, easy chic...
View Articlewardrobe planning: holiday/travel 2014 essentials
source: tumblrOctober and November have been a bit of a blur this year. my inspiration/mood this holiday season: laidback essentials that go from airport to holiday gatherings to Christmas morning.i've...
View Articlefoundations: the chic leather slip-ons
wearing everlane sweater and tank, old current/elliott jeans, lucky necklaces (similar), rebecca minkoff bag, and vince slip-ons (also here)new year, new shoes (and a review!).a stylish pair of slip-on...
View Article#askLAM: the best minimalist wallet?
last month, reader Tammy asked for recommendations for a great minimalist wallet.my pick is the classic small zip wallet by Comme des Garcons (more colors here). stylish, functional, and the price is...
View Articlein the kitchen: winter hot pot + sukiyaki
the kaiseki dinner presentation when we stayed at a ryokan in Japan last yeari consider November through March to be prime cozy eating season.one of my favorite go-to easy winter meals is hot pot (aka...
View Articlestyle notes: buying for keeps
via tumblris it just me, or is this so common that it's becoming a cliché? [insert designer name here] builds loyalty and acclaim around gorgeous, great pieces, customers flock to the brand, brand buzz...
View Articleessentials: snow day edition
// winter is coming is herei'm currently living in a pretty basic loungey uniform consisting of splendid leggings (i have them in the XS; the foldover detail is pretty genius), seamless camisole,...
View Articleinspiration: Vera on Vera
via"Getting dressed is a whole thing for me. My closet is organized by tops, pants, and outerwear, but not a lot of dresses. Like most designers, I have a uniform, and mine is a legging. And if it's...
View Articleyear in review: 2014 favorites
via tumblri had intended to put this together before Christmas, but holiday and travel plans got in the way. 2014 in the sartorial department was a good year marked by solid finds and minimal wardrobe...
View Articlein the kitchen x Natasha: tarte aux mendiants
recipe by Natasha Pickowicz | photos and styling by Maggie Prendergasti know we're all conditioned to think of overpriced jewelry and boxed chocolates when Valentine's Day rolls around, but this year,...
View Articlewardrobe planning: winter/spring 2015
viawardrobe planning this season is about buying for the long term, clean lines, and a nuanced approach to color and texture.on the list:basics:1. a midweight breton shirt // completely essential for...
View Article#askLAM: rad statement necklaces?
vialast month, reader Allison asked for my recommendations for a fun and versatile statement necklace.she writes:"I would love it if you would consider doing a post on good necklaces like this, fun...
View ArticlePSA: the everything sale
as if on cue to save us from this never-ending onslaught of Wintry Mix, the big annual shopbop sale is here! my picks are the French minimalist bag, my favorite don't-mess-with-me sunnies, and the...
View ArticleTGIF // 3.6
via the NYTimes"Sometimes, people think aesthetics are superficial. But I think they can be deep. I love the atmosphere and the visuals. So, I do what I love. Some people connect with it, and others...
View Articlereview: the American-crafted classic man bag
after a number of years of searching high and low, i got my boyfriend the J.W. Hulme brief bag for Christmas. he has now been using it regularly for over a year, so i thought i would give this bag a...
View Articlewardrobe planning: spring 2015 [update]
new in: the Clare V x Other Stories bucket bag – my favorite piece from the capsule.it is finally, finally starting to feel a little bit like spring here.so they are calling for maybe a little snow...
View Articlefoundations: the breton shirt guide
my essentials: favorite stripes and a great work satchel (similar here and here)it's no secret that stripes are a staple in my closet year-round. but now that every brand has jumped on the breton...
View Articlesale PSA: Saint Laurent
a short and sweet PSA for all of you looking to splurge a bit less on the two best bags in the Saint Laurent lineup – the Duffle or Sac de Jour. the nano is also a fun and luxe mini bag for the season...
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