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It’s early September, the calendar insists fall has nearly arrived, but the weather? Not so much. Rather than crisp air and golden leaves, the end-of-summer into fall transition has offered prolonged bouts of heavy, humid heat, punctuated only occasionally by the fleeting mercy of cooler days. It’s that in-between space where dressing becomes a daily… Read more
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During a recent vintage haul, I stumbled upon a retro cropped Levi’s deconstructed denim jacket (pictured above) and fell so hard for it, I ended up taking it home in two different washes. Denim jackets are hardly groundbreaking but the latest crop is anything but expected. I love that designers right now are reimagining the… Read more
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There’s an art to everyday dressing in the summer heat. For me the best styles have to be easy to wear (no bells and whistles), breathable, and move with me throughout the day into evening. This summer, I refined my rotation of dress silhouettes that transcend trend or cliché. Each one is an exercise in… Read more
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(Okay, fine, under 5’3”) Among the silhouettes dominating the spring/summer and fall/winter 2025 runways, the drop-waist dress emerged as a standout. It’s fluid, flirtatious, and carries with it the whisper of a bygone era, that is, part flapper, part modern romantic. But the elongated torso and low-slung seam can be overwhelming with proportions that aren’t… Read more
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In the cyclical rhythm of fashion, every season delivers its own quiet rebellion. This summer, it’s the return of the denim Bermuda short now reimagined as a sartorial power move on and off the runway. Once maligned, now magnified, the modern Bermuda isn’t about nostalgia, it’s about nuance. It’s the ultimate juxtaposition, slouchy but structured,… Read more
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There’s a renaissance underway: striped poplin is evolving to a polished wardrobe essential and with the right styling, this look featured in coordinated co‑ords channels a high-impact editorial energy that feels more sunlit terraces in Saint‑Tropez, than snooze-button mornings. Here’s how I recently styled this look for a relaxed weekend meetup with a friend and… Read more