The Resort collections may have officially closed for this year, but the barrage of colors, prints, textures and styles left us pining for a vacay to some far off exotic locales. However, once we spotted this look from Ellery, we were brought straight back to city living. Simple, yet sophisticated, this crisp sleeveless top tucked under a pinafore dress echoed […]

In case you haven’t treated your toes to the gorgeously luxe styles of Aquazzura, let it be said – you are seriously missing out.  Founded by Edgardo Osorio in 2011, the Columbian born, Florence based footwear designer creates unapologetically bold and fiercely glamorous shoes for the “life of the party” clientele.  Adding his signature flamboyance and panache into each pair, […]

Finding the quintessential blouse can be a challenge. It needs to be flattering, on-point, multifaceted, season-less, easy to layer, and make a statement all in one shebang. No easy task. A few fashion rules to shop by when browsing blouses: 1. It should be figure flattering. Choose a hue that suits you and has longevity. Make sure it plays up […]

It’s the telltale sign that summer is officially underway – the resurgence of the eyelet. Loved by practically every sun soaked fashionista, the airy cutout design is typically featured in crisp poplins to highlight both the ultra feminine undertone and breezy disposition of the fabric. But this summer, the contemporary renderings of this ladylike embroidery defy the old adage that […]

Cork is a fan favorite around these parts.  Versatile and neutral they are a maven’s BFF as soon as summer fridays are in observance.  The cherry to your hot fudge sunday, cork adds just the right accent to your warm weather wardrobe, whether it’s one of traipsing around the city, or heading to the shore. We’re particularly smitten with supple leather […]

Fashion’s equivalent to the search for the Holy Grail is the search for the quintessential, wardrobe essential, carryall tote. We view the hunt for fashion’s fundamental handbag as a sport.  With that being said: Game On. Structured.  Sharp.  Stylish.  Serious.  And sturdy.  No short order. A tote is typically an investment piece.  The carryall falls into the Wardrobe Staple category […]

Oh, how we love J.Crew! Always a leader in the industry, the brand creates collections that are cross-generational so that there is always something for everyone. Their designs are playful, tasteful and cheeky at times. The company knows exactly how far to push us out of our comfort zones. Whether you are packing a weekend bag, headed for a red […]

So you want to be a French girl? Don’t we all! The secret to mimicking the impossibly lovely and chic styles of those belles du jour is the insouciant attitude.  It starts with the incredibly fabulous #iwokeuplikethis style bedhead and is complemented with elegant silhouettes mixed with relaxed tailoring (think Emmanuelle Alt and Carine Roitfeld) and accented with simple, but […]

Have you heard of boho-glam? It’s a new category of fashion that has been on everyone’s lips! Boho-glam is exactly as it sounds, which is a mix of bohemian and glamour. Your outfit should have free-spirited elements to it, but instead of coming off Coachella, comes off as elegant, refined and some shine doesn’t hurt. While we can think of […]

You don’t have to go to the pier this summer to don the perennially favored nautical trend.  Even if you’re landlocked, you can still ride the wave of this seashore look in anchor motifs, rope details and navy and white striped pieces.  Your cheeky iterations of the seafaring style will be the center of attention whether you’re perched on a […]