...Hermes Dallas store shortly after the initial frenzy and thought I hit the jack pot. Fast forward to a year later and they’ve barely been worn. Do I think they’re...
EASY BLACK PIECES FOR SUMMER
My grab and go staple color is black. I love it year round but think it looks especially chic when it shares attention with a bit of skin. I’m always...
GIFTING SEASON
It’s gifting season. Mother’s Day, yes, but graduations and weddings are in abundance this time of year. Continuing my series To Gift or Get, I’ve rounded up some beautiful options...
PACKING TIP: BRING A NAVY BLAZER
...you so I’m furthering the discussion taking that look though spring and beyond with a focus on the navy blazer. In June last year, we traveled to Paris and I...
A DRESS & FLATS
On my recent trip to France, I wanted to bring a dress for dinners. My criteria included packability, versatility and comfort. This Lafayette 148 dress worked well and became one...
THE TRANSITIONAL PALETTE
...the combination of these colors takes on a lighter note. Heavy wool and cashmere pieces are rotated out for silk, linen and cotton. Boots get packed and out come the...
EASING INTO SPRING
All of these pieces would push me along in transitioning my wardrobe for spring. A perfect no-fuss leather jacket layers year round over knits now and t-shirts later. I love...
My In-Flight Travel Essentials
...year I’m traveling. Aside from the basics of a loose-fitting t-shirt and comfortable, soft jeans, I set aside the following items to either wear or pack in my carry-on tote:...
TOTEME’S MATCHING SETS
Earlier this year, I bought Toteme’s embroidered logo silk pants and shirt in black (see this post). They’re easy to wear as separates or together as a chic head to...
EVENT DRESSING
...an event in Florida. The print and feel of the fabric is more appropriate for warm seasons or destinations. Ultimately, I’ve come to the conclusion all-over beading doesn’t suit me....
NOVEMBER NOTES
...year, a touch of gold feels elegant and modern. Adding a little polish to my wardrobe this month should be easy incorporating pieces that reflect this mood. First on the...
LATE SEPTEMBER MOOD
...Over the years I’ve parted with heavier pieces that were rarely worn (sadly) keeping just the things I’d need when traveling to cold weather destinations. It’s still a substantial lot...
THINKING AHEAD
...for an event next year. Plus in the world of skyrocketing dress prices, these are much more tame. Ruched satin dresses in Fig and Mint Satin gown in Petunia, (and...
PULL IT TOGETHER
...themes that will mix well with my closet of tried and true classics in a palette of black and white. I’ve collected these classics for years and rely on them...
THREE FOR NOW & LATER
...good vibe of both refined and casual, plus the color is wearable year round. Miu Miu bag, Citizens of Humanity jeans (here in linen), and Isabel Marant top with sleeves...
THIS LITTLE JACKET
I bought this COS jacket in grey last year. Lots of you did too and loved it! The fit is good, the fabric soft, the price reasonable and being unlined...
FIRST FALL PICKS
...on the sandal front while Toteme’s croc-embossed bag offers an impactful punch. Dark jeans will come back into rotation. The combo of a high waist with a cropped sweater or...
THE PROLON PUSH
...back on track. That’s a key reason I return to the FMD a couple of times a year. I refer to these subsequent rounds as my ProLon Push. They help...