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Wardrobe Hero: The Breton Dress

CarolineJune 3, 2017June 3, 2017Leave a comment

The Breton dress is hands down one of the top five staples in my closet. My love of stripes really reaches no bounds, but is perfected in dress form via the striped frock. Dresses are often coined as the go-to 60 second outfit, and the oh so versatile and relaxed Breton dress cuts it down to about 30 seconds flat. A wardrobe hero forever more as they never go out of style, are sinfully comfortable, and positively tres chic. In true French fashion, the classic and understatedly elegant Breton dress is a hero for day-to-night dressing. Read More

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Sliding into Spring

CarolineMay 4, 2017Leave a comment

Waxing poetic about Spring is just too easy. Put quite simply… Spring is just the most beautiful time of year. Winter might be wonderful, but once Spring has sprung the season takes the cake for beauty. Every morning my little boys and I take our dog on a walk and every day without fail I am captivated by the vibrant blooms and beauty this season brings to every nook and cranny of Capitol Hill. After a long, cold winter, Spring is quite literally a breath of fresh air. And with that fresh, fragrant air comes the sun and it’s once again time to pack away the winter layers and bring out the warm weather threads and slip on footwear. Read More

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Warming Up Stripes

CarolineMarch 1, 2017Leave a comment

Stripes are undoubtedly an all-season pattern, but for me they really shine during spring and summer. Classic, effortless, and easy to live in, stripes are so much more than just a pattern, they’re a state of mind. I’ll wear stripes occasionally during fall and winter, but when it’s warm out stripes are basically the equivalent to the infamous plain white tee. Read More

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Un Fille en Rouge

CarolineFebruary 13, 2017February 14, 2017Leave a comment

I’ve never been that into Valentine’s Day, but seeing as I am always into red why not embrace the Hallmark holiday simply for an excuse to become une fille en rouge and eat even more chocolate than usual? It’s all in the name of romance, right?

As a powerhouse hue, red is always a go-to color for me. Be it a simple splash or full on head to toe dowsing, in my opinion you really can’t go wrong with red. For color-lovers and neutral minimalists alike, this color can be statement making or understatedly chic. I think what I love so much about this color is its versatility and effectiveness.