je ne sais quoi with your hands full
As the temperatures are quickly dropping and the last bits of fall are fading fast it’s time to pile on the layers. I dress in monochrome a lot sticking to one main color scheme, however one of my favorite and coziest ways to layer is different textures in an assortment of neutrals. On a cold, windy day these necessary neutrals mean hats, scarves, knits, coats, and boots in camel wool and canvas, taupe suedes, corduroys, vibrant plaids, and denim. Read More
Now that fall weather has finally come to Washington, I’ve started switching out my spring/summer and fall/winter wardrobes. Seeing as we’re still having stray 70 degree days here and there the name of the game for me is tee shirts and layering. The Mister just got back from a work trip to Texas and as always came bearing gifts including this souvenir from Austin, the live music capitol of world. Knowing my affinity for a good tourist tee, this Willie Nelson gem is a fun new addition to my fleet of tee’s. Read More
When I launched this blog I decided I would put together a reading list to educate myself on the history of fashion. While I’m only a couple of books in on my first era, it has been so inspiring I decided to do a collection of posts on the topic. Thus, the style series: The Past of Prep, a look into the rule breaking pioneers of “borrowed from the boys” dressing and the women that founded the enduring American tradition of classic preppy style. Read More