Wardrobe Hero: the Field Jacket

Wardrobe Hero: the Field Jacket

Wardrobe heroes are the pieces that pull everything together; the keystone of your closet. An absolute necessity for getting dressed on the double! They are tried and true staples so adaptable they can be styled with a variety of different personal styles and trends. Beyond the composition of the hero itself there are three key factors that make a hero a hero: functionality, quality, and fit. It must be a functional piece that you can throw on to walk the dog or for a night out with the girls. It must be of good quality to sustain the many, many wears and washes (because there’s nothing worse than wearing out a beloved hero.) It must fit you so well that every time you put it on it feels as if it was made specifically for you. The Wardrobe Hero series is about featuring what those pieces are and how to get the most out of them. Read More

5 Ways Motherhood has Improved my Style

5 Ways Motherhood has Improved my Style

Becoming a mom has been an eye opening experience for me in many ways. One aspect in particular has been the impact on my personal style and outlook on fashion in general. Always mesmerized by the world of fashion and the street style stars, actresses, and other famous people endlessly photographed (hi Middleton sisters) that I look to for style inspiration, I have developed a more keen eye for discerning what works for my body, tastes, and lifestyle as well as an appreciation for good quality, hard working wardrobe staples. When you only have ten minutes to get yourself sorted in the morning, building a functioning wardrobe makes getting dressed in a pinch simple and fun! Here are the 5 style lessons I have learned since becoming a mom. Read More