Wearing it Now: Marigold and Pink

Wearing it Now: Marigold and Pink

Every year in August when it’s practically too hot and humid to go outside I long for cold winter nights, snow days, and layers upon layers of chunky knits, wool coats, and tall boots, but come February my wind burnt cheeks, chapped lips, and freezing toes have just about had enough. I actually do really enjoy piling on the layers and getting bundled up to go outside, but thoughts of idyllic balmy spring weather (and being able to go outside without freezing my bum off) make me eager for warmer days.

Living in DC you quickly learn how to dress for in-between weather because the transition between seasons in the District is wildly unpredictable. The turnover from winter to spring is particularly fickle, putting the city in a state of limbo going back and forth between warm and cold days until the buds are blooming and spring finally sets in. It’s easy to get caught up in spring fever and all the florals tromping up and down the runway, but whether you like it or not you may very well be holed up under all of your layers for a few more weeks (at the very least.) On the upside, taking a spring attitude to your winter wardrobe by way of creative color combinations is all you need to hit refresh on your winter favorites.   Read More

Wearing it Now: Ankle Skimming in the Rain

Wearing it Now: Ankle Skimming in the Rain

Another rainy day in Washington. When we get a string of rainy days I’m usually living in slim cut jeans and my beloved Hunter rain boots. But after too many days in a row, my already low tolerance for skinny jeans runs out and I’m longing to wear a more comfortable trouser, like the cropped wide leg pant. This incredibly chic and classic silhouette pant is a year-round versatile wardrobe staple, but the one item it definitely does not go with is a tall boot. Enter the chelsea rain boot. I wear my Hunters to death, but last summer I stumbled upon this pair of chelsea rain boots when I was looking for a suitcase friendly rubber shoe to take on a trip to London, and they have been a favorite ever since. Cropped pants are a very flattering style pant for pretty much every body shape, and a low chelsea boot is the perfect partner for your favorite ankle skimming trouser. Read More

Wearing It Now: Eskimo Errands

Wearing It Now: Eskimo Errands

Happy New Year all! For my first post of the year I’ve decided to skip past the resolutions and life changing ambitions and take a much simpler and realistic approach to these new beginnings. I honestly have never been one for making (or sticking to) new years resolutions, and find that the best way to start the new year is to recharge from the holidays and get back to the basics. I’m fairly regimented about my daily schedule throughout the year, but my work outs, tasks around the house, and errands tend to get thrown slightly off-kilter during the holidays, so come January 2nd (New Years Day is for sleeping and eating) I get my workout and the boys’ napping schedules realigned, the house cleaned up, kitchen re-stocked, and get cracking on the to-do list. As I’m running out the door to walk the dog, get to Bikram yoga on time, stop at the market to pick up lunch, and then take the boys to the playground after their nap, I plant my favorite coats, bags, hats, gloves, and scarves by the door so that I can grab and go without leaving the house looking like a hot mess. Read More

Wearing it Now: Collars, Dots, and Knits Oh My!

Wearing it Now: Collars, Dots, and Knits Oh My!

In the midst of researching for an upcoming style series for the blog, I’ve been totally closet crushing on Sarah Vickers and feeling the New Englander vibes. As I’ve been pouring over Sarah’s Classy Girls Wear Pearls blog and Pinterest board, it occurred to me that I don’t wear button up shirts enough. I have always been drawn to that casual, borrowed from the boys oxford shirt look, but with such broad shoulders I have a difficult time finding button up shirts that fit me well. I absolutely can’t stand when a top or blazer is too small in the shoulders and feels restricting when I move around. To avoid turning into the Hulk, I ended up just avoided button up shirts altogether for years.  Read More

Wearing it Now: The Tourist Tee

Wearing it Now: The Tourist Tee

The Mister and I had a night out together this weekend (thanks Grandpa) and we went to a local beer garden with some friends. I’m regularly not a beer drinker, but when in Rome do as the Romans do. Anywho, for the night I sported my favorite new souvenir from our recent trip to California- a t-shirt from Russian River Brewery in Santa Rosa, California. While we were in Napa we made a special trip up to Santa Rosa to visit this brewery, which is one of the best in the country. The infamous brews didn’t disappoint, and it wasn’t until we got there that we discovered that the joint’s pizza was equally as good as the beer. Really though, I would go on a trip to Santa Rosa just for another slice. Okay a whole pizza but who’s counting 🙂 . Read More