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Snapshot 10/16

I’m going to write about that heart-stopping, joyful sensation that occurs when you find a perfectly distressed, perfectly fitting vintage piece. That feeling – after flipping through racks, digging through piles, and trying on garment after garment – of discovering something that’s one-of-a-kind. If you’re like me and the idea of mixing vintage and contemporary looks excitesContinue reading “Snapshot 10/16”

Snapshot: 10/02

For the past year or so, my boyfriend, Michael, has been asking if we can get a dog. I kid you not, this is pretty much a daily occurrence. His tone is always half kidding, but to his dismay (read: sad puppy eyes) I have responded “no” every time, which in a sense, makes meContinue reading “Snapshot: 10/02”

Little Gray Dress

Michael calls this my “Indiana Jones dress.” Maybe because of the collar, flap pockets on the chest, and overall utilitarian look of it? Harrison Ford could wear the heck out of a khaki shirt, so I’ll take the compliment. The dress is also made of a light tweed-y material reminiscent of his professorial look. WhenContinue reading “Little Gray Dress”

Monday Blues (Color, Not Mood!)

And the Canadian tuxedo lives! Although I wouldn’t actually consider this a true canadian tuxedo … we can thank Justin Timberlake for providing us with the utmost example. Mine is a little more toned down, utilitary-ish chambray on top (best Forever 21 purchase of all time) and my ever-loved Mother high-rise jeans. Sometimes, a monochromatic look isContinue reading “Monday Blues (Color, Not Mood!)”

Modern Hepburn Wedding Look

The phrase, “always a bridesmaid, never a bride,” has taken on a negative connotation for years. I haven’t experienced bridehood (yet…) so I can’t speak to the feeling of walking down an aisle – friends and family surrounding you, dad (mom? both parents?) on your arm, walking toward your soon-to-be husband – which I canContinue reading “Modern Hepburn Wedding Look”