Tag Archives: clothing
I’m Loving: The Orphan’s Arms
In what seems to be a never-ending accidental discovery of British brands, I’m currently in love with a little brand whose uniqueness and whimsical sensibility is so utterly English, so completely nerdy and ominous, it’s a wonder I didn’t find them until now. Founded in 2010 by two dudes in East London, The Orphan’s Arms […]
Long Live the Basic Tee
As I approach my two year anniversary of living in the City of Angels, I realize that my style actually has evolved. But not in the way you think it would have. The thing is…it’s only evolved to become MORE atypical of L.A. Call it stubbornness (even in the face of practicality), but I still […]
Hey, Boys: We don’t dress for you
Over the past year or so, I’ve seen the occasional article/list of things guys hate to see on women, and I always feel a mixture of anger and amusement. The article is invariably written by a dude, a narrow-minded one who seems to think that girls dress for the sole/primary purpose of impressing guys. Boys, […]
Giving the Slip (Dress)
Is it a dress, or is it lingerie? Do I care? The slip dress is something I could so easily make fun of (and sometimes do). But I won’t. Because what could possibly be more comfortable than wearing a loose whisper of silk, satin, or some other delicate material when it’s time to go out […]
Oh, Brooklyn
Like, how can I not miss New York? Right? Right?! 19 Styles You’ll Find on One Williamsburg Street Corner–via Buzzfeed, obvi.
The Pros and Cons of a Sample Sale
You hear about a sample sale going on downtown, and suddenly you feel the need to drop everything, because–OMG–you might just get something for $300 that retails for over $1k. Totally understandable. Kind of. Because here’s the deal with sample sales–they’re kinda maybe not always that great. Call me blissfully ignorant, but when I think […]
Stop Buying Cheap Jeans.
I don’t have an ass. It’s simply a fact of my life. It’s also something I always assumed could not be helped with a quality pair of jeans. No matter what, jeans would stretch, and I’d inevitably get that oh-so-flattering saggy backside. Then one day I tried on a pair of jeans that actually fit, […]
That Mid-Twenties Wardrobe Overhaul
A lot of things happen when you hit your mid-twenties. You start staying in more nights of the week than you go out (and your definition of “going out” changes); three beers will give you a headache the next day; you start to recognize the value/necessity of exercise–and budgeting; and you find yourself uttering the […]
Taking the Plunge with the Deep V
As a small-chested girl, I’ve always dug the deep V neckline. And I’m not alone. Plunging necklines were all over the runways this season–not that everything on the runways should be copied, but if there’s one thing to be learned, it’s that if you’re not showing a peek of upper torso in a cropped top, […]
Halloween Costumes That Aren’t Slutty
Halloween is my favorite holiday. As a creative little girl who’s always had a flair for the dramatic, what could I possibly love more than pretending to be something else? The options are endless; the creative opportunity, vast. It’s a holiday that celebrates reinvention and imagination and appeals to those who are drawn to the […]
The Wrong Coast 