Turtlenecks are incredibly practical, elegant, and chic. I wear them every possible way–on their own or layered with sweaters; with cocktail attire or casual attire; at a party or hiking or just around the house. A turtleneck always makes me feel instantly more pulled-together.
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I have more sweaters than any sane person really needs–of any category of wardrobe item, my sweater collection is robust, to say the least.
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A guide to black tie attire for women.
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Thoughts on the pandemic, cherishing our community, and being a little kinder.
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Being a mother without a mother is something I’ve been thinking about very often, almost daily, in the almost four years since my mother passed away. How do you do it? How do you raise a child without your own mother? There are points of almost every day w
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I’ve worn Barbour jackets for years and they are far and away one of the most practical items in my closet.
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I went to a Montessori school from pre-K until sixth grade. There were many fantastic things about Montessori, but one of the lessons I’m appreciating more and more as I grow older was the emphasis on creating.
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Just like every other preppy millennial female, I too have spent a great deal of time searching for the perfect ballet flat–a universal quest, it seems, just like the perfect day-to-night dress that somehow magically incorporates pockets.
read more...I’ve been thinking a lot about fate lately, as I read about Afghanistan. About what has given me the rights and freedoms that I enjoy and what has given someone else a situation where they aren’t free.
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Something I’ve struggled with in recent years is defining “my style.” I’ve always considered myself pretty preppy, but I’ve felt that shifting a little as I find myself reaching for neater, more tailored pieces–like my favorite cropped tweed jackets instead of a blazer, or a pair of Stubbs instead of my worn-to-death boat shoes. It’s interesting to see how things change as life changes.
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