I Used to Think Tea Dresses Were for Old Ladies Until TikTok Proved Me Wrong
Okay so bear with me because this is going to feel really out of left field but hear me out. I became absolutely fascinated with how teachers approach dresser thanks…
I Spent Way Too Much Mental Energy Figuring Out What “Smart Casual” Actually Means (Spoiler: Still Confused)
First things first: I hate dressing for events. When I first moved to Portland and started being invited to workplace events with specific dress codes, it felt like great fun—…
The one closet habit that screams “I’ve given up on looking good”
Last week I learned an extremely valuable lesson about my closet during one of those mortifying experiences where you realise you look WAY worse than you thought you did. I…
What Real Moms Actually Wear to See Hamilton (Spoiler: It’s Complicated)
I stood in the bathroom line at the Guthrie Theater last month during the intermission of whatever show we were seeing (you know how you forget the name of a…
Why I’ve Been Shopping in the Kids’ Section (And You Should Too)
I’m standing in Target with two striped jumpers in my hands. ExACTLY the same jumper. One is priced at $34.99 and hails from the women’s department. The other? $18.99 and…
I’m Obsessed with This Morning’s Fashion Game (And Here’s How to Steal Their Looks for Less)
Okay, I know what you’re thinking. Girl, please. Do NOT come at me with millennial vibes, I’ve watched enough Oprah to understand generational trauma. But hear me out – I…
Visible Underwear Is Trending? How to Try the Controversial Look Without Getting Arrested
Last March, I was backstage at the Miu Miu spring show, trying not to trip over legs or very expensive shoes as I acted extremely casual around very expensive dresses.…
Why I’m Obsessed with the Art of Looking Effortlessly Expensive at the Grocery Store
Last month I was waiting in line at Whole Foods Capitol Hill and found myself experiencing a distinctly uncomfortable moment of clarity. There were three women ahead of me dressed…
We’re All Getting It Wrong: The Surprising Correct Way to Wear This Everyday Item
I learned how to properly wear a belt last Tuesday afternoon at Bergdorf’s. Yes, bergdorf’s. I stood there, naked on the inside from shame, wishing I could change my name…
The quality education that prevents expensive mistakes
I’ve always been impressed by people who can walk into a building and immediately spot problems and faults – whilst everyone else is patting themselves on the back because the…