This spring-slash-summer I have been in love with rugby stripes. They are such an American classic, I cannot not incorporate them in my wardrobe. Not all of the rugby items that I buy work, but nevertheless I love them, even if it means that it is not flattering on my body type. I just ordered [...]
Category: Banana Republic
Only as Strong as the Weakest Pink
My husband and I have the tradition of visiting my family on the Gulf Coast for Independence Day. Dating back to 2014, it was the first time my then-boyfriend, now-husband met my parents. It is a holiday that I always look forward to and I am fairly certain that he does too. We always have [...]
Stripe Dream
I cannot get enough seersucker. Perhaps it is for the same reasons I love madras, white denim, and Nantucket reds: rules dictate that one can only wear these traditional style staples from Memorial Day to Labor Day, no matter the climate. Since the seasons restrict the opportunity to break out summer's best, I never feel [...]
It’s Kind of a Rugby Story
Ever since J.Crew re-released its rugby shirts (and dress), I have been a woman obsessed with the wide stripes. Did I buy the shirt? (Yes, in the pink / navy combo.) Did I buy the dress? (Yes, in the khaki / black combo.) Can you imagine how jazzed I was when I found this skirt? Now [...]
Metal Without a Cause
I fell in love with this dress the second I noticed that it was available in tall. The fact that I am going through a late 1990s SATC style phase has everything to do with my obsession for the dress. Doesn't it look like something that Carrie would have worn to Club Chaos or Balzac or [...]
Wear What You Know: 2001
I have been gravitating toward styles that I would have hyped for while I was in high school. While for most people that would be Abercrombie & Fitch graphic tees and American Eagle chino shorts, my sartorial tendencies leaned towards twinsets, cropped dress pants, and everything from ESPRIT and Benetton. Tell me you would have [...]
A Color Story
A few days ago, I realized that many of my recent bookmarks were a soft green-blue. Something about it reminds me of a deserted beach on a cloudy day. Sure, any beach is instantly upped by sunshine, but I think there is something rather relaxing to a grey / blue / green day on the [...]
Valentine Empire
I never have been one to get into Valentine's Day. My relationships never aligned with the holiday until I was 24 and even then, I was not very spirited. Even after the first two years of our relationship, of which my husband and I were long distance, Valentine's Day has not been a priority. Our [...]
Banana Republic x Olivia Palermo Picks
Did anyone like Olivia Palermo while she was on The City? No. To this day, I cannot believe the way way she stole the styling credit of the Elle cover from Whitney or the way she spoke to a superior when she moved in-house at Elle. I still bought the above sage jacket from her [...]
Getting Festive With My Bad Self: For Mama Bear
For parts one and two. My mom might be the easiest to shop for. I literally have it down to a science. A pair of chic pajamas and a non-brand-emblazoned structured purse. Rotate the colors every year. Call it a day and be happy Mom has a gift formula. tote // pajamas Much like her daughter, [...]
Fancy Pants
As much as I love Booty Bag, I have a weakness for some fancy underpants. Lately, I have found that retailers such as J.Crew and Banana Republic carry Cosabella. Sometimes you just have to go high end. These are my favorite sets: bralette // boyshorts boyshort // bralette sleepgown sleep set thong // bra
Countdown to Summer: Nautical Stripes
shirt (similar) // shorts // pearls // satchel (similar)
