I'm just mad about Saffron. Saffron's mad about me.
Mellow Yellow
Category: Krewe du Optic
Frock On!
I broke the seersucker rule left and right this year. I think it is a consequence of moving to the west coast where rules are a little more relaxed and weather is a little warmer. At 6'-2", I was a bit concerned that this frock would not be long enough to wear without feeling self [...]
Sideways
While Jamie and I were in Palm Springs, I found the most fantastic vintage store adjacent to the place we had Sunday brunch. The Frippery is a vintage lover's gold mine. Post-brunch, I dragged Jamie and my maid of honor who was also in Palm Springs, in the store. While Jamie went out on a mission [...]
Tanks a Lot
About three weeks ago, I was introduced to Figleaves. It seems that the online retailer also has a private label of which offers - drumroll s'il vous plaît - long torso tank suits. I am thirty-something and feel as though I have aged out of the two piece swimsuit market. Sidebar: My husband and Jamie were making fun [...]
Buzzed
Lands' End and Sophia Allport teamed up for a bee-utiful collaboration.
Frock Star
Did anyone else catch this particular Lilly Pulitzer dress showing up on their Instagram feed on more than one lady's Easter post? No doubt it is a great dress, so great in fact, that I purchased the Goop version of the style just last year and when the collection went on markdown. Luckily the general public's aversion [...]
Frock You!
As mentioned in my Shopping Moratorium four weeks ago, I starting poking around on eBay for vintage pieces in my favorite preppy brands: Lilly Pulitzer, J.Crew, Vineyard Vines (or at least as vintage as I could get as it is barely twenty years old), and Brooks Brothers. Ever since I found the best Brooks Brothers dress from [...]
Check and Call
When I saw this dress three summers ago, it immediately reminded me of something that Charlotte York would wear. I saw that it came in tall and in that moment, I knew I wanted, needed, had to have this gingham confection. I just could not just pass it up. Along with three other shift dresses, [...]
Oh Shift!
It is no secret here, that I love Duffield Lane. Due to my obsession with the knit dresses (written about here and here), I wore them on the road trip from Philadelphia to Monterey. Also packed? This seersucker dress. Did I break the rules and get a jump on wearing seersucker prior to Memorial Day 2019? [...]
Pink and Be Merry
Duffield Lane is so freaking good right now. Granted that I am obsessed with their cold weather looks, but the brand just screams summer, joyously and jubilantly. A navy tipped dress, topped with a trench coat? It was an instant transitional weather classic, sure to be repeated throughout the season. When I saw the Duffield [...]
Velvet Score
A few years ago, J.Crew's tall assortment put this year's to shame. It did not help that the collections from 2008 to 2013 were chock full with my favorite styles, fabrics, and colors: hacking jackets, tipped blazers, tweed sets, matchstick pants in 36 inch inseams...herringbone, madras, seersucker, corduroy...acid brights, pastels, jewel tones. I stand by [...]
Wavy Navy
All too often I forget that standard length clothing brands can work on a taller frame. I do not pay attention to brands that cater to different lengths enough. This year I set out on being more open minded when it comes to trying new brands and new styles. I decided to try Duffield Lane. The [...]