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winter ballerina

I might not be sophisticated enough to enjoy the ballet, but I certainly don’t mind dressing up like a ballerina.  Well, the look was actually unintentional, but as soon as I donned outfit, I couldn’t...

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saturday plaidurday

This past Saturday, the BF and I went spent the afternoon in Brooklyn where we grabbed brunch, relaxed at a coffee shop and then indulged in a few sweet treats at a local bakery.  It feels like a...

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sleek & chic

I’m a little shy when it comes to form fitting dresses — I feel uneasy just thinking of the phrase “skin tight” and all the images that conjures up.  But then came along this dress from Langford...

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street art

I may have lived in New York City for nearly a year and half now, but there will always be a little bit of tourist in me.  I mean, how could you not just be in awe?  This past weekend, Tracy and I...

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gift guide: valentine’s day 2014

If you despise all things pink, red and heart-shaped, then this is not the blog post for you.  Just kidding!  I know that Valentine’s Day sometimes feels a little tacky and forced, but I embrace it as...

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va va valentine

Whether you’re spending Valentine’s Day with your love, your girls or yourself, I say celebrate/boycott the day in style!  Bust out a pretty new dress, a leopard coat or a pair of glittery pumps — or...

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over and over

I’m beginning to notice some recurring themes in my wardrobe lately: hot pink, leopard and stripes.  It’s easy to gravitate to the same types of pieces over and over again, but hey — I love what I love...

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outfit planning: spring preview

one | two | three | four | five It’s going to be a glorious 50°F outside today and I plan on enjoying every moment of it!  So what if the polar vortex is forecasted to return next week?  I’m already...

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military mix

Another barelegged look coming your way!  The forecast for the next week is grim, but I just can’t, for the life of me, cover up any longer.  On Sunday, I threw on a utility jacket over my favorite...

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Bit of Blue

I’m sharing my last batch of photos from my trip to San Diego two weeks ago.  Spring was already in full swing back west, which meant driving with the windows down and dining al fresco.   Weather like...

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Leather & Lace

Back when I was in law school, I was all about the traditional pencil skirt — black, gray, navy and repeat. The classics are great, but pieces with a modern twist are what make getting dressed in the...

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Midi Skirt Love

Midi skirts might be my new thing.  It started with this red number and then all of a sudden, I have one in bright berry and kelly green.  There’s just something undeniably feminine about it.  And if...

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Outfit Planning: Maxi Dresses

dress | hat | bracelet | bag | shoes Midi skirts might be my thing right now, but this spring, I’m also on the hunt for the perfect maxi dress (haven’t worn one in almost a year).  Dress it up or dress...

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Black & White

You know I love my bright colors and bold prints, but I’ve also been gravitating towards a palette of neutrals lately.  So when I saw this black and white striped dress on the sale rack at C. Wonder,...

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Spring Layers

It’s my second spring in NYC and wearing lighter layers is still a relatively new concept to me.  If I were still in Arizona, I’d probably be in shorts and a tank top and blasting the AC right now....

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Revved Up

When I think of moto jackets, black leather (or vegan leather!) is the first image that comes to mind.  But when the temperatures rise and the humidity skyrockets (insert preemptive ugh here), the...

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Summer Staples: Lightweight Jackets

left | center | right As an Arizona girl born and raised, jackets are the last thing that comes to mind during the summer, but it’s a whole ‘nother thing living on the east coast.  The days are hot,...

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Big Red

While we’re on the subject of season-appropriate jackets, allow me to introduce you to my new summer showstopper: a bright red anorak jacket.  You know I love this good utility jacket, so it’s no...

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Scaling Back

Of all the directions that my personal style has been headed lately, I feel a particular pull towards scaling back.  I’m completely drawn to uncomplicated outfits like this grey swing dress, a simple...

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Striped Skirt

These days, a-lines dominate my wardrobe, but there was a time in my life when pencil skirts commanded their fair share of closet real estate.  This was especially true while working in conservative...

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