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What To Wear To Your Company Picnic

  Warm weather is rolling in, you’re just starting to get a handle on what your company’s casual Friday policy is all about, and then you get the dreaded email that your boss is hosting a barbecue at...

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How to Wear All Black This Spring

When in doubt, or rather, when staring down the barrel of a thoroughly uninspired case of Monday morning I-have-nothing-to-wear blues, I often default to an all black ensemble.  However, this seems to...

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Red and Navy Striped Tee

Today I’m sharing some of my favorite, most versatile basics for spring and summer.  This navy and red striped tee in particular is a new score from (you guessed it) Everlane.  They call it their...

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Windowpane Blouse and Pleated Midi Skirt

In the same way that everyone has their own versions of “comfort food,” I’d classify this look as one of my “comfort outfits.”  A classic windowpane blouse and pleated midi skirt—both pieces that I’ve...

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Saturday Style: White Denim Dress

For my fellow denim devotees, I thought I’d share one of my favorite new off-duty spring staples—this white denim dress.  It also comes in suede and blue jean versions, which have me very tempted....

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Sunday Best: White Lace Dress

Every spring I keep my eyes peeled for that super comfy, go-everywhere dress, and (slow clap) I think this might just be the one. It’s that dress that you can wear to brunch, wear to church, wear to...

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What to Wear to a Business Presentation

Whether you’re speaking at a conference or making a big presentation at the office, you need a dress in your arsenal with a little extra oomph for those workdays where you want to stand out from the...

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Lately on Instagram

Today is my last day in NYC and then it’s back on a plane to SF this evening.  I’ll be sharing several looks from my trip in the days to come, but until then, here are some recent off-duty looks...

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Herringbone Dress

Shot by Alexander Scott Harris HERRINGBONE DRESS: J. Crew (30% off and available in petite and tall!)  |  SHIRT: Brooks Brothers  |  SHOES: SJP Collection  |  BAG: M2Malletier  |  LIP: Buxom...

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Lace Trim Midi Skirt

Another look from last week in New York taken outside my new favorite NYC home away from home—the Nomo Soho Hotel.  In addition to incredibly beautiful rooms, uncommonly friendly staff, and a room...

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Pinstripe Wrap Midi Skirt

As an eternal fan of midi skirts, pencil skirts, and pinstripes, I always find a new take on these classics to be so refreshing.  The button detail and asymmetrical wrap front makes for a super modern...

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Triple Threat No. 5: The Sheath Dress

As discussed in my recent posts about what to wear to a client meeting and what to wear to a business presentation, one of the keys to having fun with business formal or conservative workwear is to...

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Blush and Black

Today, tomorrow and Monday I’ll be showcasing three spring looks with longtime favorite brand Boden!  The first look today features their blush cropped pants with this super cool black side stripe....

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Spring Print Mix

Today’s the second look in the three-part spring series I’m doing with my friends over at Boden!  Nothing feels more like springtime than bright colors and a little mixed print action, and this look...

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Navy Polka Dot Sheath Dress and Ivory Blouse

The final look in my trifecta of spring Boden outfits features my favorite spring layering trick—the trusty sleeveless dress-blouse layering combo.  Today I’m sharing this and all of my life-saving...

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Pinstripe Coat

Many fashion trends seem to come and go at lightning speeds, which can be particularly hard on the ol’ wallet.  How can you tell what’s here to stay and what’s going to go in the blink of an eye?  I...

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Flounce Hem Pencil Skirt and Polka Dot Blouse

For the working girl with an arsenal of pencil skirts, the flounce hem of this skirt offers another refreshing alternative to the office classic.  In addition to the great silhouette, I’m obsessed...

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Gingham Coordinates

Gingham and I are/were in couples therapy. I get that it’s everyone’s favorite summer print, blah, blah, blah.  But, it typically makes me feel like a twee picnic blanket, so I choose to neglect it…...

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Classic Knit Fit and Flare Dress

I wore this black and white ensemble last Friday for a morning full of work meetings and an afternoon escape to see the Oscar de la Renta exhibit at the De Young museum here in San Francisco.  This...

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How To Wear Track Pants To The Office

If your place of employment has creative and/or casual vibes, you gotta get yoself some of these comfy track pants.  Because you can.  And also because they look awesome. All I’m saying is that...

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