Into the Woods


Dear Christine,

Fall!  This is a pretty season, although less so than last year. Less warm, too. I’m trying to do no tights until November and I think I might actually make it. Really feel like I am exhausting my transitional pieces though… I don’t have too many separates and have always thought that fall outerwear can be tricky. …

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Black and Blue on 12th Ave



Cynthia Rowley dress | Stuart Weitzman Forsure pumps | vintage necklace | Ippolita earrings | photos: star-crossed smile


Yes, these were totally taken during fashion week. Just down the street from the amazing Birchbox Sample Stop, where I didn’t really take any photos because I was admiring the wall of beauty products. I’ve got some beauty reviews to write, but a clear favorite so far is the Beauty Blender, an amazing little hot pink makeup sponge.

And maple bacon chocolate is a lot better than I thought it would be.

Leopard, Magenta and Red in the Woods


Dear Shen Dove,

It’s still summer in North Carolina, still mild and the leaves aren’t on the ground yet. I flew south for the winter for a wedding and this was my traveling outfit. Picture it at LaGuardia at 6am (with an oxblood jacket). Totally ridiculous, but I’m sure you’re not surprised.

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