I adore a striped sweater at the moment. I can’t seem to get enough of a bulky knit over a skinny, streamlined pant. This sweater is an oldie but a goodie, a Perry Ellis, boat-neck sweater that’s completely vintage and completely versatile. It’s a slicked up look and I think, just because I’m convinced I’m personally forcing [...]

So, in the nineties, cargo pants came on to the scene designed with a completely utilitarian use in mind. You know, the tough, outdoorsy, go-get-the-knife-to-clean-the-fish-and-then-protect-the-group-from-grizzly-bears, kind of thing (all while doing a one-armed push up). And by my writing of the previous sentence, you are now painfully aware at how far removed I am from [...]

 They’re skinny, practically electric blue pants from J. Brand, and yes, you can actually pull them off without looking like the poster child for primary colors. Scratch that, you can totally pull them off, and below are two examples of how to wear these pop-of-color pants:   Look 1: 1. Perfect-fit Colorblock Tee- $39.50 (www.jcrew.com) | 2. J [...]

 Sure, I know it’s record breaking temperature time across much of the country, and yes, the last thing I know I can personally fathom each morning as I step out into the rainforest-esque humidity that has me struggling to breathe in the soupy, triple-digit air, is layering, but there’s always hope. Oh, and seasons, there [...]

There’s five of them, and they’re my favorites for the day, hour, week, month, year, etc. The time-frame is of no consequence. All I know it that, from the sea of options out there, I needed to simplify and narrow down all things to covet and drool over. It’s my version of editing. My post-dig (we’re talking [...]

 J. Crew’s Ink Dip Popover Shirt & the Ways to Wear it… This one is all about taking a crisp, clean blue pullover shirt that you could find anywhere, and making it look original. Check out two options for this blue basic below: Cue J. Crew’s Ink Dip Popover Shirt… Image provided by www.jcrew.com. Look [...]

J. Brand’s Skinny Bright Blue Pants & How to Wear them: Yep, theses skinny pants are about as blue as they can get, and yes, you can actually fit them into a look without becoming the personification of primary colors. Check out how to wear J. Brand’s skinny blue twill pants that are up all over [...]

How to Wear Black Cropped Pants: The What: Image provided by www.trinaturk.com The How: 1. Ink-Dip Blue Popover Shirt- $39.99 (www.jcrew.com), 2. ROMYGOLD Biker Slash Tote- $409.50 from $585 (www.shoptheshoebox.com), 3. Rachel Leigh “Kruger” Jet Rock Adjustable Ring- $106 (www.endless.com), 4. Trina Turk Julius Pant- $114 from $228 (www.trinaturk.com), 5. MARC BY MARC JACOBS ’Henry’ Chronograph Watch- $250 (www.lordandtaylor.com), 6. Pelle Moda ‘Franky’ Platform Sandal- $132.28 [...]

How to Wear a Red Dress for Day: The What: Image provided by www.bloomingdales.com The How: 1. DIANE von FURSTENBERG “Gyls” Dress- $165.60 from $345 (www.bloomingdales.com)  | 2. Oryany ‘Knight’ Tote- $279.90 from $425 (www.nordstrom.com) | 3. J. Crew Crystal Confetti Necklace- $39.99 from $88 (www.jcrew.com) | 4. Gorjana ‘Taner’ Three Bar Bracelet- $90 (www.endless.com) | 5. Rosegold ‘Layla’ Sandal- $79.99 from $159 (www.piperlime.gap.com) The [...]

Well, MJ is covering 50% of the equation today on the Shopping List, and for good reason. Both picks from the label cover different seasons so at least there’s a little versatility to be found there. See what else made the cut: Scroll & click the product shots to shop.   1. MARC BY MARC JACOBS [...]