Style // Beret Baby

Even though they weren’t of the highly coveted raspberry variety (the kind you find in a secondhand store), berets made a surprising show on the Fall-Winter runways: Fay, Paul & Joe, Gucci, Luisa Beccaria and Gucci. Image via fashionista.com Add a striped tee, scarf, and leather pencil skirt, and you’ve got a look that works from day to soirée. SHOP IT!

Shop Around // Atelier by AdornUSA

I’ve known about Atelier by AdornUSA for a while, but I’ve known the company’s founder, Arlene Aranzamendez, even longer. We initially met when she did some graphic design work for a company I used to work for, and have managed to keep in touch via seemingly random encounters over the years. A few years ago, Arlene opened an online-only jewelry shop, then expanded to a small boutique in Madeira, and now has a cool spot...

Style // #BossBitch

Vintage skirt from Portaluca, H&M turtleneck, Jamawar shawl/blarf, Guess boots, Gucci belt Inspired by the ‘70s vibe on the runways, I added yet another vintage leather pencil skirt to my already gratuitous collection of vintage leather pencil skirts. Paired with a simple black turtleneck, black boots, and gold-accented accessories, this combination has #bossbitch written all over it.   SHOP IT!

Style // Fashion Formula

Something about formulas has always appealed to me, even though math has never really been my strong suit. I used to make up “creative equations” during calculus tests, which pretty much negates the purpose of formulas in the first place, right? But the idea of an exact way to do something is heaven to my overzealous organizational tendencies, so I when this look garnered a lot of compliments at a recent party, I tried to...

Style // Into the Blue

When the temperature hits 60 degrees, I break out the leather and boots. 1 // Mango choker necklace 2 // Hanky Panky stretch lace bralette 3 // Guerlain liquid eyeliner 4 // Romwe denim shirt 5 // Mint Velvet navy pocket pencil skirt 6 // Lauren Ralph Lauren Vallerie boots 7 // J Crew Downing tote Speaking of leather and boots, there will be plenty of both (and more) at the #SaksStyle Contemporary event, so...