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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 // Topshop x Nordstrom

The Fall after I graduated college, I headed to London for a few months to take a class at Central St. Martins. I LOVED the city: the history, the neighborhoods, the accents. And the shopping. The shopping was BEYOND. One day, while exploring/getting lost (this was pre-GPS), I stumbled upon Oxford Street and my life was forever changed. That bustling stretch of street was host to some of the best shopping I’d ever seen, from...

Social Diary // Baby Dolce and Happy Hour Fun

Hey there! Here’s what I’ve been up to lately: 1. Making a floral headband for our adorable model at a Baby Guide photo shoot. That tiny little dress is a $300 Dolce & Gabbana number! The cuteness level in the studio today is through the roof! #babyguide #photoshoot #ovaryexplosion A photo posted by thestylesample (@thestylesample) on Apr 29, 2015 at 12:05pm PDT 2. Trying to power through my afternoon sugar cravings (and, as usual, failing...

Tips & Advice // 4 Reasons to Create A Look

I have this weird habit of editorializing my personal style–it comes with the job, I guess. Though I don’t go quite as far as wearing the same thing every day like this art director (which actually seems like a good idea), I like creating a look each season because it makes it easier for me to shop and edit my wardrobe. The benefits are small but meaningful: In addition to saving time getting dressed every...