What I wore today: 04/11/2015 (Bien)

This spring, I've been wearing my denim jacket like crazy. It's just so easy to pair with everything, from dresses to t-shirts and black jeans.

I got these J.Brand jeans from an outlet a few weeks ago, and I've worn them basically every day since. They fit beautifully, look amazing, and haven't stretched out at all. I'm a total J.Brand convert now. I love that these only cost $20 (because they were from an outlet), but in the future I think I'll willingly shell out for the hefty J.Brand price point with the confidence that their jeans are totally worth it. 

High-waisted black skinny jeans – J.Brand
Bien t-shirt – Madewell
Metal necklace – Madewell
Denim jacket – Pilco, Anthropologie
Flats – Dolce Vita
Belt – Madewell

What I wore today: 03/14/2015 (Rhymes with Orange)

Last week, I got a small section of my hair buzzed off. I've wanted to do it for so long, I had to finally take the plunge, and I'm really happy with how it turned out. It makes me feel like a total badass. Plus it's subtle enough that it's really easy to hide for those more conservative days (like Monday to Friday). Props to my amazing stylist Ivette for suggesting to make the section not too high so I wouldn't hose volume and could wear it in a variety of ways. 

I guess something about my new haircut and the warm weather we've been having made me wear orange and mix prints. Sometimes you feel quiet and sometimes you feel loud. 

Ankle boots – Target
Pencil skirt – Anthropologie
Silk blouse – Anthropologie
Cardigan – Anthropologie
Necklace – DIY

Home Office Wish List

With all of the work I do from home, it's so exciting to finally have a home office. At the moment, it's still just a chair and desk surrounded by boxes and random piles of things, but I've already spent hours at my desk writing, recording podcasts, and editing photos.

As with the rest of the house, I'm trying to balance masculine elements with feminine ones and harder things with soft pieces. For my home office, I've been drawn to lots of white, gold, and lucite, with bits of unbleached canvas and dark wood to keep things grounded.

Having a space of my own to focus on my writing and other projects feels like such a luxury, and my biggest hope is that working in a fresh, dedicated space will help keep me motivated, focused, and inspired as I continue to make strides toward my goal of supporting myself full time with my writing.

01. Target, 02. Terrain, 03. IKEA, 04. Anthropologie, 05. Madewell, 06. Target & Target, 07. Target, 08. Anthropologie, 09. Madewell, 10. Madewell, 11. Anthropologie

What I wore today: 07/23/2014 (Waistland)

I'm excited to share an outfit post for the first time in a while. With things so hectic in my life lately, I've been drawn to simple basics and classic outfits.

Though I love a good Canadian tuxedo, I think black denim might be the classiest way there is to wear chambray. It makes it less casual but still easy.

I'm obsessed with these shoes. I think they look like hooves. I've wanted something this style forever, and for some reason it didn't occur to me to look at Target until just recently. Target always has the best 20-dollar, design-inspired shoes.

I've worn my favorite vintage Moschino belt many times over many dresses, but this is actually the first time I've worn it with jeans. The benefits of high-waisted styles!

Bonus tip: if you're uncomfortable with the way high-waisted jeans make your butt look (flat, mommish, too 1996), try tucking in just the front of your top. It still gives you that retro-sexy silhouette, but without the dreaded mom butt.

Chambray tank - Cloth and Stone, Anthropologie

Sweater - Anthropologie

Black high-waisted skinny jeans - Paige Denim

Belt - vintage Moschino, eBay

"Kacie Peep Toe Booties" - Taget

New Home Wish List

01. Anthropologie, 02. Society6, 03. Anthropologie, 04. Target, 05. Jonathan Adler, 06. IKEA, 07. Terrain, 08. Anthropologie, 09. Urban Outfitters, 10. eBay

As we settle into our new home, I'm striving to decorate in an invested and enduring way, choosing pieces and making decisions that feel sophisticated and timeless.

As with fashion, I'm often drawn to masculine things with whimsical touches. I want our home to feel industrial and luxe but with plenty of softness, humor, and warmth.

As for colors, I'm really excited about slate-y grays, woody browns, and milky whites, with pops of metallics.

What I wore today: 04/25/2014 (Monarch)

On Friday, I accompanied my friend to the DAAP fashion show again to see her sister's collection. It was a fun night out, and I got to wear a dress, which is something I haven't been doing a lot of during the long hard winter we just had.

Yellow silk "butterfly petals" dress - Leifsdottir, Anthropologie

Black leather jacket - Elevensees, Anthropologie

"Everly" ankle boots - Jeffrey Campbell

Quilted bunny bag - Asos

Dinosaur bone ribcage cuff bracelet - Noir

Easter Wish List

Clockwise from left: Wind and Weather, Etsy, Terrain, Terrain, Modcloth, Anthropologie

Like Halloween, Easter is one of those holidays that you can definitely still enjoy as an adult, sometimes even more than you did as a kid. Easter candy is the best seasonal candy – as far as I'm concerned Reece's Eggs could replace Reece's Cups year round – and it's always fun to get dressed up and fill your home with flowers.

What I wore today: 03/29/2014 (Pretty in Pink)

I fell in love with this dress when it first came in to the store back before Christmas. But, at $298, I just couldn't justify the purchase, even with my employee discount. So, you can imagine my surprise and joy when I found one in February marked down to $39.95. It was a 4, and, though I could squeeze myself into it, I tracked down a 6 at the Louisville store and had them send it to me. 

Knowing Ryan and I had tickets to the ballet at the end of March, I saved it for the occasion. I even got lucky with a day of 40-degree stormy weather, which meant tights wouldn't be an absolute necessity as they have been for time immemorial. 

We had a lovely date night, trying out a new restaurant in our neighborhood, which we had been saving for the occasion as well. Some things are worth the wait.

Pink and gold, lace and sequin "Sugarberry Dress" - Anthropologie

Pink suede kitten heels - Anthropologie

Floral cardigan - thrifted

Rain coat - London Fog, thrifted

Emma book-clutch cometic/pencil case - Kate Spade

My Spring Wish List

It feels absolutely nothing like spring outside. March has made this Very Hard Winter, if anything, even harder, with temperatures plunging below zero yet again. And so, even something as small as the scent of a honeysuckle candle gets my thoughts turning to the sunny days that must be ahead.

Still, I find it hard to even think about spring clothing right now. I don't think I can remember a time when I wasn't wearing wool socks and a thermal every day.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

What I wore today: 02/15/2014 (Sparkle and Stripes)

I bought this dress with an Oscars party in mind, but I didn't want to wait that long to wear it, so I pulled it out for my Valentine's weekend date with Ryan to dinner and the ballet.

By the way, if there is a snowstorm on Valentine's Day, you probably shouldn't assume you can get a table at any of the myriad restaurants in a popular neighborhood the next day. There will be a two-and-a-half hour wait at all of them and you will be reminded why you could never live in New York City. Not that this has happened to me.

Anyway, this dress is just too much: the proportions, the color, the width of the stripes; it's all too much, and that is exactly why I like it. Since the dress was already too, too much, I naturally decided to pair it with a bag that has ears.

Teal and black sequin and striped "Starlit Stripes Dress" - Anthropologie

Leopard brocade coat - Forever 21 (forever ago)

Black pirate booties - Payless (forever ago)

Quilted crossbody bag with bunny ears - ASOS

What I wore today: 12/21/2013 (Sugar Plum)

Last weekend, Ryan and I saw The Nutcracker (Thanks for the tickets, Annette and Leah!) We were having unseasonably warm weather, so we ate tacos in an open-air restaurant and walked around downtown. It was lovely. 

"Cast & Crew Ankle Boots" - Jeffry Campbell, Free People

Pink ballet tights - Capezio, Discount Dance Supply

Vintage suede mini skirt - thrifted

Lace blouse - Anthropologie

Crossbody bag - Phillip Lim for Target

Horseshoe "Lucky Icon" necklace - Anthopologie

What I wore today: 12/08/13 (Snow Shower)

This is what I wore for my bridal shower. (Look for a post all about the shower on Wednesday.) I originally bought these tights with the intention of wearing them under my wedding gown. I've since decided to go another direction, so wearing them to the shower instead seemed appropriate. Though, looking at them now, I think they may be more bachelorette-party material.

Oh, well. Something you accidentally dress a little too sexy for your bridal shower. Also, sometimes you are accidentally 10 minutes late for said shower, even though you were attempting to be early. That's life.

Mock-garter tights - online somewhere (don't remember)

Vintage brown leather riding boots - thrifted (last seen here)

Gold sequin mini skirt - Victoria's Secret

White feathery-textured "Guimauve Top" - Anthropologie (last seen here)

Gray "Casado Cardigan" - Anthropologie

Gold "Ore-Fringe Bib Necklace" - Anthropologie