New Year, Old Antics

New year, not so new me. I’m just over here, sticking to my old antics. I’m still rocking ripped jeans (DC weather permitting), still consuming too much coffee (and some inebriating liquids), still puffing away on lung deteriorating substances, and still avoiding that place where you do those things that make your body leaner and healthier. And…

Sprechen Sie.. Leather?

This LBLD – Little Black Leather Dress – proves to be a versatile must-have. Perhaps pairing it with a red button up and sporty footwear is not the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a leather dress. And while I initially pictured this little number blending in with the darkness of…

Little Brown Bear

One of my favorite trends this past fall/winter season has been the denim on denim look. I have been playing with this combo for a while now, and I’ve come to realize that the best result comes from pairing two completely different styles/washes of denim, which gives the look a more sophisticated, purposeful and edgy…

Slouchy, comfortable, and chic

I go through phases: elegant and feminine; bodycon anything; slouchy and comfortable; simple and casual. Currently, I’m becoming reacquainted with the “slouchy and comfortable”  look, one that I knew far too well during my high-school days. Yet I’ve evolved. Grey sweatpants have been replaced by baggy trousers. Athletic sweatshirts are now oversized, zippered sweaters. Fleece…

Clothes speak louder than words

My mother often tells me I wear too much black. She urges me to play a bit with color. Every now and then, I oblige. Exhibit A, pointy red heel. Exhibit B, striking red lip. It may not be much, but I do believe it goes a long way. The elegance and power exuded by…

Black and Blue

I may be somewhat predictable when it comes to my choice of palette for my outfits (my closet being monopolized by black pieces), but I absolutely thrive on mixing up textiles as a means of adding depth and interest to an outfit. Silk, fur, leather, and ripped jeans come together flawlessly (as shown above and…