My attempt to approach fall shopping thoughtfully

I constantly hear and read about other people’s love of fall. The clothing, the temperatures, the layers, the apple picking, the pumpkin everything. Little known fact: I'm averse to all things not-summer.

StyleThe PasticheSeptember 21, 2017fall, fall wishlist, fall clothing, style, shopping Comments

How I tell what fashion trends are coming

A friend recently asked me (after reading this post) how I tell what trends are coming.

ThoughtsThe PasticheApril 13, 2017style, trends, runway trends, fashion blogs, clothes Comments

A fun look for holiday parties

We're all more than familiar with the story of the holiday party. We mark our calendars with events strewn throughout November, December, and early January, whether for work or with friends or with family, with every intention of not waiting until the last minute to a. buy gifts, b. wrap gifts, and c. find something to wear...

Buttoned up for fall

I'm a sucker for a collar buttoned all the way up...

StyleThe PasticheOctober 28, 2016outfits, outfit of the day, capsule wardrobe, fall, white, style Comments

Something borrowed, something blue

I'll let you figure out what's what :) ...

StyleThe PasticheSeptember 27, 2016outfits, outfit of the day, style, capsule wardrobe Comments

Farmers' market lace

Here's a juxtaposition of this sweet little number from my capsule with how it was last seen (a little more dressed up). It just as easily works on a farmers' market morning or walk through the downtown neighborhoods with laid-back leather sandals...

StyleThe PasticheJuly 11, 2016capsule wardrobe, outfits, outfit of the day, style, summer Comments

Spring capsule wardrobe experiment

Have you guys heard of a capsule wardrobe?

The short answer is that it's a small, limited wardrobe, chosen with a lot of thought and purpose, comprised of quality, versatile pieces that you really love. I've been hearing about it for some time, but only recently did the idea truly pique my interest...

StyleThe PasticheMay 27, 2016capsule wardrobe, spring, summer, clothes, style, style picks, closet, shopping Comments

Cropped and leather

I have a secret to tell. I've been experimenting with a capsule wardrobe for spring and the start of summer! There is much more to come on that—I am so excited to share the whole story with you next week, as well as in outfit posts to come...

In the market for: stripes

This is the second installment of a new series featuring affordable finds of a particular trend or theme. This week's roundup is covered in stripes, one of my favorite classic looks for all hours of the day and all seasons of the year, but particularly in the warmer months filled with market mornings, pool days, and wine nights under patio string lights.

And as always, everything is under $50...

In the market for: all white everything

This is the first installment of a new series featuring affordable finds of a particular trend or theme. This week's picks are all about white, one of my favorite looks that seems especially relevant this year. White is so chic, and yet I love that it never feels too serious or severe. It's light and playful due to its association with summertime and its natural pairing with linen, eyelet, and lace.

And as will always be the case, everything is under $50...

PeriodicalsThe PasticheApril 26, 2016style, style picks, shopping, white, summer, clothes, in the market forComment

Open safari shirtdress

I love those pieces that somehow strike the perfect balance between structure and flow. It’s easily my favorite way to dress, especially in the spring and summer when breezy materials, even when layered, are a perfect match for hot sunny days and cooler nights...

StyleThe PasticheApril 13, 2016style, outfit of the day, outfits, Old Navy, Gap, Madewell, spring, shirt dress Comments

My teeny tiny office space

It's been a long time since I've been able to call even the smallest nook my "office" space. And to be honest, I still do most of my blogging from my couch or my bed. But I've been spending some time slowly cultivating a unique little workspace of my own—thanks to this cutest desk that Jon gave me for Christmas to be the centerpiece of it all.

I think it's bright, comfortable, tidy, and eclectic—the best combination for me.