red lip – On the Double

Navy and Black

CarolineMarch 3, 2017March 5, 2017Leave a comment

Growing up dark neutral pairings like navy and black were taboo. It was always either navy or black, black or brown, brown or navy. But as I near the end of my twenties it turns out these exact neutral pairings are anchors in my personal style. Doubling up on neutrals actually brings out the best in both colors. Black and navy in particular because both play the perfect canvas for one another. The navy becomes more rich and jewel toned, and the black more crisp and saturated. In my playbook a black and navy combo is one of the most understatedly elegant looks there is. And go figure, it’s French. Read More

In Style

Pops of Red

CarolineFebruary 7, 2017Leave a comment

I don’t have a favorite color per say, but shades of red and blue are hands down my favorite statement colors to wear. I’m not playing favorites here, but because Valentine’s Day is fast approaching I’m putting the spotlight on the color du jour. Classic, feminine, sexy, and powerful, red is perhaps one of the most impactful colors to have in your wardrobe. No matter the item, adding a pop of red adds an understated touch of femme fatale and instantly upgrades a look. Not to mention, bright pops of red are going to be trending this coming season, so be on the lookout for some fresh inspo during SS17 fashion month. Read More

In Style / Wearing It Now

Wearing it Now: Ankle Skimming in the Rain

CarolineJanuary 17, 2017February 16, 2017Leave a comment

Another rainy day in Washington. When we get a string of rainy days I’m usually living in slim cut jeans and my beloved Hunter rain boots. But after too many days in a row, my already low tolerance for skinny jeans runs out and I’m longing to wear a more comfortable trouser, like the cropped wide leg pant. This incredibly chic and classic silhouette pant is a year-round versatile wardrobe staple, but the one item it definitely does not go with is a tall boot. Enter the chelsea rain boot. I wear my Hunters to death, but last summer I stumbled upon this pair of chelsea rain boots when I was looking for a suitcase friendly rubber shoe to take on a trip to London, and they have been a favorite ever since. Cropped pants are a very flattering style pant for pretty much every body shape, and a low chelsea boot is the perfect partner for your favorite ankle skimming trouser. Read More

In Style / Wardrobe Heroes

Wardrobe Hero: the Holiday Shift Dress

CarolineDecember 19, 2016January 11, 2017Leave a comment

With Christmas just a week away and New Years Eve around the corner I felt it neccesary to feature my wardrobe hero for the holidays– the shift dress. In the right color and fabric with a sharply tailored cut, the shift dress is perfect for Christmas dinner at your in-laws, happy hour with the girls, a dinner date with your guy, or a holiday party at the club. I love the simplicity of the shift dress’s silhoutte because it allows daintly details like tea length sleeves, a tulip hem, lush fabrics and rich colors to stand out creating an understatedly classic and elegant look. Read More

In Style / Uncategorized / Wearing It Now

Wearing it Now: Necessary Neutrals

CarolineNovember 22, 2016November 22, 2016Leave a comment

As the temperatures are quickly dropping and the last bits of fall are fading fast it’s time to pile on the layers. I dress in monochrome a lot sticking to one main color scheme, however one of my favorite and coziest ways to layer is different textures in an assortment of neutrals. On a cold, windy day these necessary neutrals mean hats, scarves, knits, coats, and boots in camel wool and canvas, taupe suedes, corduroys, vibrant plaids, and denim. Read More