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The Goldilocks of Coats

Here me out: Trench coats are to outerwear as April 25th are to dates. As in the most ideal layer, easily wear them alone on top of a sweater or t-shirt, or layer an even warmer overcoat on top through those extra chilly days. Trench coats don’t scream professional like your favorite blazer does, butContinue reading “The Goldilocks of Coats”

WFH: Mirror Mirror on the Wall

All dressed up but nowhere to go. These past few days (weeks*) have felt like the epitome of that. I’ve had rethink what it really means to dress for yourself, when you are the only one that will see your outfit. I’ve taken this time to play around with my wardrobe, having only the mirrorContinue reading “WFH: Mirror Mirror on the Wall”

Cozy Files

Still wondering what you should be wearing while you WFH? Looking for something cozy, versatile, and cute? (Aren’t we all?) A sweatsuit is the answer. Check out the different ways these UK based instagram users styled their matching jogger sets.

WFH: Spice things up

There are two groups of people during this quarantine. Those quarantined with their significant others, probably keeping “busy” and contributing to the influx of babies that are bound to be born in the next 9 months. Then there are us single folk, also keeping busy – just maybe in an, um, different way. Either way,Continue reading “WFH: Spice things up”

WFH: Cozy Fits

With everything going on right now I hope for the following That everyone reading this is safe and sound and taking care of themselves while self isolating That the word comes out of this situation better off, that we as humans can use these hard times to recoup, reflect, and grow. That even though youContinue reading “WFH: Cozy Fits”

Winter Whites & New York Neutrals

NYFW is the perfect time to break all the fashion rules and myths that still exist. One of the most popular being, “no white after Labor Day”. This rule always confused me because technically it was always after the most recent labor day, so without a set date with which you could start wearing whiteContinue reading “Winter Whites & New York Neutrals”

Business Casual Perfected

Blazers aren’t praised enough for their versatility. Especially in recent years, they’ve been incorporated in outfits with gym wear, office attire, and clubbing looks. Move over plain white tee- there’s a new essential that actually does it all. These Austrian influencers have inspired me to wear my black blazer in a myriad of ways. ReadContinue reading “Business Casual Perfected”

Wondering where to take the perfect outfit photo?

Lacking inspiration for your next Instagram post? Wondering how to get a cool OOTD shot without looking like you tried too hard? These Russian influencers have found a surprisingly ideal photo location…. the elevator. While seemingly awkward, an elevator has everything you need when you think about it. A huge mirrored wall for the perfectContinue reading “Wondering where to take the perfect outfit photo?”

Perfect Purses: They can make an outfit

Bags serve such a utilitarian purpose that I often forget how fun they can be. Why not spark joy with every piece of your outfit? While typically just nice touch to an already stylish fit, these Nigerian Instagram users prove that sometimes a purse is what makes the outfit. Read on below for inspiration onContinue reading “Perfect Purses: They can make an outfit”

Beauty Finds: Bangs + a Bold Red Lip

Bangs + Bright Red Lips.just might be the 2020 beauty update you need according to these asian influencers. Instagram influencer Lisa styles her fringe front bangs with a shoulder length hair cut and matte apricot red lip. A sleek ear length bob with bangs looks stunning on instagram user the_ketchap. She pairs the fresh cutContinue reading “Beauty Finds: Bangs + a Bold Red Lip”