My first ever trip to Japan was a total whirlwind that was filled with a packed itinerary, lots of laughs and such an amazing experience. My mind and heart are still fluttering over the quick 9 day trip! I could have used more time, but I still feel like we covered so much with the time we had. Below you will find a full break down of each day and what we did, where we ate, and where we shopped. For a full breakdown of everything I packed and wore, head over to this post from my Basic substack newsletter.  TOKYO Night One: Masa Ishibashi – Thanks to jet-lag, we nearly fell asleep at the t ..read more

This outfit feels very much like “me.” I’m in New York (in the photo), wearing all black at a stylish bar feeling comfortable, yet stylish and very much in my own skin. I think the key elements to what I like to wear out include something a bit naughty as a base layer, along with a few layers on top that vary in texture and fabric. This adds depth, interest, and comfortability. With very little to no make-up, minimal jewelry and easy to wear pieces, I think it’s important to feel comfortable yet stylish when you’re bouncing out and about at night. Below are a few more key favorites for after h ..read more

As I sat down today to preschedule blog posts for my big trip to Japan this week, a wave of anxiety overcame me. I love my job. I’ve been blogging for 13 years but over time it has increasingly become more and more daunting. About 6 years ago I redesigned my website (for the third or so time ever) which cost me a pretty penny. At the time, blogs were taking a much more editorial feel so I designed mine to mirror the trend of having it read more like an online magazine and less like a personal diary. Over the past decade, blogs have taken so many different shapes. Year to year the trends will s ..read more

Lately when it comes to making purchases, I’ve been focusing on key classics that will stand the test of time. There are a few of these staples I’ve invested in over the years that I reach for time and time again, like my Dior Bar blazer or Hunting Season bags. I think the trick to knowing which pieces will end up classics is to think about the items you already have and love in your closet. Below you’ll find a few things that I think would make amazing additions. Self Portrait Belted and Pleated Chiffon Midi Dress This dress is giving major Audrey Hepburn vibes. Shop Now Metier Cala 21 Sue ..read more

There’s a fun spring sale happening today and I wasn’t about to miss out on the fun. The one and only Amazon has surprised us with a Big Spring Sale today and I have combed through the pages to find the latest and greatest from their fashion section. Spring is the perfect time to give your wardrobe a little refresh and the below styles are my top picks for what I think will make the biggest difference in your closet. Shop more of my sale favorites here.  Lillusory Lady Crew Neck Cardigan She's striped, she's ladylike and she's a solid piece that will elevate your wardrobe. Shop Now Tij ..read more

I couldn’t be more excited to share that I am taking a big bucket list trip to Japan in April with my friends. It’s something I’ve been dreaming of for years and because it’s a place I’ve never been to, I took a poll on social media asking for recommendations. I can’t thank you enough for the tremendous response. A lot of you asked to see the tips, so I decided to leave them here for you all to reference. Please note that I haven’t cross checked this list, so you may have to do some digging and research on your own. However, I figure it would serve as a great starting point for those of y ..read more

Spring Break is just around the corner and it’s always a really fun time to bust out some fresh, early summer arrivals. Our family is heading to Mexico and we are all sorts of excited for some fun in the sun, margaritas, and quality time together. I can’t wait to share photos from our travels. Here are a few pieces that I’m lusting over for our trip.   J.Crew Side-tie Skirt in Dot Print I really love this dot print skirt to pair with a black swimsuit top and raffia tote. It screams summer ease. Shop Now Faithfull the Brand Baja Gathered Bikini Top I actually ordered this and absolutely ..read more

Hello old friends, Pardon me as I fell off the blogosphere for a little bit there. As you can imagine, life was feeling a bit overwhelming and a few things took a back seat while I did a bit of soul searching, housekeeping and ironed out the kinks in my closet (wink, wink). Needless to say that I am back and feeling ready to blog. I’ve been keeping things a bit more unfiltered over on my “Basic” Substack page where you will find weekly selfies along with links to everything I’m wearing. I post every Sunday (for free) and an added 1-2 posts each week of my wish lists, collages and screen grabs ..read more

Hello old friends, It’s been a minute. Three months to be exact. I’m sorry to anyone that I’ve left hanging here. Life somehow got in the way of me posting to this blog and I’ve slowly migrated my efforts to the new platform called Substack that many of you are following. The truth is, the back end of this blog became far too much for me to manage. Posts were taking hours to upload, edit and design. For every product you find on this website, it involves uploading it into photoshop first to edit and then I have to manually upload all of the details on the back end prior to uploading them into ..read more

I am so excited that it’s back to school season. Not only does it mark the changing of summer to fall, but it’s the beginning of the holiday season which is my favorite time of the year. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to hit refresh on your wardrobe and get the kids stocked up with everything they need for the year. Here are a few of my favorites for June as she heads into her final year of preK. Sports & Activities I recently signed June up for tennis and she’s obsessed with these cute little tennis outfits (size up). She was in need of proper sneakers so I ordered her this pair along ..read more