My dad took this photo of me when I was maybe four years old. (Lovely ’70s furniture in our old apartment, right?)…
I know that capes were a big trend for fall this year, and sure, they may warmly remind you of ’60s Mad Men fashion, but they’re just not my thing. I concede the arm openings are practical so you can clutch your daily venti Starbucks vanilla skinny latte or hail a cab—or flip someone off…
This morning, as I was packing for my trip up to Philly for Thanksgiving, it hit me that the contents of my little suitcase were very colorful and true to my Practical Fashionista ethos…
A few weeks ago, I saw a deal that I just could not refuse. Kate Spade was having an online sample sale, and this purse was being offered at more than 55% off the original price…
…Kate Spade knee highs are a small godsend. They’re an oxymoron: a necessary luxury. I wear them with jeans as well as skirts, although I try my best not to look like a Harajuku girl or an age-inappropriate Lolita.
My best friend Susan recently sent me an envelope full of articles, clippings and a short note. (Isn’t snail mail such a rare, unexpected joy?) On the reverse side of a profile of actor Tahar Rahim from the French movie “Un prophète,” Alexa Chung glared at me decked out in some fierce Versace: The photo […]
Nope, this post is not about apples, onions, curry or tea. It’s not about the Lantern, Hornet or Acres. And not about Eva, Seth or Al. It’s about green, the color. Since I recently wrote an ode to pink, I naturally owe one to its preppy complement. It just so happens that the Textile Museum […]
It’s Sunday so I thought of sunflowers. They are botanical sunshine. Just try and not smile! As an Asian-American, I shied away from wearing yellow for a long time. I had it in my head that it wouldn’t work with my skin tone. Boy was I missing out. So here’s my latest favorite skirt: a […]