Good on You

One of the best things about my decision to move from NYC to MA has been the change of pace. I now have time to breathe, think, and strategize in ways that were not possible for me in the city. Building a modern farmhouse, planning the set-up of our garden (and the eventual addition of a few animals) and driving by pastures on the way to drop Grey at school has broadened my consciousness. I car...

Dollar for Dollar

Working with clients with a vast range of styles, budgets and shopping cadences for several years, I have heard it all when it comes to defining seasonal budgets. Many clients choose a Hammurabi’s Code approach or “an eye for an eye”, which can be helpful in keeping the size of your closet in check but doesn’t consider budget, making it very easy to bend the rules. Read: that Forever21 tee shir...

Best Dressed: Summer Office Edition

Summer is fast approaching, bringing with it sweltering commutes, frigid offices and the unique challenge of what to wear to accommodate both. Since I'm not a proponent of the "desk sweater", aka: one of my fashion pet peeves, I thought I'd take the opportunity to offer some foolproof ways to beat the heat and look chic while doing it: Fabric Selection Start by choosing lightweight...

Protect the Earth: Hire a Stylist

In honor of earth week, Grey and I have been discussing different topics - from consumption to waste - to see how small changes in our lifestyle can positively impact our earthly footprint. Reusable water bottles, coffee cups and straws are on deck, but even with those initiatives our recycling bin is overflowing. I know we are not fully optimized and we can do better with consumption, so we ad...