The Facade of Fashion

I am in a constant state of thought surrounding why it is that we choose to wear what we choose to wear. (I’m still reeling from this post in particular.) I’ll be honest – there are lazy mornings where I pad around in my pajamas, my mood matching my attire: thoughtless, wrinkled and sleepy. And then I shower and throw on an outfit I love and the cloud lifts. I feel… better. And I sometimes wonder why it is that dressing in particular clothes brightens my day. Am I polishing up my outsides to hide the insides? Am I decorating to hide an unsteady foundation? Are we draping ourselves in clothing to hide the flaws beneath?

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On Body Image And Self Worth

When Caitlin Mociun, cult-hit fashion designer, left the world of dress forms and measuring tape to focus on an accessories line, she said something that made me pause: “I never really liked doing my clothing line, and when I switched to jewelry it was such a different response. It seemed to make people feel good

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color of the week: tomato red.

Tomato red is one of the few shades I’m continually drawn to. Bright pops of red with a hint of orange, here are my favorite finds in the tomato red family!: 1. Sun-Kissed Canvas Belt ($42) at Madewell 2. Hunter Original Tall Boots in Glossy Red ($125) at ZOE 3. Nixon TimeTeller Watch ($60) at

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bookmark it.

1. Lucy introduced me to Goldenink and I’m 100% enamored. Porcelain jewelry is lovely indeed. 2. Oh, Dieppa Restrepo. Your styling kills me in a nice way. [via designlovefest] 3. Love these photos announcing Rodarte for Opening Ceremony. 4. Happy Febru-hairy! 5. This secret necklace is beyond mesmerizing. [thanks, chris!] 6. Jewelry as art always

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an animal dress.

OK, so yes, from far away this dress looks like nothing special. But zoom in, friends, for there is an entire animal kingdom prancing about the hemline. And you know I love animals on fashion. LINK:  COGGLES

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