It was one of those perfect Santa Barbara days.  The kind of day that called for cutting the workday a little short and making it just in time for a glass of chardonnay at happy hour.  The kind of day that called for a little {or... at 6'1"... a lot} of leg and a few khaki ruffles.  I am a huge proponent of the whole safari inspired trend {it seems to resurface every three years} and I feel that ... Read the Post

I was overwhelmingly excited for the royal wedding... Perhaps it was the anticipation of history-making nuptials that caused me to channel my inner royal.  What would one wear to meet the queen? To win over a blue blood? To honor tradition and yet still put one's own twist on a look? I envisioned something like this.  A statement headband with tiny pearls, embroidery, and lacy appliques instead of ... Read the Post

I do not believe {wholeheartedly} in the phrase "mellow yellow."  Yellow can be mellow... and muted.  However, yellow can also be a statement piece... and vibrant... and shocking... like electric lemonade.   I am a huge proponent of the power of shock value... and, as I was exhausted from a week full of work and play, I felt that my electric yellow top would distract from the sleepy look on my ... Read the Post

Another full day of design work and a going away party for a dear friend demanded an outfit that would seamlessly transition from business to happy hour.  Cue the jewel toned sheath dress.  Jewel tones are for women what a red power tie is for a man.  It is fashionable, makes a statement, and helps you appear confident/powerful (which... my love... you are!).  Gold embroidery (the dress was custom ... Read the Post

A day trip to Los Angeles, scouting a reception venue for my business, a Santa Monica lunch with my sister, and a quick meeting with one of my best friends called for an outfit that was professional, unique, and a lot of fun.  Enter: the vintage skirt suit.  With its bold pattern, oversized buttons, and cinched waist... I knew I had exactly what I needed.  The addition of playfully large pearls, a ... Read the Post

Lots of sunshine and a bit of chill in the air led me to believe that the Santa Barbara weather was determined to follow its fancy... it was behaving like a quintessential free spirit.  I decided to do the same.  Old (a vintage pleated skirt) and new (a ruffled top and Chanel sunglasses) combined with some hippie-meets-glamazon sandals reminded me a bit of the sunshine mixing with the chilly air. ... Read the Post