Black and White

I love all things sleek and graphic. Whether it’s in a piece of art, in home decor or in a well measured outfit, the interplay between black and white has never ending appeal. The clearly delineated lines soothe my cluttered mind. Here I’m taking advantage of a recent series of pilates workouts to wear a high waisted trouser from Theory and a halter top (shhhh, it’s actually swimwear) from House of CB. I’m feeling my inner Gigi Hadid, or maybe Rihanna, either way, I’m feeling it. Hope you are too.

With love,

Amanda

More to love… House of CB Bandage Halter Bikini; Theory Neoteric Skinny Pant; Alexandre Birman Ankle Tie Sandal

A Dreamy Summer Dress

I think somewhere (not so) deep down there is a part of me that longs for life in the bucolic countryside. Not the nitty gritty version that calls for working the land, but the gentrified version where I’m picnicking in golden fields in the morning and dining at Michelin starred restaurants at night. A place like, say, the Hamptons. The closest I’ve come so far is a post college trip to Nantucket with two of my sisters. But I’m holding fast the dream. You’ll not be surprised to hear that my fantasy country life comes with an imagined wardrobe. Breezy but finely crafted summer dresses, pedal pushers, and woven sandals. I realize all this makes me sound like a wanna-be latter-day Marie Antoinette in search of her very own hameau… is that so wrong? (Don’t answer that.) This dress from French Connection is a standout and I’m going to wear it as a beacon for my carefully curated pastoral dreams, may they come true.

With love,

Amanda

More to love… Zimmermann Sakura Embroidery Dress; Free People Crochet Dress; Tularosa Embroidered Dress

Cool for the Summer

Black is always cool. It just is. And though it may not seem like the summeriest of shades, don’t be deceived. Black before Labor Day is as acceptable as white afterward. The lattice front on this little shift lightens up an otherwise dark moment and it’s working for me. A little black dress is always succinct and to the point, so I’ll try to be equally so. Stay cool this summer and wear black.

With love,

Amanda