For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by fashion. Growing up, I was always playing “dress up” (usually in time period clothing, aka Little House on the Prairie) or accessorizing my Barbies and American Girl Dolls. I have always loved the feel of clothing and been so interested in the way different styles look on the body. I also have always loved mixing and matching different styles and prints.
For the past nine years, my style can be defined as classic, all American, effortless, and preppy. I’m very much a mix of northern and southern prep. I like the easy, business, Ralph Lauren/J.Crew look of the New Englander, but I also enjoy the bright, patterned Lilly Pulitzer/Vineyard Vines look of the preppy southerner. And I still love a good trend, I choose to wear them subtly – maybe through color or an accessory.
I continue to be influenced by classic fashion icons like Audrey, Jackie and Lilly, but I’m also equally influenced by fashion bloggers. Some of my favorite fashionistas to follow include Mackenzie Horan of Design Darling, Sarah Patrick of Classy Girls Wear Pearls, and Julia Dzafic of Lemon Stripes. All of these women have a style that is timeless, chic, and classic. The styles they wear will still look fabulous five, ten, and even fifty years from now.
Click on any of the links below to check out my style and hopefully feel inspired.
2022
- Brand Spotlight: Sailormade
- The Shannon Dress
- Brand Spotlight: The Beach and Back
- Brand Spotlight: Buoy Coast
2021
- Lessons Learned from 30 Days of Style
- Five Styles I’m Shopping this Season
- Brand Spotlight: Sarah Flint Shoes
- Mommy and Me Styles from Duffield Lane
- Brand Spotlight: Print Fresh
- Maternity vs. Non-maternity
- Crewneck Sweater, 3 Ways
- Brand Spotlight: Rudder USA
2020
- Preppy Style on a Budget
- 9-5 Edit, Navy Blazer
- Tips for a Stylish Beach Day
- Classic Polo Dress
- Summer Cardigan, Three Ways
- Styling Headbands with S.Lynch Knitwear
- The Everyday Shift Dress
- 9-5 Edit, Summer Casual
- Allison Cole Jewelry
- Favorite Sleepwear for Summer
- 9-5 Edit, Pattern Dresses
- Curating a Summer Wardrobe
- Best in Fashion Books
- Basic White Tee
- Favorite Places to Shop Toddler Clothing
- Stay Home Easter Outfit
- 9-5 Edit, Stay Home Edition
- Get Dressed
- Styling Layers
- The 9-5 Edit
- Five Ways to Transition Your Wardrobe to Spring
- Monochromatic Moment
2019
- Three Ways to Style a Preppy Blazer Part III
- Three Ways to Style a Preppy Blazer Part II
- Three Ways to Style a Preppy Blazer Part I
- Chambray with a Twist
- Wearing White After Labor Day
- Coastal Ohio Giveaway
- Best Summer Dress
- Classic Gingham for Memorial Day
- Favorite Lilly Prints for Spring/Summer
- Coastal Ohio Brand
- Unstoppable Shoes
- Pops of Color
- Timeless Pieces
- Favorite Snow Day Essentials
- Preppy and Timeless
2018
- Holiday Tartan Plaid
- Golden Hour
- Maternity Style Staples
- Apple Picking
- Little Navy Dress
- Florals and Gardens
- Spring Fever
- Toledo Museum of Art