If you’re a long-time reader of Keep Calm and Chiffon, you know that I’ve been pretty open about my journey of getting laid off from magazines and falling into the freelance life. As a freelancer I get to tap into lots of my skills from back in the day working at print magazines and in many ways I still apply my editorial decision=making to campaigns I work on today for brands…
Read MoreI like to treat summer fashion the same way that Sarah Dessen likes to treat summer romances. Like hot, fiery flings whose flame you hope will power you through the fall to the end of the year, but who you wouldn’t necessarily hold it against them if things don’t work out. And yet, this summer I feel attached to these items…
Read MoreWhether you are renting a house down the shore, traveling to a new destination, or attending a gathering with friends, there will always be some kind of need for a new dress and the only thing better than finding that perfect summer dress is finding it without handing over your entire last paycheck.
Read MoreI wanted to keep this list short and sweet because of course I could go on and on about wardrobe staples (and I do in my summer capsule wardrobe video on my YouTube channel in case you’d actually like to see me go on and on)…
Read MoreIt seems like we are finally nearing the end of a long, albeit mild, winter here in New York and I more than ready to start dressing for a new season. Spring is actually my least favorite season because it feels like it only lasts for .02 seconds before we launch into a full-on heatwave…
Read MoreWhen I first started re-blogging images on Tumblr and then “hyping” looks on Lookbook.nu (aka Fashion Instagram before Instagram itself even existed), I think the thing that I was looking for most in terms of fashion advice was guidance on how to style the items I already had. I knew that I liked certain pieces but couldn’t quite solve the formula for how to put them together.
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We’re coming up on the end of another NYFW and wow I’m exhausted! JK, I’m actually writing this post a full week ahead of the chaos that is another season of shows and presentations in Lower Manhattan but I’m just going to assume that by the time you’re reading this I’m flopped on my bed somewhere…
Read MoreWe’ve made it to February but I am no less cold than I was in January. Even though I pride myself on not being an exact outfit repeater (I always try to vary one element to add something different to a look that I’ve previously worn) winter is the season where I most often find myself reaching for the same pieces over and over again.
Read MoreWelcome back to the blog after a bit of a break! I hope you all had a restful holiday. I know I did, catching up with family, eating some yummy food and drinking lots of red wine. I’m really excited for this new year because tons of exciting changes are on the horizon and I can’t wait to see what 2019 will hold.
Read MoreToday’s guide is all of the essentials for your most fashionable friend. From cute going-out tops to cozy winter accessories, find everything you need for your favorite fashionista below.
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