Things I bought, things I want
A pretty perfect, lightweight cotton balloon sleeve blouse that rings in at just under $25. I am such a fan of the…
David Cronenberg For The Girlies
We’re back with another episode of The Review of Mess: a podcast collaboration between The Review of Beauty (by me, Jessica DeFino)…
I love a graphic floral
And by a graphic floral, I mean a floral print with a very tight color palette—ideally two, but absolutely no more than…
Dresses with grown-up hemlines
Just a pretty—and deeply wearable—silk number with a pleasingly graphic print. I dig the leopard print here, but this shirt dress also…
My Go-To Spring Makeup Edit: What I’m Wearing Right Now
Spring is one of my least favorite seasons (along with summer) – yes, really. Seasonal allergies with flowers and tree pollen really…
Things I bought, things I want
We’ve got a bit of a high-low mix today, but let’s start with the high: this washed silk shirt from my new…
The Friday wrap-up
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Summer, 1985
The day after finals ended and summer break began, I made the unpretty ten-hour drive from Oberlin to New York City with…
It’s A Strange Time For Teeth
The next installment of Ask Ugly, my monthly beauty advice column for the Guardian, is here! Hi Ugly, My brother and I…
It’s (cotton) sweater weather
This excellently drapey option also comes in a very good light brown. I learned a thing today: linen, as most of you…