Shortscape Style Journal
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Point Dume
October 7, 2017 - The crossover swim top is a great option for those who have nothing to boast up top. Pair it back to a high waist, high leg bottom for a modern look at the beach in Point Dume.
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California Summer
September 3, 2017 - The open lace on this cobalt blue top paired back to the organic tears on this medium wash denim short creates a nice gradation into the underlying skin tone in all five directions.
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Good Bye New York
February 14, 2017 - On February 14th, I moved back to my hometown of Los Angeles to be with my family. While the decision was abrupt and emotionally challenging, I am expectant and optimistic for what lies ahead in this next season.
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26 on the 26th
November 26, 2016 - “It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” - Hemingway
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Thanksgiving
November 23, 2016 - The asymmetrical tucks on this wool shirt creates a very elegant silhouette to pair back to an edgier pair of coated skinny jeans. Make it fem with some dangly earrings and booties for a day of celebration. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Navy Accents
November 16, 2016 - Black and white with bright navy accents are brought into cohesion with the perfectly distressed brick leather moto jacket for a windy fall day in the West Village.
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Qüero Handmade Shoes
November 14, 2016 - Qüero is a direct to consumer boot brand where you get to design your own model, color, leather, heel, etc. I must say, a great shoe pattern was achieved here, it's got a really nice slimming fit that elongates your legs.
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Fall Uniform
November 12, 2016 - With fall foliage comes fall hues, my favorite part of fall fashion.
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A Day in Queens, NY
September 25, 2016 - Make jumpsuits fun again with a platform slip on for the soles and a soft hat above your head.
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Travalo: Carry Your Scent
August 21, 2016 - It's this magical little tube yay big that sprays you on you. Take it with you when you’re traveling for your daily dose.
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On the Contrary
August 14, 2016 - Just a prop.
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Skopje, BTS
August 1, 2016 - Skopje summers are hot. Wear something that let's in air.
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Neutral Linens in Mala Prespa, Albania
July 23, 2016 - Our feet wander into Pustec, the humble village that breathes southwest of Mala Prespa, Albania.
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Off the Shoulder in Ohrid
July 15, 2016 - Off the shoulder top. High-waisted denim shorts with suspenders. Lace espadrilles.
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The Crop Top
June 23, 2016 - Do the crop top, the short shirt, the midriff top, whatever you want to call it correctly with a pair of high waisted bottoms with just the right amount of skin - not too much, not too little.
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Empire State of Mind
June 17, 2016 - This was just a casual afternoon hanging out on a rooftop in midtown enjoying beautiful city views in a casual baseball inspired tee with trousers I didn't have to get any work done on from yours truly, Uniqlo.
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Pop Colors in the LES
June 13, 2016 - Because you will never go wrong with complimentary colors, here’s a casual stroll through the lower east side in a cobalt blue 3.1 Philip Lim top tucked into a new favorite pant that is, the Y/project silk pant in the brightest orange with the coolest side slit.
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Proportion Fix
May 15, 2016 - Here's an all black outfit to show you a little something about proportion and why working with your body type matters and why I crop images mid thigh and mid calf when wearing certain types of clothes.
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The Return of Kangol and the Wide Leg Trouser
May 6, 2016 - Growing up, I always had a Kangol hat laying around the house somewhere.
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Discipline
April 19, 2016 - Turns out, Kung Fu literally means "an achievement paid off through hard work," not the Chinese martial arts we immediately think of when we hear the term.
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Wild Card
April 9, 2016 - Today's post is a portrait series done by my talented friend Nathalie.
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White Out
February 19, 2016 - Remember that time I said there's no such thing as having too many white shirts?
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Reconfigure
January 10, 2016 - Call it a robe, a wrap, a large piece of fabric with a seam or two. It drapes, it ties, it flows. Let me introduce to you, the kimonos of the 21st century: Yeva Don.
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Everything Oversized
December 21, 2015 - The weather has been tricky this December with the winter hesitating its way over so layering has really been key.
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Less is More
December 6, 2015 - I partnered up with a good friend of mine some weeks ago to contribute to a beautiful portrait series he had been working on (which you should check out here).
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Happy Thanksgiving
November 26, 2015 - Not only do I get to share my birthday with a day designated for thanks this year, but it's a holiday that gives us the time to sit back, reflect, rethink, realign and recharge as we fill our bellies with wonderful things and count all of our blessings.
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Coco & Breezy
November 22, 2015 - I ran into Coco of Coco & Breezy at a trade show a few weeks back and immediately knew this girl had something up her sleeves.
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Cayman Islands
November 15, 2015 - A few weeks ago, I was in the Cayman Islands unwinding from the city. A couple things to note when visiting:
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Accessorize in Color
October 18, 2015 - I've been doing some serious coat hunting these past few weeks to prep for the winter and haven't found any luck.
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Fall Transition
October 3, 2015 - This sleeveless shirt jacket from a previous project of mine came to good transitional use when layered over a button up shirt and cropped viscose top while these new lace ups by Coclico made for a nice supplement to the berry tone trousers.
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1 Dress. 2 Looks.
September 20, 2015 - Taking one dress into 2 different directions.
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The High Waisted Bikini
August 21, 2015 - While we're all out there trying to soak in the summer heat for another month or two, I wanted to fill you in on a high waisted bikini you may want to know about.
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Mount Tam
August 15, 2015 - I just got back from a trip out to California last week.
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The Sleeveless Jacket
August 7, 2015 - It's white, it's simple, it's versatile; I knew I would be getting good wear out of it.
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The Shorter, the Better
June 30, 2015 - As I jumped from store to store with my mom as a kid growing up, trying to accommodate for my short physique, it always came down to where the hemlines hit.
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Death to Athleisure
June 20, 2015 - I've cherished athleisure for some time now. They gradually made their way into my everyday wardrobe, blending in with my normal shirts and trousers.
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Reflection
June 14, 2015 - Today’s outfit describes me as someone not just in fashion but as a person.
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Memorial Day in Montauk
June 7, 2015 - A few friends and I took a day trip to Montauk for Memorial Day last week to mark the official start of summer coming off of a horribly long winter.
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London Calling
May 29, 2015 - Studying in London has its perks. All the great memories keep having you come back.
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New Whitney
May 22, 2015 - Go visit --> The New Whitney Museum when you get a chance.
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Timeless Style: The White Shirt
May 14, 2015 - The white shirt is something you can’t have too many of. It's timeless, universal and absolutely necessary.
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White Ensemble at The Place des Vosgues, Paris
May 1, 2015 - In Paris this weekend, we walked through the Marais, snacked on some scrumptious french pastries, watched people at the Place des Vosges, and consumed the beauty of all the surrounding spring green around us.
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Lines
April 20, 2015 - Lines give off illusions. Use it to your advantage.
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The White Jean
April 16, 2015 - I just made my first ever white skinny jean purchase by none other than Nili Lotan.
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NikeLab x Sacai
April 9, 2015 - The NikeLab x Sacai collaboration was something I looked forward to very much. I made sure to snatch the windrunner and the sport skirt in royal blue on opening day.
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Spring Transition
April 1, 2015 - Uniqlo's ultra light down is a great layering piece for this time of year when we’re still facing that lingering winter breeze.
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The Suit Jacket
March 19, 2015 - The Kooples’ suits are done in collaboration with Savile Row's legendary Norton & Sons of bespoke tailoring in London.
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Layered in Istanbul: A Play on Texture
March 6, 2015 - This was a chilly day in mid February in Istanbul before the snowstorm hit the very next day.
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Shades of Stone in Göreme, Turkey
February 25, 2015 - Shades of stone, or bone, or oyster some call it, have been one of my latest go-to’s these days.
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Kickin' It
February 12, 2015 - Whatever you do and whatever you wear, do it with confidence. If you believe in what you're wearing, it shows.
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Stripes: Cut it Short
February 6, 2015 - A couple tips on horizontal stripes:
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Black and White
January 26, 2015 - Alfred Wainwright once said “there’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.”
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The Modern Dandy: Female Edition
January 19, 2015 - When I don't have all the time in the world to look for a dress, I have found that a chic suit always works as a brilliant alternative.
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Red Umbrella & Polka Dots
January 11, 2015 - Today, I am wearing five shades of grey. The red umbrella and polka dot scarf are my accessories.
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Uniform
January 4, 2015 - For a casual look on a chilly day out in Brooklyn, I went for my usual shirt and jogger uniform and threw on a scuba top to warm things up.
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Olive is the New Black
January 2, 2015 - Black is not just black, nor is olive just olive. The undertones of a color can make or break a color.
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Christmas in NYC
December 24, 2014 - I am onto my seventh golden year of residing in this beautiful city that I call home.
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The Sweater Coat
December 17, 2014 - The sweater coat is an alternative to when you’re sick of wearing the same winter coat everyday.
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Winter Layering
December 11, 2014 - This time of year, I find myself trying to extend that fall to winter transition period as long as I can with layers.
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Problem Solving: Swimwear Edition
December 4, 2014 - This one’s for the shortscapes of swim.
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Day to Night. Casual Remix.
November 29, 2014 - Day to night. Casual Remix.
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2 Sports Bras. 6 Outfits.
November 26, 2014 - Sports bras are about to become the new vests.
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Military Inspired
November 14, 2014 - Every outfit tells a story.
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Rip & Repair-less
November 9, 2014 - I recently went on a hunt for a denim jacket, specifically a boxy silhouette that I could either dress up or down and something I didn't have to put effort into.
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Pale Out
November 5, 2014 - When I made my visit over to H&M's sister brand & Other Stories on opening day a few weeks ago, I gravitated towards this scuba top.
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Autumn Symphony
November 3, 2014. - Autumn is here and I'm stoked about what that means for the closet: layering.
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Spontaneous Saturdays
October 30, 2014 - I like to be prepared for my spontaneous adventures around the city.
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Double Decker
October 26, 2014 - I first laid eyes on the spongelike material they call neoprene in a top by COS while in London in 2011.
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The Sweater Blazer
October 22, 2014 - The soft and cozy of the sweater meets the form and structure of the blazer.
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The Oversized Jacket
October 20, 2014 - The oversized jacket, aka the grab-n-go.
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Pop'a Color
October 16, 2014 - Some days, you just want to wear your blacks and your shades of grey.
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Hybrid
October 14, 2014 - Here's how it all happened.
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The Mens T
October 11, 2014 - You pop into the mens store once in a while, and you're sure to find a little something waving at you.
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An Ode to Texture
October 7, 2014 - Sometimes I'll just choose a color, pick out everything I have in my closet of that color and throw it on in the order of varying hem lengths making sure the item with the shortest hem goes on last.
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The Statement Hat
October 5, 2014 - If you can pull off a hat, by all means, do it.
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25
October 2, 2014 - 16. That's when I was offered my very last kids menu. To this day my mother insists that it was 18. But I remember the very moment--my 16 year old adolescent self standing at the entrance of the yellow decor of California Pizza Kitchen with my…
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The Timeless Leather
September 30, 2014 - Joggers. They're everywhere. And despite my disgust for "what's trending," or "everybody-is-doing-it-so-i-must also" mentality, I've succumbed to the power of its beautifully tapered fit that just happened to oh-so naturally glide onto my body.
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The Redemption
September 15, 2014 - Welcome to SHORTSCAPE.