designer q+a | joomi lim
words_dena rochelle I have Moda Operandi to thank for introducing me to Joomi Lim. I got my first piece earlier this year and it’s been heavy rotation ever since it arrived. I went with the crystal...
View Articleisabel marant | hm fall 2013 look book
words_dena rochelle Beyond excited for the Isabel Marant x H&M collex after seeing the look book. Seriously, there has not been a collab thus far that has delighted me so. I’m having a hard time...
View Articlehatch | fall 2013
words_cari wira dineen While there’s a lot to complain about during pregnancy, the one thing I really enjoyed about being pregnant (in addition to the kicks coming from my little one) was shopping...
View Articleisabel marant | sp14 pre-sale
words_dena rochelle The Isabel Marant obsession continues… As we eagerly await the H&M madness for fall, we can already look ahead to Spring 2014. Moda Operandi is having a pre-sale of the entire...
View Articleisabel marant | isiah coat
words_dena rochelle Big surprise… another Isabel Marant feature! I’m basically thinking about Isabel Marant 24/7 these days in anticipation of the H&M collex launching Nov 14th and the simple fact...
View Articlemichael stars | holiday
words_cari wira dineen I’ve been a Michael Stars fan for a long time—especially their tees. Whether I’ve layered them or used them to cover my bump (their maternity line is incredible!), they’ve...
View ArticleMiH | spring-summer 2014
words_jenny heller MiH has really been turning out the hits lately. While I recently swooned over their bespoke hand monogramming service, at their Spring-Summer 2014 preview, I absolutely fell in...
View Articlefall bags | jerome dreyfuss + chloe
words_dena rochelle I’m currently coveting a new bag. Still trying to figure out which one it will be and I have a feeling it may be another Jerome Dreyfuss to add to my beloved collection. So, I’ve...
View Articleloeffler randall | resort 14
words_dena rochelle It’s no secret that I’m a hard core Loeffler Randall fan and have been since the line launched. Season after season the shoes & bags make their way into my closet and remain in...
View Articledesigner q+a: mara&mine | fall 2013
words_dena rochelle I stopped by one of my favorite PR showrooms when I was in LA recently and fell in love with these rad kicks. There is no question that I must have a pair in my closet but I am...
View Articledear santa | editor’s wish list
words_dena rochelle Consider this a holiday gift guide for anyone on your list who is fashion or jewelry obsessed. It’s my personal wish list, comprised of a few things I’ve been coveting and would...
View Articleraquel allegra | sp 14 look book + video
words_dena rochelle I’m still coveting some Fall 13 Raquel Allegra pieces that I’m closely watching for holiday sale deals. Of course I’m already lusting over some of the Spring 14 pieces as well,...
View Articleotte | spring 2014 collection
words_dena rochelle I’ve been following OTTE for quite a while now on social media and I’m a frequent online shopper since the ever-so cool boutique has yet to open a SF outpost. Now I have another...
View Articlerachel comey for jacques levine | slippers
words_cari wira dineen Of all the items I received during the holidays this year, my favorite by far are my Jacques Levine slippers. Since I’m a full-time mom and a part-time writer (read: I’m hanging...
View Articlemichael stars | summer 2014
words_cari wira dineen Across much of the country, the polar vortex is taking much of the country into a deep freeze. In addition to cozy fires and snuggling in cozy wraps and throws, my best known...
View Articlepreen | childrens spring 2014
words_cari wira dineen The British brand Preen recently launched their first ever childrenswear collection and since it’s exclusively being sold at Selfridges, I’m thinking that I might have to book a...
View Articlecurrently coveting: spring 14 bags
words_dena rochelle It’s that time of year again, when I start thinking about adding a new bag to my collex. My handbag addiction has never wavered. This season I’m looking to old faves Alexander...
View Articleetoile isabel marant | tadia jumpsuit
words_dena rochelle I know that this is not an easy look to pull off. Head-to-toe denim in jumpsuit form could be a bit of a fashion risk, depending on who you are and where you’re going. Personally, I...
View Articlegraham + spencer | spring 2014
words_dena rochelle Graham + Spencer is a line I’ve followed and worn for years. I continue to look forward to each season of new arrivals and I am totally crushing on the Spring 2014 collex. The look...
View Articlelily aldridge for velvet | spring 2014
words_dena rochelle Lily Aldridge is having another fantastic year (I’m sure you’ve all seen her pics in the 2014 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue by now… hard to miss.) I’m happy to report that she...
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