This post was created in collaboration with Hollister Co.
All I want for Christmas: this, basically.
Seriously, this is what I would like to wear every day right around now: a perfect white tee (this particular one is light-as-air and slouchy and great), a cozy grey button-down cardigan with a bit of a I-borrowed-this-from-my-boyfriend vibe, distressed skinny jeans, and what might just be the best parka ever (faux fur + navy + a just-right length…and a just-right price).
I would also take the smushy-faced puppy, but that’s another story.
Guy Gift: John Varvatos Sunglasses
John Varvatos is one of those brands that makes you feel fancy to even know about. It's just that cool; sort of an equal-parts blend of craftmanship and rock 'n' roll (it's also popular with motorcycle riders because of the emphasis on tailored leather pieces with a distressed vibe).
I've been a fan of their stuff generally for years - I've recommended Varvatos colognes in my gift guides every single year - and now I'm a fan of their sunglasses, which are just like their clothing: classic and edgy, luxe and rugged. (Especially the style above, which is based on a vintage racing bike and is just awesome.)
Leather Bralet? Oh, Sure.
Apparently there is a first time for everything, and last night there was a first time for me and crop tops.
I don't wear crop tops.
I don't especially love showing off my waist, and also: I am not twenty, and do not have a particularly long list of places that I go to which non-bathing-suit-related torso-exposure would be considered especially appropriate. Besides, I'm grumpy when I'm cold, and...if not exactly "shy", certainly shyer than "hello, here is my stomach."
But I do wear a lot of sweaters, tees and tank tops that are so slouchy that they're practically falling off, and a significant percentage of them are of the see-through variety, so I've been on the hunt for awhile now for something that I can wear under them and look like I actually meant to have it seen. Not like a camisole, or like a bra. Not like my sequined thing; it catches on everything.
Keep Your Style Looking Sleek
Above, some tips on how to keep your style looking sleek even in the dry winter weather...and one of my favorite home decor finds ever.
P.S. I'm throwing a Twitter Party with Dove on November 25 from 6-7 P.M. EST - if you have any haircare questions (or just want to say hi), would love to have you join! You can follow me on Twitter here and use hashtag #HairTips for the party.
Comfort Zone
When I was in seventh grade, my best friend and I decided - for whatever reason - that pajama tops (preferably faded, striped ones that looked like they could have belonged to someone's grandfather) were the height of fashion. Every Saturday afternoon, we headed over to the Salvation Army to scour the nightwear and undergarments section (in retrospect, probably not the most in-demand department), and over time I developed quite the collection.
It's been about two decades since I embraced the pajamas-as-daytime-wear thing, so I thought it was time for a revisit. Of course, Grandpa's Old PJs don't make the cut nowadays; if I'm wearing nightwear out and about in public, I want to make sure it doesn't look like I just straight-up forgot to get dressed (because trust me...that does happen all on its own from time to time).
