The Fashionista Lab

Isn’t it funny how we all have colors we gravitate towards to? A photo shoot I did last weekend (more on that, later) made me realize how much navy I wear. And then with this outfit, I pulled that top from the depths of my closet, and realized I had a cardigan that went perfectly [...]

Whenever anyone asks, I describe my personal style as “minimalist bohemian”. To me that means a lively and experimental mix of colors, patterns, and textures, while still looking like myself and not a caricature or an over-the-top artistic statement. On this cloudy day, however, I went far more towards the minimal end of things, limiting [...]

Yesterday this outfit was featured in the New York Times street style section! In the spirit of rediscovering my wardrobe, I’ve worn these shoes maybe twice in three years, and I can’t remember the last time I wore that sweater. Whenever I last wore it, it surely didn’t look as good as when paired with [...]

This is what North Carolina looks like: Very, very green. This isn’t even in the country; it’s right next to a cafe off Franklin St., one of the main commercial streets in Chapel Hill. North Carolina is also very hot, and very humid. Right before my friend and I started taking these photos I reflexively [...]

I wore this outfit to the Indie Mart in July. My camera was holding photos hostage for a few months so I’m a little backed up. I felt stylish, but still prepared for walking around and doing functional things. I love the purple/yellow color combination, and the two layers of yellow really hits it home. [...]

As my three month shopping cleanse winds down I’ve begun to reflect on what, if anything, I’ve learned. There’s one lesson that stands out to me the most: I’m terrible at chronicling my habits, challenges, and desires. I posted about them here and there, but the meat of my cleanse happened offline – and stayed [...]