Lately, I’ve felt really drawn to rich silks, especially dupioni. There’s something about silk in a saturated hue that just feels decadent and luxe. Whether it’s a swish of emerald green, a pop of citrine, or that perfect lapis blue, jewel tones in silk always feel like a good idea. Eye-catching but effortless; the kind of thing you can throw on and instantly feel pulled together, even if your hair is doing something weird because of the humidity. (Me, always!)
2025 is shaping up to be a bold, bright, and color-forward year. I have been seeing primary colors everywhere, which is honestly the best news ever! Think cherry red, sunny yellow, and cobalt blue. These hues aren’t just showing up on the runway; they’re dominating them, which feels refreshing to me vs. years past. I love seeing luxury brands have fun again. Who What Wear named “In Glorious Technicolor” one of the best trends for Fall and Winter, and I adored this piece from Marie Claire UK about dopamine dressing: primary colors feel vibrant and happy, a nice antidote to all of that quiet luxury from the past couple of years.
There’s a very specific kind of heat in Charleston that clings on long after the calendar says it’s fall. September will arrive. I’ll see all my girlfriends in New York wearing cute sweaters and boots. The PSLs will be flowing. Meanwhile, I’ll be down here, sweating through my linen! What’s a girl to do when the weather screams “summer,” but the heart wants fall? Summer clothing, in fall colors.
The best new shows of July, and what to watch on Netflix in August. Are screens really to blame for your sleep problems? Recipes galore (including vanilla roasted peaches, wowwwwwww). Everything we know about the sequel to My Best Friends Wedding (the best news!) Do you need a house purse? Another really good Gap collaboration, and why do I want the Skims face wrap so badly?
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