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The Fall Jacket Edit: The One Piece That Makes the Outfit
The Fall Jacket Edit: The One Piece That Makes the Outfit
I have a jacket obsession, and I've always believed a great jacket makes the outfit! From statement plaids and cozy sherpa to faux fur, modern bombers, and beautifully belted coats,... Read more...
The Fall Sports Mom Edit: Sideline Style for Chilly Mornings & Busy Weekends
The Fall Sports Mom Edit: Sideline Style for Chilly Mornings & Busy Weekends
Fall sports season means early mornings, busy weekends, and plenty of time on the sidelines! As a busy golf mom, I know how important it is to stay comfortable and... Read more...
The MOTHER Edit: My Favorite Denim Right Now
The MOTHER Edit: My Favorite Denim Right Now
From relaxed fits to flares, barrel legs, and statement pockets, here's why MOTHER continues to be one of my favorite denim brands. If you know me, you know I love... Read more...
THE FALL TRAVEL EDIT ✈️🍂
THE FALL TRAVEL EDIT ✈️🍂
What to wear—and what to pack—for a fall weekend away. Comfortable travel outfits, easy layers, walkable shoes, great luggage and the little carry-on essentials that make getting there better. Read more...
The Hunter Boot Edit: The Rain Boot Is Back 🌧️
The Hunter Boot Edit: The Rain Boot Is Back 🌧️
I sold thousands of pairs of Hunter boots over my years in retail, and I've watched the brand go through several different moments. It started with the Original Tall. For... Read more...
What to Wear for Fall Happenings in New England 🍂
What to Wear for Fall Happenings in New England 🍂
From apple picking and pumpkin patches to foliage drives, Oktoberfest and farmers markets, these are the fall outfits and layers I'd wear for a perfect October weekend in New England.... Read more...
The UGG® Edit: The Styles I’d Buy Right Now
The UGG® Edit: The Styles I’d Buy Right Now
After nearly 20 years of selling UGG®, I know the styles worth watching. From the coveted Tazz II to the bestselling Classic Ultra Mini, these are the UGG® styles that... Read more...
When It’s Pumpkin Spice Latte Season… But You Live in the South
When It’s Pumpkin Spice Latte Season… But You Live in the South
Five years after moving to South Carolina, there’s one thing I still miss about fall up North: the clothes. When pumpkin spice season arrives but it’s still 85 degrees outside,... Read more...
My Simple AM Skincare Routine After 40
My Simple AM Skincare Routine After 40
Skincare doesn’t need to be complicated. I’m keeping my morning routine to four simple steps—cleanse, treat, moisturize and protect—with a few really good products worth knowing about. Read more...
The Luxury Makeup Edit: The Beauty Products Worth the Splurge
The Luxury Makeup Edit: The Beauty Products Worth the Splurge
Is luxury makeup actually worth the money? I edited it down to my favorite product from each category—from blush and bronzer to foundation, eyeliner, mascara and lips. These are the... Read more...
The Candy Necklace Trend Is Coming With Us Into Fall
The Candy Necklace Trend Is Coming With Us Into Fall
Candy necklaces aren't just for summer. I’m taking colorful beads and semi-precious stones straight into fall—and pairing them with chunky knits, chocolate brown and great denim. Here's how to wear... Read more...
Fall Fashion 2026: What I’m Loving Right Now
Fall Fashion 2026: What I’m Loving Right Now
It’s officially fall, y’all. 🍂 The first day of fall always makes me want to completely rethink my closet. Even if the weather isn’t quite cooperating yet, I’m ready for... Read more...
BIRKENSTOCK x STAUD LOMA: THE CLOG UPDATE I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR 🤎
BIRKENSTOCK x STAUD LOMA: THE CLOG UPDATE I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR 🤎
After selling hundreds of Birkenstock Bostons, I had to try the new Birkenstock x STAUD Loma. Here’s what I think of the sleeker silhouette, fit + Faded Khaki color—and whether... Read more...
The Steve Madden Fall ’26 Edit: The Shoes That Made My Cut
The Steve Madden Fall ’26 Edit: The Shoes That Made My Cut
Steve Madden has a LOT of shoes. After nearly 20 years as a shoe buyer, I went through the Fall ’26 collection with a buyer's eye. These are the loafers,... Read more...
The Perfect Brown Loafer: Dolce Vita Baxen
The Perfect Brown Loafer: Dolce Vita Baxen
I think I may have found the perfect brown loafer for fall. The Dolce Vita Baxen in Chestnut is insanely soft, comfortable right out of the box + easy to... Read more...
The J.Crew Fall Edit: The Pieces Worth Buying Right Now
The J.Crew Fall Edit: The Pieces Worth Buying Right Now
I started my career in corporate retail at J.Crew more than 20 years ago, just as Mickey Drexler was beginning to transform the brand. Now, after nearly two decades of... Read more...
The Birkenstock Amsterdam Review: The Sleeker Clog I Didn’t Know I Needed
The Birkenstock Amsterdam Review: The Sleeker Clog I Didn’t Know I Needed
I sold hundreds of Birkenstock Bostons over the years, but the new Amsterdam immediately caught my buyer eye. Here’s my review of the fit, sizing, comfort + why I think... Read more...
The Frye Edit: The Boots I’d Buy Right Now
The Frye Edit: The Boots I’d Buy Right Now
I bought and sold Frye boots for years at Dear Lucy. From the iconic Campus and Harness to the pairs I’d buy today, these are the Frye boots that make... Read more...
The First Saturday
The First Saturday
After nearly 20 years in retail, I closed my final Dear Lucy store. Then came my first Saturday without a store to worry about—and the strange mix of relief, sadness... Read more...
The Denim Edit: My First Picks for Fall ’26 👖
The Denim Edit: My First Picks for Fall ’26 👖
After nearly 20 years buying denim for my stores, I'm building my Fall '26 denim buy online. Shop the brown, grey, tan, slouchy, wide-leg + classic jeans that made my... Read more...
The SOREL Fall Buy: The Shoes I’d Put on My Floor Right Now
The SOREL Fall Buy: The Shoes I’d Put on My Floor Right Now
SOREL delivery day was always one of my favorite days of the year. And when I say delivery, I mean delivery. Every fall, an insane amount of SOREL would arrive... Read more...
The Jeans I’ve Been Wearing All Summer — And I’m Taking Them Straight Into Fall
The Jeans I’ve Been Wearing All Summer — And I’m Taking Them Straight Into Fall
I wore my MOTHER Lemon Twist jeans all summer, and now I'm taking the low-slung, baggy silhouette straight into fall. Here's how they fit, why I sized down and the... Read more...
The Brown Shoe Edit: Why I’m Choosing Brown Over Black This Fall
The Brown Shoe Edit: Why I’m Choosing Brown Over Black This Fall
I spent nearly 20 years buying shoes, and this fall I'm barely looking at black. These are the six brown Dolce Vita loafers and flats I'd buy right now—and exactly... Read more...
The Birkenstock Edit: The Pairs I’d Buy Now
The Birkenstock Edit: The Pairs I’d Buy Now
After years of selling Birkenstocks, I know which styles are worth a spot in your closet. From the Boston and Arizona to the less obvious pairs, these are the Birkenstocks... Read more...
The Free People Fall ’26 Buy That Almost Was
The Free People Fall ’26 Buy That Almost Was
There’s something a little bittersweet about this one. Before I made the decision to close my store, I had already done what I’d done season after season for nearly 20... Read more...
Golf, But Make It Me
Golf, But Make It Me
If I’m being honest… I’ve always had a hard time getting dressed for days on the golf course. Between following the kids from hole to hole, long stretches in the... Read more...
The July Edit: The Beauty of the In-Between
The July Edit: The Beauty of the In-Between
One of my favorite moments in fashion isn't the beginning of a new season—it's the quiet transition between them. Late July has a different feeling. The days are still long,... Read more...
Americana Edit: A Fourth of July That Still Feels Like Home
Americana Edit: A Fourth of July That Still Feels Like Home
There’s something about the Fourth of July that will always feel like magic to me. Growing up in the tiny village of Saxtons River, Vermont, fashion wasn’t on my mind. There... Read more...
Are You Jelly?
Are You Jelly?
If you had told me a few years ago that jelly shoes would be one of the biggest trends of the summer, I would have laughed. And yet… here we... Read more...
If I Were Buying for the Floor this June
If I Were Buying for the Floor this June
This is how I’d buy for my store right now. Not everything. Not every trend.Just the pieces that make sense for June—the ones that will get packed for vacations, worn... Read more...
Dead Summer, Reimagined
Dead Summer, Reimagined
A little throwback to a time when getting dressed meant heading to a concert, not overthinking it. Inspired by nights spent at a Grateful Dead show, this edit is my... Read more...
Charleston Boat Day Edit
Charleston Boat Day Edit
What I’d Actually wear for a Day on the Water There’s just something about a Charleston boat day that feels like summer at its best. Starting at Old Village Yacht... Read more...
If I Were Buying for the Floor this May
If I Were Buying for the Floor this May
This is how I’d buy for my store right now. Not everything. Not what’s trending for a minute.Just the pieces that feel right for May—what will sell, get worn, and... Read more...
Spring Denim, Wherever You Are
Spring Denim, Wherever You Are
Denim has always been my thing. Back in college, when I was working at a boutique, I would literally save my sales girl money just to buy the latest pair... Read more...
A May Day on King Street (What I’d Actually Buy)
A May Day on King Street (What I’d Actually Buy)
I spent the day walking King Street—popping in and out of stores, trying things on, and doing what I always do: editing. Not everything is worth buying.But some things are.... Read more...
Naturally Styled: Effortless Accessories (Spring Edit)
Naturally Styled: Effortless Accessories (Spring Edit)
There’s something about spring that calls for a softer approach to styling. Lighter layers, relaxed silhouettes—and accessories that feel natural, easy, and a little undone in the best way. This... Read more...
Flowers & Mimosas 🌸
Flowers & Mimosas 🌸
Mother’s Day has come to mean more to me with every passing year. Out of everything I do, every role I’ve had—being called mom is, without question, my greatest honor. And I’ll... Read more...
A Day at Lovango Bay (and Why I Can’t Wait to Go Back)
A Day at Lovango Bay (and Why I Can’t Wait to Go Back)
Some places just stay with you—and Lovango Bay is one of them. The first time I went, it wasn’t even fully finished yet. My sister-in-law brought us over while it... Read more...
April Break In The US Virgin Islands
April Break In The US Virgin Islands
Every April, we head to the US Virgin Islands to visit my husband’s family—his parents, sister, and my angelic nieces. It’s one of those trips I look forward to all... Read more...
The April Boutique Edit
The April Boutique Edit
If I were buying for the shop right now, this is exactly what I’d bring in. April is always that in-between season—the days are brighter, there’s a shift in energy,... Read more...