Wardrobe Builder: Brownie Points

September 12, 2023   /   Q the Stylist
Wardrobe Builder: Brownie Points
This is the first time Wardrobe Builder has been a COLOR.  But color is the basis of how I build a wardrobe and this Fall’s merchandise offered much inspiration in this rich chocolate.  Plus, I think fashion overplays its hand with black quite a bit.  It is the default color and often the only option. However in color theory, brown is actually flattering to all, not black.  So if you find...
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Wardrobe Builder: White Button Up

April 8, 2023   /   Q the Stylist
Wardrobe Builder: White Button Up
Simple Standouts Nothing says ready-for-anything like a fresh white button up shirt.  It’s timeless and versatile. This season however, Anine Bing’s Mika Cotton-Poplin Shirt ($200) stands out in the most subtle ways. First, its weight is substantial and its finish, uncommon. Made from a thick cotton poplin that holds its shape and gives structure that doesn’t wane by lunch.  Secondly, the cut is...
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Spotlight: Mother Oxford – The Get Sh*t Done Shirt

February 7, 2022   /   Q the Stylist
Spotlight: Mother Oxford – The Get Sh*t Done Shirt
I met Mother Oxford’s founder, Lydia Kutko, over the summer and was impressed by her simple focus on a shirt that works for every day. This may sound like an exaggeration, but truly, I mean every single day! Kutko lives by the da Vinci ‘s ode “simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” In January 2020, Lydia created the NYC-based sustainable and ethical womenswear company that’s created...
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