I can’t believe Memorial Day Weekend has already come and gone. Time feels like it is flying by. Do other parents feel this way? Like we’re living in some kind of time warp of chaos, laundry, snacks, work, and somehow it’s already June?

Anyway, diving into fashion.

As always, think of this as the edit behind the edit: a deeper look at the reels, the thought process behind them, and the context that doesn’t always fit on Instagram.

Things move quickly over there, so here’s a slower look at what I shared this week, what I was thinking about, and why it matters.

Bring It On

I started off the week with a retro activewear carousel. Vintage ’90s and Y2K activewear is so hot right now, and honestly, I’m here for it. I love the colors, the cuts, and the fact that there’s just more personality.

I’ve been seeing this really take off with Gen Z and a younger demographic, but millennials seem a little more hesitant to fully adopt it. Maybe because we actually lived through Y2K fashion the first time around? Which is fair. Some of us have earned the right to be cautious.

But I will always take a sporty, flirty workout look over a plain monochromatic one. I can’t be the only one who thinks the workout is better when the outfit is better, right?

Pumping Iron

Then we jumped over to cool dad gym outfits, which has a very similar vibe to the moms’ activewear trend: more color, more relaxed silhouettes, a little retro, and a lot more personality.

I think women tend to understand the trend videos and the “don’t wear this” hooks a little more easily, but there is something about the men’s videos that makes people so angry. Sometimes when I read the comments, it feels like a full social experiment on fashion and identity.

But overall, I do think these tips help a lot of people. Most of the time, it’s not about completely changing your style, it’s just small tweaks that make everything look a little more current and intentional.

And then I shared a carousel with more gym outfit inspiration, because sometimes it’s easier to see the direction visually.

Let’s Go Shopping

Then we geared up for a big weekend of Memorial Day sales with an in-person shopping and try-on.

When there are so many good sales happening, the number one mistake I see people make is buying something purely because it’s on sale and then regretting it later. And trust me, I’ve been there too. I am not above being personally victimized by a 40% off email.

But shopping intentionally to fill actual gaps in your wardrobe makes your purchases go so much further. A good deal is only a good deal if you’re actually going to wear it.

We also did a giveaway to celebrate hitting 100K followers and to say thank you for being here. I’m genuinely so grateful for this community and excited to keep building it with you.

Fashion Fix

This has quickly become one of my favorite series, and I’ve loved seeing all the positive feedback around it too.

I think it’s such a helpful way to look at real outfits on real people and talk through the simple fixes or swaps that can make everything feel better. There are so many nuances that go into getting dressed, proportion, fit, styling, color, personal taste, lifestyle and I think seeing it on different people with different styles makes it so much more useful.

I’m going to keep doing more of these because I really do think this is one of the best ways to help you build and train your eye.

Letting You In

This reel was fun to make because it let you in on a little behind-the-scenes here at The Colorist. Life these days is mostly chaos with little pockets of fashion sprinkled in. Being a mom of two toddlers while growing this account so quickly has been a very fun challenge, but still, a challenge.

I wanted to share a little dose of reality too, because like most parents, I’m also just trying to embrace the chaos. Some days it looks polished, and some days it’s laundry, snacks, work, and trying to film a reel in between tiny toddlers running around.

Cheers!

And for the third part of my cool miniseries, we dove into taste.

Funny enough, I’ve been planning this one for a long time because it felt like the natural progression from cool, to trends, to personal style. But clearly taste is having a bit of a moment on the internet right now.

It feels like everyone is trying to prove they have taste, or prove they’re a tastemaker. But I think in this increasingly digital age, we sometimes forget that true taste is built through lived experience. It’s not just about positioning yourself as someone who “gets it.” It’s about developing your eye through culture, curiosity, beauty, failure, expression, and actually living your life.

And the point of taste isn’t to prop yourself up above other people. It’s to create more beauty, more meaning, and more self-expression from a life well lived.

I love this series so much.

A Few Things I’ve Been Thinking About

These are the questions that have been sitting with me this week, and they’re the foundation of everything we’re building here:

1. How to find inspiration and creative spark as a busy parent and then actually have the time to execute on it and build something?

   The ideas are there. The vision is there. But real life is also there.

   Kids need snacks, laundry is somehow never done, work still has to happen, and suddenly the tiny window you had to be creative is gone.

   I’m learning that creativity in this season looks a little different. Having enough ideas and passion has never really been the issue for me. If anything, I’m a very efficient executor and do-er, firstborn daughter over here.

   And when you find the thing that really fills you up, the ideas come easily. The obsession is there. The spark is there. But the question becomes: how do you keep up in this digital age while also being a mother, wife, friend, and actual human being?

   How do you capture all of it without feeling like you’re constantly trying to trap lightning in a bottle?

   So I’ve been working on batching my time in a way that gives me enough structure to execute, but enough space for play and creativity too. Because I don’t want to just produce endlessly. I want to stay connected to the thing that made me want to build this in the first place.

2. Where does personal style actually come from?

   Especially now, with the internet, Pinterest, and access to literally almost anything in the world, I keep thinking about this question:

   How do you actually create style that feels personal? Lived-in? Unique? Authentic to you?

   I saw something the other day about people wanting the identity of a subculture without actually belonging to it, and I haven’t stopped thinking about it. Because style used to come from going places. Being places. Living through something. You became someone through the experiences you had, the people you were around, the music you listened to, the cities you walked through, the jobs you had, the risks you took, the life you actually lived.

   But now, so much of style can be copied instantly. You can pull the references, buy the pieces, save the moodboard, and technically “get the look” without ever living the thing that created it. That’s when style starts to become just interesting enough to catch your eye, but not personal enough to actually say anything.

   Take “hipster” culture, for example. In broad strokes, it was supposed to be anti-mainstream, individual, a little countercultural. But at a certain point, everyone started looking exactly the same while trying very hard to look different.

   I think that’s the tension of style right now. We can literally see everything online, even the unimaginable with AI generation. Yet, taste is drying up and this digital abundance is flattening everyones voice.

   You need references filtered through your actual life. Your body, your routines, your values, your memories, your work, your climate, your motherhood, your friendships, your phases, your obsessions, your constraints.

   Because who cares if an outfit looks aesthetically correct if there’s no real person underneath it?

What’s Been Catching My Eye (In No Particular Order)

• These adidas crochet shorts, so cute or summer or as a swim cover up

• This super cute shell necklace. Ocean inspired jewelry is having a big moment right. Love this in the silver so it doesn’t feel too nautical.

• I was gifted these red sunglasses from the brand Sardine. They great for summer and you know red is still having a big moment.

• This Isabel Marant x Havianas collab is insane. Loving these and the tie dye is fun in these.

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Tag me on Instagram if you’re testing out a color combo, trying a new silhouette, or just having a fun outfit moment. I love seeing what you’re wearing and highlighting people in this community.

And if you want actual feedback, you can submit your outfits here. I’ll review select submissions on Instagram, and I’d love to see what you’re working with and help you train your eye a little more along the way.

As always, I’m so happy you’re here!

Until next week, hope that helps!

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I’m so excited and grateful to share that there are now 100k of you on Instagram. I truly love the community we’re building here, and it feels like we’re only getting started.

Thank you so much for being here.

As always, think of this as the edit behind the edit: a deeper look at the reels, the thought process behind them, and the context that doesn’t always fit on Instagram.

Things move quickly over there, so here’s a slower look at what I shared this week, what I was thinking about, and why it matters.

Crying on The Internet

With that said, going into the weekend I got vulnerable and shared my journey and the why behind everything we’re doing here. The Colorist has always been about so much more than getting dressed. It’s about style, identity, taste, and finding your way back to yourself through different seasons of life.

A Color Story for the Dads

We kicked off the week with a Three Color Rule for the cool dads, one of my favorite posts to make. It brings me right back to my colorist days and always feels so playful and creative. For this one, we leaned into more summer-y color combinations, but kept them easy enough to actually wear in everyday life.

Because everyone can use a little more color in their life, am I right?

I also broke it all down in a carousel for easy inspiration you can save and come back to. Think of this as your color cheat sheet.

Who Wears Short Shorts?

Summer is coming, so we moved into summer bottoms for the cool moms.

Listen, I’m an avid cut-off lover myself, but we can’t only wear those all summer. Plus, the extra-short, extra-tight, super-frayed version is starting to feel a little passé. This season, the silhouette feels a little more relaxed, streamlined, and modern.

Does that mean you need to throw out all your cut-offs? Absolutely not. But maybe reserve them for the beach, the Fourth of July, or something more casual like that.

Overall, the summer bottom uniform is relaxed and polished, with a little more shape and structure. Think boyfriend cuts, longline Bermudas, cotton poplin, and linen.

And I broke it all down in another carousel with 20 outfit ideas for easy summer inspiration. Think of this as your summer moodboard.

No Offense

We finished off the week with part two of my Pilates Moms trend conversation.

The first reel took some heat, so naturally, I had to make a part two. I wanted to dive deeper into the activewear shift: why we’re moving in this direction, what’s changing, and why this isn’t just my personal opinion.

We’re entering such a expressive moment in activewear, more color, more personality, and some new silhouettes to play with.

Because let’s be honest: getting to the workout is already a flex, so the outfit might as well be one too.

A Few Things I’ve Been Thinking About

These are the questions that have been sitting with me this week, and they’re the foundation of everything we’re building here:

1. How do you keep developing your taste when every season of life asks you to become someone new?

   How do we continue to build and rebuild ourselves? Our lives, our taste, our sense of style, our identity? The Colorist is still very much in its infancy. I started this account in January, and now we’re almost at 110k followers, which feels surreal to even type.

   I have such big goals and dreams for this space, and I’m really trying to envision where it’s going and how to build it with intention. It feels like a dream come true, but I also know I want this to be bigger than just me. I want it to become a place where we can keep learning, evolving, and developing our own sense of taste together.

   And it has me thinking a lot about my own life too, my family, the life we’re building, the different versions of ourselves we move through, and how style fits into all of that. Because fashion and style don’t exist in a vacuum. They change as we change. Through motherhood, work, aging, confidence, identity shifts, body changes, new seasons of life, all of it.

   So the question I keep coming back to is:

   How do I share that with you? How do I teach style in a way that isn’t just about what to buy or what’s trending, but about how to keep discovering who you are as your life keeps changing?

2. When did getting dressed stop feeling like play?

   Something I’ve been thinking about this week is play, especially from watching my kids get dressed. There’s so much lightheartedness in the way kids choose what to wear. They’re not worried if something is “flattering” or if it’s too much or if it makes sense to everyone else. They just choose what feels fun. What feels like them that day. The superhero shirt, the sparkly shoes, the color they’re obsessed with, the outfit that makes absolutely no sense but somehow has the most personality in the room. There’s something really beautiful about that.

   I feel like somewhere along the way, getting dressed can start to feel like a test. Like we have to get it “right” before we leave the house. But personal style needs room for play. That’s how we train our eye. That’s how we build taste. That’s how we discover what actually feels like us. So maybe the lesson is to bring a little of that childlike ease back into getting dressed.

   Try the color. Wear the unexpected shoe. Let the outfit be a little more fun than practical sometimes. Worst case? You change. Best case? You had fun and wore a really good conversation starter.

3. What if cool wasn’t about being above anyone, but about seeing things more clearly?

   I’m creating a multi-part series here for paid subscribers where we go deep and start from the ground up. We’ll break down cool, trends, taste, fit, personal style, what it actually is and how to figure it out, fashion rules and how to break them, pop culture, color, identity, and so much more. Basically, a little dissertation on how to authentically find yourself through personal style.

   This is such a layered and intricate topic, and I really want the time and space to explore it properly, learn alongside you, and help you build a stronger eye and deeper sense of self through style.

   Would you be interested in this?

What’s Been Catching My Eye (In No Particular Order)

• Just got these pink Zara wedges. Modern, minimal and easy to wear

• It’s getting hot here in Arizona so that means I need to rotate out my summer active wear. I do a mix of gym and sunrise hiking so I’ve been looking at these, these, and these.

• This may be a funny thing to mention, but I was gifted Each & Every deodorant and I have to say, it may be one of my favorites I’ve tried. I’m very particular about deodorant. I want it as natural as possible: no aluminum, no synthetic fragrance, and typically no baking soda, but I also need it to actually work.

  Tall order, I know. But I’ve been pleasantly surprised. I got the Alone Time scent, and it’s really lovely.

The Pieces You Were Loving This Week

• These white pants. Lighter than denim, but just as chic especially with that waistband

• Texture and crochet is a huge trend right now and these jean shorts feel like summer in a short

• These red sandals are perfect for every summer occasion

• Of course the Adidas Firebird short, I mean every cool mom needs a pair

• These uniqlo easy linen blend short

If you missed any other shopping links, be sure to bookmark my shopmy or LTK.

Want to Be Part of The Colorist?

I would love to start seeing more of what you’re wearing, experimenting with, and trying in real life.

Tag me on Instagram if you’re testing out a color combo, trying a new silhouette, or just having a fun outfit moment. I love seeing what you’re wearing and highlighting people in this community.

And if you want actual feedback, you can submit your outfits here. I’ll review select submissions on Instagram, and I’d love to see what you’re working with and help you train your eye a little more along the way.

As always, I’m so happy you’re here!

Until next week, hope that helps!

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First, I just want to give a shoutout to all the cool moms out there, Happy Mother’s Day. Being a mom is truly the most special thing in the world. Hearing the pitter-patter of little feet coming down the hall this morning made my heart so happy.

And really, being a mom, being a parent, is the foundation of so much of what this space is about: showing up intentionally and authentically for ourselves and for our families.

So here’s to continuously finding ourselves, while raising the next generation.

Now, back to fashion. As always, think of this as the edit behind the edit: the deeper view into the reels, the “why” behind them, and a little more context than Instagram allows. Things move fast over there, so here’s a closer look at what I posted this week, how I was thinking about it, and why it matters.

Fashion is Art

Started off the week with a bang, covering the Met Gala, whose theme was Fashion is Art, with the through line idea of the dressed body.

I broke down my three most on-theme looks, three major misses, and three best dressed. I always love this night in fashion because it’s one of the rare moments where fashion is appreciated purely as art and entertainment, watching designers and their muses interpret a theme together.

That said, this year left me a little underwhelmed. The theme was more open-ended than in years past, but still, so many people looked like they were dressed for any other red carpet. Like… hello, did you get the memo? It’s the Met Gala.

There was also some controversy around the sponsor and co-chairs this year, but one piece of context I found really interesting is that the Costume Institute is the only curatorial department at The Met required to fund itself. The Met Gala is its primary fundraiser, supporting the department’s exhibitions, acquisitions, publications, and operations.

So while the politics of major donors can get complicated, the reality is that this event is also the lifeline for one of the most important fashion archives in the world. Fashion history, preservation, and exhibition depend on funding and this is the night that helps make that possible.

I also put together a fun carousel below breaking down the color I saw at the Met Gala, and there was a lot of it.

A lot of red, especially, which felt interesting after last week’s Color in Culture discussion. Red keeps showing up as a signal of expression, visibility, and wanting to be seen. You can watch that here.

There were also some really strong color theory moments: high-saturation palettes, tonal dressing, strategic contrast, and unexpected pairings that still felt intentional.

The Met is a great little case study in how color can turn a look into an actual statement.

Hands Free

Then we moved back into cool mom fashion. I’ve had a lot of requests for practical but still stylish bags, because yes, sometimes we really do need our hands completely free.

And listen, I get it. I’m a mom of two. I go to the park. I bring all the things. Sometimes we just need to be practical.

With all the advice I give here, the point is never to make your life harder. It’s about having discernment and making it work in the context of your actual life. So if a backpack genuinely makes your day easier, then by all means, wear the backpack.

But we can still do it with intention. The goal is not to let practicality become an excuse for “whatever works” or “I don’t care.” We can be functional and intentional at the same time.

So I broke down some of my favorite crossbody bags, belt bags, and ways to style a fanny pack more intentionally because cool mom style still has to work in real life.

World’s Best Boss

And now, on to the office for cool dads.

Summer is here, the weather is warmer, but you still need to look professional which can be a tricky balance.

I rounded up seven key pieces to help build out a summer office wardrobe that feels polished, but not stiff. The goal is to think about lighter fabrics that still hold their shape, pieces with texture to add depth, and a little bit of color to keep things interesting.

And for shoes, look for lighter-weight materials, softer structure, and rich colors that still feel elevated.

Because summer office style shouldn’t feel confusing or like you’re trying to force your winter wardrobe to work in July. It should feel lighter, sharper, and still put together.

I also created a carousel with inspiration for these seven pieces.

Sometimes it helps to see everything broken down visually, so it’s easier to save, reference, and come back to later when you’re trying to build a wardrobe that actually works. And yes, this one is also for the cool moms to send to their husbands, because we all know the cool moms are usually the ones looking out for everyone’s style.

I’m like a cool mom, IRL

Hello from the other side, this week I shared my first “try-on” video.

This was a big deal for me: getting in front of the camera, showing more of myself, and being a little more personal. But I also think it’s such a fun way to build community and show that yes, I do in fact take my own styling advice.

We started with my favorite look, and the one I will absolutely have on rotation all summer: the sporty park mom outfit.

I broke down a few different ways to style it, plus the main tip that makes the look feel intentional instead of like you’re just wearing gym shorts.

Spice Up Your Life

Rounded out the week with a Colorist classic: the Three Color Rule, this time for Mother’s Day.

Color is such a powerful way to shift your mood and change how you see yourself, so I created a few fun color combinations to bring a little more energy, softness, or polish to your Mother’s Day look.

And because sometimes it’s easier to see the formula visually, I also broke it down in another carousel so you can save it, reference it, and try it later.

A Few Things I’ve Been Thinking About

These are the questions that have been sitting with me this week, and they’re the foundation of everything we’re building here:

1. Summer dressing, how do we stay true to our style while still being practical and keeping cool?

I live in Arizona and the summer heat here is not joke. We’re talking 115+ degree temps, and let’s just say that makes it hard to get dressed. Or honestly, to do anything at all.

I’ve heard people say you can tell if someone has true style by the way they dress in the summer, and I kind of agree. There aren’t as many layers, jackets, or accessories to hide behind, so you really have to know your taste, understand fit, and be intentional with the details. Summer style forces you to simplify, but simple doesn’t have to mean boring.

2. Fashion as a social construct and social signal, is that actually a thing? How does style signal class, taste, belonging, or even difference? And if it does, why?

I’m not just talking about who can afford luxury items. I’m more interested in the quieter signals: what you wear, how you wear it, how much effort is visible, what reads as “polished,” what reads as “too much,” and how all of that changes depending on where you live.

I’ve received messages from people asking how to find this balance in their own lives. Maybe they live in a small town or somewhere more rural. Maybe they love getting dressed, but feel misunderstood, judged, or like they stand out too much in their environment.

So how do you navigate that? How do you stay true to your taste without feeling like you’re performing for people who don’t understand it?

These are all really interesting concepts, and ones we’ll continue to dive into here.

3. It’s become incredibly clear: most of us were taught how to shop, but never taught how to see style.

I’m feeling really inspired by the community - the questions, conversations, outfit dilemmas, and ideas that keep coming up here every day.

And the more we talk, the more I realize how many of us are craving something deeper than just another outfit idea or shopping link.

Behind the scenes, I’ve been working on something that expands on what we talk about here: developing your own sense of color, taste, discernment, and personal style. Not just what to wear, but how to build your eye so you feel more empowered in your own expression.

It’s still in the early stages, but the idea is to create a deeper space for learning. Think monthly themes, guided style concepts, color theory, taste development, and the kind of fashion education most of us were never really taught.

Because style isn’t just about buying better things. It’s about learning how to see what you like, what works for you, and who you are.

Would this be something you’d be interested in?

What’s Been Catching My Eye (In No Particular Order)

• I’ve been looking for a good minimal sandal that can be dressed up or down but still has a slight edge. I love these in red! I feel like they’d look great with the sporty mom park, great with any pair of denim or super summery/vaction-y with white pants.

• I just discovered the jewelry brand, AGLAGLA, and this piece is like a color wheel in a necklace. I think I might need it!

• I’ve been using Merit Beauty since they launched, and I really do love their products, especially because they sit on the cleaner, more minimal end of the beauty spectrum. I recently tried their foundation, and it’s been really lovely. It feels light and dewy, but still buildable, which is exactly what I want for everyday makeup.

  You can find your shade here.

• My husband got these shorts recently and has been wearing non-stop. He went back and got two more colorways. I will say they ran a bit big for him and he had to size down. PLUS they’re 50% off right now!

• I’ve also been using this Crown Affair leave-in conditioner, and it smells so good like a spa day in a bottle. It feels like a tiny little ritual every time I get out of the shower, and honestly, for moms, sometimes that’s all we need.

If you missed any other shopping links, be sure to bookmark my shopmy or LTK.

As always, I’m so happy you’re here! Until next week, hope that helps!

Rugged. Easy. Effortless.

It seems so simple, but somehow it’s weirdly hard to get right. And especially with men’s style, when the outfit is this minimal, there is less to hide behind. No big styling moment or dramatic layering. No statement piece doing all the work.

Which means the whole outfit comes down to fit.

So let’s get into the key things to look for when reaching for jeans and a tee.

In this article, we’ll cover:

• What to look for in the perfect pair of jeans

• What to look for in the perfect white tee

• What color combinations work best and how to style them

Let’s get into it.

Set the Foundation With the Perfect Jeans

The jeans set the tone for the whole outfit and if the fit is right, then it will carry the whole look. The biggest mistake I see is usually going too far in either direction: either too skinny and tight (goodbye mid 2000s), or too baggy and low rise (goodbye angsty teenager look).

To achieve the cool vibe we want the fit to feel clean, modern, and easy.

Here’s what to look for to find the perfect pair of jeans:

Fit: start with relaxed fit or straight fit.

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We got into some fun things this week and honestly, there has been so much good fashion lately. With the seasons changing, it feels like we’re ushering in a little new energy, too.

As always, think of this as the edit behind the edit, the deeper view into the reels, the “why” behind them, and a little more context than Instagram allows. Things move fast over there, so here’s a little more insight into what I posted, how I was thinking about it, and why it matters.

Best Friend Advice

This week kicked off with Fashion Fix Episode 2, the series where you submit your outfits, I rate them, and help make them even better.

I really love this series. I’m so inspired by the community we’re building and by the outfits you’re all putting together. It’s such a fun way to put into practice everything we’re talking about here: how real people style their looks, what’s already working, and how small swaps can help bring out that effortless “cool” vibe.

This week, I tried a little more of a rapid-fire format so I could get through more looks instead of doing one deep dive. Do you have a preference? I’m trying to strike the balance between respecting your time on Instagram, while still giving you real value and insight.

If you’re interested in submitting your outfit for review, you can do so here.

Not Princess Diana

Then we threw it back to an earlier post that I shortened and made a little more digestible.

And I’m calling it now: this is the number one cool mom look for summer.

I’ve been watching this one build for a while. When I first researched for the original post about two months ago, images were honestly kind of scarce. This time? Limitless options. That is usually a sign something is moving. The look is definitely polarizing on the internet, but I love it. It’s sporty, chic, a little unexpected, and easy to make your own. And honestly? It’s so comfortable.

This sporty look is one I’m suggesting to replace the oversized tee and bike shorts. Now, everyone loves to say Princess Diana made the oversized tee and bike shorts look chic, and yes, she absolutely did.

But…she was Princess Diana.

Most people I see wearing that look now are not styling it like her. She had that effortless thing we’re all chasing, so we cannot keep using her as an excuse for default, or even worse, lazy styling. Not to mention, that look came back in a big way around 2020-ish, so now in 2026 it has fully peaked.

And for even more styling tips and inspiration, I broke it down into an easy, digestible carousel below.

The Chic Adam Sandler?

If sporty mom style is already a little polarizing, Bermuda shorts might be its even more controversial cousin.

But that’s also kind of the whole point of a trend. It should push you out of your comfort zone a little. It should make you play, have fun, and style something in a new way. Bermuda shorts have also been building for a while, and this summer they feel especially relevant. I love that they can go either direction: relaxed and casual, or dressed up and surprisingly sophisticated.

The trick is balance. If the short is longer and looser, the rest of the outfit needs a little structure, a slimmer tank, a cleaner shoe, a belt, a blazer, or something that makes it feel intentional instead of accidental. I also made a carousel with more inspiration below, especially if you’re wanting to try the trend but are struggling with how to style them.

“That’s All”

This week Devil Wears Prada II dropped!!!

I loved the first movie when it came out, and I think every fashion girlie has a special place in her heart for it. So naturally, I had to share a little BTS from working in fashion and give my take on whether The Devil Wears Prada actually portrays the industry truthfully.

I’ve worked for some amazing brands over the years and learned so much. I’ve also had very stressful moments along the way. Fashion can be such a cutthroat business, which is funny, because it’s not like we’re saving lives, but somehow the pressure can make it feel like everything is on the line.

With that said, it really did train my eye. It taught me to notice the small things, to have discernment, and to care about presentation in everything I do because after all, the devil is in the details.

I also gained personal confidence, a point of view, and learned to trust myself. It’s funny how clearly you can see the lessons once you’re on the other side.

I worked in product development, production, and eventually as a colorist, each role so different, and each one equally rich in learning. Sometime soon I’ll dig into how I became a colorist, because it’s such a niche role.

Anyway, “that’s all.”

Seeing Red

This week I did my first Color in Culture series, something I’m thinking could be biweekly, or maybe monthly. An analysis on the color trends and patterns I’m noticing across fashion, beauty, music, tech, interiors, culture… because it’s all connected. This one was short and sweet, but so much fun to put together.

Red is having a huge moment right now, in fashion, music, tech, and beyond. It’s been cool to see it building as this collective movement of expression and personality.

And honestly, it makes sense.

With the imminent AI shift, the overstimulation of our feeds, and the sameness that can start to creep in everywhere, we’re yearning for something more. Something deeper. Something that actually speaks to us and lets us express our authentic selves.

And red is the color to do that. Bold, powerful, strong, passionate, red is not a color you wear quietly. It’s a color you wear when you want to be seen.

I also made a carousel with some of my favorite ways to wear red below.

A Few Things I’ve Been Thinking About

These are the questions that have been sitting with me this week, and they’re the foundation of everything we’re building here.

• Why do so many people pretend clothes don’t matter when getting dressed is one of the most personal choices we make every day?

Taking care of yourself, showing up with intention, and presenting yourself in a certain way affects how you move through the world. Whether we like it or not, people do read us based on how we’re dressed. Clothing sends signals before we even speak. It can communicate creativity, confidence, authority, effort, ease, rebellion, taste, or belonging.

That doesn’t mean we should dress for everyone else, but it does mean clothes have power. This is the part I’m most interested in: getting dressed isn’t just external, it can also reflect how you view yourself. Sometimes the right outfit helps you remember who you are or who you’re becoming.

• The Met Gala. Is Fashion Art?

I’m so excited for the Met Gala this year, and the theme feels especially interesting, maybe a little vague, but in a good way. I love the intersection between the dress code, Fashion is Art, and the exhibition theme, Costume Art which will be divided into a “series of thematic body types,” ranging from the naked body, the classical body, the Pregnant body and the aging body,

What feels exciting to me is that the focus isn’t just on fashion as art, but on how fashion and the human body work together to reinterpret, transform, or strengthen that art. Because clothes are one thing off the body, but once they’re worn, they take on a whole new meaning.

I’ll be doing some fun coverage and dissecting best dressed looks, color moments, and any trends I see emerging.

What’s Been Catching My Eye (In No Particular Order)

• Debating between these red painter pants from Banana republic or these, low rise loose denim pair from Gap. Both in red of course. Should I do a try on when I receive them?

• I’ve been eyeing the Salomon XT Whisper for a bit and saw someone wearing them in my gym class this morning. They look super cool, I like the black/silver and the black/acid lime.

• This ring is on my Mother’s Day wishlist. Love the shape of it!

• And these jelly kitten heel in the blue color, perfection!

• I posted these cargo pants on my story a few weeks ago as an alternative to something that was sold out, and multiple people DM’d me saying they are that good. So… maybe I need to try them?

If you missed any other shopping links, be sure to bookmark my shopmy or LTK.

As always, I’m so happy you’re here! Until next week, hope that helps!

It’s the quintessential effortless cool look, the one that feels like it shouldn’t take any effort at all. If you can pull that off, you must just have it, right? But in reality, most of the time it doesn’t land the way we imagined. It looks…fine but a little flat.

Let’s fix that.

In this article, I’m walking through a simple 3-step formula to make jeans and a tee actually look cool, every time.

1. Why jeans and a tee so often fall flat

2. The MSR formula (this is the fix)

3. How to adjust for your body

4. Outfit formulas you can actually use

There’s a lot to unpack here, so I’m breaking it up properly.

This is part 1, cool moms. Next week, we’ll get into cool dads.

Let’s get into it.

Why Jeans And A Tee So Often Fall Flat

Most of the time, the issue isn’t the pieces. It’s that most people style them exactly how they’ve always seen them styled: safe, balanced, and a little too expected. The look usually has the same fit, same proportions, same energy across the whole outfit. When everything matches like that, there isn’t any tension or point of view.

The MSR formula

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Think of this as the edit behind the edit (a little more inside my brain).

I saw Cady Heron wearing army pants and flip-flops, so I bought army pants and flip-flops

If you missed it, I posted part 2 of my cool series, this one’s all about trends. This series has such a special place in my heart. It’s kind of my baby… my magnum opus, if you will. It’s really the center of everything I’m trying to do here.

Because sure, I and a everyone else on the internet can tell you what to wear, but the point isn’t to blindly follow it. It’s to train your eye so you can synthesize all of this on your own. That’s where real style comes from. It’s not copying, it’s expressing something that’s already yours.

So my job is to show you how to see it. Your job is to actually do something with it.

Anyway, go watch it. Maybe twice! I’m really proud of this one and can’t wait to keep building on it.

Sorry, Not Sorry!

I also talked a lot about Birkenstocks… which, apparently, is deeply upsetting to people. To be clear, I don’t have a real issue with the shoe itself. It’s how people wear them. They’ve become an excuse for lazy styling.

And yes, the shoe leans a little ugly. That’s part of it. But what’s interesting is how its meaning keeps changing. Functional → anti-war, hippie → ’90s grunge → normcore → post-COVID comfort. That kind of constant identity shift doesn’t exactly scream “timeless” to me.

And if we’re being honest… half the people wearing them now weren’t five years ago. That’s the part I care about, the blind trend adoption. (Again, go watch the trend video!) Also, full transparency, I own a pair. Gasp! Rubber, light lilac, I bought for a beach trip about five years ago. I wear them intentionally, not as a default.

Maybe we need to deep dive into how to actually style them, because there are ways to make them feel chic. I linked a few I like here, especially the Proenza Schouler ones. Always loved those.

We Need to Breakup

Then we got into matching summer sets. I get it, they’re easy, comfortable, come in fun colors. But right now they’re reading very “COVID-era, bought on Amazon.”

There are better ways to feel that same ease without looking like you gave up. There are moments where they can work, but overall, it might be time to move on. Watch the video for how to break them up and make them feel more intentional.

Bird Watching

I also did a color combo piece inspired by nature, and honestly, I just had fun with this one. When was the last time you made something just for the sake of it?

I’m constantly stopping on walks because a flower or a bird catches my eye. The colors are insane. Like… what do you mean a hummingbird looks like that? And the way it shifts in the light?

Nature is so cool.

Warning, Graphic

We also got into graphic tees because everyone loves a good one, and there are a lot of bad ones out there.

I worked in menswear at Lucky Brand for a couple of years and spent time with the knits and graphics team, so I picked up a lot about what actually makes a tee feel good vs. cheap. Think fabric composition and weight, the type of ink and printing, distressing. These are all the things you can see but don’t always know how to articulate. Like why a vintage tee just hits and a new one falls flat.

If you’re in the market for a graphic tee (new or old) the reel has some great tips so be sure to check it out.

Cool, Cool Summer

And dads, I haven’t forgotten you. We covered five summer essentials. Simple pieces you can mix and match into a ton of combinations without overthinking it, with some of my favorites linked here.

And moms, I see you too, helping your husbands stay stylish! All jokes aside, whether you’re helping each other or not, getting dressed should feel fun. It should feel like you. That’s why these mini trend and wardrobe capsule breakdowns can be so helpful. For a quick, straightforward version, check out the Instagram carousel here, save it for easy reference.

You Are Beautiful

We also got into beauty this week, a bit of a shift from clothes, but really it’s all connected. I polled in Stories and about 85% of you wanted beauty tips, so we’re dipping our toes in. I want it to feel useful and educational, not just influencer-y, so I’m finding that balance. We started with color theory for eyeshadow, which was a fun one! Find your match below.

A Few Things I’ve Been Thinking About

These are the questions that have been sitting with me this week, and honestly, they’re the foundation of everything we’re building here:

• What is timeless?
  What actually makes something timeless? And is this something we all agree upon or is it unique to each of us?

• Why does talking about style make people so triggered?

  I’ve gotten a lot of nasty comments just for discussing something simple, like jean shorts or Birkenstocks. Why does that upset people?

  Is it because fashion is more tied to our identity than we realize? Even if you say you “don’t care,” what you wear is still a reflection of how you see yourself or how you want to be seen.

• Does caring about fashion make you superficial, an overconsumer, even a bad parent?

  I’ve also gotten a lot of comments that being a good mom or dad means you don’t care how you look. Is that really what makes a good parent?!

What’s Been Catching My Eye (In No Particular Order)

• This Campsnap screen-free digital camera is so fun. It reminds me of being a kid again, taking a photo and not knowing what it looks like right after. They come in great colors, so of course I chose my signature Colorist pink. Such a good gift, and fun to bring on your next summer adventure. Great for kids too.

• This skincare brand Prequel, been loving their Half & Half Peptide moisturizer. Feels similar to the Rhode Glazing Milk, but a fraction of the cost.

• On that note, I was also gifted a vitamin C serum from Remedy Skin and have been liking it so far. I got some melasma during pregnancy, so I’m always trying things to help fade it. Too early to tell results, but it feels great and is easy to use. Has anyone tried it yet?

• This large smoky quartz necklace from BaubleBar has been in constant rotation. Thinking about adding a smaller one in a brighter color. Beads are so in right now, I love the texture and pop they add to any outfit.

• These sandals from Target are a chicer take on a flip flop. My sister sent me a pic from the store and I had to have them. Studs and embellishments are big this spring, so they’re an easy way to elevate a casual look and make it feel more expensive than it is.

If you missed any other shopping links, be sure to bookmark my shopmy.

As always, I’m so happy you’re here! Until next week, hope that helps!

Think of this as the edit behind the edit.

There’s a lot coming that I’m really excited about, but for now, here’s what we got into this week.

Weekly Roundup

No More Copy Paste

I launched a new series called Fashion Fix, you submit outfits, I break them down, and show you how to make them better.

This is honestly one of the most useful things we can do here. Because it’s not about copying an outfit, it’s about training your eye. Learning how to see proportions, color relationships, and small details that shift something from fine to intentional.

If you want to be featured, you can submit your look here.

And to be clear, this is meant to be constructive. The goal isn’t critique for the sake of it, it’s helping you understand why something works (or doesn’t) so you can apply it to your own style.

No, I’m Not AI!

I also put myself in a series for the first time Cool Mom IRL. Hey, hi, it’s actually me.

I’m a mom of two, and I’ve spent my career as a colorist in fashion. This whole account is really about translating what’s happening in the industry into something you can actually use in real life.

You’ll start seeing more of my own outfits mixed in, not as “this is the look,” but as real-life examples of how these ideas play out day to day. (And yes, we’ll be getting my husband involved too for all the dads.)

The bigger goal with all of this is building discernment.

Noticing details.
Understanding why something feels off.
Figuring out what you actually like versus what you’ve just been defaulting to.

That’s where your personal style actually starts.

Get Out of Your Head

As an ongoing thesis here at The Colorist, I don’t see fashion as just putting an outfit together, I see it as authentic self-expression. It’s not about chasing a “style word” or labeling yourself as minimalist, classic, edgy, whatever. It’s about a feeling.

How do you want to show up?
What energy are you putting into the room?

I did a quick post this week on getting dressed from that place instead of starting with labels.

Who Doesn’t Wear This

I also spent time breaking down one of the most default outfits out there: jeans and a tee.

It’s easy. It’s what most of us reach for.
But default doesn’t have to mean forgettable.

Small shifts, proportion, fit, structure completely change how that outfit reads. So instead of overthinking it or buying a whole new wardrobe, I showed a few simple swaps that make it feel current and intentional.

You can check out part 1 below, and part 2 here and 3 here.

For paid subscribers, we’re going deeper on this in this week’s article, getting into body type, proportion, and how to actually apply this to yourself, not just the quick points in the reel.

Coming Up This Week

Episode 2 of the Cool series is coming and we’re getting into trends.

What they actually are.
Where they come from.
Why they matter.
And how to use them without looking like you’re just copying what everyone else is doing.

I’m also launching a new series called Color in Culture, which I’m very excited about.

This is where I’ll start pulling references from outside of fashion, pop culture, tech, and connecting the dots on what colors are showing up and why.

A Few Things I’ve Been Thinking About

These are the questions that have been sitting with me this week, and honestly, they’re the foundation of everything we’re building here:

• What is taste?
  What actually makes someone “have taste”?
  And is that something you’re born with or something you can train?

• Why does nuance in getting dressed matter?
  Why do small shifts color, proportion, texture completely change how something feels?

• What is my summer feeling?
  We’re in that transition moment. Winter had a clear outfit formula, but now everything opens up again, and it can feel a little undefined. I’m figuring that out in real time too.

What’s Been Catching My Eye (In No Particular Order)

• These zara vinyl strap sandals (leather thong and base so not as slippery as an all vinyl shoe)

• These nylon drawstring shorts and these cropped pants (they remind me of the movie Blue Crush, who remembers that epic soundtrack and Kate Bosworth’s breakout role?)

• Silver rimmed glasses, Miu Miu vibes but revolve price like these. No I don’t wear glasses but all the cool girls are wearing them, ok?

• This color blocked tulip bag is perfection!!! The color blocking, the shape, can’t decide which colorway is my favorite.

• This Dedcool Mochi Milk scent is divine, I just got it and can’t stop spritzing it! It’s sweet but has sandalwood, musk and amber undertones.

If you missed any other shopping links, be sure to bookmark my shopmy.

Until next week, hope that helps!

Summer is coming and we need to talk about shorts

Summer style can be harder than cooler weather. No layers, no jackets, nothing to hide behind. So most of the time the entire outfit comes down to your shorts.

If those are off, everything can feel off.

In this article, I’m breaking down a simple 3-step process to filter through hundreds of options and find the right pair:

1. What to avoid when buying shorts

2. The right inseam of shorts based on your height

3. What cuts to actually look for depending on body type

I’ve also included what key terms brands use when describing their shorts so you can actually find them.

Let’s get into it.

MEN

1. The Fit Problem For Men

Most men default to one of two shorts:

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Below is an easy cheat code (for men and women) to fix it and instantly make your outfits like more intentional.

We’re going to do a deep dive on socks, what styles to wear, what’s trending and why they matter:

1. Crew socks vs. no-show

2. How socks change the vibe of an outfit

3. How to choose based on your proportions

You can also shop my sock edit here.

Let’s get into it.

THE BASE SOCK FORMULA (MEN & WOMEN)

• Trendy Option: Crew or quarter sock.
  → The most current, styled choice right now. Instantly makes an outfit feel intentional and directional.

• Safe option: No-show sock.

  → Always a safe fallback. Clean, minimal, and elongates the leg line.

• Avoid: Athletic / ankle socks

  → They hit at an awkward point on the ankle and make the outfit feel like an afterthought.

  

SOCK STYLING FOR MEN

Sporty / Athletic Fits

For the gym or a more athletic look, you can confidently go with a crew sock. It leans into that sporty, slightly retro feel and makes the outfit look intentional.

If that’s not your vibe, a no-show sock still works. Cleaner, more minimal, and slightly more refined.

Things to Note

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Most of the time, it’s not. You don’t need more, you’re just missing the few key pieces that pull everything together.

The ones that take an outfit from:
fine → intentional
random → styled
basic → elevated

Once you have a few of those, you can rewear what you already own and make it feel completely different.

THE 4 BRIDGE PIECES THAT FIX MOST OUTFITS

These aren’t trend pieces, but they’re the glue that make everything else in your closet come together and look intentional, not just thrown on. Think of these as anchors. They are starting points for your outfit that can easily be worn various times in various ways.

We’re going to break down these 4 pieces and how to use them as anchors to build more versatile outfits:

1. Oversized button down

2. Lightweight jackets and cardigans

3. Belts

4. Minimal sandals and refined flats

You can also shop my the spring edit here.

Let’s get into it.

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Suddenly it’s pool days, beach walks, outdoor dinners, and long afternoons outside. And for a lot of dads, summer and vacation style tends to default to the same uniform: long baggy shorts and old graphic tees or old polos. But modern vacation style has shifted.

Instead of oversized shorts and loud prints, the trend is toward cleaner silhouettes, lighter fabrics, and relaxed tailoring that still feels comfortable in the heat.

We’re going to discuss these 4 key trends:

1. Shorter shorts (linen, cotton and twill)

2. Linen tops and the secret to making multiple outfits out of 1 piece

3. Easy Vacation pants

4. The perfect essential T-shirt and different ways to style it

You can also shop my cool dads vacation edit here.

Let’s get into it.

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So instead of chasing random trends and panicking on what to wear, here are the five silhouettes cool moms are wearing this spring and vacation season.

These are the pieces that feel modern, effortless, and elevated, while still being comfortable enough for long pool days, travel, and real life. You can also shop my cool moms vacation edit here.

We’re going to discuss these 6 key trends:

1. Bermuda shorts (linen, cotton and twill)

2. Balloon pants (different fabrics types and which is best for different occasions)

3. Linen tops and the secret to making multiple outfits out of 1 piece

4. Easy Vacation dresses that can be worn day or night

5. Animal print and how to style it in a refined way

6. Bold color

You can also shop my cool moms vacation edit here.

Let’s get into it.

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Alright moms, we’re talking body types. I know how hard it can be after kids (two under two over here), navigating all the changes and then trying to get dressed on top of it.

You just created a human. You’re a rockstar. And even if your body feels new or different, remember this when getting dressed: it’s not your body that’s the problem. It’s the proportions of what you’re wearing.

Repeat after me. It’s not my body. It’s my proportions.

Being a “cool mom” has nothing to do with bouncing back or finding your old body again. Cool mom fashion is all about understanding your body type and how clothes highlight your silhouette. Shoulders, chest, waist, rise, length. We have to make them work for us, not against us.

But when you learn how to dress your body type, everything shifts. You stop chasing trends and start choosing pieces that actually work. Getting dressed feels clearer. More intentional. That is the cool mom energy.

Let’s get into it.

Here’s to finding the right formula for you.

Grab a soft tape measure or even a piece of string and a ruler. We’re keeping this simple. You only need three numbers:

1. Shoulders: Have someone help you or stand in front of a mirror. Wrap the tape around the widest part of your shoulders, right at the points of your shoulder bones.

2. Waist/Stomach: For Apples, measure around the widest part of your midsection (usually across the belly button). For Rectangles/Pears, measure your “natural waist”—the narrowest part above your hips.

3. Hips: Wrap the tape around the fullest part of your hips and butt. Keep your feet together so you don’t “flare” the measurement.

The Apple

The Proportion Reality: Your waist is your fullest point. Your hips and legs are often slimmer than you think.

Where Getting Dressed Goes Wrong: Wearing “oversized” dresses or shirts to hide the middle. This makes you look bulky, hiding your slim limbs and making you look “round” everywhere.

What to Do Instead: The “Column of Color.” Wear a monochromatic base (all black or all navy) and add a structured jacket worn open. This nips in the sides of your waist visually.

The Refinement: Use shorter hemlines or slim-straight trousers. By highlighting your narrowest assets (your legs), the eye assumes the rest of your frame is just as lean.

Below are pieces that help create the right balance and structure.

Blazer, Reformation

Straight Cut Trousers, Mango

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Let’s be honest. Between work, kids, sports practice, and everything else this season of life throws at you, getting dressed is not exactly the priority.

Most dads just grab what feels safe, comfortable, and easy and hope it works. Then you catch yourself in a mirror and think, something feels off.

It’s not your body. It’s your proportions.

Being a cool dad has nothing to do with chasing a different version of yourself. It has everything to do with understanding your structure: shoulders, chest, waist, rise, length. That’s the math.

When those proportions are balanced, you look put together without trying harder. When they’re not, you get what I call the Tent Effect.

You master getting dressed and make it feel effortless when you become the proportion architect of your own body. Once you understand the formula that works for you, getting dressed gets easier and that’s when you start looking like a cool dad.

Let’s get into it.

Here’s to finding the right formula for you.

Grab a soft tape measure or even a piece of string and a ruler. We’re keeping this simple. You only need three numbers:

• Shoulders (or chest): The widest point all the way around.

• Waist: The narrowest point, usually right above the belly button.

• Hips: The widest part of your waist.

Inverted Triangle

The Math: Your shoulders are about > 5% wider than your hips.

• The Reality: Your shoulders and chest are wider than your waist.

• The Mistake: Wearing slim-fit shirts that are too tight in the chest, making you look like you’re “bursting” out of your clothes.

• The Cheat Code: Balance. You need “Straight” or “Athletic” cut pants to add visual weight to your lower half so you don’t look top-heavy.

• The Pro Move: Avoid “cap sleeves” on tees; look for sleeves that hit mid-bicep.

Here are some shopping recommendations for inverted triangle body types:

Trouser, Banana Republic

Straight Leg Jean, Madewell

Relaxed Tee, Madewell

Resort Shirt, Abercormbie

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WHITE TEES

Gap, here.

Uniqlo, here.

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Cool Dads, here are a few 2026 trends that make getting dressed easier without trying too hard.I linked some favorites below (not sponsored).

Happy shopping.

TROUSERS

Abercrombie baggy trousers, here.

Abercrombie relaxed straight trouser, here.

Gap wool blend trouser, here.

Lululemon daydrift trouser, here.

Banana Republic relaxed trousers, here.

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Levi’s 501, here.

Levi’s Straight Ribcage, here.

Gap 90’s slim high rise, here.

Madewell Jules Straight Jean, here.

Banana Republic High Rise 90’s straight jean, here.

Citizens of Humanity, here.

Paige Stevie Straight leg, here.

Abercrombie Mid-rise Straight, here.

Agolde Lana, here.

Mother The Reifler, here.

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Bold Colors

Puma Speedcat, here. So many good colors on their site!

These Louis Vuittons are sold out.

Similar Marc Jacobs here, Gola here and Rag and Bone Here.

Adidas Tokyo, similar here

Marc Jacobs, here.

White

Vivaia, here.

Isabel Marant, here.

Alohas, here.

Zara Leather, here.

Puma, here.

Jeffrey Campbell, here.

Ballerina Sneakers

Adidas Ballerina, here.

Zara Ballet Sneakers, here.

Jeffrey Campbell, here.

Puma, here.

Bimba y Lola, here.

Suede

Alohas, here.

Banana Republic, here.

Steve Madden, here.

Miu Miu, here.

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When was the last time you actually gasped at the beauty of something? And I mean really gasped, out loud, without thinking. That is what Haute Couture Week did to me this week, over and over again.

I was watching these Paris fashion shows in between mom-ing and life’s responsibilities on my tiny phone screen and found myself gasping alone in my car. Pure joy. Awe. That kind of visceral, almost childlike response you cannot plan for. It made me feel something in a way that felt rare and deeply human, and it got me thinking about how often we give ourselves the chance to appreciate beauty purely for beauty’s sake. To make art, or witness it, without needing it to be productive or optimized or explained.

Creating and engaging with art is such a fundamental part of the human experience; it is how we take pain, anger, fear, joy, love, all of it, and distill it into something physical. Something we can see, feel, and hold. So often, most of us are moving through life on autopilot, always onto the next thing. We are also so used to quick dopamine hits from our phones, quick to react, quick to judge, quick to feel satisfied, and then immediately move on. When was the last time you really sat with something? When the longer you looked, the more it revealed itself. When beauty felt alive and kept unfolding.

That is what the couture shows did for me this week.

Fashion is wearable art, a moving language of expression, a reminder of what humans are capable of when imagination, emotion, and craft are allowed to exist together. The attention to detail. The reverence for the smallest elements. The ability to see the world through delicacy and intricacy. These shows took human emotion and transmuted it into something physical. A myriad of the rawest emotions all shaped through craft, time, and care. Thousands of hours poured into a single piece. Still gasping just thinking about it.

In a world where everything is mass produced and increasingly looks the same, couture celebrates the opposite. Uniqueness. Individuality. The beauty of something made slowly and intentionally. This week, I witnessed true art, and I feel changed by it. Who knew gowns and beading could make such an impact?

So no, maybe couture will not save the world, but it can stir that quiet sense of wonder, even in the most mundane moments, like sitting in your car staring at a tiny screen.

So the message for this week, in finding my pink, is this: find your couture.
The thing that makes you feel giddy, pulls you out of autopilot, and reconnects you to the depth and joy of being alive. The thing that reminds you that beauty still exists, if you are willing to slow down long enough to notice it.

Here are a few of my favorite looks from this week (so hard to narrow it down!)

Hopefully this inspires some beauty in your day—

Valentino Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2026 Collection. Images from WWD.

This show was exquisite and what made it even more interesting was the set in lieu of a classic runway.

“Michele presented a vision of grand characters; guests sat around carousel-like wooden circles looking into narrow windows to take in their looks one by one. The models walked into the center of the circles guests looked through the viewing windows. The optical device is more than just an unusual runway set—it’s a reinvention of a forgotten moving-image mechanism from the late 1800s called a Kaiserpanorama. In recreating the long lost cinematic device, Michele sought to slow down our gaze and give each look a solitary, delicate moment of concentration. In an age of overexposure and constant swiping, contemplation and total focus is a rarity. Michele’s sirens, in all their theatricality, come into view. In typical Michele fashion, the characters were full of all the lush drama we’ve come to associate with the dreamlike world-builder.” -Excerpt from W Magazine

Schiaparelli Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2026 Collection. Images from WWD

This might (maybe?) be my one of my favorites. Truly STUNNING.

“The emotional core of this collection was revealed to me in October of last year while I was on a creative retreat outside of Rome. One afternoon, I arranged a last-minute tour to see the Sistine Chapel. If you’ve been there, you know that the first thing you see isn’t the ceiling, but the walls, densely painted by an army of artists in the years before Michelangelo began his work in 1508. They’re decorated by ecclesiastical scenes: images meant to tell, to educate. But crane your neck skyward, and thought stops. Feeling begins. That’s because forty years later, one man came in and singlehandedly changed art forever, presenting a wild, visually rambunctious, vulnerable and romantic imagining of God, religion, faith, and the human condition. Here is agony and ecstasy comingled, terrible and exquisite. He didn’t tell us what happened, but instead gave his audience permission on how to feel when they looked at art.”

-Excerpt from Schiaparelli Site

Ashi Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2026 Collection. Images from WWD.

This show was so unique, focused more on modern and structural shapes. The construction of the garments were incredible.

“The Beginnings’. Taking as its starting point the love, devotion and longing that, inevitably for us all, eventually become loss, and couching them in the aesthetics of Victorian mourning rituals, what may in the hands of another designer have become a dark affair of heavy black fabrics and an abundance of lace in Ashi’s hands becomes earthier and more ephemeral.

A palette that runs the gamut from cream to chestnut recalls a lock of hair worn in a locket close to the body, echoed in leather fringing and sweeping trompe-l’oiel spirals, while distressed organza skirts, shredded silk hems and rigid, almost sarcophagi-like silhouettes reference the decay humans work so hard to hide from sight. Yet, while the subject matter is undeniably dark, taken as a whole, there is a lightness of touch and an undeniable adherence to beauty that bring levity and glamour to the collection. Simply sublime.” - Excerpt from Luxury London

Dior Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2026. Images from WWD.

I loved the color palette, shapes and botanicals in this show. The details were splendid as well, the more you look the more you see.

“Nature and art align in sculptural volumes and sinuous draping, tailoring contrasting with botanical embellishments. When you copy nature, you always learn something. Nature offers no fixed conclusions, only systems in motion – evolving, adapting, enduring. Haute couture belongs to this same logic: a laboratory of ideas where experimentation is inseparable from craft, and time-honoured techniques are activated as living knowledge. It is a way of seeing – an interpretive lens through which the present is examined, reassembled and imagined anew. Urgent. Subtle. Precise.” -Excerpt from Dior

Miss Sohee Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2026. Images from WWD.

This show was beautiful, the colors, the gowns, the drama, the east meets west details and the exceptional fit highlighting a woman’s body.

“Miss Sohee’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection frames the body as both structure and canvas, with the silhouette becoming a support for miniature landscapes—embroidered, painted, and layered across silk, organza, and taffeta.

Designer Sohee Park’s new collection is rooted in Korean heritage and memories of her Summer house in her native Korea. Wisteria, bamboo, and the changing skies she observed inform embroidery, layered sheers, and hand-painted organza.

East meets West in both detail and structure. Botanical motifs and chinoiserie shapes sit alongside clean lines that recall 1960s tailoring. Overskirts, capes, and sheers balance volume with proportion. Accessories continue this logic: mother-of-pearl bags shaped like fans, sculptural trinkets, couture phone cases—all reflecting the same attention to form.” - Excerpt from Couture Notebook

Georges Hobeika Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2026. Images from GlobalCouture.

This collection was stunning. I mean just stunning. The intricacy of the beading, bodices, and lace. So romantic and beautiful.

“Why must I love?”
So that you may understand.

Do you remember ever loving deeply? When you step beyond yourself, when your body and mind finally merge? You then grasp a truth that existed before you to become what you have always been: a creature interconnected with others, willing to give oneself without holding back, able to see in others what constitutes your very essence. Love makes you vulnerable, and therein lies the key to truth: the recognition that you are nothing more than an entity of love, seeking love, needing love, deserving love. And in this rush towards others, you discover what feels most like freedom.” - Excerpt from Georges Hobeika site

Until next time!