Cut It Out

There are many things I like about this dress: the black and white pattern, the fit and flare shape, the (p)leather trim. But my favorite feature may be the triangular cutouts at the neck on both the front and back. They are modest and provocative at once.


Sweater, Moda International. Dress, Under Skies (consignment). Boots, Steve Madden. Sunglasses, Coco Sunglasses. Earrings, Claire’s. Bag, Nordstrom Rack.


Today, I liked how the v of the sweater neck echoed the shape of the dress cutout. When I layer under the dress, I like the way the cutout frames the under layer, both in front and back:


Speaking of cutting, I was pleased to find this new mural in progress on the side of a hair salon:


I’m all about the chop chop.