Frugal Snob

I love the look of patched jackets. While Zara has a great ready-made khaki one (at Zara for $55.90), I wanted to make mine myself (or rather have my friend do it – I have a fear of irons!). Start with the base – if there’s an old jacket in your closet that you can [...]

There’s something about feline style that we love to imitate – cat eye sunglasses, eyeliner (the only way I do my makeup), and now ears. While the latter may be a passing fling, the cat eye trend has about nine lives, and the latest is happening right now. For borderline costume kitsch, Agent Provocateur’s studded [...]

You don’t see many people carrying sun parasols, but trust me – they’re Snob Essentials for summer. Every available bit of shade and SPF is needed to keep your face looking fresh and youthful. Go kitsch or couture (which is still really kitsch) with one of these playful parasols. Just don’t take them out in [...]

The top of this Altuzarra tie front shirtdress reminds me of Rosie the Riveter. All it needs is a polka dot bandana and an impressive bicep! But the anything-men-can-do-we-can-do-better vibe is elegantly balanced out by the blouse’s flirty front tie. Wear this to a spring picnic or on a breezy day at the shore. Or [...]

Whether you’re flying away to a tropical island or spending some quality time at home this summer, there are some essentials you need to have ready. The season is all about layering light pieces, which is great for mixing and matching. You can do a lot with a little – just make sure you have [...]

It’s looks like spring has finally popped his head out from under the covers and not a moment too soon! We’ve been dying to break out our shorts. Whether you’re on the Daisy Duke end of the spectrum (okay, maybe nothing that tiny) or on the side of knee grazing, there’s summer fun to be [...]