Full disclosure: we've tried to put ourselves on a stripe-buying ban three times now, and it just never sticks. Stripes are not only a Spring staple, but give you that instant French-girl feeling (you know the one: polished Parisian elegance, red lips and boat trips, Brigitte Bardot and Jane Birkin on the French Riviera, etc.) — and with the Cannes Film Festival kicking off today, we thought it Read more

Warm weather and the promise of Summer's arrival lends itself perfectly to crisp, nautically inspired stripes. A popular trend from runway to rack, we've rounded up some of the cutest kiddie picks in everything from classic navy and white to punchy neons. Ahoy, lil mateys! Read more

We wear our stripes year-round, but there's something to be said about fresh Spring stripes. We're talking about classic navy and blue nautical tanks paired with shorts, bold striped minidresses, and thin cardigans. To prove our point, we culled a batch of Spring-driven striped looks from street stylers all around the world to help inspire your next striped ensemble. We're taking notes of their Read more

Stripes are all the rage in the world of fashion these days, and there's no better time to bring the nautical-inspired look to your Spring fitness gear. From tops to bottoms, we've (literally) got your whole bod covered. Click through to get inspired, and see a few of my favorite striped options I'm currently coveting for my closet. Read more

If you were to take inventory of our closets, we can bet you'd find a good amount of striped tees and sweaters. And why not? Our soft spot for stripes is well-justified; the classic pattern goes with practically anything, providing cool clean lines, or funkier contrasts to your looks — depending on how it's done. For Fall, we're drawn to the preppier, collegiate feel they lend on cozy sweaters Read more

Summer is the perfect time to embrace stripes. From French sailor shirts to beach towels, stripes can be found everywhere. It's high time you added some alternating bands of color to your home in the form of chairs, blankets, and even coat hooks. Take a look for all of my current favorites. Read more

Stripes and florals may be a mismatch made in heaven, but mixed stripes have an appeal of their own: irreverence. Whether you mix subtle, solid stripes or bold, fiery ones, it's a bit like wearing white after Labor Day or layering pink over red. Mom totally would not approve. And that, my friends, is why I love the look. Check out these five stunning rooms with mixed stripes. Read more

I've always had a thing for mixing patterns. I especially love layering blankets and quilts handmade by my grandmother and mismatching floral, striped, and dotted accent pillows and throws. Currently the floral and stripes combo has caught my eye with its nontraditional look that can either be sweet or energetic, depending on the colors and decorating style. See how this eclectic Read more

Chevron patterns are all the rage these days. But as much as I'm zealous for zigzags, I'm not quite prepared to follow the painted chevron wall trend. A happy medium that's equally eye-catching is a chevron tray. Whether you use them to serve up sweet and savory treats at a cocktail party or to organize your everyday odds and ends, there's bound to be a place in your home for the nonlinear Read more

My recent trip to Paris left me inundated with chic fashion observations. Whether I was window shopping on Rue Saint-Honoré or strolling down Rue St. Germain, I would always spot a cool trend, another form of inspiration for my closet. Left and right, effortlessly gorgeous women on bikes and on foot would stop me dead in my tracks. It's a mystery how they don't brush their hair and barely wear Read more