The Butterfly Effect, Issue 21
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As we move into spring, I’m rethinking my closet and transitioning out of winter. I’ve spent more time in leggings than I’d like to admit.
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This spring, I’m sidelining them—at least during the week—and getting dressed with intention again.
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The shift is simple: jeans, a tee, a blazer, and a flat or a kitten heel.
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It’s a formula that replaces mindless scrolling with direction. Fewer pieces. Better ones. The rest? Snip, snip.
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It’s not just a personal shift. It feels like a fork in the road.
The more options we have, the more appealing it is to have fewer.
Not less style—just less static.
A shift that’s defining my style—and my outlook.
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In rotation: rag & bone’s Saige and Dre (my daily go-to), and Nili Lotan’s Shon. As we head into warmer weather, I’m also eyeing Citizens of Humanity’s Ayla crop—frayed hems, a slight curved leg, a bit undone. Levi’s 90s crop are also in the mix.
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My rule for denim: mid or low rise. High rise is out—comfort wins. A little slouch, a little ease—the Shon and Dre get it right.

The white tee needs a seasonal refresh. Nothing resets a wardrobe faster. Right now, my favorite is the Re/Done x Hanes tee. In my bag: RLT’s cotton cashmere.
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Blazers have always been a constant. The update is in the shape—shorter, slightly cinched, more considered. After spotting Hailey Bieber in a cropped taupe jacket on Who What Wear, I’ve been on the hunt. Max Mara’s Magia in grey is on its way. The black one is calling too.
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Footwear is also shifting. Sneakers still have their place, but I’m gravitating toward a slimmer silhouette. Le Monde Béryl’s Luna (already mine in taupe) still leads. Jamie Haller’s Cove Slipper is close behind. Aeyde’s Ellie sits firmly in the mix.
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Kitten heels feel like the natural evolution. The Reformation Inez mule is already en route—the moment I saw it, I knew. The flat made sense. The mule made the decision.
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I’m still looking for the perfect taupe kitten. Tony Bianco’s Connie in ashen may be it—well-priced, but not available until late June. Good things are worth the wait.
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These pieces—jeans, a tee, a blazer, a grounded shoe—are less about building outfits and more about removing friction.
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That’s the shift.Not more options. Just better ones.