Worn with an American Apparel skirt. I felt like a bit of a flight attendant so I didn’t wear it out. I’m also not a huge fan of black/white contrast, because I find it a bit too easy. Nonetheless, it photographs pretty nicely, I think!

My “tools of the trade”: my iPhone, pocket moleskine (for my clutch), moleskine planner, and a large 13″ sketchbook.

Although this is not a fashion blog (strictly, anyway), I’m going to start off with a fashion post! Below is the outfit I wore to my boyfriend’s birthday dinner.

This gray wool dress from Anthropologie by Elevenses is one of my favorites; I’ve had it for years, and because of its warm outer layer, soft lining, and adorable buttons, I’ve never grown tired of it. Typically I pair it with a turtleneck, but this time I opted for a peterpan-collared shirt I scored from H&M years ago.

Worn with my Chloé shoes (not pictured).