… my color palette du jour: Navy & Orange something about these two colors unexpectedly paired feels fresh, modern and perfect for this trans-seasonal March timeframe. I urge you to try them out. … American Apparel Chiffon Double-Layered long skirt in Navy Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Coral (sweater: F21, tank: American Apparel, boots: Frye)
FASHION
trend alert: the floppy hat
Street Style, NY & London Fashion Week … Along with everything else from the 70s, the wide brim floppy hat is having a serious moment this Spring. All of the street style shots from NY & London Fashion week included adorable girls on the street rocking these hats with wide leg jeans, mini skirts,…
Mom Style
This posted is dedicated to my dear Mother, as today is her Birthday. Many people have asked me over my life where I get my fashion sense and creativity from, and the answer is from my Mom. She too has been a lifelong lover of fashion (as was her mother) and instilled in me…
sunday in the mission
… I had a near perfect Sunday spent in the eternally sunny (despite chilly) Mission disctrict with my friend Amanda, coffee drinking, brunching, chatting, strolling, vintage shopping (I did very well at my favorite little vintage shop, Painted Bird on 24th& Valencia- finds include a couple of cute sweaters and an oversized faux snakeskin clutch), and…
And the award goes to…
I love the Oscars. The Glitz, The Glamour, The Red Carpet, The Tears, The Movie Montages. The Dresses. Love. Hats off to Anne Hathaway – who carried the hosting all on her own tiny, yet insanely charming shoulders. James Franco: dude, what happened? How adorable was Anne in that skinny tuxedo and glitter shoes? And I seriously…
fall into wonderland
Chris Benz’s Fall 11 show made me feel like I had fallen into some sort of Fall themed wonderland, complete with mad hatters. In other words, heaven to me. Chris was influenced by time he spent in Savannah, Georgia, hanging out in old giants mansions, some a little decrepid and undone while still carrying an air…
fall forward
I don’t know about you, but all this Fall fashion coming our way in the past weeks has me momentarily distracted from Spring dressing. At least we know come September we are in good fashion hands, because what has been coming down those runways is pretty darn fabulous. Cue the fur, the 70s jersey slink…
My 26th Birthday
‘There are three hundred and sixty-four days when you might get un-birthday presents, and only one for birthday presents, you know.” -Lewis Carroll I’m a lucky girl. Yesterday I celebrated my one day a year for birthday presents, and I have to say, it was pretty great. I am one of those people who strongly…
major
New York Fashion Week Fall 11 is in full swing (actually is almost over). I have been busy pouring over the shows at style.com and am bringing you a round-up of the best of the best in the next couple days. For now, I leave you with this image from Altuzarra’s show. Texture. Major. … image via Garance…
hey there valentine
Fact: I love Valentine’s Day. Call me cheesy but I’m the girl who makes the Valentines every year and shows up to school/work in a pink & red heart themed ensemble. I can’t help it, I love it. My sheer love and joy for the holiday stems from my childhood when my Mumsy alway used to make Valentine’s Day…
