… I’m celebrating because Spring is back in San Francisco (we’ve been drenched in serious June Gloom over here). It is so nice to leave work in daylight and a little sunshine- it makes me want to get out and hit the town! The social calendar has been full this week with blogger shopping events…
FASHION
into the blue
… despite the rain and unseasonable overcast sky, i decided to stick with my summer themed bright frock and hair flower for alicia’s northern california wedding. i am glad i didn’t end up turning to my back-up black dress (i was seriously considering) as this bright turquoise silk one ended up being so fun to wear. i think i…
#CFDA
I am feeling ever so inclined to give a big Congratulations to the boys of Proenza Schouler, who won the prestigious Womenswear Designer of the Year award at tonight’s Council of Fashion Designers of America Design Awards in New York. If you read my blog, you know how much of a fan I am of…
a blushing bride
… This past Saturday I watched my beautiful friend Alicia (yes, that blogger extraordinaire) get married in a classic, romantic and fun fashion in Chico, CA, her and the groom’s hometown. Alicia looked perfect in her vintage-inspired ivory rosette sprinkled gown, birdcage veil and Dannijo rhinestone jewelry. It was pretty special to watch her marry her best…
c'mon and get happy
“I look forward to the day the paparazzi provokes me and I attack them.” – Rachel Berry … Yay! It’s almost Memorial Day weekend and I am counting down the hours until I get to jump in the car and head North on a relaxing lake filled camping trip with some girlfriends. But before I leave I wanted to post…
bajahahaha
… the baja hoodie (or more affectionately known as the “drug rug”) has gone upscale this season. sometimes fashion makes me laugh. “All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I’m fine.” – Spicoli ..
RRL inspiration
I didn’t have a vision as in, This is where I’m going. I had a vision as in, “This is what I love to do.” If you are anything like me, you have been obsessively tivo’ing and watching the final days of the Oprah show (ending today!). Over the my past few days’ viewing sessions…
laced up
and then my friend matt wanted to get in on the fashion photoshoot fun shirt: jcrew, skirt: target, shoes: frye, purse: vintage coach, sunglasses: stella mccartney, jewelry: argentum & aurum, tiffany & co, f21, gap, BR, vintage, nail polish: butter london cheeky chops … White lace (outside of the bridal arena) is having a major moment…
Cannes Film Festival Fashion
The Cannes Film Festival officially started Wednesday evening in the South of France, and the fashion has come out in full force. I always love seeing what the ladies wear at this annual week long plus (11 days this year) event as it is always the best of current couture. The Festival’s Opening Ceremonies included the Gala Premiere…
fashion outtake
some outtakes from yesterday’s post: and featuring below a not-so-rich-girl’s guide to ombre hair…. yes, my friends, grown-out, brassy highlights are the new of-the-moment hair. i know i’m not the only one out there who is working this. see: my friend dara here. i think alexa chung would totally approve, don’t you? xoxo!