On a lazy Sunday afternoon break from the neon brights trend, I went for a subdued and calming icy blue color palette. These pretty nail polishes remind me of the original Hard Candy baby blue, just a little more 2011 (and more sophisticated 26 than girlish 14). Palette Cleansing indeed. nail polish: Chanel ‘Riva’, Butter London ‘Lady Muck’ (what…
It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It)
Chambers Eat + Drink in the Phoenix Hotel, San Francisco be amazing
gal about town
… 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…
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…
bright light
… Recently I have become a little obsessed with Brit singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding. I was lucky enough to get to hear to perform her own stuff (including the infectious ‘Lights‘) live at Coachella last month, but lately I have been discovering her vast array of beautiful and unique covers. I love the raw, endearing sweetness…
weekend a la americana
… see…. you can take Prada-esque stripes out of the magazine cover and into the wild… over the long weekend my 3 girlfriends and i took to the wilderness for a relaxing few days away from city life (2 of my friends in from NYC), in something that resembled the great american pasttime of car camping. we got our hike…
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 ..