Oscars 2012 Best Dressed

Did you guys watch last night!!?!?  Although the actual show was only 'okay' the fashion surely did not disappoint.  Everyone was looking quite handsome last night, even the women.  One big trend we saw on the red carpet last night was long sleeves which I get since it is February and its cold but it made little Shailene Woodley look 200 years old instead of 20.  And don't even get me started on Angelina, while I think she is hands down one of the prettiest faces in the world, she wore black.  Boring.  Couldn't see the wonderful structured bodice of her black velvet Versace gown.... and JUST because your dress has a slit doesn't mean you need to stand with your leg out like your peeing on a fire hydrant.  And then there is the wonderful Emma Stone, whom I adore but her dress just screamed Nicole Kidman in Balenciaga.  If you don't know what I'm talking about... google it.  Anyways here is my list for best dressed of the evening:

gwyneth paltrow in tom ford

tina fey in carolina herrera

octavia spencer in tadashi shoji

jessica chastain in alexander mcqueen

michelle williams in louis vuitton

rooney mara in givenchy

meryl streep in lanvin

Sunday Brunch

Apologies ladies and gentlemen for the radio silence as my computer has been sick in the hospital and sadly will need to go back to the doctors as they still haven't fixed it.  But on a brighter note, today is Sunday which means bruuuunch.  Yummy yummy, on our way into midtown to find a new brunch spot and afterwards I will have my ass planted on the couch awaiting the arrival of the first celebrity to walk that Oscars red carpet.  Holy superbowl of awards show! So excited!

sweater: acne // pants: freda //  bag: zara // necklace: bauble bar //

ring: asos // heels: bcbgeneration

And I'm back...

So we made it back to Georgia like a week ago but things have been a little crazy trying to get settled in.  This is going to be a quick little post as I am running around constantly which is exactly why I have been dying over shirt dresses with their ease and sophistication.  Adios muchachos...

shirt dress: D&G // tights: Armani Exchange // boots: Via Spiga // purse: Mulberry

Tangerine Tango

So if you don't already know, Pantone has named Tangerine Tango as the color of the year for 2012. That being said, I can't say I own much of anything in a 'tangerine' color but a great way to incorporate any color into an outfit is always through a bold blazer.

Jeans: H&M // Tshirt: T by Alexander Wang // Pumps: Christian Louboutin //

Blazer: Alberta Ferretti // Sunnies: Ray Ban // Clutch: Tory Burch

Sunday Brunch

Today is a great day, it's Sunday! Woop woop, sunday brunch with the girls and then going out wedding dress shopping(not for me!) afterwards so I felt I needed to step up my usual casual sunday attire and bring my best carrie bradshaw to the table. Found this incredibly chic and comfortable 3.1 Phillip Lim dress at a Barney's sale and figure this brunch is the perfect excuse to bust it out!

Dress: 3.1 Phillip Lim // Jacket: French Connection // Necklace: Sass & Bide //

Clutch: Acoco // Booties: Alexander Wang 

Critic's Choice Awards 2012 Best Dressed

Gosh I just love award season.  Last night, the critic's choice awards did not disappoint.  While few celebs, eh-hem evan rachel wood and elle fanning, left little to be desirable, many put their best foot forward.  I will say that my favorite look of the night is a tie between Diane Kruger (lady crush) and newbie to the scene Shailene Woodley.  Who was your favorite?!

Charlize Theron in Azzedine Alaia

Viola Davis in Raoul's

Emma Stone in Jason Wu

Elizabeth Olsen in Emilio Pucci

Shailene Woodley in Calvin Klein

Kirsten Dunst in Christian Dior

Diane Kruger in Prada

People's Choice Awards 2012 Best Dressed

Wooooo... Award Season is upon us.  The battle for the remote has begun with 'T' wanting to watch sports and me ultimately winning this battle watching Red Carpet pre-shows.  Last night was no exception with the People's Choice Award.  While I believe hair and makeup could have stepped up their game last night, the frocks brought their A-game on the A-list.

Miley Cyrus in David Koma

Lea Michelle in Marchesa

Chloe Moretz in Proenza Schouler

Emma Stone in Gucci

Lucy Hale in Cengiz Abazoglu

Nina Dobrev in Elie Saab

Jennifer Morrison in Oscar de la Renta

Who made your best dressed list?!

Fashion Classics

There are few items every woman should have in her classic such as a sharp blazer, black pumps, great pair of fitting jeans, and a white button down blouse.  Searching high and low I have found my favorites are by Equipment.  I could use more than one as I wear mine at least once a week, if not more. Great for casual friday at the office with some skinny jeans and booties.

Blouse: Equipment // Booties: Zara // Jeans: Rich & Skinny //

Parka: TopShop // Bag: Reed Krakoff 

Holiday Party

I am serious sucker for a striped sweater.  You can dress it up or dress it down with such ease which is exactly what I plan on doing tonight. I am attending the boyfriend's holiday office party tonight and while I don't want to be overdressed I figured a great boot and stylish sweater is always a great start to any outfit.

Sweater: Rag & Bone // Skirt: Carven // Bag: DVF //

Earrings: Ziba // Boots: TypeZ

New Years Dresses

As christmas quickly approaches I am suddenly realizing that right behind this joyous holiday comes NYE! Such an over-rated holiday but quit possibly the most anticipated one as it is filled with hope and promise of a great new year to come. This means one should always be dressed to the 9s for such an important event.  I always opt for sequins or for basic blacks when choosing my NYE dresses, what is your go to for NYE dress?!

1 Rare Opulence // 2 Marchesa // 3 MICHAEL Michael Kors // 4 D&G 

Style Inspiration

Every fashionista needs to gain inspiration somewhere whether it be the glossy pages of Vogue or people watching on the streets of Paris.  Lately, I have been combing the pages of Pinterest.  Hands down my new favorite website that has caused me to lose countless hours of my days but you won't hear my complaining.  Here are a few snapshots of some of my favorite fashion pins.

Clearly I'm a jeans type of girl after reviewing all these pictures... 

Sunday Brunch

Such a gorgeous day outside today and it's also the last free Sunday the bf has before he starts his new job tomorrow so, we are out to celebrate and what better way to celebrate than endless mimosa's at brunch!

Pants: TopShop // Sweater: Splendid // Booties: Betsey Johnson //

Scarf: ModCloth // Watch: Michael Kors // Purse: Chanel 

Sunday Brunch

Ahhh my favorite day of the week has returned. Sunday. So relaxing and so happy to spend this sunday with good friends at brunch down in the Marina.  Today is a day to go as casual as I can, partly because I still feel bloated from the feast of Turkey Day.  Thank god for baggy sweatshirts.

Pants: J Brand Bright Red 811 Skinny // Sweatshirt: Quiksilver // 

Leopard Flats: Steven by Steve Madden // Purse : H&M // Necklace: House of Harlow

Holiday sweaters

This is by far my favorite time of year.  Spending time with family and friends, eating boat loads of food all while wrapped up in a cozy holiday sweater.  I am constantly on the look for new sweaters since I believe one can never have too many.  Here are some I found that Im craving...

1. 3.1 Phillip Lim Reindeer Merino Wool-Blend Sweater

2. Calypso St. Barth Sadie Cable Lace Sweater

3. Target Mossimo Supply Co. Pullover Sweater

4. J. Crew Chunky-Knit Fair Isle Sweater

Black Out

Date night with the boy-toy ended up as a black out.  Go figure as a recent transplant from New York that my wardrobe is stocked full with any and everything black but at least it goes with everything.

Shirt: James Perse // Jeans: Rich & Skinny // Scarf: Forever 21 //

Clutch: H&M // Shoes: Chinese Laundry

Boot-Cut

I have been stuck in skinny jeans/leggings and boots since the temperature dropped below 70 degree and I have to bust out of my rut! Hello Boot Cut jeans.  Why have I not been wearing you all along, you make my legs look a thousand times longer and my booty only a little bit smaller.  Also H&M came out with this gorgeous leather bag that is similar to the Foley + Corinna bag without the big price tag.  Obsessed.

Jeans: Citizens of Humanity // Sweater: Monki // Clogs: H&M //

Belt: Dorothy Perkins // Watch: Michael Kors // Bag: H&M

Sunday Brunch

Sunday is by far my favorite day of the week. In San Francisco it means brunch, in Georgia it means family dinner. So all in all it's always a good day with good food and good friends.  Yum in my tum.  How fantastic is this sweater I found at Old Navy? Such a steal...

Sweater: Old Navy // Jeans: QuikSilver // Fedora: Rag & Bone //

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban // Booties: Vena Cava

Hipster

Went and hung out in mission today and noticed it was a little something like Brooklyn... hipster city.  Thank god I decided to wear my black rimmed glasses for no reason.  I fit in perfectly. Just needed to throw on a beanie and add a little tats to my arm and I could have sat at the coffee shop all day.

Sweater: Rag & Bone // Bag: ModCloth // Jeans: Current/Elliot //

Scarf: TopMan // Glasses: Urban Excess // Ankle Booties: Zara 

Sightseeing

Ahh the life of the currently unemployed has made the first two weeks in San Francisco incredibly enjoyable.  Sightseeing galore.  Been to the Grey Whale Cove, Half Moon Bay, Golden Gate Park, Chrissy Field, Ikea in Oakland, Union Square and today we are tackling Fisherman's Wharf.  Apparently October is the warmest month in San Francisco and since it is now November... brrrrrr.  Found a bunch of cute clothes at H&M though to hopefully keep me warm!

Sunday Brunch

Halloween weekend. Sigh. True love with true hangovers that can only be cured by the spiciest bloody mary at Sunday brunch.  Today's brunch will be Pasta Pomodoro's in Noe Valley.  

Shirt: Les Prairies de Paris Hooded // Pants: TopShop // Boots: TopShop 

// Bag: ASOS // Watch: MICHAEL Michael Kors // Necklace: Target