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 

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 

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!

Daily Uniform

San Francisco weather is crazy. One day I was at the beach with 85 degree weather and the next thing I know when I woke up this morning it was a chilly 48 degrees outside.  Brrrrr. Good news is to keep warm and comfortable all you need are three things.  1. Sweater dress. 2. Leggings. 3. Boots.

1. Uniqlo Lambswool Boat-neck Tunic

2. TopShop Leggings

3. Cordani Waverly Boots

4. Rebecca Minkoff Mini Mac Clutch

5. Mirelle Gold Feather Earrings

6. Marc by Marc Jacobs Tortoise Cuff

beach weather

I know what your probably thinking, "beach weather? in october? chick must be crazy". But I promise you I am not.  As a newbie to Cali I think the weather gods have graced us with 80 degree weather with nothing but pure sunshine.  So we're off to the beach, Gray Whale Cove to be exact.  Awesome little beach down Interstate 1 just above Half Moon Bay and the best part is... it's a nude beach.  I'm weirdly excited and also a little nervous.  Hope there aren't too many old men just 'hanging' out if you catch my drift.  Excited for a fun day with close friends and good food & booze with the sand between my toes.

1. shimmi nicole lace-up bandeau bikini

2. monki burnt orange sweater

3. madewell denim midi shorts

4. modcloth vintage seaside soda shop towel

5. witchery holly canvas tote 

Everything under $50!

So as you all are aware, I have recently moved ALLLL the way across the country to San Francisco and am quickly learning it's chilly here.  Layers, I need lots of layers. The best part is layers are so freaking affordable.  My favorite go to stores for sweaters are H&M and Old Navy.  Today is quite possibly the perfect chilly so I figured I would let you know exactly what it is I'm rocking.

T by Alexander Wang Long-Sleeved Jersey T

 Old Navy Cropped Grey Sweater

H&M Skinny Jeans

H&M Tube Scarf

LC Lauren Conrad Leopard Flats

H&M Green Satchel 

Happy Hour

1. current/elliot wine red skinny cord jeans

2. the row slevly embroidered tulle cropped blouse

3. rebecca minkoff m.a.c. clutch 

4. sonia rykiel silk-blend scark

5. sam edelman leopard ria ankle boot

First Date Ideas

So I recently had someone tweet to me and ask if I could put together a first date outfit for her following some guidelines: She is on a  budget and something she wants to wear flats.  This is what I came up with, hope it helps.

1. H&M Dark Skinny Jeans
2. Old Navy Tie-neck Chiffon Blouse
3. H&M Ballet Shoes
4. Dorothy Perkins Green Piped Clutch 

1. LC Lauren Conrad Pleated Dress
2. LC Lauren Conrad Ruched Open-Front Boyfriend Blazer
3. Dorothy Perkins Green Piped Clutch
4. Castor & Pollux Gold Bangles
5. Wet Seal Basey Slouch Boot 

Currently Craving

How gorgeous is this red coat.  It's by a french brand called Comptoir De Cotonniers and I found them in Bloomingdales.  They have some of the most beautiful clothes.  Absolutely stunning.  I hope I'll be able to find them in San Francisco.

Sunday Brunch

1. acne doli cropped pullover

2. j brand aubergine low rise pencil leg

3. proenza schouler PS1 large leather satchel

4. betsey johnson small black bangle watch

5. zara biker ankle boot

6. donna karan infinity ribbed cashmere scarf

Denim Days!

So you might know this about me already but I am a big believer in Bloomingdales. Sales, Sales, and more Sales!!! And currently one of my favorite sales is going on... DENIM DAYS! Now that fall has officially hit NYC it is time to put away the shorts and pull out the denim. There are so many denim trends this fall that this couldn't be better timing! Buy two or more and get 25% off. Can I get an AMEN?!

1. GLAM JEANS - Joe's Jean's "Chelsea" coated skinny jeans 

2. COLORED JEANS - Current/Elliot Ankle Length Skinny Jeans in Deep Purple

3. CORDUROY - J Brand low-rise Corduroy Skinny Pants in Moonstone

4. 70'S GLAM - 7 For All Mankind "Bianca" Hi Rise Flare Jean

Currently Craving...

Please get cold soon so I can wear this beautiful cape. 

ASOS bright tartan cape 

Weekend at the lake...

Tomorrow, the boyfriend and I are heading back down to my home state of Georgia for a wedding weekend getaway.  We are staying at a lake house with about 25 people and planning to stay on the water for most of it.  I could not be more excited but I get sincere anxiety about what to pack so I put together what I believe to be an effective idea of what I should be packing.

2 pairs of J Brand shorts, Splendid grey scoop neck cuffed slub top, Splendid cotton racer-back tank, Alexander Wang zip back peplum pullover, Bruce II silk button front blouse, Maggie & Me polka dot sundress, Target short sleeve t-shirt dress, DKNY stretch-jersey leggings, J.Crew striped cotton pajama pants, Clube Bossa baundeau bikini, Paul & Joe sister tipois khaki bikini, Missoni home lola towel, Lanvin leather lattice wedge, Ray-Ban black wayfarer, Kiehl's sunscreen, Sam Edelman 'Gigi" flat

Hand Party..

Ask anyone who knows me and they will tell you that I have slight obsession with rings. Love them all.  Want them all.

1. Diane Kordas 18-karat gold diamond ring

2. Joomi Lim Ring w/Love Thorne

3. Hinge Armour Ring

4. Elizabeth Street Red Rectangle Tourmaline Ring

Ikea Wish List

I recently posted about this amazing rug the boyfriend and I found at Ikea and since there is nothing to do today but sit inside (betch Irene closed everything including my precious starbucks!) I decided to finish decorating my dream living room off Ikea's website.

1. HEMNES tv unit with two additional side bookcases

2. HEMNES side table, going to buy two and use as coffee table

3. EKTORP sectional couch

4. EKTORP love seat

5. Eivor Cirkel Rug

6. Benjamin Moore Pain in Chilli Pepper Red

Currently Craving...

The gorgeousness of this Alberta Ferretti Cloth Belted Cape.  

Siiiiggghhhh.