Monday, December 30, 2013

LOOK BACK AT IT: @IAMSIMPLYCHIC

Some of my favorite moments in 2013 as captured by my iPhone, and shared on INSTAGRAM. Enjoy and Happy New Year!

 Moving into my apartment, and making California my "home" again!
 Many, many, visits to Napa. (ROUND POND ESTATE)
 Regular happy hours. (OZUMO)
And day parties #SundayFunday
Riding around with her...no backseat driving.
TURNING 30!!!!
 And going to Greece (Santorini) #nofilter
(Mykonos) #nofilter
 Afternoon hikes and jumps
 So I can stay slim while I discover new restaurants and do what I love most...EAT (CHOP BAR)
And last but certainly not least, coming home to this view everyday!

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Monday, December 16, 2013

HOLIDAY DRESSING

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When it comes to holiday dressing, I am a repeat offender. Cuff me :-/ I pretty much attend the same holiday parties and events and I rotate several pieces in my closet that then go back into hibernation come January 1.  But, with this outfit, I did splurge on something new. Can you guess what it is? Yep, the J CREW STATEMENT NECKLACE. I think it's the icing on the cake.

WEARING: j crew bow sweater (SIMILAR J CREW FACTORY,) & J CREW DOUBLE GEM NECKLACE, french connection bow skirt (SIMILAR UNDER $20), JEAN MICHEL CAZABAT EMMA PUMPS
WORN: holiday partying 

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Check out other bloggers in their holiday dressing over at IFB.

Monday, December 9, 2013

DRESS-COAT

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I love a good coat. Don't you? And when your coat is good enough to stand on its own (in some cases doubling as a dress), who really cares what you have on underneath

WEARING: express coat (UNDER $150, UNDER $100NINE WEST BRETTLY BOOTIE (in OLIVE)

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Full look coming soon to a blog near you ;)

Monday, December 2, 2013

VIVA LAS VEGAS

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I spent last weekend in Vegas and if you've been to Vegas once you've been a million times. No matter how many new restaurants, hotels, clubs etc pop up, Vegas is still the same at it's core. I had planned on trying to do Vegas the un-Vegas way i.e. no gambling, no partying but it rained the whole time I was there (hence the blog photos in the hotel hallway) and made navigation a bit tricky, but it was nice to getaway nonetheless.
**Simply Chic Travel Tip(s): Las Vegas**
1) Eat at SEA: THE THAI EXPERIENCE (best Thai food I've ever had)
2) Check out VERONIC VOICES (use the code VPAPER for free tix at Ticketmaster!)
3) Be pampered at the OLEKSANDRA SPA (inside Treasure Island)

WEARING: old navy cardigan (SIMILAR) and blouse (GREAT OPTION), urban pants, kenneth cole boots
WORN TO: play tourist in vegas

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Monday, November 25, 2013

SHADY BOOTS

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 Random question of the day...what do you wear when you run errands? Are you the girl in leggings and sneakers, heels and skinny jeans or somewhere in between? 

You will rarely find me in sneakers and you definitely won't find me running around Target in stilettos, so I guess I am somewhat in between. I like to be comfortable but I always like to be presentable.  

WEARING: GAP DOT PUFFER VEST, gap sweater, steve madden boots, f21 necklace (SAVESPLURGE)
WORN TO: run errands

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Monday, November 18, 2013

JEWELS AND JEWEL TONES

As I mentioned on INSTAGRAM I got a chance to see an early screening of the Best Man Holiday last week, and it far, far exceeded my expectations. I hope everyone went out and supported it this weekend, but I will reluctantly bite my tongue and not say anything more and ruin it for those who haven't. Man o man...we will leave it at that. 

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This J. Crew bejeweled color block sweater was love at first sight as were these Jean Michel Cazabat pumps. Thanks to a 30TH BIRTHDAY back in August, I was able to cross both of them off my wish list. And as much as I wear both of them, I can't believe they are just making their blog debut. 
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Happy Monday! Bonus pic of the beautiful California sky.

WORN TO: pre party and early screening of the best man holiday

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Monday, November 11, 2013

BLACK & WHITE

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Playing with patterns and filters ;) Happy Monday folks! 

WEARING: f21 polka dot blouse, h&m tweed jacket, urban pants, NINE WEST BOOTIES, macy's necklace
WORN TO: church and brunch

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Monday, November 4, 2013

LOVE AFFAIR

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My not so secret love affair with Anthropologie has been going on for over 10 years. We took a few breaks because of money issues (grad school) and distance (no stores close to my house) and we had a little disagreement earlier this summer because of THIS DRESS (completely sold out in my size). But now we are back at it and stronger than ever. 

WEARING: anthropologie skirt (OBSESSED WITH THIS ONE)FREESTYLE DENIM JACKET, ivanka trump pumps, target earrings, DOONEY & BOURKE DILLEN SATCHEL
WORN TO: church


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