timepiece

These pictures were taken towards the end of my NYC trip when the weather was cooling off and my feet were hurting from heels, hence the jacket and the flats.

Thanks for all the hair compliments and questions. Quite a few people have a requested a hair post. Stay tuned!!!

wearing: zara trench, urban top, f21 timepiece & jeggings, steve madden flats

worn to: hang out in soho & brooklyn

watercolors

Thank you to everyone who voted for me to win the CBS San Francisco Most Valuable Blogger award. I WON!!! I really, truly appreciate all the support :):):)

My favorite thing about this outfit is my hair. Haha.

I got a $35 NYC Dominican blowout (yes that's pricey for NYC but the shop is in Midtown) and I was whipping my hair back and forth all weekend ;)

My next favorite thing about the look is up for debate.

It's either the lining of this blazer because I'm a true sucker for details.

But I also really LOVE these woven covered platform slingbacks. I think it's a tie...

wearing: rachel by rachel roy blazer, mossimo tank, f21 jeggings, carlos santana heels, michael kors watch, gifted bracelet

worn to: dinner at INTERMEZZO lounging at HONEY

Please head over to BLACK FASHION BLOGGERS and check out the feature done on me. Thanks NIKA!

nyc in pictures

I spent the last 10 days in New York city, and while I have fun every time I visit, this was probably my most memorable experience. I think it was a combination of the fashion week energy, the great weather and the fact that my b/f has a place there now so it felt like my new home away from home. Here is a bit of picture overload...

Lincoln Center where the street style surely rivaled what was going on behind those tents

Bryant Park is my favorite place to grab a sandwich and rest my feet

My first visit to Madison Square Park, home of the original Shake Shack and this enormous face

I actually didn't get a chance to treat myself to Shake Shack this time because I was too busy stuffing my face at new restaurants...6 restaurants in 10 days to be exact

Empire State of Mind

Slowly becoming more comfortable with solo subway rides

Spent some time furniture browsing in Brooklyn Down Under the Manhattan Bride Overpass (DUMBO)

New York is not New York without an absurd amount of traffic, horns blowing, people yelling, and of course a sea of yellow cabs

And last but not least, an interesting angle of my NYC home away from home

ebew: colored pants

Hello! I'm coming to you live from NYC. I normally don't post while I am away, but I am going to be gone for a bit longer, and I wanted to participate in the EVERYBODY EVERYWEAR colored pants challenge. I got these puppies at Zara some months ago, and they were love at first try!

I'm having a ball on my trip. On this particular day, I had brunch in Soho at DELICATESSEN. They are known for their mac & cheese and celebrity sightings. I didn't get the mac & cheese, but if you follow me on TWITTER, you probably already know that I did spot NBA player, Shawn Marion. From here we headed to Madison Square Park. It's a part of the city I had never been to, and I like it a lot :) Can't wait to share more with you later....

wearing: zara pants & blouse, carlos santana heels, gifted scarf, louis vuitton speedy

5 days and counting

We are down to the last 5 days to get your votes in HERE and you won't have to hear me talk about the CBS blog award anymore! Regardless of the outcome, I feel like a winner because of all your support and kind words :)

Last time I wore this skirt (HERE) I thought adding a pink top would help play up the colors, but I actually think white does a better job at showcasing the "rainbow".

And I figured by going basic on top, I could mix it up on the bottom, and that is where the leopard heels come into play.

I layered this skirt with another fuller skirt underneath to give it more volume, and I think it did the trick. It's my DIY petticoat ;)

It's also 5 days until I leave for NY and I would love to get in another post before I go, but with the start of school and an internship, that's not going to happen. However, I will do my best to post at least once while I am away and I will be reading all your lovely blogs, and of course you can follow me on TWITTER. I will for sure be sharing all my excitement about being in NY for the first time during Fashion Week.

wearing: f21 jacket and tank, fcuk skirt, calvin klein heels, thrifted belt, michael kors watch, ??? clutch

worn to: MAXWELL'S LOUNGE

i like the way you move

The best thing about being on a shopping diet is rediscovering items in your closet.

The worst thing is not being able to shop, obviously.

I bought this skirt from Benetton 5+ years ago and I probably haven't even worn it 5 times.

I don't know why something that moves so beautifully with the wind would not get more use.

Moral of the blog post...save yourself some money and find hidden treasures by shopping in your own closet :)

wearing: f21 top, united colors of benetton skirt, steve madden heels, thrifted necklace, mom's earrings

worn to: lunch at LE CHEVAL

DON'T FORGET TO HELP ME WIN THE CBS MOST VALUABLE BLOG AWARD BY VOTING HERE :)

i need your help!

I am so excited to be a finalist for the CBS San Francisco Most Valuable Blogger Award. I'm honored to just be nominated, but it would be pretty cool to win, and that's where I need your help. Please VOTE FOR ME HERE. Voting stays open until September 9th, and you can vote once a day until then. Let's show these people that Simply Chic readers are the best! On to the post...

Is it just me or do jumpers remind you of pj's?

Perhaps it's just because they are so comfortable?

Either way, this will be in heavy rotation from now well into fall.

wearing: j crew cardigan, f21 jumper, dolce vita heels, tiffany & co necklace michael kors watch, bracelet purchased in south africa, chic shop ring

worn to: wine tasting at ROCK WALL

Don't forget to VOTE!

who wears short shorts?

This is not an outfit I had any intentions of posting. I was just out having a picnic under a canopy of trees, and decided to practice shooting in the shade.

I don't think my photography teacher would be impressed with these pictures, but I kind of like them.

They are somewhat soft and blurry (don't know the correct terms), and I find that quite interesting.

On a random note, I've had this bag for almost 2 years, and the straps are already unraveling!! If the leather wasn't so soft I'd be ticked off ;)

wearing: nordstom necklace, urban top, old navy shorts, kenneth cole sandals, english laundry sunnies, badgley mischka bag

worn to: a pizza party picnic in the park

Last but not least, a special thank you to Sharda Sewdien for the blog award :)

blocks of color

This dress is one of my all time favorite thrifted purchases, hence the enormous smile on my face.

It's not exactly my size, so I mask its "bigness" with a denim jacket...

and a thrifted belt.

Maybe one day I'll get it altered and go jacketless (never beltless).

But for now, this will do :)

wearing: thrifted dress & belt, f21 jacket, steve madden shoes, michael kors tortoise watch

worn to: dinner at CREASIAN

8/8

Those of you who follow me on TWITTER likely know that last Monday was my birthday! I had a low key fabulous WEEK of fun doing all the things I love most...

RELAXING (deluxe mani & chocolate mint pedi at THE LOUNGE NAIL SPA & BOUTIQUE)

EATING (baby back ribs and parmesan truffle fries at OOLA, soft shell crab fried rice at CREASIAN)

COCKTAILING (a mojito or 3 & wine tasting at ROCK WALL WINE CO)

SHOPPING ( a top, a clock, a jumper and an ipad that's en route)

MORE EATING (red velvet cheesecake all the way from brooklyn & ice cream..fried and in a waffle cone)

Thanks for the happy bday wises that poured in all day on TWITTER. You guys rock!