high.low.late

The fact that it takes me forever to wear something new is a huge reason I'm not that big on trends. I bought this high-low skirt way back in May when I was in Waikiki, and I didn't wear until Labor Day, not to mention I'm just now getting around to posting it #late. Anyway, I'm not really into the high-low thing anymore and I'm really considering taking it to my seamstress and making it one length...

wearing: OLD NAVY cargo vest, f21 high low skirt (SIMILAR), thrifted belt, diesel heels, TOMS KATHMANDU SUNGLASSES c/o,  MICHAEL KORS TORTOISE WATCH 

worn to: labor day festivities 

nyfw street style

I'm guest posting over at GLOW KOUTURE on New York Fashion Week trends. No, not the one's on the runway, but the one's on the street! Check out the post HERE. 

a day at the races

I love horses, I love an excuse to dress up, we all know I love food (and mimosas), so it only makes sense that my first experience at the Turf Club at Golden Gate Fields was a fun one. I’ll be back, with more money to spend and win, and maybe even a hat.

wearing: f21 polka dot top (DRESS VERSION), urban outfitters skirt, zara heels, gifted MADEWELL SECRET HEART PENDANT NECKLACE, old navy & target arm candy,MICHAEL KORS TORTOISE SPORT WATCH

worn to: lunch & horse racing at GOLDEN GATE FIELDS followed by dinner at THANH LONG

is it a dress?

Ummm, so I really don't know if this is a shirt or a dress. It looks like a dress in these pictures, but if you see it in person, it's kind of pushing the envelope, it's kind of thin and my uncertainty about it's intended use is why I've had it for almost a year and never wore it. Well, when trying to figure out what to wear to a club, a place I don't venture to often, I figured if there was ever an appropriate time to go out in public wearing a shirt as a dress, this would be it. So I went for it :) 

wearing:urban outfitters "dress", diesel heels, nordstrom necklace, target belt

worn to: the club for a birthday party

back to school cool

When I think of typical back to school looks I think argyle, pleated skirts, and sweater vests (it’s the Catholic school girl in me) but for fall 2012, if you went into any classroom from preschool on up, what do you think is the big trend? Colored denim! I am done with school for the rest of my life…God willing, and I wore this on a day trip to Santa Cruz, but with the big tote, funky flats, and youthful colors, I could just as easily be headed to my first day of school.

How did/do people dress in your high school and college? I went to an all girl’s college (Spelman) and it was a fashion show for sure. Of course you had people who kept it casual, but a girl walking around in a LBD and 5 inch Prada pumps wasn’t exactly out of place…

wearing: h&m button down, gap colored jeans (GAP 1969 ALWAYS SKINNY, GAP 1969 ANKLE ZIP LEGGING JEANS, GAP 1969 CROPPED LEGGING JEANS, OLD NAVY ROCKSTAR POP COLOR JEANS), michael kors bag, sam edeleman adena loafers (SIMILAR UNDER $20), TOMS KATHMANDU SUNGLASSES c/o, OPI THANKS A WINDMILLION, f21 bracelet, MICHAEL KORS TORTOISE WATCH

worn to: spend the day in santa cruz

instaberry: august

In true Leo fashion my birthday is a month long celebration. Here's a small glimpse of what August entailed

Lake Tahoe offers the best of both worlds...camping and beaching

Dinner at one of my favs...

Followed by bottles of champagne and green tea ice cream

Birthday gifts... Diesel heels and TOCCA FLORENCE perfume

Boys vs girls bowling night & a day at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

3 things to look forward to in September 1) white (I hate rules) 2) experimenting with lashes 3) an iPhone!!!

cut it off

It's past my bedtime, and I haven't packed my lunch...YIKES! So here's a quick post. I wore these cutoffs to run errands and while I was out I got invited to a last minute dinner. So I rushed home, threw on a blazer, some heels a dab of BURBERRY BODY and still had time to snap a few pics before heading out the door :) Happy 3 Day Weekend!!

Please check me out in the 5 WAYS TO WEAR PEPLUM challenge over at THE FRUGALISTA DIARIES. Thanks Megan for including me :):):)  

wearing: h&m blazer, thrited levi's cutoffs, target belt, christian louboutin heels

worn to: dinner at YA YU ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT  

blue suede shoes

I have lots of shoes in lots of different colors, but none in blue, so purchasing these from the Zara sale was a no brainer...not to mention they are the perfect height to be both weekend and work appropriate. Speaking of the weekend, I hope everyone had a lovely one. Mine turned out to be quite interesting ;)

P.S. I want to thank Inez of STYLE CHIC 360 for featuring me on CHIC FRIEND FRIDAY last Friday. Please check out the Q&A and also check out her blog. You won't be disappointed. 

wearing: zara blue heels (BETSEY JOHNSON BLUE HEELS, DIANE VON FURSTENBERG), MADEWELL SKINNY SKINNY ANKLE JEANS, h&m blazer (GAP PIPED BLAZER), thrifted belt

worn to: work 

treasure island

I grew up in the Bay Area and it was just a few weeks ago that I went to Treasure Island for the first time. I went at night for a party, and as I was driving out of the parking lot, I literally gasped when I saw the gorgeous view of the Bay Bridge and the skyline both all lit up. I had no clue THAT was right in my backyard. One of these days I'm going to go shoot some photos at night, but for now, here's a glimpse of Treasure Island during the day. I was smart to wear a hat. The wind was not my friend. 

wearing: scarf from tj maxx, free style revolution denim jacket (SIMILAR), TARGET FEDORA and zebra belt (SIMILAR MICHAEL KORS), urban outfitters maxi dress, michael kors bag, TOMS KATHMANDU SUNGLASSES c/o, kenneth cole watch

worn to: be a tourist in my own town 

style it two ways: cargo vest

I would like to thank OLD NAVY for bringing back the cargo vest, with a little bit of a face lift! Every time I saw a blogger in it, it broke my heart just a little bit that I didn't have one. So you can imagine how excited I was when I saw the updated TWILL CARGO VEST online. It fits like a glove, and next to my denim jacket, it's the most versatile piece in my closet. I dressed it up with the lace skirt, but the next day (yes the NEXT DAY) I wore it bowling with jeans and a tank top.

I would also like to thank Chioma of CHIOMA'S EVOLUTION OF STYLE for inviting me to be part of Style It Two Ways. She was one of the first bloggers I saw in the vest (LOVE THIS LOOK) so my mind instantly went to this vest for the challenge. This girl has great style, and she also has fun fashion tips. So head on over to her blog and see the FULL POST of how she styled the original cargo vest.

wearing: OLD NAVY TWILL CARGO VEST, j crew lace skirt (MAXI LACE SKIRT), nordstrom necklace (YELLOW KATE SPADE NECKLACE), SAM EDELMAN YELENA SANDALS on super sale

worn to: happy hour