CHUCK TAYLOR

Remember not too long ago in THIS POST when I was ragging a bit on California style? Well, one good thing about Cali style is Converse! I don't know the history of Converse and why people associate the brand with California (maybe because of Ice Cube???) but we'll take it!

WEARING: GAP CARDIGAN & jeans (SIMILAR), CONVERSE CHUCK TAYLOR ALL STAR (dying for these LEOPARD one's), zara trench, h&m scarf, LV speedy 30
WORN TO: run errands

Linking up with WHITNEY NIC JAMES

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TAHOE CHIC

As I stated in my last post, I went on a little adventure this past weekend, and that little adventure took me and 6 other ladies and gents to Lake Tahoe and we had a ball!!! We rented a condo in the Tahoe Keys and ate, drank, played games, gambled, and partied! 

(condo view)

(emerald bay state park)

(el dorado beach)

Yes, skiing is missing off the list because unfortunately it was too windy to ski. But, I was just fine looking at the snow covered mountains in the distance. California is such a beautiful state!

PS: Has anyone ever played Cards Against Humanity? So fun!

**Simply Chic Travel Tip: Lake Tahoe**

If you want to stay in a vacation rental property, I recommend booking through LAKE TAHOE ACCOMMODATIONS. They give you complimentary wine when you arrive and after you book with them once you get 10% off all future rentals!

Also, EMERALD BAY is a must visit. The views are stunning and worth every minute of the windy drive up. Remember to bundle up. It's significantly colder up there than the "flatter" parts of the area. 

WEARING: hive & honey cardigan (SIMILAR, SIMILAR ON SUPER SALE),KAMIK WILDWOOD RAIN BOOTS, scarf from sample sale at work

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HAT HAIR DAY II

Remember when I talked about HAT HAIR DAYS? They use to be few and far between, but now that I am growing out my relaxer, they are taking over my life. I am used to doing my hair myself once a week, but now I go to  the salon every 2 weeks, and around day 10, I have no idea what to do with my limp, bodyless hair (suggestions welcomed). Until I figure it out, I will be growing my hat collection.

PS-I'm going on a little adventure this weekend. Make sure you follow me on INSTAGRAM to tag alone. 

WEARING: target hat (EYEING THIS ONE), ann taylor loft cardigan, GAP 1969 LEGGING JEANS, nine west booties (SIMILAR), circle scarf from marshalls

WORN TO: dinner

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BAM!

I love California and I love the Bay Area, but people are so casual here. And I am not talking about during the day. That's fine (although there is nothing wrong with getting cute for brunch). I'm mostly talking about nightlife. Back when I was living in Atlanta, I could have worn this dress on any given Friday  or Saturday night, but not here. This dress sat in my closet for months before FINALLY an event came my way where I felt like I could wear it and not be overdressed. Perhaps it's just the places that I'm going because after all I'm a good bit older than I was  when I was in Atlanta, and I tend more towards nice dinners, drinks and lounges than I do clubs and big parties these days. But whatever the reason, I miss not needing a special occasion to get dolled up :-/

 In 2014, maybe I should wear what I want when I want and when people look at me like who does she think she is, I'll say Simply Chic. BAM! Cheers to a prosperous week ahead.

ETA: Read what author Danielle Steel has to say about San Francisco style HERE. It’s not very pleasant :-/

WEARING: c. luce dress (similar HERE,HERE,HERE), nordstrom necklace, JEAN MICHEL CAZABAT EMMA PUMPS

WORN TO: holiday party

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GRAMMY FASHION: THE GRADES ARE IN

I always enjoy seeing how YAHOO grades celebrities on their fashion. I rarely agree with what they say and I think "Is it me or is it them?". So I'm comparing their grades for last night's Grammys to my own. Read along and let me know what you think. 

Beyonce in Michael Costello

Yahoo A+  

Simply Chic B The dress is a work of art but the hair is too beachy and the make up is too heavy.

Madonna in Ralph Lauren 

Yahoo C

Simply Chic B+ I love it. It's so simply chic!The only reason she doesn't get an A is b/c she has gold grills in her mouth :-/

Pharrell in Vivienne Westwood (hat)

Yahoo D

Simply Chic C- When I fist saw him, I thought "O no!!! His hat needs to be pushed down!" Then I realized that's how it was supposed to be WTH? 

Ciara in Emilio Pucci

Yahoo A

Simply Chic A+ What a sight for soar eyes! I love how the dress blends in perfectly with her skin tone. She's my best dressed.

Chrissy Teigen in Johanna Johnson

Yahoo A-

Simply Chic D And this how NOT to do metallic folks. I love Chrissy but I hate this dress and her hair. It's so tacky. Not sure what Yahoo was looking at. 

Kelly Osbourne in Badgley Mischka

Yahoo B-

Simply Chic C Kelly is part of the Fashion Police and this is NOT fashion. It looks like a costume.

Paula Patton

Yahoo D

Simply Chic F- Really Paula? She needs to fire her stylist. She's my worst dressed.

Kendrick Lamar 

Yahoo B-

Simply Chic A I love the color. I love the fabric. I love the fit. Kendrick did good!

The Queen in Carmen Marc Valvo

Yahoo A+

Simply Chic A+ Finally Yahoo and I agree. From hair to makeup and outfit choices, the Queen always gets it right. Take a cue from her Paula. 

So what do you think? I'd love to see some of your letter grades for these and other celebrities last night.

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THROWBACK THURSDAY

Are folks still wearing sneaker wedges and liquid leggings? I shot and wore this outfit over a year ago and rediscovered these photos while trying to de-clutter my computer. So here you have it; my #tbt for the day! 

WEARING: gap vest (FABULOUS PLAID OPTION), h&m button down, (LIQUID LEGGINGS), big buddha sneaker wedges (SIMILAR, STUDDED LEOPARD OPTION), gifted leopard scarf, thrifted belt, MICHAEL KORS TORTOISE WATCH

WORN: on a mini road trip to sacramento

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UNDERNEATH IT ALL

You remember THIS post, where I kept you in suspense about what was underneath my coat? Well, here's the big reveal! It's a $2 thrifted skirt from good ole Goodwill. Happy Monday folks. I'm officially counting down to Friday. 

WEARING: necklace from nordstrom, target sweater, thrifted skirt and belt from goodwill, nine west booties

WORN TO: see progy and bess

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FIRMOO GLASSES

It's a new year, and I am starting it off on a bright note with a sunny yellow blazer and some new TORTOISE FRAMES courtesy of FIRMOO! 

I typically go with more conservative, smaller, plain black frames, since I primarily wear my glasses at work, but 2014 seemed like a good year to do something different and I'm glad I did. I love these frames, and ordering/picking the right glasses online was easy breezy! There's a Virtual Try-On System so you can see exactly how you will look in the frames and it was also really helpful to see everyday people, like you and me, wearing FIRMOO glasses all over their site. 

FIRMOO gives away a limited number of complimentary frames each day HERE and Simply Chic readers can also use the code IAMBLOGS4 for a $30 voucher towards any of  THESE FRAMES.

P.S. It only seemed right to triple the animal prints for the first day of 2014. Happy New Year!!

WEARING:  FIRMOO TORTOISE FRAMES c/o, zara blazer (SIMILAR) and blouse, h&m scarf (SIMILAR), current elliott jeans (SIMILAR BY JAMES JEANS)

WORN: on new years day & dinner at DESCO

So tell me what you think? Do you like the new specs? 

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