sequins by day

Well it's that time of year again...that time when I wear sequins over and over and over again. I'll try not to bore you with the monotony, but really who gets tired of sparkly things? I wore this particular top by day for lunch and by night (with black pants and a black leather jacket) to see  my boo Trey Songz. This weekend I'm going to see my other boo, Rick Ross, and I might just have to break out the SEQUIN LEGGINGS for him ;)

wearing: j crew cardigan, sequin top (WANT THIS ONE) & TOOTHPICK JEANS, dollhouse leopard "slippers" (SIMILAR), nordstrom necklace, MICHAEL KORS TORTOISE WATCH

urban maxi

I've had this maxi skirt for a few months now, and I am wearing it every chance I get..with boots, with heels, with flats, with sandals, with sweaters, with tank tops and so on and so forth. It's so versatile, it flows really well, the warm color is perfect for the cooler months, and the best part is, it's ON SALE right now (in a variety of colors)! I'm currently on a shopping diet, but I might have to indulge.

wearing: american apparel tank, thrifted belt, URBAN OUTFITTERS PLEATED MAXI, MICHAEL KORS TORTOISE SPORT WATCH, ENGLISH LAUNDRY SUNGLASSES

worn: out & about in maui 

simply chic takes maui

(the resort)

(sunset)

So, my trip to Maui was somewhat of a last minute decision and my goodness I'm so glad I went for it (#YOLO). It was paradise for sure!! If you haven't been, put it on your bucket list, and stay at the MARRIOTT MAUI OCEAN CLUB in Kaanapali. It's so fabulous that I would have been totally fine if I never left the resort and frolicked around in my bikini and hat until the sunset everyday, but obviously I'm glad I did get out and explore other parts of the island. If you follow me on INSTAGRAM you read about and saw my 10,000 ft. trek up Haleakala Volcano. AMAZING!!! The trip also consisted of good shows, good food, good drinks and good company :) I really could have used an extra day or 3, but I am more than thankful for what I had. 

Have you been to Maui?

wearing: billabong bikini (SIMILAR), american apparel skirt, nine west hat (SIMILAR)  

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1) OAKLAND ART MURMUR 2) strawberries & cream martini 3) boot season

4) fallerized maxi 5) reading material 6) SNEAKER WEDGES

7) election night dinner party 8) halloween treats 9) bottomless mimosas a.k.a. sunday funday at CANA 

Happy Monday!!! Or at least it is for me. I'm taking a little fall break and headed to paradise in a couple of days. To find out where paradise is, and to come along for the ride, make sure you are following me on INSTAGRAM. As depicted above it's a very colorful experience! 

various shades of purple

A quick post because I'm still recuperating from all of last night's excitement! 

Did you go out or stay in and watch the election results? Four years ago I foolishly watched by myself. I clearly didn't want to do that again, so this year I threw a small dinner party. Good food, good wine, good company! An all around good night, but now I need a nap, and someone to come clean for me :) 

P.S.-Sorry for all the election related INSTAGRAM photos last night ;) 

wearing: urban outfitters dress, gifted scarf, thrifted belt, naughty monkey heels

worn to: DISTRICT WINE & WHISKEY LOUNGE

BOO!

Happy Halloween! I haven't dressed up since I was in grade school and actually wore this skirt as my uniform (and not my costume) every day. Yep! This is my actual uniform from back in the day. Cute right? Thank goodness for elastic waistbands :) Anyway, I had a ton of fun dressing up and going out and seeing all the crazy costumes on the streets of San Francisco.  I might just have to do it again next year! Do you dress up for Halloween? 

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simply chic

White tee, denim, trench coat and leopard...it really doesn't get more me or simply chic than that.

wearing: zara trench (SPLURGE, STEAL), GAP WHITE POCKET TEE, joes jeans (CURRENT/ELLIOTT BOYFRIEND JEANS), calvin klein leopard heels (SIMILAR), target leopard belt (SIMILAR), necklace from NORDSTROM

worn to: dinner & drinks at ELEPHANT BAR

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Check out some of my favorite trench coat looks HERE

love & happiness

love & happiness :)

wearing: zara blazer (TOPSHOP BLAZER, URBAN BLAZER), f21 happiness necklace, old navy heart sweater (ASOS HEART SWEATER), J CREW TOOTHPICK ANKLE JEAN, 9west snake pumps (SNAKE PUMP UNDER $60), MICHAEL KORS TORTOISE SPORT WATCH

worn to: dinner at mua 

tribal heels: not made for walking

Meet the latest addition to my shoe collection! 

She doesn't have a name because, I don't know the brand, but I got them on super sale at Nordstrom Rack for less than $25, and the original price was over $100. With a deal like that I couldn't walk away, even though I was only in there to buy hair products.

And speaking of walking, these shoes were not designed to go the distance. I was almost that tacky girl who walks around like her feet are about to fall off. 

But I pulled myself together and within 3 mins, you would have thought I was in Nike's. 

Don't forget to check me out on INSTAGRAM (@iamsimplychic) for sneak peeks of future posts, outfits that won't make it to the blog, all my weekend festivities & a little bit of everything else. 

fill in the gap

The weekend is over and I don't feel refreshed at all (sigh). Whoever came up with 5 days on/2 days off is a nut. 

Anyway, speaking of work, this is what I wore to the J-O-B a couple of weeks ago. I leave it to Gap to help me keep things simple and chic :) 

And a little Michael Kors doesn't hurt either...

wearing: gap shirt (SIMILAR) & skirt (SIMILAR), michael kors bag & WATCH, sam edelman sandal, nordstrom necklace 

worn to: work

zara zebra

In my LAST POST I was debating on whether I was going to make it a blockbuster weekend because of the pain I've been feeling at the pump. Well, that didn't happen. Instead, I headed out to an ART WALK (a.k.a a massive block party) and this is what I wore...a Zara jacket, and a zebra blouse. 

P.S. So happy for 1)falling leaves 2)jacket/coat season 3)INSTAGRAM follow me @iamsimplychic

wearing: zara jacket (SIMILAR,SIMILAR FROM ASOS), urban zebra blouse (SIMILAR F21),urbaN pants, matiko wedges

worn to: OAKLAND ART MURMUR

daisy

Just a quick post on this Friday night before I figure out if I want to do anything or not. With gas prices at $5 a gallon. It might be a blockbuster night weekend. 

It was so hot and fabulous this week, that it really didn't make sense to wear anything other than a sundress. But of course the office AC always calls for something on your arms...

wearing:old navy daisy dress, macy's denim jacket, nordstrom necklace,sam edelman heels

worn to: work