j crew take two

As promised, I wore my J Crew skirt again (last seen

HERE)

and shot it from the comfort of my sundeck!

I tried to wear it completely different this time, and that gave me the chance to test out one of my new fav looks for fall that I actually saw in a J Crew catalog...the denim button down underneath the cardi.

It's much more interesting than the button down alone.

There's something really special about lace, especially in a non traditional color like this sage green.

wearing: j crew cardigan and SKIRT, gap button down, h&m belt, aldo booties, michael kors watch

worn to: lunch at LITTLE SHIN SHIN

Inspiration. Next time I'm going to pop my collar :)

hunter grey

When it's raining outside, I love to curl up with a good book, or some good reality television and a cup of tea and just relax. But, now that I have these fabulous Boa (a.k.a snake embossed) Hunters, I also love to get up, get dressed, and get out in the rain. I got them over the summer at a super duper discounted rate, and I've been waiting with bated breath for even just a sprinkle to put them on :) My wish for a sprinkle came in the form of California's version of a severe storm last week, and did I ever enjoy it!

I leave you with this beautiful shot of fog and rain.

wearing: old navy sweater,GAP SKIRT, HUNTER BOA boots, necklace from macy's

worn: out & about

hair story: the hana titanium flat iron

It was perfect timing when the people over at MISIKKO asked me to review a HANA flat iron because I was in the market for a new one and I've gotten many, many requests for a hair post recently so let's get to it with part I...

MISIKKO sent me this 1.5" TITANUM HANA FLAT IRON. I am accustom to using a rounded flat iron so this was a change, but I loved it. The flat shape allowed me to get close to my roots which was very important because I am almost 6 weeks post relaxer.

Here are before and after shots of my hair and you can see how silky and straight it turned out. Remember, I am in need of a relaxer, and I am not even close to a professional but I was still able to achieve great results. I'm guessing it's because HANA flat irons are deemed salon grade, and I know the titanium plates really helped me achieve great shine!

Next to the flat iron, my favorite thing is the cute packaging and all the goodies that came with it! I got everything from heat protectant to a heat proof pouch, and even some gloss for my lips :) I highly recommend the 1.5" TITANUM HANA FLAT IRON but MISIKKO does offer several brands including CHI IRONS. And if you are in the market for other products, they also have a wide selection of HAIR DRYERS, including a brand new HANA HAIR DRYER.

Stay tuned for part II. I will post my regimen and some of my other favorite products.

public places

I am a personal style blogger who hates shooting in uber public places like Bryant Park where these were taken. Ewww! I'm uncomfortable just thinking about it. Anyway these pictures don't do this cute little skirt justice at all. I was rushing to just get the shots over with, and haste makes waste. But that's ok...all the more reason to wear it and shoot it again (from the comfort of my sundeck) ASAP.

wearing: necklace from macy's, zara top (last seen HERE, HERE & HERE), j crew skirt, american eagle flats, louis vuitton speedy

worn to: lunch in bryant park

orange + fall white

Winter white, spring white, summer white, fall white...I wear white year round. There's different shades and different ways to wear it, but I definitely don't believe in no white after Labor Day. Clearly, because I wore this dress last night :) Something about the orange makes it right for October...

P.S. When I bought this dress it was A-line. A-line skirts and dresses are not for me, but I loved everything else about it. $6 later, here we are. Thank goodness for my seamstress :)

wearing: necklace from nordstorm, zara dress, dolce vita heels, thrifted belt, revelon lipstick in black cherry & polish in valentine

worn to: 1st saturdays at ERA ART BAR & LOUNGE

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