BIRTHDAY (JUMP)SUIT

Well kids, if you follow me on INSTAGRAM you already know, this past weekend was my birthday weekend and this is what I wore on Friday night — just me and my birthday (jump)suit! Last year when I turned 30, I wanted so badly to wear a jumpsuit and I couldn't find the right one anywhere. Now, they are taking over my closest (wait for my next post) but this one just felt right for 31! 

WEARING: zara jumpsuit (similar fabulous options 1,2,3) j crew necklace (J. CREW CRYSTAL SPIKE NECKLACE), prada heels (GOOD OPTION FOR FALL), MAC REBEL LIPSTICK

WORN TO: dinner at EUREKA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE, followed by partying at THE CELLAR

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OLD LADY CHIC

Fisherman on my feet, searsucker on my head, Hawaiian print on my back — it doesn't get more old lady than this.

WEARING: j. crew cap (MONOGRAM OPTION), nordstom necklace, OLD NAVY BLUE HAWAIIAN SHIRT, GAP 1969 LEGGING JEANS, CROWN VINTAGE BABS SANDAL
WORN TO: my church picnic

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BEACHY CLEAN

I love the Bay Area and Northern California, but we are definitely in short supply of warm beaches, and if you live in San Francisco, warm weather in general.  I don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing, but because of the mild temps, we have warm blood. If the forecast says 65 and sunny that means bring out the short shorts and tank tops because it's gonna be hot ;) On this particular day my journey started at a very chilly 6:00 a.m., so I left the daisy dukes and bikini top at home and opted for a maxi skirt and crocheted sweater instead.



WEARING: gap sweater (OASAP YELLOW CROCHETED SWEATER, urban outfitters skirt (SIMILAR,SIMILAR), furla bag (VERY SIMILAR), nordstrom necklace

WORN TO: Carmel by the Sea (SEE PICS OF CARMEL HERE)

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CARMEL BY THE SEA

I recently took an impromptu day trip to Carmel California and I was so impressed with the beautiful beach and the quaint town that I thought I'd share some of my pictures from the trip. Enjoy! 

Early morning overcast skies only add to the beauty of this beach.

The sand is white, smooth and pebble free, but beware of the kelp and flies that come with it! 

This grey and white bungalow is a house after my heart! Can you imagine sitting in that rocking chair and looking at...

this view everyday?

Art in the form of a tree.

Did I mention this town is quaint? 

I didn't get a chance to do one of my favorite things in life while in Carmel...EAT. But I did in Monterey. 

Lots of fresh seafood at Monterey's Fisherman's Wharf if you're into that sort of thing.

Lots of candy and other goodies if you're not. 

I personally recommend the clam chowder and hot crab sandwich at OLD FISHERMAN'S GROTTO.

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WHAT TO WEAR: TO THE CLUB

I’m a once a quarter/special occasion party girl mainly because I am high maintenance when it comes to clubbing. I don’t want to wait in line. I want a place to put my purse and rest my feet. I don’t want to wave my hand for 10 minutes trying to get the bartenders attention and I don’t want to get bumped into as people pretend they don’t see my 5’2” petite frame. So the only way to avoid all of this is bottle service and we know that can get pricey, so as I said to start, I’m a once a quarter/special occasion party girl.

 

For this reason, I typically don’t buy “club clothes”. For what I do on the weekends, (lounges, dinners, day parties etc.) I don’t need a special wardrobe. So when I saw this dress on the clearance rack at Urban Outfitters, I almost left it.  But I’m so glad I didn’t! Nearly a year after I bought it, I dug it out of my closet (still in the bag) for my friend’s birthday party and I kinda love it! 

WEARING: urban outfitters dress, thrifted bag, dolce vita heels, mac rebel lipstick 

WORN TO: party,party,party

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7th OF JULY

Happy 7th of July!! Did you have a fun long weekend? I certainly did — perfect mix of fun, relaxation, and some outlet shopping. I can't think of a better way to celebrate the 238th birthday of our great nation than to help the economy with some retail therapy. 

O by the way, how do you like the new hair? Her name is YASMINE, she's a quick weave/half wig and I love her :)

WEARING: h&m blazer (J CREW NAVY BLAZER UNDER$100), thrifted blouse, (love THIS navy/white option) GAP 1969 LEGGING JEANS, jean michel cazabat pumps (FABULOUS OPTION), macy's necklace, kenneth cole watch, target cap (recently purchased this J. CREW SEERSUCKER BASEBALL CAP)

WORN TO: dinner at JASMINE BLOSSOM

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WHAT TO WEAR: CHURCH

Oooops! I took and unplanned week off from the blog. Summer happens.

Hopefully you kept up with me on INSTAGRAM in the interim where I gave you a play by play of "The Weekend in The Life", #simplychicweekend and of course showed you what I was wearing.

This weekend was another busy one: dinner, concert, after party, picnic, birthday party, movies, SundayFunday day party, but not before I went to CHURCH of course. No matter how busy/tired/sleepy I am there's always time for church.

How has the summer been treating you so far?

WEARING: old navy dress and blouse, sam edelman sandals, francesca's necklace, thrifted belt and clutch

WORN TO: church

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ETHNIC

I was working on this post Sunday night to go live on Monday and I was too sleepy to say anything interesting so I said, "I'll just work on it tomorrow after work and post it first thing Tuesday morning". Well guess what? It's Monday after work and I'm hungry and sleepy and still don't have anything profound to say, so...Happy Tuesday! #bloggerconfessions

WEARING: h&m blouse (SIMILAR,SIMILAR) and tank, ANGIE ETHNIC PRINT SHORTS , j crew factory necklace (SIMILAR),  BCBGENERATION BLAYNE WEDGES

WORN: out and about on a #sundayfunday

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