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When I posted this look on INSTAGRAM I called the color oxblood. But now that I see what it looks like via a DSLR vs an iPhone, it's not looking like oxblood. At any rate, it is an outfit, and I call it an outfit because I bought the blazer, blouse and pants all on the same day in the same store! Do you buy outfits? This might have been the first time for me...

wearing: nordstrom blazer,shirt & pants(SIMILAR),9west heels, MICHAEL KORS TORTOISE WATCH,f21 & old navy bracelets

worn to: dinner at CAPURROS

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in my backyard

What a weekend!! First off after weeks of being in the 40’s & 50’s a.k.a FREEZING by Cali standards, we were blessed with 60’s and 70’s all weekend and that just set the tone for a fabulous weekend that went a little something like this:

A) Woke up Saturday morning and signed the lease on my new place and this beautiful boardwalk just happens to be my new backyard!

B) Then headed to a local park to volunteer on the National Day of Service. I thought I would be serving food to the homeless, but instead I was enlisted to talk to people as they stood in line for food and take notes as they told me their story….perfect for me because I love to write and I love to listen.

C) Sunday night I attempted to party hard (but frankly I'm getting too old to keep up with the youngsters) because what else are you going to do when the 49ers are headed to the Super Bowl!!!

D) And yesterday I was glued to the television on an extra special MLK Day watching the inauguration coverage of President Barak Obama.

Today, I’m back to work and counting down the days to Friday... 

wearing: gap cords, old navy cardigan,macy's scarf,steve madden boots, michael kors bag

worn to: volunteer on the NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE

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sequin leggings

These sequin leggings, last seen HERE, are my once a year leggings. If I could get away with wearing them more often I would, but I just don't see how and where they would be appropriate any time other than the holidays. What do you guys think? Any style tips on how to make them year-round wear?

wearing: nordstrom blouse & earrings, express sequin leggings (RALPH LAUREN BLUE LABEL SEQUIN LEGGINGS on super duper sale), PRADA CROC EMBOSSED PLATFORM SANDAL, kenneth cole men's watch (SIMILAR)

worn to: holiday party

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hello lover: prada

PRADA CROC EMBOSSED PLATFORM SANDAL

"Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world." Marilyn Monroe

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candy striper

I don't know what it is about stripes, but I love them. I wore these stripes on Christmas. I can't think of a more appropriate time to dress up like a candy cane. 

wearing: old navy cardigan (SIMILAR), fabrik boutique top, urban pants, mojo moxy bow pumps, necklace from macys, kenneth cole men's watch (SIMILAR)

2013

Happy New Year!!! I celebrated NYE at a black tie casino themed party and as you can see I totally ignored the "black tie" part. Ha! Nonetheless it was a fabulous evening surrounded by beautiful, well dressed people and if last night was any indication of what's to come, it's going to be a swell year. Cheers! 

Any new year's resolutions? I don't have any but I'd love to hear yours...

wearing: dress from nordstrom, necklace from macy's, christian louboutin booties

worn to: NYE party at the LEIDESDORFF BALLROOM

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geek chic: GlassesUSA.com

For those who celebrate, I hope you had a Merry Christmas! Mine was very relaxing because for the first time in a long time I didn't have to travel and it was nice to lounge around in my pj's with a good book and my new GLASSES courtesy of GlassesUSA.com. 

Most people are shocked to find out that I wear PRESCRIPTION GLASSES because I normally only wear them at work when I'm in front of the computer and for this reason, I never really invested in a cute pair. But as my vision gets worse and I am more dependent on my EYEGLASSES I decided to actually get some that I'm not embarrassed to be seen in. 

My experience with GlassesUSA was excellent. I never would have thought to BUY GLASSES online, because how do you make the right choice without being able to try them on? Luckily GlassesUSA offers what is honestly my favorite part about the company, a virtual mirror (try it out below)! You can upload a picture from your computer or use your webcam and try on as many glasses as you want from the comfort of your own home! Not to mention they also offer 100% satisfaction guarantee i.e. no risk involved...

So from MY FRAMES, to designers such as Tom Ford and Coach, there is something for everyone, all at affordable prices! Enter code NEWLOOK for 50% off until 12/31. Happy Shopping! 

hearts & bows

Remember when I talked about staying clear of dressing girly-girly in THIS post?? Let me clarify...that excludes anything involving hearts and bows. #heartsandbows4life

wearing: old navy heart sweater (ASOS HEART SWEATER, BOW & ARROW SWEATER), french connection skirt (BOW SKIRT UNDER $30, PEPLUM BOW SKIRT), macy's necklace, christian louboutin booties (ON MY WISH LIST)
worn to: holiday tea party at THE GOLDEN TEA GARDEN

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leather peplum

Thoughts and prayers with all those lovely little angles in Connecticut...

wearing: bebe leather jacket (originally wanted THIS one), american apparel velvet leggings (SIMILAR), dolce vita boots, nordstrom necklace, MICHAEL KORS TORTOISE WATCH

worn to: rick ross concert

queen b

Shout out to KRISS BLISS for naming me the Queen of Blazers :) Next to shoes, they are my absolute favorite thing to buy. I could have a nickle to my name and if I see a blazer in a color I don't have, I'll find a way to make it mine.

wearing: h&m blazer (SIMILAR), urban top & pants, 9 west booties (WANT THESE), kenneth cole necklace, old navy & f21 braclets, micael kors WATCH and bag

worn to: work

P.S. Thanks for all your feedback on the HAIR. You guys are great! I still don't know what I'm going to do so I guess we all have to stay tuned :) 

the hair: tell me what you think

This was going to be a #TBT post, but these photos are not true throwbacks (they were taken in July) I just feel like they are because my hair was significantly longer than it is now.  

I got a pretty sizable trim about 2 months ago and I was totally ok with it, until stumbling upon these pictures, and now I miss this length :( But on the other hand, something is telling me to go even shorter and get a bob. 

I'll be saying goodbye to my 20's in the blink of an eye and I have never had a haircut....only trims meaning  no more than 2 inches at a time. That's crazy right? Most adults cut their hair at some point  before 30 I would assume. So maybe now is the time. What do you guys think? Should I go for it and do a bob or leave it alone so it can get back to this length sooner than later? 

Here's my hair at various lengths (LONGEST,IN THE MIDDLE,SHORTEST) to help you, help me decide.

alice+olivia

If you look at my last few posts, you would think green is my favorite color. It's not. Actually, when it comes to clothes, I don't have a favorite color unless grey counts. 

Anyway, I've had this ALICE + OLIVIA dress for years and this is only my second time wearing it...and it might be my last. I think it's a lovely dress but as I get older, I try to stay away from girly-girly dresses. I attempted to bring a bit sophistication to the look with the strappy heels and the black coat, but it might be time to let her go. What do you guys think?

wearing: ALICE + OLIVIA dress (MORE MY SPEED), benetton coat, thrifted belt, necklace from macy's PRADA HEELS 

worn to: SEQUOYA COUNTRY CLUB for the 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY PARTY