Monochromatic

I don't know if it's the fog inspiring me or I am spending too much time on Pinterest, but I am loving all grey everything. I am usually an all black everything kind of girl, but I find myself picking up grey sweaters, skirts, dresses, boots, OK I think you get the picture. Mixing different shades and textures of grey makes one killer outfit. I am obsessing so much that I even tried this matte grey manicure. :)

xoxoxo

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Jules Be Loungin'

Fall in San Francisco always puts in me the mood to snuggle up on my couch with the newspaper, a cup of tea, and my pup laying at my feet. And while we have had amazing weather here, falling back due to day light savings, I have been taking advantage of the sun setting early by lounging {probably more than I would like to admit}. I would consider myself pretty laid back and while I love putting on my favorite pair of Louboutins, I live in my loungewear as much as possible. Here are some of my favorites...

Eberyjey heather racer back tank and shorts. Cuyana infinity scarf. Nightcap foldover crochet beach pant {these are my absolute favorite!!}. Wildfox sweatshirt. Eberjey gisele sleep shirt. Paper Source skull pillow.


I top off my favorites with an oversized sweater, as my apartment isn't the warmest place no matter how high I turn up the heat. I also crave any pumpkin or apple recipe during this time of year. There is something so comforting about those flavors. Check back for some of my favorite fall recipes {apple crisp is mandatory}.

Stay warm.

xoxoxo

Lust

Lusting over these looks right now. Check back for how I put my own twist on these perfect fall looks.

xoxoxo

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BOO!

If you've been following my blog you know that June is my most cherished month {because of my birthday}. My second favorite month, would be October. It is the beginning of my favorite season {autumn} and it is also the month of my second favorite holiday {behind my birthday, and yes I know birthdays are not holidays but well that's just the way I see it}.  

My love for Halloween began when I learned to write, my first word was Boo. I wrote it everywhere {literally}, on paper, in books, on the walls, on my brother {hehe}. And ever since I can remember I have loved scaring people, it started when I would scare my dad when he would come home from work. He knew it was coming because I hid in the same spot everyday, but being the {best} dad he always played along {to this day I try and catch him off guard every once in a while ;)}. As I grew older I fell in love with the decorations, scary movies, the costumes...everything. I mean what's not fun about being able to dress up as somebody {or something} else for one day, it's so fun to get into character.

But anyway, it honor of my {second} favorite holiday, here are some things I'm coveting for the most spooky time of the year.

1. Charlotte Olympia clutch 2. Jennifer Fisher ring 3. Christian Louboutin spiked heels 4. Asos sweater
5. Charlotte Olympia flats 6. Alexander McQueen bangle 7. Jennifer Fisher cuff 8. Kenzo sweatshirt

I have decided to be Maverick from TopGun this year. I've always thought this was a fun and easy costume {seeing as how I didn't plan very well this Halloween} so this is the year.

Happy Haunting.

xoxoxo

DIY {pumpkin addition}

My roommate and I just moved into the most adorable apartment in San Francisco. We love absolutely everything about it, well mostly everything. We love everything, except rent {but who likes rent?}. That being said, we are trying to decorate on a budget. In comes Pinterest. There are so many cute ideas for cheap decorating that we are trying to put our Martha Stewart instincts to good use {albeit its a very very small instinct}. I decided that I would try something easy first. Autumn being my favorite season and sparkles being {one of} my favorite colors it was a no brainer that I would attempt to make this.

What you need. Pumpkin {any size you want, real or fake}. Spray glue. Glitter {color of your choosing}. Ribbon {color of your choosing}. I stuck with a coppery/golden color for the glitter and a taupe ribbon because I wanted to keep the pumpkins out until Thanksgiving {could be fun to use purple or green glitter with a black ribbon for halloween :)}. 

 {supplies}

 {went to the Pumpkin Patch in my neighborhood for the pumpkins and Michaels for art supplies}

 {I went to the Pumpkin Patch with my dad, I felt like a kid again :)}

{tried to keep the glitter to a confined area...it kind of worked}

{the finished product}

I'm not the best at DIY activities, but I always have so much fun with them and am trying to get better. I'm thinking maybe this for my next project. 

xoxoxo

A Few of My Favorites

Having grown up in the East Bay and now living in San Francisco I thought I would share a few of my favorite places...not only in San Francisco, but also the Bay Area.  If you know me, you know that I go weak in the knees for anything Mexican. Margaritas, Tacos, Chips and Salsa, Margaritas, Guacamole, Margaritas...ok you get the picture. So here are a few restaurants that always {more than} satisfy me.

Mamacita. Hands down my favorite favorite favorite. I like to eat Paleo as much as possible, but sometimes the only thing that will suffice is a Mexican meal...insert Mamacita. Located in the heart of the Marina it is a great place to have a girl's night out. After you are done gorging yourself on the many different {and oh so delicious} taco choices, the chilaquiles {that are to DIE for} and have tasted an assortment of tequila, you can bar hop or shop to your little hearts content.

Rumbo Al Sur. What I love most about this place is that they are constantly changing their menu and when I think there is nothing they could possibly do to make me fall even more in love with this place, they make Tinga Tacos Dorados. Rumbo Al Sur is located in the beautiful Glenview neighborhood in Oakland where you couldn't get better views of San Francisco if you tried.   Definitely worth the trip across the bridge.

Mama's. Don't be intimated by the long line that could wrap around the block at any point in time, because once you sit down and order you won't be sorry.  Right next to St. Peter and Paul, {the church where Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe got married} it's a great place to take a break during all your site seeing adventures or get there early and start your day off with a hearty breakfast made with a little extra love. 

Sam's Anchor Cafe. Another place with some of the best views of the city. Sam's is across the golden gate bridge in Tiburon {one of the cutest little towns}. I took my parents there this past Father's Day and we had the best time. Sit on the patio. Order calamari for starters. Sauteed wild prawns for your main course. Watch the fog creep over San Francisco. Pro Tip: Rent a bike in SF and peddle your way to Sam's {a bit of a work out, but just reward yourself with a nice glass of cabernet when you get to Sam's ;)}.

Tuk Tuk Thai. My roommate and I are obsessed with pad thai. Since we are childhood BFFs we had our go to Thai restaurant in Walnut Creek, {check out Plearn if you are ever in the area} so naturally we had to find our new go to place in San Francisco. We both love hole in the wall restaurants that have a lot of character and Tuk Tuk Thai has just that. Restaurants in North Beach are constantly changing, but Tuk Tuk Thai has stood its ground for a long time, and after tasting their pad thai and pumpkin curry my roommate and I found out why.  A definite must when you are in little Italy {I know what you're thinking, Thai in North Beach? YES!}.

Stella's Bakery and Cafe. I have THE biggest sweet tooth. I got it from my Grandma and besides Churros and Cookies n' Cream ice cream, Tiramisu is my most favorite dessert. Thank goodness I moved to North Beach where there is an Italian bakery on every corner. I went to Stella's for the first time this past week and fell in love {it was my cheat day}. I got a cannoli, cookies, a piece of Tiramisu {don't worry I wasn't the only one eating, but I probably could have eaten it all myself}. Everything was so delicious I wanted seconds! 

These are just a few of my favorites. Check back for more! :)

xoxoxo

Borrowing From the Boys

I had one of those weekends where I had one thing to do after the next. And while my sneakers, Lululemon leggings, and oversized sweatshirt were calling my name, I decided to wear my trusty boyfriend jeans. No, I don't have a boyfriend BUT I live in my boyfriend jeans. I am completely obsessed. I love dressing them up for drinks, and dressing them down for Sunday errands. I think there is a certain sophistication when I wear them with my heels and a girl next door look when I throw on my chucks. No matter what the occasion, I always try and make my boyfriend jeans work.

 What I also love? Men's button up shirts. I love the oversized look of a men's flannel tucked into a pair of skinny jeans for fall.  Throw on a pair of pumps and statement necklace and you are golden. Borrowing from the boys is a great way to stay comfortable while looking chic. Here are a couple of looks that I have been and will continue to rock all season long.

Paige boyfriend jeans. Men's Burberry button up.

xoxoxo

:: currently listening to every night by imagine dragons ::

Settling In

I have finally made the move to San Francisco with one my best friends and it's only been a week but I am absolutely LOVING it. Having grown up in the East Bay, San Francisco stole my heart from an early age and while I love Chicago and NYC {thought about moving to those amazing cities} I just couldn't leave. Something was telling me to stay, so I did.

I am finally starting to feel like I have my routine down. I am mastering the bus and have found a great CrossFit community at Lalanne Fitness. I am so excited about this chapter in my life and cannot wait to see what this city has to offer because I know I am going to {and already have!} fall in love with this city more and more everyday. 

I am so unbelievably blessed. :)

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I am taking every chance I get to explore and learn about the city by the bay. 

Go out and do one thing that scares you everyday. 

xoxoxo

Alexander Wang

I always go weak in the knees when it comes to anything Alexander Wang.  His twist on simplicity is always to die for. His not so basic, basics pair well with anything for any occasion and you will look and feel utterly amazing. 

Since Instagram is as close as I'll get to fashion week this year, I started drooling all over my phone when images from the Alexander Wang SS14 collection popped up. I mean, I just can't even handle. 

{PARENTAL ADVISORY}

These are a few of my favorite looks, but I am coveting the whole collection. If only.

xoxoxo

images via Pinterest

Jules Be Dreamin'

I was in New York City this past week, running around doing interviews and apartment hunting and I loved every minute of it...except for the part where my luggage went missing for the first day {but it did give me a good reason to shop ;)}. After some retail therapy, I decided I would treat myself to a blow out. I knew the place I had to go...DreamDry {Rachel Zoe's new business venture}. I go bananas for anything Rachel Zoe so I knew I wouldn't be disappointed {and I wasn't}. They make everything so easy, from booking online to a style menu with amazing choices. I went with the Sophia {the perfect amount of sass and confidence}. Once I move to the big city I know this will be one of my go-tos for a little pampering. Here are a few photos from my first {of many} experiences...

{the infamous chevron floor}

{Look out for their second location opening soon on 57th street}

{Priscilla was my stylist and she was AMAZING}

I wish I had a picture of the finished result, but I was running a little late for an interview and by the time I could snap a photo it just wouldn't do it justice. Guess I'll have to go again {hehe}...

Wearing: My Home t-shirt. Current/Elliott boyfriend jeans.

xoxoxo

Sweet Sweatshirt

I am obsessed with the latest fashion trend of dressing up your sweatshirt...it's my dream come true. I am loving all the prints and patterns. I just can't get enough. Which one would you rock??

{Blair of Atlantic-Pacific in Carven}

{Arielle of SomethingNavy in Lovers and Friends}

{Alicia of Cheetah is the New Black in Rodarte}

Paired with my go-to boyfriend jeans and Isabel Marant sneakers, makes for the perfect Saturday outfit come fall.

xoxoxo

Gone Country

In the summer, nothing is better than country concerts.  Getting your best friends together, sippin' on some Coronas with lime, and rockin' out to your favorite country tunes...I mean nothing beats it.  Having been to so many over the years, and attending a few this summer {Luke Bryan will you marry me??} I think I have mastered the perfect country to chic ratio. A little bit of country with a little bit of sass is the perfect mixture.  If you take a look at my Instagram photos to the left {<--} you'll see a few snapshots. Below you will find what I think to be essentials for any country concert!

1. A Panama hat. Gives you shade even if there's no trees in site. 2. Boots. While cowboy boots are an obvious choice for a country concert, these Frye boots will chic up your outfit a bit. 3. This Pamela Love pendant. Need I say more? 4. Chambray, nothing says country more than a denim button down. This one from J. Crew gives you the perfect amount of sass.  

And of course, top it all of with a Corona. Because a Corona and lime is always a good idea.

xoxoxo

Love Affair

In my previous post, I told you about my love affair with Carrie Bradshaw, but more specifically Patricia Field.  As I am currently making moves to relocate to New York City I have been watching rerun after rerun of Sex and the City {unrealistic I know, but I can't help it} and I fell in love all over again...with the wardrobe {and of course NYC}.  

This is one of my favorite outfits because anybody can rock this. So simple, so chic and so easy. Get the look!

1. Ray Ban aviators 2. Givenchy Pandora 3. Badgley Mischka sandals 4. Splendid dress

xoxoxo

Friday Favorites

Shopbop's Style Director, Eleanor Strauss, just published her must haves for fall.  I am obsessed with all of her favorites, but I thought I would share some of her picks that I might have to pick up myself.

1. Jenni Kane maxi dress 2. J Brand leather pants 3. Current/Elliott jeans 4. Rebecca Minkoff flats 5. Vita Fede bracelet 6. Helmut Lang leather jacket 7. Pamela Love pendant 8. Ray-Ban Aviators 9. Alice and Olivia faux fur jacket 10. Rag and Bone hat 11. Alexander Wang satchel

xoxoxo

Playing Dress Up

My favorite activity growing up was playing dress up.  Whether it was dressing up my barbies or dressing up myself I loved mixing and matching. Now that I am no longer 6 years old and it is not socially acceptable to wear a ball gown to the grocery store {even though it should be ;)}, I {of course} love styling myself for a fun night out, but I love styling my friends even more.  My friends are so amazing and I am so thankful for their love and support every day. 

Meet Amie. 

{a fun night out in San Francisco always calls for heels and a leather jacket for those bay breezes}

{a striped tee is always a good idea}

Get the Look:

{striped top. black shorts. nude pumps. gold bangles. sunglasses.}

xoxoxo

The Aftermath

I had so much fun last night on Fillmore St., at Joie's Girls Night Out hosted by Julia Engel of Gal Meets Glam! It was so great meeting her, sipping on champagne, and getting some fun nail art! I most certainly did some damage, picking up this amazing sweater {justified my purchase because I got 20% off ;)}. 

The best part of the night was having a date night with my girl, Amie. We have both been so crazy busy, we finally got a chance to catch up on everything! We fell in love with Fillmore St. all over again {we both hadn't been in so long} and we ended the night with a few drinks with some buds that just moved to the city who we haven't seen in a while. Needless to say we carped that diem! 

Here is a picture of the aftermath....

{I'm surprised I only left with one bag...that my friends is self control}

xoxoxo

CRUSH

I have always had a soft spot for anything Joie.  Joie is all things girly and I love it.  Every season their color palate is to die for.  I am so excited for their fall arrivals, especially this and this.  Loving their red pieces {red is one color I definitely don't have enough of in my wardrobe}. But, what I am really excited for is to finally check out their store on Fillmore St. tomorrow night in San Francisco! The cherry on top? Julia of Gal Meets Glam will be there from 7:00pm - 9:00pm!  I can't wait to {hopefully} chat with her and pick her brain a little, and of course pick up a little something for myself...maybe this??

{these suede skinnies are too good}

{this outfit is everything. love the color of the jacket.}

My girls and I are so excited about this event! We decided to make it a girls night out.  Drinks and shopping.  Who knows where the night will lead! Hope to see you there!

xoxoxo

I Spy Fall...

As I mentioned in my earlier post, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale started {don't worry, if you haven't shopped yet there are still a few days left!}. This is such a great sale because Nordstrom puts most of their fall merchandise on sale for two weeks and then it goes back up to full price, what is better than getting fall merchandise on sale during summer?? The answer...nothing.  

This sale always puts me in the mood for fall accessories, boots, and chunky knits. While I am most definitely a summer girl, my fall wardrobe is by far my favorite.  I die for rich colors and comfy sweaters.  Since I am in a fall mood {currently sipping on some hot coco...I know its still summer, but I just had to} I thought I would share some of my inspiration for fall...

{nothing is more chic than winter whites, that yes, you can rock in the fall}

{that beanie, those glasses, that plaid, are everything}

{love the laid back look of the jacket and beanie with a pop of glam with the heels}

{fall is the perfect time for fur}

I may be getting ahead of myself a little with this post with it still being July and all, but now is the time to start preparing, right!?

What are your favorite fall accessories?? 

{1. 2. 3. 4.}

xoxoxo

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!

It's the {third, behind my birthday and Christmas} most wonderful time of the year. It's time for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! Having worked for this amazing company in the past, I am a die hard for this annual sale.  Not only do I know how much time and effort each and every employee puts into making this event so amazing, you can't beat these deals! New fall merchandise on sale for two weeks?? What is better.  If you have a Nordstrom card go to the website or go see your favorite salesperson and get the deals of the year! If you don't have a Nordstrom card...well you should probably get one {;)}. You will be so sad if you miss out.

xoxoxo

Apartment Hunting???

CHICAGO. This city definitely has a special place in my heart.  Not only is it the home of my two best friends {Kate and Maddy :)} but there is just so much to love about this city.  From Lincoln Park Zoo {the giraffes are my favorite} to Navy Pier {Shoreline cruise at sunset is too romantic} to Michigan Ave {obviously my go to place to shop when in town}, there are too many fun activities that I just can't get enough of.

I love San Francisco, don't get me wrong, but Chicago has a different vibe. I'm always drawn to the amazing architecture and beautiful landscape, it's a wonder why I haven't moved there yet {I love it so much!}. After every visit to Chicago my girls always have great arguments as to why I NEED to move there. This past visit I scoped out a few apartments that I absolutely adored {I can just see Kate and Maddy rolling their eyes at me}, but this time I might actually have to make that leap of faith. Maybe it's time for me to grow some balls and do it?? Would you??

Butttt, enough about that, let's talk about the amazing rooftop party my girls threw in honor of the U.S. of A. Maddy and Kate truly know how to throw a party.  BBQin' in the sun followed by fireworks on the rooftop. Nothing could bring us down. Kate and Maddy always have the best desserts too {why my ass always seems a little larger than when I arrive}.

 They are definitely the hostesses' with the mostesses' {hehe}. 

Here are some photos from our Fourth of July bash!

{the yummiest pretzel, peanut butter, chocolate bites}

{wine and cookies...don't mind if I do}

{what's more American than a red solo cup??}

{festive and CUTE coasters}

{suzy homemaker aka Kate :)}

{my girls. miss them too much already.}

I am definitely having withdrawals already. Currently planning my next visit, er, I mean move {hehe}.

xoxoxo