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Tracy Reese fall 2014 dress two ways

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Pictured: Look 1: Earrings: Nordstrom / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Petal” / Dress: Tracy Reese / Handbag: Marc Jacobs / Nail Polish: Chanel Orage / Boots: Prada (old, also love SAVE or SPLURGE)

Look 2:  Earrings: Bauble Bar / Jacket: Rebecca Minkoff / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Petal” / Dress: Tracy Reese / Cuff: Vince Camuto (sold out, similar here) / Nail Polish: Nars Alogonquin / Handbag: Chanel / Shoes: Sam Edelman

I am a sucker for a dress which can be worn in both warm and cold weather. Here in the San Francisco Bay Area, our weather changes so much; sometimes in the middle of the day! It is important to have a wardrobe which can easily flow from warm to cold and back to warm temperatures. 

This dress from Tracy Reese is perfect for our Bay Area micro-climates. I originally purchased it to wear at New York Fashion Week last September. It was ideal in the 90 degree heat and humidity. The natural fabric breathed and managed to keep me cool. My feet were killing me after a long day of on and off site shows, so I ended up pairing my comfortable moto boots with the dress and throwing my hair into a ponytail. It was hot and I needed to be comfortable!

Fast forward to our recent winter temperatures and the dress is still working for me! I have been wearing it with high heels and my favorite jacket of the season; my Rebecca Minkoff pink moto jacket. This dress is so comfortable and versatile; I am glad I invested in it for fashion week and the fall season! It has become my go-to dress this season. It can also be dressed up with pointed toe heels and a faux fur jacket. Love it!

What is your favorite, versatile piece this fall/winter season?

Casual cold fall day

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Pictured: Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Petal” / Earrings: Ippolita / Necklace: Ippolita / Shirt: Express / Jacket: Rebecca Minkoff / Nail Polish: Chanel Exception / Handbag: Coach / Jeans: 7FAM (old, similar here) / Boots: Prada (old, also love SAVE or SPLURGE)

The weather has finally started to feel like fall! This past week, temperatures have finally dipped into the 60’s and 50’s, offering crisp fresh air and the opportunity to wear warm clothing. Love that!

Since we are experiencing a drought here in the San Francisco Bay Area, we have had an unusually warm year. We started to get spring-like weather as early as January! So, when the cooler temperatures started to hit last week, it felt refreshing; and a relief!

This warm pink moto jacket by Rebecca Minkoff is ideal for the current temperatures. It not only keeps me warm, it is both edgy and girly at the same time. Love that! I also love how it looks with this Coach shoulder bag; which is how I am wearing the painted handbag trend this season. 

How is your weather pattern? Have you had the opportunity to wear your fall clothing yet?

Celebrating the Holidays with Sears Metaphor

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Pictured: Earrings: Swarovski (past season, similar here) / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Orchid” / Sweater: Metaphor c/o Sears / Skirt: Metaphor c/o Sears / Bracelet: Swarovski (past season, also love this one) / Nail Polish: Christian Louboutin “Farida” / Handbag: Chanel (also love SAVE or SPLURGE) / Shoes: Manolo Blahnik

The holiday party season is fast approaching, which means it is time to find a chic, trendy ensemble for the season. I was thrilled when Sears contacted me to present a sophisticated look for the holiday season from their chic newly redesigned Metaphor collection. Since I needed to dress up for a few holiday parties, and I am always looking for hot new designs for my wardrobe, a new, chic look from the Metaphor Collection at Sears was something I needed!

This amazing holiday party outfit from Sears Metaphor offers a nod towards the current trend of embellished, statement tops; also part of the embellished sweater trend, more about the trend here. This statement top can also be paired with jeans and boots for a sophisticated casual look during the day. As a busy Mother of three, I love having comfortable, yet chic and sophisticated clothing I can run errands in; and look fabulous in while running around all day!

I am also in love with this chic and trendy black skirt. Not only is it a classic, wardrobe mainstay, it fits perfectly; and offers a comfortable feel. This black skirt can also be paired with a short blazer or secretary blouse for an office-appropriate look. Love that!

The newly redesigned Metaphor collection from Sears offers so many sophisticated looks for the office, cocktail parties, holiday parties, dress up and more. I love how stylish and modern all the pieces are; and I am also impressed by the quality and competitive pricing! The Sears Metaphor collection also includes chic and sophisticated shoes, handbags and accessories. Love that!

I currently have my eye on this jacket, this trench coat, and this vest. To view the entire Sears Metaphor collection, please visit Sears.com. 

*A special THANK YOU to Sears for partnering with me on this post. All opinions and ideas are my own.