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Casual Autumn Friday

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion  tagged casual fashion / casual style / gap / ippolita / manolo blahnik / outfits / rebecca minkoff / tiffany by

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Photos: Earrings: Ippolita (similar here) (same but diff. color here.) / Necklaces: Ippolita (same but diff. color here .) and “C” necklace (past season) similar here and here / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Rose“ / Sweater: Trouve / Belt: Prada / Jeans: Gap / Handbag: Rebecca Minkoff / Ring: Tiffany / Nail Polish: Chanel Rose Moire / Shoes: Manolo Blahnik

Happy Friday! I am so happy casual Friday exists! There is something about the last day of the workweek where I always feel slightly tired yet extremely happy that the weekend is almost here. This type of mood almost always calls for jeans! Of course in the fall and winter months, it always calls for a cozy sweater too! I love this sweater by Trouve. It offers a classic look with a twist! Notice the asymmetrical zipper on the side. I love how the zipper adds a subtle touch which makes an otherwise timeless sweater unusual and fresh. I can see myself living in this sweater all season long.

Do you have a favorite, cozy and casual item this fall you are looking forward to wearing throughout the season? If so, please share!

Mixing vintage and modern

 in General Fashion  tagged banana republic / boohoo / chanel / fall 2013 / lace / outfits / rebecca minkoff / twisted silver by

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Outfit: Earrings: Stella and Dot / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Rose” / Necklace: c/o Twisted Silver / Tank Top: Mossimo / Shawl: c/o BooHoo / Skirt: Banana Republic / Rings: Simply Smashing (similar here) & custom 18K C ring (also love this one) / Nail Polish: Chanel “Rose Moire” / Handbag: Chanel (past season) also love “Splurge” or “Save“ / Shoes: Rebecca Minkoff / Toe Nail Polish: Chanel “Mysterious“

I have been skipping the lace trend over the past few seasons because I felt like it did not fit my personality. So, when I saw this shawl or “kimono” from BooHoo I knew it was the perfect way for me to dive head first into lace this season. There is something slightly edgy about the way the shawl is made. I love how it spices up a classic yet bright pencil skirt turning it into a dinner ensemble. I also love how it works with casual jeans or thrown over a dress. I can definitely see myself wearing this shawl for a variety of occasions this season!

What have been your thoughts on the lace trend over the past few seasons? Have you been wearing it, or have you been like me, avoiding it?

Almost all black

 in General Fashion / Shopping  tagged casual style / local shops / outfits / santana row / scotch and soda by

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Photos: Earrings: c/o Twisted Silver / Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “Myth“ / Necklace and Top: Scotch & Soda / Belt: Prada / Jeans: Gap / Handbag: Chloe / Bracelet: c/o Twisted Silver / Nail Polish: Chanel Alchimie / Boots: Michael Kors

Scotch & Soda is a new store which has recently opened at my favorite place to shop; Santana Row! The shop offers both men’s and women’s clothing which I like to describe as “cutting-edge casual.” I fell in love with so many pieces while I was shopping in the store for the first time. There was a beautiful leather tee-shirt, a fabulous pair of space print jeans and a cozy burgundy sweater which were calling my name. Although those three pieces remain on my wish list, I did purchase this casual top featured in the photos above. I love the sparkling green stripes and the soft fabric. If you are local to the Bay Area, definitely take some time to check out the new Scotch & Soda store at Santana Row. I would love to hear what you think!