Summer Style: Pretty Pastels

Nothing compliments a warm summer day more than a sweet and pretty pastel piece. It's been getting warmer everyday so you'll definitely need a wardrobe item that can match the weather outside. While color hues like pastel mint and lavender have been taking the streets by storm, I prefer a more timeless approach to the trend and opted for this light and airy pastel peach dress. I love the soft, girly appeal that can be dressed down with simple flats or spruced up with a neutral colored wedge for a hot summer night out. 

P.S. One of my best friends is getting married this weekend! I've known her since we were 12 years old and I'm so excited to share this special moment in her life! 

Comfortable Classics

Recipe for Style: Colorful + Comfy Classics

Lately I’ve been favoring simple basics with a twist – a long white skirt, a colorful top, leather belt, vintage beaded jewelry, a pair of my favorite white ankle strap sandals and a carryall that I’m currently obsessed with. When it comes to comfortable classics I like to keep my outfits colorful, casual & breezy but also like to switch it up with a pointy toe stiletto heel or a wedge to add a little edge. This outfit is good for a lazy Sunday afternoon, brunch, playing bocce ball or going wine tasting {obvi}. 

With summer around the corner what pieces are you mixing into your wardrobe?

Banana Republic Skirt, Urban Outfitters Top, Vintage Necklace, Belt & Earings, Bracelets via INTI, ASOS Chevron Rings & Melie Bianco Purse

Fashion Meets Food

Little Lemon Souffles/Rochas Yellow Sunshine Bag

Happy Friday! Get ready for an entirely nonsensical post combining my love for food and fashion. I am constantly craving and coveting the most delicious recipes and fabulous fashion trends that the world has to offer. You might be thinking, “outfits good enough to eat? Food good enough to… umm… wear?” No matter! Just allow your mouth to water and your inner fashionista to take over and enjoy it for what it is.

Blood Orange, Beet & Fennel Salad/Bright Pink Street Style

Holy GuacamOLE!/Kelly Green Street Style

Grilled Brie, Thyme Honey & Figs/Bohemian Chic Street Style

Nectarine Pizza With Basil & Balsamic/Stripe + Pattern Street Style

Orange Soda Float/Spring Street Style

P.s. This weekend I’ll be in SF for the BlogShop Bootcamp with Bri Emery of designlovefest + photographer Angela Kohler. I’m uber excited & ready for the weekend to begin!

Spring Fashion Trend: Color Blocking

One of the hottest fashion trends this spring is color blocking. Pairing bold, solid color pieces together can make a look glamorous and sophisticated. If you’re adventurous enough to wear more than black and white, you're ready to rock this look! I recommend sticking to three colors max to avoid looking like a hot mess.

A few weekends ago I was browsing at H&M and came across this bright blazer and dress. I was immediately smitten with the color combo and thought this would make a perfect outfit for a night out on the town. I wore this Sunday evening for dinner and drinks and found that it was undeniably comfortable to wear and fashionably chic.

{H&M Blazer & Dress, Seychelles Pumps, Gifted Clutch via Annabella's Boutique, Vintage Jewelry}

Not ready to sport brightly colored pieces in your wardrobe? Incorporate some color blocked accessories into your outfits. They're a great way to add a pop of color without a serious commitment. Shoes, clutches, bracelets and necklaces are all part of this trend and are an affordable way to maximize your look.

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I Left My Heart in San Francisco

Youthful, artful, hip, eclectic, cultured, radical, sexy and green – San Francisco is all that & more!

San Francisco is a city with such character and charm it's impossible not to fall head over heels for it as I did back in 2003. I spent a few glorious years during college exploring, living and falling in love with this city. Here are a few of my favorite things, places and advice for people visiting or living in SF {staying away from the tourist traps}:

1. If someone told you they were moving to SF, what advice would you give them? Sell your car and buy a bike and a muni pass {or even a Vespa}. Oh yes, and bring lots of layers to wear.

2. Favorite {casual} places to eat? Burma Superstar{Outer Richmond}, Naan -N- Curry{several locations + BYOB},Pluto’s {Marina/Cow Hollow}, Taqueria Cancun{Mission},Tony’s Pizza Napoletana{North Beach},Nopalito{Lower Haight}.

3. If a tourist had one day to spend in SF, what would you tell them to see? Start off the day by walking around the Castro, Inner Mission, and Dolores Park. In the late afternoon take a cab to Washington Square and walk up Telegraph Hill, {stopping for a gelato and cappuccino}. Then pass through narrow Varennes Street and up to the base of Coit Tower to admire the breezy view of the Bay.

4. Favorite places to shop? Fillmore Street {high end shops with old time beauty}, Haight Street {recycled, vintage clothing stores}, Hayes Valley {chic vintage clothing & local artwork}, Mission St – Valencia & 16th {Funky & eclectic shopping}.

5. What's the best thing about SF? The lack of pretension for such a cosmopolitan city, the bustling yet comfortable activity in the streets, squares and parks and the diverse food scene the city has to offer.

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SF Street Style {Marc NY Jacket, Alice + Olivia Shorts, Steve Madden Boots, Banana Republic Hat, Theory Aviators, Melie Bianco Purse}

P.S. There you have it dolls, now go out and explore!