Sunday Casual

Cape - Zara

Shirt - Forever21 

Leather shorts - Theory

Clutch - courtesy of Tory Burch

Sandals - J.Crew

Sunglasses - Stella McCartney

Looking forward to an exciting week ahead in Minneapolis and Chicago.  Lots of events to attend while I'm there and a particularly special event to attend as soon as I get back on Friday evening.  I'll be sure to share more about it soon! ;)

Happy Monday!

Leather Pants

Sweater - courtesy of Alainn Bella

Snood - H&M

Leather leggings - Balenciaga (similar here)

Ring - courtesy of Kendra Scott

Heels - Chloe (similar here)

Purse - Chanel

Sunglasses - Stella McCartney

It's been a hectic workweek (sans travel and still hectic?!  It seems it never ends!).  We're preparing for a big week ahead - I'll be flying to Minneapolis and Chicago for meetings and our biggest event of the year.  All while figuring out 2012 budgets and planning for new product testing to begin within two weeks!  Needless to say, I've been rolling up my sleeves and glued to my computer screen. :)

Excited to be wearing my Balenciaga leather leggings (an early Fall splurge!), but even more excited to be seeing blog friends tonight.  Cheers & happy Thursday!

Afternoon Craving: Givenchy Pencil Skirts

Givenchy skirts, all here

Exciting, modern prints in a classic, wear-forever shape.  Tell me you don't love these? ;)

Hand Knitted

Hand knitted cowl - courtesy of Lucky 14
Leather shorts - Theory
 Sweater - courtesy of Simply Audrey
Watch - Burberry Men's
 Necklace - courtesy of OFINA
Sunglasses - Stella McCartney
Heels - Alaia
Purse - Chanel

Trying to get as much mileage out of these buttery-soft leather shorts over the weekend as possible, especially while we enjoy the best weather we've had yet in SF!

PS: If you're on the hunt for winter cowls/scarves, this 100% baby alpaca hand knitted version is super soft and luxurious.  Planning on picking up another color - I'm thinking eggplant, blueberry or charcoal... :)

Navy Blue

Sweater - courtesy of Alainn Bella (here)

Blouse - Theory (similar here)

Trousers - Zara

Ring - H&M

Clutch - courtesy of Tory Burch (here)

Heels - Chloe

Sunglasses - Stella McCartney (here)

On my Fall essentials shopping list:

• A new winter coat (as soon as the weather cools off I'll be sharing my "Something New" on the blog!)
• Flat loafers (to replace the J.Crew sandals that have seamlessly paired with everything this summer)
• A cozy faux-fur throw for evenings in on the couch
• Endless knits and sweaters 

What's on your Fall essentials shopping list?

Simple

Sweater - Gap (recent on sale for $14.99 here!)

Skirt - Zara (an almost identical version here!)

Necklaces - courtesy of Maya Brenner

Bracelets - Bulgari courtesy of Vogue Influencer Network, CC Skye courtesy of JoyaCHIC

Sandals - J.Crew

Sunglasses - Stella McCartney (here)

Purse - Celine

A simple outfit for a relaxing Saturday.  I slept in til 10am (!!), had a leisurely morning brunch with the hubby and enjoyed a delicious coffee in the square.

Hope you're having a lovely weekend!

Khaki and Blue

Sweater - courtesy of Tory Burch

Bow blouse - Gap (recent purchase on sale)

Skirt - Zara

Trench cape - Stella McCartney (similar wool version here - Friends & Family 20% off!)

Clutch - courtesy of Tory Burch

Heels - Chloe

Sunglasses - Stella McCartney (here - Friends and Family 20% off!)

I recently stopped by Westfield Mall in Union Square SF to check out the new Tory Burch accessories-only store.  It's beautiful (as all of her boutiques are) and among all of the goodies in the store, this clutch was my absolute favorite.  It's nearly the same color as my Celine... what can I say, I'm a sucker for blue-toned bags! :)

In Syracuse and Boston for the week, hope you're having a great one!

Sweater & Sequins

Sweater - courtesy of Lands' End

Blouse - Levi's (similar here)

Skirt - courtesy of Banana Republic

Ring - H&M

Jacket - Stella McCartney

Heels - YSL (similar here)

Purse - Celine

Sunglasses - Stella McCartney (here)

Happy Monday!  Things have been pretty crazy in this little corner and the intense travel certainly has the potential to wear on me.  My favorite ways to unwind?  A chilled glass of chardonnay, cuddle and park time with the puppies and window shopping (or the real thing, of course).  ;)

What do you do to unwind?

Afternoon Craving: Varsity Jacket

3.1 Phillip Lim Varsity Jacket with Leather Sleeves

Loving the ultra cool-girl look of this shearling & leather jacket! 

The week is flying by, and it seems the rest of Fall will be flying by too.  I'm heading to Syracuse, then Boston, then Boulder, then Chicago...

But first things first.  I'm stopping by the Bobbi Brown event at Macy's Union Square in SF this Saturday (the event is Saturday & Sunday from 11am-7pm).  You know how much I love my Bobbi Brown products.  Please come by if you're around!

Colorful Stripes

Blazer - Alexander Wang

Blouse - courtesy of Shopkempt

Pants - Zara (similar here)

Necklace - courtesy of Kendra Scott

Heels - Lanvin

Sunglasses - Stella McCartney (here)

Back from North Carolina (by way of Chicago there, and by way of DC back)!  All I saw during my quick jaunt there was a beautiful sea of tall, elegant, green trees, 360 degrees around.  A far cry from the city I call home ;)

Thank you so much for visiting and for your comments! <3

High Waisted Denim Trousers

Blouse - vintage

Jeans - courtesy of INDIdenim Custom Jeans

Necklace - courtesy of Kendra Scott

Hat - H&M

Jewelry - CC Skye courtesy of JoyaCHIC and Bulgari courtesy of Vogue Influencer Network

Heels - Miu Miu

Purse - Chanel

Sunglasses - Stella McCartney (here)

These jeans are the result of a fun online "design your own" jeans system with INDI custom denim - so cool that it was created to order with my measurements and style choices in mind!  The blouse is vintage (I stole it from my mom's closet long, long ago) and the necklace has been a favorite lately (last seen here). 

I'm off to North Carolina, but I'll be back in no time. :)  Happy Monday!

Soft Colors

Blouse - Zara (similar here)

Shrug/Snood/Sweater - H&M

Trousers - Zara

Ring - H&M

Bracelets - CC Skye courtesy of JoyaCHIC and Bulgari courtesy of Vogue Influencer Network

Heels - Alaia

Sunglasses - Prada

Purse - Celine

I received so many comments and emails regarding the item number of this H&M sweater/shrug but I'd all too quickly thrown away the tag and receipt by the time I posted the first outfit! :(   If you were looking for it - hope you find it!

Happy Friday - looking forward to a fun weekend!

Coffee Break Craving: Maison Martin Margiela

Maison Martin Margiela Bootie

I'm still on the hunt for a pair of black heels for Fall (see my similar craving here).  Both of these are my favorites so far - which do you prefer? 

Classic

Blazer - Alexander Wang (similar A.Wang blazer for 60% off here!)

Blouse - Zara (no longer available, similar here)

Skirt - Zara (similar here)

Heels - Chloe

Purse - Chanel

Sunglasses - D&G, courtesy of Sunglass Hut

Here are a few of my classics...What classic pieces do you own and love?

Olive and Khaki

Blouse - Theory (similar here)

Sweater - courtesy of Simply Audrey (here)

Shorts - H&M (similar here for 70% off!)

Bracelets - CC Skye courtesy of JoyaCHIC and Bulgari courtesy of Vogue Influencer Network

Ring - CC Skye courtesy of JoyaCHIC

Purse - Chanel

Shoes - Miu Miu

Sunglasses - Stella McCartney (here)

My weekend outfit.  Just as I thought I should be moving my summer clothes to storage (like these shorts), San Francisco decided to have a summer-like weekend! :)

PS: Be sure to check out Banana Republic's Lucky Dozen Facebook game - they invited me to create a challenge for today's game!  See the challenge and play to win one of 13 $500 Banana Republic shopping sprees here!