Style Post: Santa Rosa Edition

Matilda

Another photo shoot courtesy of my talented sister. We went cruising in Santa Rosa to a place Kimmy had seen and thought would make some good pictures. I loved the old brick, wooden and blue doors. There are places like that all over Santa Rosa. We had a great day walking around Healdsburg, wine tasting at Vin Couture and dinner at Tex Wasabi.  Highlight of the day was definitely meeting Matilda, a beautiful little bulldog that reminded my of my Turner.  All photos courtesy of Kimberly Fleckner Photograpy.

Style Notes
Top by Vince via Rebel
Jeans by Target
Belt - I have no idea! I've had it since high school
Boots by Jeffrey Campbell
Earrings by Relics
Bracelets vintage and Chan Luu

Style Post: Road Trippin'

Sweater by Vince via Rebel
Tank by Target
Jeans by Target
Ballet flats by Target
Watch by Michael Kors, gift
Sunglasses by Ray-Bans

I promise there is Vegas post to come! I just thought I would share my new favorite jeans (I bought them in both colors!). They look very much like the current elliot ones for a fraction of the cost, thank you very much Target. They are super comfy and seem to go with everything I own. The leopard obsession continues.

The Current Elliott ones, image from here

Style Post: Color Blocking

 Hoop Earrings by H&M

Necklace by Forever 21

Sweater by Victoria Secret

Tank by Vince via Rebel

Jeans by AG via Rebel

Sandals by (surprise, surprise) Sam Edelman, gift

Clutch, stole from my Momma

I was unsure of spring's latest trend of color blocking. I think like most women I tend to stick with the basics: black, white, and recently gray. If I am feeling specially adventurous I will wear navy blue. But after working at Modern Romance for almost 2 months and the constant exposure to Michael Stars tees in every conceivable color I was ready to try the trend. My top and sweater are older pieces I have had for awhile, but I figured what better way to try the trend than with items I already have. I added rock'n'roll shoes and a statement necklace to complete the look. I felt so bright and colorful in this outfit I am ready to embrace the color blocking trend with full gusto!

Style Post: Lazy Saturday

 Top by Vince via Rebel

Tank by J. Crew via J.Crew Outlet

Jeans by AG via Rebel

Shoes by Sam Edelman via Nordstrom Rack

Necklace by Relics, gifted

Lazy Saturday and Girls Night should be the real title, but it seemed not quite as succinct. Last Saturday after the Seal Beach Run (Husband ran the 5K and got 5th in his age group!) we were both tired and lazy for obvious reasons. ;-) We got lunch, ran some errands, and then headed to a friend's place in downtown Long Beach. Bobby off to play poker with the boys and me to drink wine and laugh with the girls. The day called for something comfortable yet put together. Although this Vince circle top doesn't photograph as it should, I always feel stylish in its unusual shape and soft jersey. Here's to more girls nights and comfortable clothes!

On The Hunt April 2011

With renewed purpose and a lot more time I have returned to blogging. In addition I have decided to add a "feature" I guess you would call it, On The Hunt. My goal is to do it at least monthly and eventually a weekly feature. It will include anything and everything that I'm on the hunt for. Here it goes...

I have been lusting over organization and office supplies lately. In a small space it is a necessity to be extremely organized. When I received my April issue of Dwell, I flipped for the organizational wall unit on the front. After perusing the magazine and some internet research I discovered Uten.Silo by Vitra. It could be mine for a bargain basement price of $350. Dang. I was already dreaming of everything that I could organize in those cute little cubbies. So I'm on the hunt for some sort of alternative, whatever that might be. 

Photo from the Vitra Site

 Next item I think I'm hunting for is a vintage dress form. The reason I'm not sure is it all depends if I can find a suitable alternative to the above organizer. But I think the dress form would add a nice vintagey touch to the studio. I would store all my Relics jewelry on it...and dream of owning more Relics. All I need for this hunting item is $495! Check out this bit of perfection from Etsy.

Photo and Dress from plainandelegant on Etsy

I may be a bit late on the oxford trend, but I am still on the hunt for a grey pair at a reasonable price. I might be persuaded to purchase brown, but not black. I think they would look so darling with some of my girly dresses and skirts. This pair by Frye is nearly perfect except for the price tag, although not outrageous for a pair of shoes, definitely out of my price range for now.

Photo from Frye

Now that I no longer work at Rebel (details on my new position and employer to come!) it is a lot more difficult to increase my modest collection of Vince. I will now need to hunt for a more budget friendly versions of the following. (From Shopbop.com)

Final hunting item is a clear plastic bag. What!?!? Yes its true. I need one for work. We are only allowed to bring in clear bags for security reasons. Not safety security but theft security, which is pretty SOP at most stores. Anyways...most of the bags look like little old lady bags. The type where the little old lady thought, "How cute and funny if everyone could see the weird stuff I carry around in my purse!" In an effort to avoid those kinds I discovered this beauty via this blog. Now I am praying for a ebay knockoff because there is no way for me to justify a $135 plastic bag to my husband.

Photo from HERE