A week in the life...

Last week was super busy- jam packed with lots of great events in the Bay and LA. Highlights include scoring an Isabel Marant Dress and Proenza Schouler pants on super duper sale at Creatures of Comfort and Opening Ceremony, goofing off at Fred Segal, and hosting a trunk show at Show & Tell for super hot jewelry line Candid Art Accessories.

Clockwise from Top Left: Vintage Shoes at Show & Tell, Nic outside Fred Segal,
Vintage License Plate at Show & Tell, Trying out the POP handset inside Fred Segal

My Isabel Marant Score

Jewelry by Candid Art Accessories

A good outfit is no thing to waste

Vest- Banana Republic, Shirt-Zara, Bow Tie- Madewell, Jeans- Gap, Booties- Miu Miu

I'm totally lame and slept through all the New Years festivities so I decided to rock the outfit I had planned to wear on Saturday today. This outfit really made me happy for multiple reasons-

1) The shoes- enough said!
2) Bow Ties are my new "thing" and I love how the metallic silver plays off my shoes.
3) The color of my blouse is awesome and matched #1 and my nails perfectly!

Based on how much fun I had today I have a new style resolution for 2012- Party outfits are no longer just for weekends and evenings, they are just as appropriate attire for Tuesday at work , Saturday for coffee, or any other day for that matter!

Budget Buster vs. Bargain Buy: A Bit of Blue

Happy New Year everyone! In my first post of 2012 I am revisiting one of my favorite topics Budget Buster vs Bargain Buy this time pitting Alexander Wang's Prisma Tote against Gap's Leather Travel Tote.

L-R: Alexander Wang Prisma Tote- $685, Gap Leather Travel Tote- $125

As I hunker down to brave the remaining winter months I'm banking on colorful accessories to break through the bay area grey and these bright blue totes definitely fit the bill. Like most, my pockets are feeling a little anemic after the holiday spending spree, so even though I L-O-V-E the Alexander Wang version with the awesome metal details it is just not in the budget. The Gap version is the same great color and MUCH more budget friendly. Not into blue- well you are in luck the Gap Travel Tote is also available in orange, pomegranate, and yellow.

Paper or Plastic

Amidst all of the glitz and glam of the holiday season I am craving something decidedly less flashy to carry me into the new year.... yes, pun intended. Hi-Low has had many incarnations, but to me there is something so genius about taking the ultimate utilitarian bags and luxe-ing them up in leather. Now the only question is paper or plastic?

30 Day Blogging Challenge- A Picture of Me Today

So this 30 day blogging challenge is taking me more like 60 days, but I refuse to throw in the towel even as the amount of holiday events on the calendar continue to increase. Today was a busy one, but I loved my outfit so much that I had to take a picture. This look is 2 parts prep, 2 parts edgy, with a little sparkle thrown in for good measure. I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season thus far!

Bow Tie and Bag- Show and Tell Concept Shop, Chambray Shirt-Gap, Skirt- Zara, Shoes- Urban Outfitters

30 Day Blogging Challenge- 2 for 1

Soooooooooooo...... yeah. I have totally fallen off the blogging wagon because I have been busy with this little thing called life. As the holiday season gears up I am inspired to start blogging again because there are so many amazing events coming up that I am sure I am going to want to share. 

Today I am picking up where I left off -with topics 7) My greatest accomplishment today and 8) My favorite band of the moment from the 30 Day Blogging Challenge.

Glad to say today was good a day. I spent the majority of it at Show & Tell , my new business venture with partner Nichole Payton. Getting Show & Tell off the ground is not only my biggest accomplishment today, but I would say of the year. It is probably up there with the biggest accomplishments in my life.

As far as my favorite band it is hands down Maroon 5. If you were to walk into Show & Tell between now and the end of the year you are likely to hear either the holiday station or the Maroon 5 station playing on our Pandora.

30 Day Blogging Challenge- Items on my wishlist

I am majorly behind on my Blogging Challenge post, but I going to try to get up to speed this week. Luckily today's subject,  Items on my Wishlist, doesn't take too much thought because I keep a running list of things that I desire.

At the top of my list right now are luxe lounge looks to wear on those days (or nights) when I want to be comfy and chic.

Clockwise L-R: Top and Bottom- 10 Crosby by Derek Lam, Printed Pants- Clover Canyon, Yes & No Slippers- Stubbs & Wooten, Side Stripe Pants- Tommy Hilfiger, Blue Suede Shoes- Steve Madden, Leopard Print Shoes-Dolce Vita