Shopping
Tropicana
After posting about the bold floral and tropical trends to expect this spring, I’ve found myself sifting through the web racks for relevant pieces to update my wardrobe. I’ve never been the “tropical vacation” type of girl (I get antsy after sitting on the beach for too long. So sue me!) but that doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy a good rainforest hibiscus print! Though Stella McCartney had my back (doesn’t she always?) with her Resort 2011 citrus prints, she’s come back again with more bright tropicali prints for her Resort 2012 collection (which also boasts some serious deck chair wonders) along with other designers and brands (Asos, Topshop, Tory Burch, Hawaiian gift shops).
I just purchased this floral suit from Asos and am getting tingling sensations of joy just from looking at this Mary Katrantzou dress. And since you all know me as being the shop-a-holic type that stops at nothing, I’m obviously going to share all the other floral explosion pieces I’m currently coveting.
- Topshop Hawaiian Floral Bomber – $96
- SUNO Beaded Beach Mini Dress - $660
- Marc by Marc Jacobs Horizon Teal Floral Silk Pants – $430
- Rodarte for Opening Ceremony Floral High Heel Story – $528
- Tory Burch Dalton Printed Blouse – $325
- Asos Fabric Envelope Clutch – $81.81
- Citizens of Humanity Mandy Printed Jeans – $190
- Topshop Floral Lace Pleat Skirt – $76
- Zimmermann Idyllic Taped Shirt – $560
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Holiday Gift Guide – Part One
My Mom has always said that nothing gives her greater joy than to shower the people she loves in gifts, and as a result, my brothers and I are the same way. Don’t get me wrong, I love getting gifts (who doesn’t?) but I also have so much fun shopping for other people. Would Gillian wear that blouse? Would Sevan like that bracelet? Does Erin have this cookbook? These are the things that run through my mind every time I go shopping.
For the first installment of my holiday gift guides I’ve pulled together a number of gifts that I wouldn’t mind giving or receiving this Christmas. After all, the best gifts are one’s you wouldn’t mind keeping for yourself.
- Marc Jacobs Polka Dot iPad Case – $275
- Deborah Lippman Get This Party Started Set – $42
- Madewell Foxtrot Ring – $15
- Diptyque Figuier Candle – $60
- Topshop Navy Embroidered Kimono – $140
- The Art of French Baking by Ginette Mathiot – $29.10
- La Mer Collections Gold Watch & Interchangeable Straps – $150
- Elizabeth & James Fairfax Sunglasses – $185
- Maje Kumy Nappa Clutch – $295
- Gift Boutique Faux Chinchilla Throw – $242
- C. Luce Networking Group Sweater – $63
- West Elm Mongolian Lamb Pillow Cover – $54
- Anthropologie Looking Glass Decanter – $58
- Sandro Jais Leather & Wool Mini – $199
- Valentino Studded Leather Driving Gloves – $425
- Bally Cashmere Beanie – $72
- J.Crew Edie Purse – $238
- Topshop Premium Spike Collar Necklace – $100
Holiday Blowouts
Thanksgiving is practically a week away, I’ve booked my plane ticket back to San Francisco for Christmas, and I’ve got about five parties coming up in the next couple of weeks – suffice it to say, the holiday season is here!
Fa la la la la la la la la!
As with every holiday season (see here and here), I’m on the hunt for a few new festive dresses to make the coming month that much more exciting. While last year my picks were a bit more scattered, this year I’ve narrowed my party dress wishlist down to three categories/trends: bold patterns, updated LBDs, and sequins and embellishments. Now comes the even harder part of narrowing it down to just one or two pieces!
Which ones would you choose? (Keep in mind the Thanksgiving dress always needs a bit of room around the waist…)
- Tibi Rococo Print Dress – $462
- Betsey Johnson Envy the Heiress Dress – $398
- Edun Marble Silk Chiffon Dress – $500
- Marc by Marc Jacobs Panthera Shift Dress – $358
- Topshop Tinsel Fringe Dress – $120
- AllSaints Char Dress – $295
- Rebecca Taylor Lace Bustier – $425
- Vanessa Bruno Athé Black-Beaded Dress – $360
- Anthropologie Wink & Rimple Dress – $228
- AllSaints Erodes Dress – $495
- Vince Sequin-Embellished Crepe Dress – $495
- Philosophy di Alberta Ferreti Embellished Lace-Overlay Dress – $322
Colors + Leopards
Along with stripes, leopard is one of those prints that will never go out of style for me. Recently I’ve really loved pairing the kitty print with some of the brighter pieces in my wardrobe like these green pants, this orange shirt, and this red skirt. As always, there are new pieces popping up at some of my favorite stores that I’m d-d-d-dying to add to my closet like the metallic skinny trousers and cozy leopard sweater featured below. While there’s no way I’ll be able to add all of these pieces to my wardrobe on my own, I’m happily taking donations so I can do so…just kidding…kind of…
- Iro Sara Sweater – $359
- J.Crew Marlow Tote – $1,200
- Topshop Cigarette Metallic Trousers – $90
- Joe’s Jeans Wild Chelsea Skinny Jeans – $169
- Roberta Chiarella Green Crystal Drop Earrings – $68
- Jeffrey Campbell Darian Wedge – $168
- Cell Front Leopard iPhone Case – $25
- Cambridge Satchel Company Fluorescent Satchel – $170
- Opening Ceremony Camo Pointed Collar Dress – $460
- Adele Fado Long Sleeve Jumper – $75
- Malene Birger Leo-Pattern Coat – $433
- Yves Saint Laurent Arty Plated Glass Ring – $250
- Schutz Amanda Oxford Bootie – $119
- Topshop Lace Insert Pleat Skirt – $76
:♦: Silver Spells :♦:
I’ve been channeling the tin man lately, coveting practically every article of clothing that is silver, pewter, or graphite. I love how the metallic shade can immediately make anything look polished (i.e. my iPhone would look a whole lot sleeker in a chrome case), grungy cool (silver foiled skinny jeans? why not!), and/or futuristic (I’ll take pewter colored Dr. Marten’s any day of the week).
My birthday is about two weeks away and I am officially on the hunt for a party outfit. My friends are pushing for a dress, but I’d be just as happy in a tin man inspired head-to-toe metallic ensemble, but maybe that’s just because Halloween is right around the corner…
Either way, I’ll definitely be adding some of these silver pieces to my wardrobe.
- iPhone Incase in Chrome – $35
- Asos Silver Bunny Ring – $15
- Theysken’s Theory Felda Dress – $745
- Pollini Silver T-Shirt – $135
- Topshop Moto Foiled Skinny Jean – $100
- Asos Pyramid Metal Clutch – $22
- Alexander Wang Silver Anais Pump – $650
- Vestal Himalayas Sunglasses – $65
- Haute Hippie Sequined Tulle Mini Skirt – $395
- Forever21 Silver Pyramid Bracelet – $4.80
- OPI Shatter Nail Polish in Silver – $8.50
- Nicole by OPI Nail Lacquer in Silver – $7
- Dr. Martens in Pewter – $82
- Elizabeth & James Emery Metallic Blazer – $425
- Stella McCartney Cross-Body Bag – $585
- Mr. Dannijo Aram Necklace – $158
