time away from you

(coat- H&M, jumpsuit-H&M, shoes- Asos)

I really enjoyed my time spent in LA, but I'm glad to be home.
Can't wait to enjoy the rest of my week off.
This coat is perfection. I don't think I have taken it off since the moment I bought it.

Merry Xmas

(bow headband- stolen from lil sis, dress- c/o thrifted,)

Merry Christams, Xmas, Happy Holidays, Happy Saturday!
If you only knew how much trouble I went through just to post this one image today!Bah!

ducking into Borders for impromptu reading sessions

(pants-c/o American Apparel, boots-See by Chloe, camel cape-Zara, denim button down-vintage, faux fur-H&M, ring-c/o Modcloth, bag-Zara, hat- Urban Outfitters)
A casual little getup for braving the holiday shopping crowds.

I'm really loving all of these burnt orange and tawny hues that keep popping up everywhere.
Good alternatives for brown and camel, and perfect for the impending explosion of all things 70's.

no title + giveaway

(crochet poncho- c/o Planet Blue, dress- H&M, vintage coat- ebay, backpack-vintage, bracelet- c/0 Planet Blue, black wedges-c/o Pierre Hardy for Gap)
The holidays are crazy!!! Running around like a chicken with my damn head cut off.
The weather has been so bipolar that layering is the only way to get by.
I like layering neutrals in varying textures. The mix creates a look that is simple at first glance, but reveals it's complexity with a combination of unexpected details.

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Threadsence Giveaway!
Win a $50 gift card and a silly little kauzbot of your choice!


- Open to US & International.
- List your favorite item(s) from their Rustic Wonderland Lookbook
in the comment section of this post.
-Post as many comments as you like.
- Threadsence will choose the winner at Random and announce it on their Facebook page.
- All questions directed to info@threadsence.com
- Ends Friday the 24th, right in time for Christmas!

cats & dogs

(skirt-Topshop, sweater-Nastygal, boots- c/o Need Supply, turban- American Apparel scarf, bag- Zara, blue ring- Crossroads)

A quick rainy day photo shoot. It started raining the moment Sam and I met up for our lunch date, but I couldn't let it spoil my plans.
Sometimes you just have to work with what you have, especially when you work full time while also trying to run a blog.
I'm in love with these boots that Need Supply gifted me. I never saw myself as a combat-style type boot girl, but these have totally given new possibilities to my wardrobe.
They're the perfect cure for overdressing.

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Here are some photos from the Art of Fashion Foundation competition fashion show.
The Art of Fashion Foundation is a nonprofit organization, dedicated to international cultural exchanges through a variety of events meant to facilitate critical thinking among artists, designers, scholars and students.

The foundation puts on their annual competition to expose
and support emerging fashion design students from all over the world. The foundation
offers internships and scholarships to the winners of the competition,
while introducing them to industry professionals.

These are just a few of my favorites, but I truly enjoyed all of the creative designs that came down the runway.

Foggy mornings

(jumpsuit-Zara, coat- Nastygal, shoes- Jeffrey Campbell c/o NeedSupply, blue ring- Crossroads, bolo-c/o Fortune Favors the Brave)

I love the thick blanket of fog that covers the sleeping city the early morning.
The city feels soft, almost fragile.
A loose 70's jumpsuit felt like the perfect thing to wear for a foggy morning adventure. The jumpsuit really doesn't get enough love in daywear, which is really unfortunate because Elvis wore jumpsuits and Elvis is gold. His were covered in rhinestones, but yours don't have to be.
But seriously, I love the simplicity of throwing on a jumpsuit. It's such a versatile piece and yet so easy to wear. I'm always on the hunt for the perfect one.

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*UPDATE*
I have some exciting news! I have been selected as one of 2 public entries into the ASOS styling competition. Show me some love and "like" my entry.

Creatures of habit

(dress- c/o Erin Fetherston, sweater- Forever 21, stockings-Forever 21, shoes- c/o Pierre Hardy for Gap, bag-vintage, vest- Zara, necklace-vintage)

Sunday mornings are always the same. A paper shared over a lox bagel and coffee from Thad's Cozy Cafe, a walk with the pup and stop over at leftovers for the thrill of a good vintage find.
This Sunday was no exception.
Since the holidays are fast approaching, I find myself sneaking glitzy pieces into my daywear.
It's getting me into the holiday spirit.
Best part of the season? The pink Christmas lights Sam bought me!

because dressing for the weather is overrated

(minnie mouse sweater-c/o Forever 21, skirt-c/o American Apparel, hat- Urban Outfitters, boots-c/o NeedSupply)

A mini post from this morning.
Loving my sequined Minnie Mouse sweater from Forever 21, I've always had a soft spot for Minnie.

Happy Friday!

Late night games

(skirt-vintage YSL, top-c/o Modcloth, jacket-Nastygal, shoes-JC, bag-Zara, necklace and ring- c/o Fortune Favors the Brave)

A quick little post from last night's Art of Fashion event.
I'll tell you all about the event next time, for now just an outfit post.

winter light

(leather pants-H&M, button down-thrifted, vest & boots- Zara, necklace-vintage)

Finally went through pictures from LA.
We took these on the 101 on our way down to Thanksgiving.
Leather pants and thigh high boots may not seem like appropriate road trip attire, but both proved to be comfortable enough for a 5 hour drive and then some.

After the Storm

(sweater-Nastygal, dress-H&M, belt-c/o American Apparel, fuzzy hood- c/0 C/FAN)

Ok, not a huge photo post like promised.

Crappy weather has really been cramping my style.

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Hey Bay Area readers!
Come out and support the Art of Fashion: San Francisco in Fashion Mode.
It will be a night of innovative designs and cutting-edge fashion at San Francisco in
Fashion Mode - the 9th annual Arts of fashion foundation international student fashion show and competition. San Francisco in Fashion Mode will be held on Tuesday,
December 7th at 7PM at the iconic Bently reserve (301 Battery street).
Fashion Mode offers 55 selected students from around the world the opportunity
to showcase two looks on the runway.

This year, Fashion Mode’s theme focuses on the idea of being “Uniquely Untrendy”.
The Arts of fashion foundation is in search for the next generation of creative fashion minds
who escape trends and find their own vision and genius to bring something new to the market.


San Francisco in Fashion Mode boasts an impressive guest list of established and rising designers from the United states, Europe, and Asia, who
will participate in the symposium and the fashion show competition. MANISH ARORA, the creative indian designer who has taken Paris and London by storm, will preside over the symposium and jury. Other guest designers include: MATTHEW AMES (who shows his collection at new York fashion Week), MATTHIEU bLAZY (current Creative design Assistant for raf simons), DAVID DUbY (a freelance designer for Yves saint Laurent and Lanvin and the current assistant to Anthony Vaccarello), JULIE PERRIN (a freelance accessory designer for Hermès and the current Creative design Assistant for Jerome dreyfuss), LAURENCE TEILLE (former Creative design Assistant for Martin Margiela himself), AURORE THIbOUT (a former Creatice design Assistant of Martin Margiela himself and now presents her collection in Paris) and ANTHONY VACCARELLO (a former fur designer for fendi under Karl Lagerfeld
and now presents his collection in Paris).

Tickets are available by visiting the San Francisco in Fashion Mode website at In Fashion Mode . Tickets are $75 for students with valid id or $150 for the general public. Tickets must be purchased online and picked up at Will Call the day of the fashion show. The tickets
offer an all-access pass with floor seating on the main floor.