Goodwill towards Men (and Myself!)

So, I know that the holidays are for sharing the things you love with the people you love, and showing them how much you love them, but I couldn't help helping myself to a little tidings and good will.

Lace dress from F21 (one of my rare finds when I go there)

Vintage Bag from Crossroads

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Top from Crossroads

A Mol Knits cashmere sweater, that I wore in the previous post also from Crossroads.

And a silver/malachite ring that I purchased from a hole in the wall store on Market. I love bargining with people!

Hungover for the Holidays....

Holiday season means holiday parties, and I have been to quite a few this past week. Thankfully, in two days it will rest until the 31st. Here is a little bit of holiday crazyness.

New friends, lots of wine, and dancing. (At least I think that is what I was doing!)

What I was wore: Mesh look cashmere sweater Mol Knits, Leggings: AA Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell Necklace: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Thank god for Goodwill....

I recently got this rad puple skirt from Tahari at my local Goodwill location.

I also got a chance to wear a few other new items I picked up.

Striped tights: Topshop Shoes: the Tick Shoe by Jeffrey Campbell Skirt: Tahari Top: AA Viscose tee Jacket: McQ by Alexander McQueen

Im not in San Francisco anymore...

I went down to my parents house in Fresno for the Holidays, a long way from San Francisco. But there is nothing better for the soul than having good food and good conversation and lots and lots to drink with the family. It was cold and windy and very dusty so I wore some of my favorite sweaters.

Here is a look at my parents ranch and  my puppy Corey, (Also my Opening Ceremony boots.) Ready for the long train ride back home to my city.

Sweater: Vintage Jeans: J Brand Jewelry: Vintage Shoes: Opening Ceremony Bummper Bootie

Pleaure for the senses

One of my new favorite bands, the xx, have been playing on my ipod nonstop for the last week. The singers voices are so soothing combined with their ethereal music and synthesized beats have got me in a trance. Can't wait to see them live here in April. Oddly enough, they are also a bit of a style inspiration to me with their mod/punk look. They look like they should be a bad garage band but the contradiction between their look and sound intrigues me. I love it. Hope you do too.


They've inspired me to get some pieces like this:

  

 

Cross Necklace by Alex & Chloe at Karmaloop.com Dress at Shopbop.com Dress by Maison Martin Margiella at   Ssense.com Boots by Jeffery Campell Leather Jacket at singer22.com and tights by American Apparel

Doc who??

I just ordered these bad boys today from Barney's in LA. Shipped express to me so I can wear them on Sunday.

Opening Ceremony Bumper Booties

Love, Love, Love, Love, Love. These make me want to go into combat....

Time Delay...

I know I have not done any posts in a while. I actually haven't done anything in a while. After I finished my line and had my show I have been wasting my time watching the new season of House and making amazing dinners with produce from my local farmers market. I'm becoming a mean cook now too! I work in the Mission district of SF and recently a new vintage store opened up on my route home. Bad, very bad. I walk in there nearly everyday after I get off. Here's one of my new pieces:

 

 

Dress: AA Tights: Drugstore Sweater: Vintage Ankle Booties: UO

I saw this oversized sweater there when I took my boyfriend in and bought it the next day after work! Right now, as it gets colder, I am in love with fluffy oversized jackets. I own 3 now. My other lovely pieces are being worn for my birthday this weekend. Let me just say....wow....

Fringe Benefits....

Today was a long day of work, and then more work. I have been working on my line until the late nights lately, but on Saturday i will see the completion of it! The beautiful fringe necklace I have on here is courtesy of my neighbor and friend Sage Haight. (I have also promoted her to blog photographer!)

Necklace: DIY Dress: AA Slip & Belt: Thrifted Shoes:Pour la Victoire Cardigan: Aude Jack Mini Cardigan

Showtime...

Over the last few months I have been working on my first ever clothing collection. It has been a crazy stressful ride, with nights where I lie awake wondering if I'll finish, planning out the things I need to do ect. and finally it will all culminate in a week and a half at 111 Minna on October 10th.

Here is a sneak peak of my line...

Green with Envy....

Today I broke in my new AA bike shorts running around San Francisco shopping with my beautiful friend. After a time at Shotwell, H & M, and Bloomingdales we stopped by 111 Minna for a bite to eat at their 2nd annual EAT . The food was great, and 111 Minna is a beautiful art gallery as well. I had a great time styling my friend for a film she will be in in NYC next month.

The Dude is my neighbor...Jimmy.

Hat: Urban Cardigan: Aude Shirt: Splendid Shorts and Necklace: AA Tights: ???

New Beginnings....

I have decided that I need to do a major wardrobe overhaul.....My closet still looks like I just graduated from college. I feel I have a lot of work ahead of me, considering the fact that I don't think I own one single basic. But from here on out I'll be searching the ends of the earth, well, at least San Francisco for a more, "professional" wardrobe. (And by professional I don't mean just basic black, I just mean no more crop tees and cut off jeans.....although, they'll still have a small place in my heart! ♥ )

Mission Notes: high rises and high heels, stripes and zippers, nude and black

I'll leave you with a recent purchase of mine...

Dress: H & M Booties: Vintage Chanel Belt: Vintage - Thank you to by beautiful friend at Ver Unica on Hayes Street for turing me onto that store!

Mission Statement...

While searching around the blogosphere, I have begun to realize that I am not holding my blog up to its original purpose. While I wanted to blog about events and shows around San Francisco and fantastic San Francisco style mavens, I feel, as I have always felt, that fashion is an outlet for emotion and self realization. When you wear something fantastic you percieve yourself in a different way, perhaps different than you've ever seen yourself and when you truly feel great everyone can see it in the way you smile, the way you say hello, even the way you walk. This feeling can radiate through ever aspect of your life. So instead of cronicalling events, I would rather take you on an adventure through the medium of clothing. As well as following me as I attempt to create a name for myself through my designs.

Inspired by the beautiful bloggettes I follow my first mission, re-do my wardrobe into one cohesive vision. Ugh, I'm preparing for a bumpy ride.

5....4.....3....2....1.....Lift Offf......

Top it off...

I just love the fact that blazers make it soooo easy to look chic....

Take this outfit. This was my running around San Francisco doing errands on my only day off without a car or muni pass outfit.

Tres chic...

Blazer: MQ2 Shirt: AA Pants: Immatation of Christ Shoes: Payless City Sneakers

(Keep an eye on these sneakers....I feel some DIY coming on!)

Lost and Found....

I found this picture of a debut party for Harputs Own line at a local SF store, Shotwell while I was browsing the old picture files on my computer.

I absolutely adore this dress, but it is vintage 1960's tea length so I have to wear it with my most enormous heels to get the correct proportion.

Dress: Vintage Cardigan: H&M Headband: Own Design Shoes: Marc Jacobs Collection All Jewelry: Vintage

Summer of Love...

The Treasure Island Music Festival is coming up in a couple of months, just in time for my birthday! I am planning my outfits now accordingly. One day is a little more hip/hop  electro, and the other is more indie rock and folk. So I think one day will be NY underground party kid look and the other will be along the lines of Cochella boho princess. I'll  be sure to post what I will be wearing. (My birthday month usually means excessive amounts of shopping)

The bands I am looking forward to seeing on Saturday are: MSTRKRFT, MGMT, the Streets, Passion Pit and the Limousines.

Sunday: the Decemberists, Beirut, Grizzly Bear, Yo La Tengo, the Walkmen, Bob Mould and Sleepy Sun.

I can't wait! Decemberists are definately number one on my list!!!

Hot at work...

Looking back at this post, the outfit was much cuter than the picture portrays.

Blouse: See by Chloe Skirt: Vintage Moschino Belt: Thrifted Cuff: Vintage Necklaces: Erica Weiner Sissors necklace Shoes: Urban Outfitters

In (Ax)cess....

If you think that accessories make the outfit, these ones will make your year.....




Silicon Rubber fashioned jewelry. www.nervoussystem.etsy.com




Found/natural object and unusual fibers. www.rackkandruin.etsy.com



Balmain-esque without the Balmain price. Pour la Victoire Angelique Booties www.shopbop.com



In Captivity. YSL Cage Boots www.mytheresa.com



Alexander Wang (who else!?) Oversize Duffle Bag www.shopzoeonline.com

xoxoxoxo

See and Be Seen...

Here is a list of shows I would like to see over the next couple of months:

Division Day at The Independent SF.

The Lovemakers at The Independent SF.

Pheonix at The Warfield Theater.

Mutemath at The Fillmore SF

Two more shows!!!!!!

CHROMEO at Mezzanine SF.

Junior Boys at Mezzanine SF.

Camera woes...

I am very sorry for the ill quality of the home shot pictures that I have and will be posting....My camera is my iphone. Currently I am saving and reserching which one will do my adventures justice...

Grey Skys and Stary Nights

Come fall, I have a feeling my wardrobe will be all black, grey and white. I plan on throwing in bits of color to liven it up. Like these awsome electric blue leggings and blush pink Marc Jacobs blouse.

Sunshine and Skyscrapers...

I woke this morning, in my downtown studio apartment with the sunshine streaming in through my window, and thought about soon to come San Francisco summer and even sooner to turn to San Francisco's fall. I need to get my back to school shopping done soon, before the brief time of fair weather in the city turns to chilly days and nights. Here is a list of all the things I am craving for Indian Summer turn Fall.