My Holiday Survival Guide – #HanesForTheHolidays

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With just four days left until Christmas, (insert meltdown) I partnered up with Hanes to share my Top 5 Tips to survive the holiday season!

5. Dress in Layers

This tip applies towards anyone + everyone, but especially in San Francisco. There is nothing like walking out of a warm + cozy heated home and into the cold without all the layers. I’m talking ALL the layers. In fact, I have been wearing a backpack in lieu of a purse just to house all of my layers!

From scarves to tights to gloves I need it all!

KatWalkSF - Hanes + Naturalizer

 4. Wear sensible shoes

With a patented contoured footbed with superior arch and heel support, dual-density cushioning, a cool and breathable lining, lightweight materials, and flexibility that moves with you, The Harding boots from Naturalizer are a freakin’ dream! In addition to being really comfortable, the exposed silver zipper and stacked heel make these a VERY fashionable bootie option!

KatWalkSF - Hanes + Naturalizer

3. Take care of yourself

Don’t let the chaos of the holiday season get the best of you + let you forget about yourself! I have been (trying) to work in as many workouts this season with Basecamp. As painful as it is to get up at 6 am every morning, the crew at Basecamp makes it pretty darn easy and you are in and out in 45 minutes!

I also recently noticed that my vision was not what it used to be!

-Insert me messaging guys the WRONG names on Bumble!-

So, I partnered up with Jins in Union Square to get my vision right. The 20/20 team is NOW offering in-house vision exams at the JINS store. This exam takes less than 15 minutes and costs $40! After the exam, I selected these green frames and had prescription glasses made and fitted in another 30 minutes!

Bam! No more ‘Bumble Blunders’ for me!

KatWalkSF - Hanes + Naturalizer

KatWalkSF - Hanes + Naturalizer

2. Shop YOUR Closet

There is no need to go out and buy a new outfit for every holiday party this week! Almost everything from this look (except the Hanes), came from my closet from past seasons. In fact, I forgot I even owned the scarf + found it while cleaning out my closet, for my Poshmark closet.

KatWalkSF - Hanes + Naturalizer1. Unplug + Enjoy!

Put your phone down + enjoy the holiday season! Instagram will still be there on the 26th + no one wants to see what you ate for Christmas dinner on Snapchat!

KatWalkSF - Hanes + Naturalizer

What I Wore:

Coat: Narciso Rodriguez for DesigNation, Cocoon Coat (old). Love these coat options here + here.

Dress: Otis & Maclain (old). Love this new option from Otis & Maclain here.

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban, Original Aviator

Glasses: Jins (c/o), U189 in Mint Wave

Tights: Hanes (c/o),  Women’s Firm Control Power Shapers

Scarf: ASOS (sold out), Love these options here + here.

Boots: Naturalizer (c/o), Harding

Photos by Garry Alexander

Thank you to Hanes for kindly sponsoring this post. All opinions are 100% honest & completely my own.

A Night At The Museum

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I’ve lived in San Francisco the majority of my adult life, yet sometimes forget to take advantage of all the beautiful sites in my city.

A couple of weekes ago I was invited to shoot at the de Young museum. Dressed in all the Banana Republic (with a side of vintage Chanel) I hit the museum with my truty photographer + buddy, Garry.

The De Young Museum provided a beautiful background both inside + outside. I was lucky enough to go on a special tour highlighting some of the most photogenic areas of the museum.

(But since it was at night, lighting was a bit of a struggle- insert black + white)KatWalkSF // De Young Museum // Kathleen Ensign

KatWalkSF // De Young Museum // Kathleen Ensign

KatWalkSF // De Young Museum // Kathleen Ensign

What I Wore:

Top: Banana Republic, Multi-Layer Shirt

Jacket: Banana Republic, Camo Military Jacket. Love this style from Banana Republic too.

Pants: American Apparel (old).

Boots: Chanel (vintage). Love these Over-The-Knee Chanel options here + here.

Sunglasses: Karen Walker, Starburst

Photos by Garry Alexander

 

Friday Forecast : The Pom Pom

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What I Wore: Skirt + Shoes

Little furry balls are popping up everywhere people!

Pom Pom’s (the furry balls) a trim that while cheery + youthful in design has received a very grown up makeover recently – providing all of us with dozens of standout options to choose from.

On your shoes, on your keychain + on your purse.

These balls are everywhere!

Check out some of my favorite pom pom styles here:

Will you be rocking this trend this season?

Wellington Weather – With Joules

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KatWalkSF - Joules Wellies

KatWalkSF - Joules Wellies

KatWalkSF - Joules WelliesI think it is finally happening…

Winter is coming + we are going to get the rain we (desperately) need in San Francisco. I can’t even tell you the last time I wore rain boots in San Francisco, so needless to say, I was very excited to partner with Joules to style these KILLER wellies

KatWalkSF - Joules Wellies

KatWalkSF - Joules Wellies

Love these boots-snag them here.

Not into them, perfect.

Joules just launched a fun competition inviting all budding designers, doodlers and ‘Wellington Boot’ lovers to design some Rain Boots, with tv host + fashion writer Louise Roe with her very own book editor salary helping to select the winning design.

The lucky winner will then see their design put into production (with proceeds of sales being donated to Step Up) as well as winning a trip for two to London worth $10,000!

Ready to design? Sign up here.

KatWalkSF - Joules Wellies

KatWalkSF - Joules Wellies

KatWalkSF - Joules Wellies

KatWalkSF - Joules Wellies

 What I Wore:

Dress: Les Méchantes (in-store only)

Jacket: Burberry (vintage). Love this blazer from J. Crew.

Boots: Joules (c/o), Evedon Premium Rain Boot Wellies

Hat: Goorin Bros., Bailey Rodgers

Bag: Louis Vuitton (vintage). Snag a similar one here.

Sunglasses: Karen Walker, Starburst

Photos by Garry Alexander

And don’t forget to join the Joules fun and design a pair of Rain Boots here!

Friday Forecast : All the Black Friday Sales

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girl-with-designer-shopping-bags-pictureIt is that time of the year again…

Grab your credit card + Let’s shop!

Here are the BEST sales (according to me)!

ASOS // 30% off everything with the code: BLESSED

Anthropologie // 25% off in-store Friday and 25% off sale Monday

Gap // 50% off everything with the code: EARLY

J. Crew // 30% off everything + 40% off sale with the code: HOLIDAY

Les Méchantes // 20% off everything in-store and online with the code: SALE20

LOFT// 40% off everything with the code: BF40

M. Gemi // $50 off every pair of shoes

Nasty Gal // 30% off sale + select styles

Topshop // Up to 50% off select styles