Back In Black

KatWalkSF Black Tunic
So I guess I am back to blogging this week….Hmmm.

Last week I celebrated my 29th birthday, lost my mind, found my mind and decided to dress in head-to-toe black. There is something just so easy + effortless about throwing on a dark look, pairing it with a bright red lip and the most obnoxious sunglasses in your wardrobe.

So that is what I did….

KatWalkSF Black Tunic

KatWalkSF Black Tunic

KatWalkSF Prada Sunglasses

KatWalkSF Aminah Abdul Jillil

KatWalkSF Black Tunic

KatWalkSF Black Tunic

What I Wore:

Dress: Otis & Maclain via Les Méchantes, Onyx Dress

Sunglasses: Prada, Oversized Baroque Round Sunglasses

Shoes: Aminah Abdul Jillil, Bow Sandal

Lips: Stila, Beso

Photos by Heather Tafolla

My City, My Style

KatWalkSF San Francisco StyleI am back in San Francisco and could not be more pleased! While Las Vegas is great (for a night) there is nothing like coming home to my city by the bay!

KatWalkSF San Francisco Style

KatWalkSF San Francisco StylePutting this look together was not easy…

(maybe laundry + unpacking are in my future)

But, it did force me to get creative + pull together a look filled with a few of my favorite San Francisco brands!

KatWalkSF San Francisco Style

What I Wore:

Jacket: Gap, 1969 Denim Jacket

Tank: Banana Republic, Essential Cami

Skirt: Banana Republic, Eyelet-Hem Angled Skirt

Boots: Sutro, Ellis Lace Boots

Cloverdale

KatWalkSf CloverdaleHello! Hello!

After a brief hiatus, I am back to blogging! I have been busy at the shop, rocking out at Outside Lands and now recovering from Outside Lands in wine country.

Monday morning I dragged my ass out of bed and hit the road to meet up with the girls (and Benji) in Cloverdale. Cloverdale is about 10/15 minutes north of Healdsburg in Sonoma County and filled with all the secret treasures.

KatWalkSf CloverdaleOur first stop was Pick’s Drive-In. This old school burger joint is the perfect place to snag a milkshake and force your friends into an impromptu photo shoot!

Cloverdale, CAThe Clover Theater looks like the perfect date night spot and at $7 a ticket it won’t break the bank!

The Trading Post, Cloverdale

The Trading Post, CloverdaleAnd Cloverdale just got an amazing new addition, Trading Post Market & Bakery. Right now just the bakery is open while they finish final renovations for the restaurant, but trust me it is worth checking it out. We snagged some bread before heading over to Ruth McGowans Brew Pub + the ‘meat & cheese’ focaccia was gone after just one beer!

KatWalkSf Cloverdale

KatWalkSf Cloverdale

KatWalkSf CloverdaleSo….on your next wine country adventure be sure to stop by Cloverdale

(and eat all the focaccia)!

KatWalkSf Cloverdale

What I Wore:

Caftan: Les Méchantes (this one is a sample). Shop the new styles here + here.

Top: ASOS, Belted Plunge Swimsuit

Jeans: ModCloth (c/o), Rainbow with Me Jeans

Shoes:Topshop, Ledge Track Sole Platforms

Necklaces + Bracelets: Marrin Costello via Les Méchantes, Queens

Sunglasses: Karen Walker, Betsy (old). Shop new here + here.

An Afternoon At Helpers House of Couture

Helpers House Of Couture BloggersLast Sunday I had the pleasure of spending my afternoon shopping browsing the AMAZING couture collection at Joy Bianchi’s, Helpers House of Couture. Now Joy throws some major events in San Francisco and this was one of them. On top of the MAJOR collection of couture, she already houses in her 3 homes that line Golden Gate Park this was event celebrated the lives of Amber Marie Bentley and Oscar de la Renta.
IMG_9279Now, what does one wear to this kind of an event?

My closet is not filled with couture so I had to make it work! After a major hunt, I found this Chanel blouse (who knew) that I scored on Poshmark for $100 years ago. After all the wardrobe changes, I ended up looking like an amazing mix of Joy Bianchi and Carmen Sandiego…perfect.

IMG_3545I found this killer throwback picture of me wearing a McQueen cape the very first time I met Joy a year or so ago at Helpers.

Check out Joy in the background! Her style is flawless.
Helpers House Of Couture Bloggers

Helpers House Of Couture Bloggers

I also had an amazing time catching up with fellow bloggers Angela, from Auvê Daily and Ryan aka The Little King on instagram. After 4 or 5 glasses of white wine everyone was ready to pose in front of Joy’s house! But, hey isn’t that what bloggers do?

Helpers House Of Couture Bloggers

What I Wore:

Top: Chanel via Poshmark. Love these two options from The Real Real here + here.

Tank: Groceries via Les Mechantes, Swing Tank

Jeans: Gap, 1969 Destructed Authentic Boyfriend Jeans

Shoes: Christian Louboutin, ‘Petit Rat 100′ Pumps (old). Need these.

Sunglasses: Prada, Round Baroque Sunglasses

Rings: Alexis Bittar + Tiffany & Co

Shop a good chunk of Joy’s collection here on 1st Dibs!

Grease Is The Word

KatWalkSF Grease StyleTell me about it, stud.

KatWalkSF Grease Style

KatWalkSF Grease Style

Last night I accidently walked out of the house dressed like Sandy from the movie Grease.

Whoops!

KatWalkSF Grease Style

What I Wore:

Top: Banana Republic, Draped Lace Top

Pants: American Apparel, Shiny Legging. Love this option from Topshop here.

Shoes: Valentino, Tango Pump

Necklace: Kamryn Dame via Les Méchantes (sold out)