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The NYC Freeze

March 3, 2015KatWalkSF 18 Comments

I am back in San Francisco + think I have just about defrosted from my trip to New York!

The weather in San Francisco has been quite nice since I returned, but even looking at these pictures makes me cold! This look is from my first day in NYC…before I learned that wearing ALL of my clothes at once was always a good idea. Thank god my coat was pretty warm because just a coat + a dress was not enough to battle the NYC weather!

I am not quite sure where this is, but I do know the water is frozen + I nearly died when I took off my gloves to take this picture.

I stumbled upon this MAJOR MOMENT while waiting for my UBER in a Banana Republic. I love everything about this shot, especially the chair!

My bag is literally bursting at the seams! A big ass crossbody bag is the way to go when running around the city like a maniac + need all of your worldly possessions with you at all times.

Don’t think I have ever seen a sign like this in California!

What I Wore:

Jacket: The Reformation (sold out). Love the Kingston Trench too.

Dress: ASOS, Shift Dress with Dropped Waist

Hat: Goorin Bros., Baily Rogers

Boots: Carrano, Anna (sold out)

Necklace: Marrin Costello via Les Méchantes, The Queens Collection

Bag: Balenciaga (older style). Shop new here + here.

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban, Original Aviator

Photos by Lydia Hudgens

The NYC Chill

February 26, 2015KatWalkSF 16 Comments

Hey Guys! Just so you know, it is really VERY cold in New York right now!

and this California girl did not do well with the chilly weather!

Everyday of my trip a complete stranger told me that I looked cold + my cab driver even told me that he didn’t want to take me to the Chelsea piers and insisted that I go to the ‘Russian Saunas’ or back to California!

It took me nearly the entire trip to learn that 1 coat was OK, but 2 coats were better (my other coat was on a nearby bench) and that tights under jeans were OK and that tights + leggings under jeans are even better!

I snagged these shoes on my first night while wondering aimlessly (and VERY coldly) down 5th Avenue + ended up wearing them for the rest of the trip! They are the perfect bootie! The hidden wedge gives them just the right amount of height + the cheetah print is so unique!

However…I learned the hard way that slipping on ice is easy + to pray that the sidewalks had been salted!

Despite the cold weather (and some of my slip ups) I had an amazing time in New York and fulfilled my childhood dream of standing outside in the Today Show crowd and even saw my ~~creepy~~ man crush Matt Lauer!

I can’t wait until my next trip to NYC and to apply all of my new layering tricks into my styling!

What I Wore:

Jacket: Ecote via Urban Outfitters, Molly Faux Fur Coat

Tee: Gap, Favorite Long-Sleeve V Neck Tee

Jeans: Gap, 1969 Sexy Boyfriend Jeans. Love this new option from Gap.

Shoes: Matisse, Nugent Bootie

Bag: Chanel via Poshmark.

Turban: H&M (very very old). Love these option here + here.

Earrings: Chanel via Poshmark. Love these two vintage Chanel options from Piperlime here + here.

Gloves: Kate Spade (from last winter). Shop new gloves from Kate here.

(Tights, Leggings + all the Uniqlo HEATTECH I could get my hands on-not shown)

Photos by Lydia Hudgens.

February in San Francisco

February 17, 2015KatWalkSF 17 Comments

Summer in San Francisco is usually filled with foggy days + very little sun, so when the sun comes out to play mid-February people loose their minds!

Yesterday was one of those rare sunny days in San Francisco + I took full advantage of it. I broke out a kaftan, a fancy turkish towel + a book and spent the entire day lounging by the pool, in style.

What I Wore:

Kaftan: Les Méchantes, Golden Daydream Maxi Kaftan

Shoes: Candela, Ree D’Orsays (sold out). Shop similar from Candela here + here.

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban, Aviator

Ring: Saint Laurent, Arty Ovale Ring

Towel: Les Méchantes, The Kenzi Towels

What I Read:

How to Be Parisian Wherever You Are: Love, Style, and Bad Habits

Friday Forecast: Valentines Day Style + Presidents Day Sales

February 13, 2015KatWalkSF 22 Comments

Last night Les Méchantes celebrated Valentines Day with a holiday pop up+ I decided to dress the part.

Nothing says L.O.V.E. like a red mini dress + thigh high boots, right?

This look was effortless + most importantly comfortable! I paired my red dress with some classic black and gold accessories + called it a day.

What are your plans this holiday weekend? Will you be dressing up for Valentines Day, shopping the Presidents Day Sales or both?

Presidents Day Sales I’m Shopping:

Alexis Bittar

Sale: 50% off all sale styles

What I’m Shopping: Everything! But if I have to choose this fox ring is EVERYTHING!

ASOS

Sale: 20% off full price items with the code: PREZDAY20

What I’m Shopping: All the oversized scarves!

Banana Republic

Sale: 40% off your purchase with the code: BRLOVEYOU

What I’m Shopping: The Sloan-Fit White Faux-Leather Front Leggings. Last styled here.

Barneys Warehouse

Sale: 30% off all outerwear + cold weather accessories and 50% off all clearance

What I’m Shopping: I have been obsessing over these 3.1 Phillip Lim D’Orsay Pumps for months + I think at 50% they should be mine!

Gap

Sale: Up to 50% off with the code: WINTER

What I’m Shopping: I am strangely obsessed with there paperbag-waist pants. They are a bit of a risk, but I think they could be fab!

J. Crew

Sale: Extra 40-50% off sale styles with the code: WEEKENDMUST

What I’m Shopping: I am still going through my ‘Monogram Everything’ phase + the Endless Shirt is next on my agenda to monogram.

Les Méchantes

Sale: 15% off EVERYTHING including our new Spring Collection that will be popping up this weekend with the code: katwalksf15

What I’m Shopping: The Aperol Dress (styled today) + I pretty much live in this choker.

MISSGUIDED

Sale: Extra 20% off sale with the code: EXTRA20

What I’m Shopping: I just spotted this jumpsuit on another blog + am OBSESSED!

Nasty Gal

Sale: Up to 70% off.

What I’m Shopping: I snagged the Jeffrey Campbell, Basie Boot at full price but now they are on sale for you! I styled them today, here + here.

Nordstrom

Sale: Up to 40% off.

What I’m Shopping: The Designer Shoe sale is unreal and I’ve got my eyes on these bad boys.

Piperlime

Sale: 30% off wining Spring Styles with the code: WINNING

What I’m Shopping: Current/Elliott jeans on sale!

Revolve

Sale: Up to 65% off.

What I’m Shopping: I am obsessed with Australian brand, Cameo + this romper and this dress are high on my shopping list.

And if you are looking for some mega deals and styles featured on the blog…

Shop my Poshmark closet!

I just added a bunch of stuff and I am slashing prices to make room for Spring so check it out!

What I Wore:

Dress: Les Méchantes, Aperol Dress

Slip: Jewel Toned (c/o), The Major Mini Dress

Bag: Les Méchantes, The Midnight Clutch

Boots: Jeffrey Campbell via Nasty Gal, Basie Boot (30% off now)

Watch: TAG via Poshmark

Camo + Curls

February 10, 2015KatWalkSF 20 Comments

Now that my weave is finally back in order, I can play around with some different hair styles. I could not be more pleased to be back to blonde, but the process was not easy + my poor hair is still suffering! To offset some of the damage I am following a very strict regiment thanks to the hair gods over at Salon A7 + doing my best to avoid damaging it any more!

Yesterday I decided to curl my not so clean weave. I started with two french braids + finished them off with a couple of twirls of the curling rod (which I know I shouldn’t have even turned on)!

This look consists heavily of closet staples that I have worn over + over again. I mean, this Camo jacket has been on repeat since my friends at Sanctuary sent it over last summer! I think the only new item are my shoes! Yes, I know I needed a new pair of shoes (NOT), but they are too fabulous + on mega sale….so it was OK, right?

I have been stalking these bad boys for at least six months and ended up scoring them at Lord + Taylor of all places! If the gold is a little too much for you check out the other colors in this style here + here -both on mega SALE too!

What I Wore:

Jacket: Sanctuary (c/o), Digi Camo Motocross Jacket. Last seen on super sale here.

Top: Roland Mouret x Banana Republic, Cropped Short-Sleeve Poplin Top in White

Pants: Loft (c/o), Marisa Fit

Shoes: Kurt Geiger London, Bond Glitter Pumps

Bag: Clare V., (sold out) Shop similar here.

Earrings: Les Méchantes, The Brushed Gold Hoops

Bracelets: Alexis Bittar, ‘Elements’ Triple Chain Cuff + ‘Miss Havisham-Liquid’ Pavé Encrusted Bracelet

The NYC Freeze