KatWalkSF

#thenewBR Just Keeps Getting Better + Better

February 5, 2015KatWalkSF 40 Comments

#thenewBR is everything we wished Banana Republic was for the past 10 years. I can not tell you how many fantastic pieces I have scored over the past couple of months since their relaunch with Marissa Webb (and if you don’t follow her on instagram do it right this minute).

A couple of months ago I attended a launch party for Banana (check out the post here) and since then I have become a regular Banana Republic shopper. Now, let’s talk about these pants! There are so many amazing features on these bad boys! The front are the perfect shade of winter white in vegan leather + the back features their signature Sloan contour stretch fabric in black. This fabric is magic (especially for the curvy ladies), it instantly refines + sculpts your figure. And the ankle zips! This feature makes styling these pants with several different shoe options too easy. I paired my pants with a basic black pump (also from Banana Republic) however because they come in different lengths they can easily be styled with flats too!

So, YES I am a major fan of these pants + YES they come in more options if white vegan leather pants are not for you!

What I Wore:

Jacket: Alexander Wang, (very very OLD). I think this may have been my first Wang purchase. Check out similar dusters here +here. I also live in this one from Les Méchantes + you can use the code: katwalksf15 for 15% off.

Tank: Gap, New Modern Tank

Pants: Banana Republic, Sloan-Fit White Faux-Leather Front Legging

Shoes: Banana Republic, Adelia D’Orsay Pump

Necklace: Forever 21, Luxe Curb Chain Necklace

Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim, Pashli Medium Satchel

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban, Original Aviator

The Devil Is In The Details

February 3, 2015KatWalkSF 13 Comments

The details in this outfit may be subtle (?), but I am pretty sure that they make the perfect statement.

I recently discovered that you can monogram pretty much anything on jcrew.com for $10. I mean their slogan is: The Monogram Shop-Where styles get personal. Given that, I decided to make things extra personal + monogram my name on my butt. Lucky for me, the three letters of my nickname, KAT work just perfectly at getting personal.

My second favorite detail of this look is on my top. The grosgrain ruffle ribbon takes this top from basic bitch white woven to THE BEST white woven ever. I scored this PRADA bad boy at a very intense Jeremys weekend sale. I may have thrown a couple of elbows to get it, but thank God I did!

So what do you think?

Is the devil in the details?

What I Wore:

Jacket: Loft, Soft Open Jacket (sold out) Shop new here + here.

Top: Prada via Jeremys. Shop similar here + here.

Skirt: J. Crew, Dark Wash Denim Pencil Skirt

Shoes: Sophia Webster x J. Crew, Amma Pump

Sunglasses: Karen Walker, Betsy

Lips: MAC, Sushi Kiss

Bag: Clare V., Petit Duffle

SuperBowl Style

February 2, 2015KatWalkSF 8 Comments

Sunday brunch is one of my favorite weekend activities, especially when it involves bottomless mimosas, a rooftop deck + the summer sun (in February) in San Francisco.

Yesterday I indulged in all the mimosas + a little bit of football while sporting this major dress from my friends at Tobi. Excuse my very white legs, but I couldn’t resist the chance to wear a dress over the very RARE sunny weekend. This dress also has the perfect touch of sass with a hi-lo hem + dramatic sleeve details. Paired with my trusty Frye boots + Goorin Bros. hat I was ready for a day of ~~football~~ commercials, a halftime show + mimosas!

Last year I took a little inspiration from Bruno Mars SuperBowl style + recreated my own look. Now, which Katy Perry look should I style from this years halftime show?

What I Wore:

Dress: Tobi (c/o), Weekend Getaway Dress

Hat:Goorin Bros., Baily Rogers

Boots: Frye, Carmen Lace-Up Ankle Boot (old). Shop new here + here.

Necklace: Les Méchantes, The Miner Choker

Bag: Clare Vivier, Petit Duffle

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban, Original Aviator

Shop Les Méchantes + save 15% off with the code: katwalksf15

Back 2 Blonde + Boyfriend Style

January 27, 2015KatWalkSF 22 Comments

Last week Allen + I ventured out of the city and down south to check out Bonobos’ first Guideshop in San Jose. We left the city around 11am + made it to San Jose in record time! The killer weather in San Jose (why is it always warmer there??) set the tone for what ended up being an oh-so fabulous day of shopping, lunching + catching up with old friends in the South Bay.

So…we drove all the way to San Jose for a Guideshop?!? For those of you who are not familiar a Guideshop is: a one-of-a-kind brick and mortar experience from Bonobos. They are renowned for great fitting clothes and excellent customer service, with a personal and hassle-free shopping experience.

And the Guideshop experience goes a little something like this:

· Make an appointment for a one-on-one fitting with a Bonobos Guide at www.bonobos.com/guideshop; walk-in appointments are also welcome

· Once you’re fit, check out at Bonobos.com either during your Guideshop appointment, with the help of a Guide, or place your order at home later

· Shipping is free and items are delivered to your doorstep in 1-5 days

· Bonobos offers easy returns (free return shipping) and guarantees 100% customer satisfaction

The fabulous team at Bonobos set Allen and I up with the ‘Master’ Guide. He took us through all of the fits + styles and almost all of the Bonobos merchandise. This included everything from tailored suits, dress shirts, blazers, casual shirts, denim and chinos. Our Guide provided us with the service of a fit expert and style advisor in a relaxed manner with ZERO stress. Once Allen decided on a fit (washed chinos in slim straight), Allen was able to place an order through the Guide + by the end of the week his chinos were in his closet!

Check out Allen’s killer style below, featuring his brand new Bonobos chinos!

All that shopping for Allen left me feeling left out + drove me to take a little inspiration from the beautiful menswear in the Bonobos Guideshop. After a quick fitting with our ‘Master’ Guide I ended up with an XS casual men’s woven. Like Allen’s chinos my woven was at my door by the end of the week + was the perfect piece to style with my new blonde weave!

What I Wore:

Blazer: Cameo, The Wire Blazer (sold out). Shop similar here.

Top: Bonobos (c/o), Rhodes Collar

Jeans: J. Crew, Broken-In Boyfriend Jean

Shoes: ALDO, Ocaria Pump

Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim, Medium Pashli Satchel

Lips: Stila, Beso

Now, go check out the Bonobos Guideshop on Santana Row!

The Bonobos Guideshop Santana Row is located at 334 Santana Row, San Jose, California 95128. Hours of operation

are Monday – Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Guideshop appointments

can be scheduled by visiting www.bonobos.com/guideshop or calling (408) 701-7969. Appointments are always

complimentary, and walk-ins are welcome.

A Day with ModaVive

January 26, 2015KatWalkSF 20 Comments

A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of spending the day at ModaVive HQ. For those of you that are not familiar with ModaVive, it is a platform that allows individuals and groups to clean out their closets and raise funds for worthy causes without common roadblocks such as upfront costs, significant volunteer efforts or having to ask donors for money.

This was not my first visit to ModaVive HQ, if you follow me on instagram you may remember the AMAZING Oscar de la Renta coat I scored at their warehouse sale a couple of months ago. It has since become a closet staple + I just styled it during my latest trip to LA here.

For my first look I could not wait to style this killer mod Stella McCartney skirt set. The boxy cut, oversized front pockets + above-knee length bring distinct retro appeal and this set is a MAJOR steal at just $200 vs. $1,500 retail!

My Jeffrey Campbell, Basie boots finished off this mod look!

For my second look I found this MAJOR Moschino suit deep on the racks of the warehouse. I am a huge fan of Moschino, especially vintage and was determined to get his bad boy on (despite it barely making it over my hips).

The allover text and flower pattern made styling this piece simple. I left on my white tank from earlier in the day, threw in a couple Alexis Bittar statement rings + a basic pump to finish off the look. These pictures are from a couple of weeks ago, so my blue hair also provided a POP of color!

#thenewBR Just Keeps Getting Better + Better

What I Wore:

Like this: