Blue Steel

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IMG_7436Zoolander may have coined the phrase  ‘Blue Steel,’ but I am pretty sure my blue weave in front of the Golden Gate Bridge gives a whole new meaning to the phrase.

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After almost two weeks with the blue weave, I think I am finally getting used to it + am brave enough to wear it down. My new blue weave however has created a major struggle for me in my closet. There are certain colors I have to avoid (RED) + I am finding that black is best.

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  What I Wore:

Top: Les Méchantes, The Julliard Crop

Vest: Gap (old). Shop new here + here.

Skirt: Les Méchantes, The Amaro Skirt

Shoes: Banana Republic, Adelia D’Orsay Pumps (40% off today with the code: CYBER)

Bag: Prada, Raso Pouchette (sold out) Shop similar here + here.

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban, Aviator Large Metal (30% off today with the code: CYBERSALE)

Choker: Banana Republic, Freshwater Pearl Choker (40% off today with the code: CYBER)

Necklace: Les Méchantes, The Queens

Necklace: Juliet & Company, Shop similar here. (Save with the code: GOBIG14)

Bracelet: Chanel via Poshmark

 

Friday Forecast: Blackout Friday

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This Thanksgiving I am oh-so happy to not be working + oh-so excited to share this amazing sale. For the past 12 years Black Friday drove me to a Blackout, but this year you can join me in a celebrating Les Méchantes + shop our FLASH SALE! From Friday to Monday we will be slashing prices on select product + shipping out the fabulous goods ASAP with FREE SHIPPING!

IMG_6236On Friday we are offering a pretty major discount on select outerwear, including this bad boy. Every lady needs a faux fur coat, especially when it has a striped lining.

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Saturday is all about buffalo check + I can not wait to cover every inch of my studio apartment in these flannel check pillows.

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On Sundays we dress our best, so select dresses are on sale.

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And we saved the best for last. Cyber Monday is all about these amazing wrap bracelets. I want to layer them on both wrists all day everyday!

Head on over to Les Méchantes every morning at 9am to shop the sales + shipping is free!

 

Class of ’04

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This weekend was my 10 year high school reunion and while I opted not to attend, these pictures are giving off some major teenage angst. I am pretty sure it is my blue hair, sassy facial expression + my outfit! Who knew that at 28 I could still channel the ‘I hate my parents’ look so effortlessly?

While the rest of Burlingame High School class of 2004 was reuniting in Burlingame, I was in wine country. Team Les Méchantes packed up the suburban + headed north for a home decor photo shoot.

Check out a sneak peek below.

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IMG_7075While home decor shoots are normally DLo‘s specialty, I had a blast staging our home product + getting behind the camera for a change.

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IMG_7032Now every angry teenager adult needs a signature cocktail. In high school it was Smirnoff Ice + today it is a little Moonshine. This shit is strong, yet easy to drink like a little Smirnoff Ice in your parent’s backyard after a football game.

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What I Wore:

Moo Moo: Cost Plus (vintage). Shop similar here + here.

Vest: Moschino (vintage). Shop similar here + here.

Shorts: American Eagle, Shortie

Boots: Les Méchantes, The Lawton Boot

Did you attend your high school reunion or opt for a blue hair photo shoot like me?

Fall Forward

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IMG_6684I’ve decided to really mix things up this fall + instead of falling back, I’m falling forward.

IMG_0890My hair is blue (please excuse the Nesquik bunny), I have a new job passion project + I have almost completely revamped my wardrobe (thanks to Poshmark).

Last week I walked into my hair salon for a root touchup + walked out with a royal blue weave. At the time I thought this was a genius idea, but shortly after I learned that this was a major CHANGE + that everything from my makeup to my eyebrows needed an update. Thanks to YouTube, Evora + a couple of pep talks from Caity I think I have got this blue weave under control.

Now let’s talk denim. Since 1969 2002 I wore nothing but Gap jeans. Levi’s was a curse word + Always Skinny jeans were essentially my uniform. As a Gap employee I knew that Gap denim needed 30-45 minutes on to stretch + fit. This meant that I had to lay down onto my bed to zip them up + then walk around my apartment while doing lunges to achieve the perfect the fit. So…when East & Lo asked for me to try their new denim collection with Flying Monkey I was game. One of my favorite benefits of the Flying Money denim is the fact that you don’t have to spend years breaking them in. They slipped right on, no lunges needed. Their description was spot on + the skinny leg opening tucked perfectly into my boots.

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IMG_6681What are your plans for fall? Are you falling forward or back?

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What I Wore:

Dress (worn as a tunic): H&M. Shop similar here + here.

Jeans: Flying Monkey for East & Lo (c/o),  Vintage Distressed Skinny

Hat: Goorin Bros., Queen Of Knives

Boots: Les Méchantes, The Ellis Boot

Bag: Clare Vivier, Petit Duffle

Sunglasses: Les Méchantes, The Clear Morgan

Made in California

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Rust Eagle Dress by Les Mechantes

First things first, if you follow me on instagram then you know that these pictures are old + I am sporting a new royal blue weave…but we will discuss that tomorrow.

These pictures are from a recent trip to Los Angeles with my family. When I was editing these pictures I started to think about just where this outfit came from + nearly everything I am wearing was made in my home state, California. While styling an outfit with local fashion will cost you more, the positive benefits are endless.

I was born in Santa Barbara and after several moves up + down the cost I have settled in San Francisco. While my love for all things SF Made (insert shameless plug for Les Méchantes) is strong, I am pleased to report that apparel is being manufactured all over the United States, not just in California and these days we can all shop local in some capacity.

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Rust Eagle Dress by Les MechantesDo you shop local?

Rust Eagle Dress by Les Mechantes

What I Wore:

Dress: Les Méchantes, The Eagle Dress

Cape: Les Méchantes, The Heather 3 Cape

Shoes: The Blonde Salad x Steve Madden, TDallas Sandal

Sunglasses: Karen Walker, Betsy