Distressed

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Thanks to Pinterest, YouTube + DLo I am now a DIY master. I’ve got a treasure chest filled with tools + I am ready to get crafty. My latest creation is destructed skinny jeans inspired by Valentino’s leather camouflage collection.IMG_0905

Last weekends DIY embellishment class at Saks Fifth Avenue was a blast. Fellow SF Bloggers + Saks guests joined me to bedazzle + stud their denim. This weekend I will be teaching a denim distressing tutorial + sharing my secrets on how to create the ‘Valentino‘ distressed look from above.

SaksContemporaryMonthF14 (1)Join me Saturday 9/27 from 2pm-5pm on the 5th floor for a denim distressing tutorial, mini makeovers from Laura Mercier (home of the BEST tinted moisturizer) + a live DJ.

See you On Five!

Cardio Shopping

IMG_0923If retail is my therapy, then it is also my cardio! Last weekend I decided to put on my running shoes + workout gear and walk to Bay Area fashionista mecca, Jeremy’s. It may only be a little over a mile from my house, but I got a workout! Two floors of designer deals can make a girl sweat!
I set a budget for this ‘workout’ + walked out of Jeremy’s with a bag of loot, including these Stella McCartney printed silk joggers (for less than $100).

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IMG_0915What I Wore:

Blazer: Chelsea28, ‘Matte & Shine’ Mixed Media Blazer (sold out), Tank: Madewell, Perfect Layering Tank, Pants: Stella McCartney (sold out), Shoes: Banana Republic, Adelia D’Orsay Pump, Sunglasses: Ray-Ban, Aviator Large Metal, Bracelet: Marrin Costello, Luggage Double Wrap

Retail Therapy with Kat + Caity

unnamedWhile health insurance may not cover it, we all know that every once in a while a little retail therapy is good for the soul. Now what is better than a little retail therapy at the mall? A four hour shopping event at the W hotel!
Join San Francisco blogger, Caity of Moi Contre La Vie + me for a night of beauty + fashion at the W San Francisco. Take advantage of a 30% off discount from M Dot Design Studio all night long + beauty touch ups from The Balm Cosmetics.
Check out a little preview from M Dot Design Studio below. Their collections of very high quality limited edition cut + sew garments, handmade in Los Angeles, CA are guaranteed to put your therapist out of a job!

RSVP for Retail Therapy here + I will see you Thursday!

Ride or Die Bitch

IMG_0785Am I a ride or die bitch? Probably not. There just happened to be a motorcycle parked right outside of the Les Mechantes office earlier in the week + it served as the perfect backdrop for this shoot. Indian Summer has arrived in San Francisco + I was actually quite hot in this look at 6pm! This flannel saved me during Outsidelands + is now in constant rotation in my wardrobe. Paired with a Goorin Bros. hat + chunky boots from Cat Footwear I am ready for this Indian Summer to come to an end + welcoming Fall with open arms!

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IMG_0799 What I Wore:

Top: Sanctuary (c/o), ‘Nevermind’ Cotton Tunic Dress, Vest: Gap, 1969 Denim Vest, Shorts: American Eagle, Destroyed Midi Short, Hat: Goorin Bros., Queen of Knives, Shoes: Cat Footwear (c/o), Tennille, Sunglasses: RayBan, Original Wayfarer Sunglasses, Watch: TAG via Poshmark, Bracelet: Kamryn Dame

Footwear provided c/o Cat Footwear & AMP3 PR

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A Bow Tie, A Blazer + BBQ

IMG_0711This blazer is the latest addition to my wardrobe thanks to a VERY early morning at Target. Every couple months Target launches a new designer collaboration collection + every couple months I get up at the crack of dawn with my Mother and shop the collection. I couldn’t wait to style this blazer + decided to really play up the masculine tuxedo feel of the blazer and pair it with an oversized bow tie + white oxford shoes.

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Life lately has lead me all over the city for my new project, Les Mechantes. Follow along on our new instagram account here, as we prepare for our early November launch!

IMG_4840A BBQ joint just happened to be right next door to our afternoon meeting. So the blazer came off!

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What I Wore:

Jacket: Altuzarra for Target, Velvet Blazer (Ruby Hill), Tank: J. Crew, Favorite Tank, Jeans: Gap, 1969 Always Skinny Jeans, Bow Tie: ASOS, Oversized Bow Tie, Shoes: Prada (old). Shop new white oxfords here + here. Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim, Pashli Medium Leather Satchel, Sunglasses: Karen Walker, Betsy, Earrings: BaubleBar, Pearl 360 Studs, Ring: Alexis Bittar (old) Shop new from my Mr. Bittar here + here.