The Tent Dress of My Dreams from Ruti

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Do you want to pitch a tent?

Nah, dawg.

Or are you like me and completely lost the memo that it was time to get in shape and find your summer body (more to come on this soon). Until then find me sporting ‘The Painted Ramona’ tent dress from my girl, Ruti.

What is a tent dress?

A tent dress is a dress that hangs loosely from your shoulders to below the hips and does not have a waistline (because I also DO NOT HAVE A WAISTLINE). They are typically worn without belts or elastic so that the dress will hang without a waistline.

#PERFECT

Now, let’s talk about this tent dress. This sleek collared dress features an eye-catching paint print. This bad boy is perfect for day-to-night – check out the way I styled it for NYFW here. For this look, I ditched the tights + fur and paired it with my favorite heels and popped the collar for a statement savvy look.

UPDATE:

Since publishing this post my girl Ruti started her famous semi-annual sale. This dress and some of my favorite pieces from here collection are on MEGA sale. Shop some of my favorites below:

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What I Wore:

Dress: Ruti (c/o), Painted Ramona Dress

Shoes: Everlane (c/o), The Day Heel

Sunglasses: Karen Walker, Number One

Bracelets: Saint Laurent, Signature Monogram Cuff + Chanel via Poshmark

Photos by SHAZZERNESS

 

Get Nautical With Me

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KatWalkSF - Nautical Summer Look

Get nautical with me…

STRIPES ON STRIPES ON STRIPES

Nothing like pairing stripes on stripes to give you all the nautical vibes and make you feel like you just jumped off an episode of Below Deck. No matter how wide my hips are vertical stripes on a wide leg trouser gets me every time, especially this pair from Azalea. I’ve always known Azalea as the cute shop in Hayes Valley that I always snag fun trendy pieces at – but I had no idea that they had a private label collection and some adorable pieces.

Check out some of my favorite nautical pieces from Azalea below:

Now, let’s talk stripes! Stripes were first spotted on the backs of sailors in nineteenth-century France and since then the nautical stripe has evolved from military garb to a stylish staple in a little more than a century. The nautical stripe has become synonymous with legends like Pablo Picasso and Brigitte Bardot. But it is not just for the globetrotting avant-garde: from swimwear to handbags and, as always, the simple cotton tee, the nautical stripe evokes a sporty, all-American elegance that works year-round. Preppy with a blue blazer or boldly inventive on an evening gown, it is timeless yet modern. It is a testament to the nautical stripe’s enduring appeal that season after season it reappears as bright as ever.

Right?

 

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KatWalkSF - Nautical Summer Look

What do you think of this trend?

Will you be rocking nautical stripes this season?

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What I Wore:

Blazer: Veronica Beard, ‘Classic’ Lambswool Blend Single Button Blazer

Dickie: Veronica Beard, Striped Hoodie Dickie

Pants: Azalea, Stripe Wide Leg Pant (sold out). Shop new options here + here.

Shoes: Kensie, Helina Slide Sandals

Sunglasses: Illesteva, Milan III Mirrored Sunglasses

Hat: Eugenia Kim, Courtney Hat

What I Ate: San Francisco PRIDE Eats

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[Finn Town – Deviled Eggs + Cornflake Crusted Fried Chicken Sliders]

Last week I hit the town with some of my favorite San Francisco foodies to taste some PRIDE inspired eats. We hit up new to me, Finn Town, One Market and one of my absolute favorite spots, Bluestem Brasserie. Each spot busted out their best PRIDE inspired dishes + drinks – gearing us up for the most colorful weekend in San Francisco!

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[Finn Town – Rainbow Cupcakes]

(only available PRIDE weekend)

This was my first time dining at Finn Town…I know I am a little late to the game, but if you know me, you know that I rarely leave my safe zone. And my safe zone is pretty much anywhere I can walk to from North Beach. Regardless of the location (outside of my safe zone), Finn Town was filled with kitschy bar bites in the heart of San Francisco’s Castro district. Too fun!

And be sure to join Finn Town for Pride Weekend as it transforms into “Club Finn” June 22nd to the 25th. Conceived as a “classy, not trashy” Pride nightlife destination,  Club Finn will be open from 10:30pm-2am with a rainbow carpet, red ropes, and a step + repeat. Inside guests will enjoy Stoli cocktails inspired by the community’s most popular drag queens who will serve as hosts along with Finn Town owner Rick Hamer.

Inside guests will enjoy Stoli cocktails inspired by the community’s most popular drag queens who will serve as hosts. Look for Empress Mercedes Monro (Thursday); Sister Roma (Friday); Ruby Red Monro (Saturday); + Whitney Skye Paterson (Sunday) along with a curated PRIDE playlist, upbeat community favorite movies playing on two screens and a variety of PRIDE themed bar bites.

Cover charge at the door // More details here.

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[Finn Town – Rainbow Snow Cones with Rum]

(only available PRIDE weekend)

[Bluestem Brasserie – Milk & Cookies]

An Ice Cream Sandwich Trio featuring peanut butter indulgence and peanut butter cookies, grasshopper pie and housemate Oreos, + coconut and almond joy cookies
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[Bluestem Brasserie – Tutti Fruity PRIDE Popsicle]

(only available PRIDE weekend)

This fruity popsicle features strawberry, orange, pineapple, lime, blueberry, and blackberry on a bed of rainbow sprinkles.

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[One Market – The Harvey Milkshake]

(only available PRIDE weekend)

This shake consists of house-made vanilla ice cream, milk, crème de cacao, and raspberry and is a fun ode to Harvey Milk – San Francisco’s first openly gay politician.

San Francisco PRIDE is June 24-25. Don’t miss out on these exclusive San Francisco PRIDE weekend eats!

Friday Forecast: Give Me All the Gingham

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[ASOS, Tiered Gingham Maxi Dress with Contrast Tie Back]

Is it me or is gingham popping up everywhere? From the runway to the fast fashion sites we are all guilty of shopping on – gingham is EVERYWHERE!

The print that has traditionally girlish roots + a youthful edge is changing and this season designers are proving that the gridlike pattern is completely appropriate for grown-ups. The gingham print gives my everyday feminine dresses an extra dose of carefree summer sensibilities, and when paired with strappy sandals and mirrored shades, this look has me begging for summer to arrive sooner!

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If you are dressed like a tablecloth you might as well eat!

Right?

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[Missguided, Black Gingham Frill Sleeve Cold Shoulder Dress]

(and it is 40% off with the code: naughty40)

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Shop some of my favorite gingham pieces below:

And we can’t forget about the gingham accessories:

Friday Forecast: The Memorial Day Sales to Shop

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For the first time in a long time, I have decided to do absolutely nothing this weekend. No music festivals, no travel – NADA. Find me at home with Benji relaxing and online shopping. Yes. I can’t stop shopping. The sales are too freaking good and I’ll be updating this list all weekend – don’t worry.

The last stop on my work week was last night at the stunning Loew’s Regency San Francisco for their Spirits in the Sky event. I sipped champagne on the roof deck, snapped some AMAZING photos with Brad of Wittke Photo and called it a night early to kick off the ultimate staycation. Details from my look below – followed by ALL the sales.

What I Wore:

Hat: J.Crew, Straw hat with rainbow pom-poms (30% off)

Top: J. Crew, Embroidered linen-cotton top (30% off)

Bag: Furla (c/o), Metropolis Mini Crossbody

Jeans: FRAME, Rigid Re-Release Le Original distressed high-rise straight-leg jeans

Shoes: Sam Edelman, Brandie (30% off)

The Memorial Day Sales to Shop

J. Crew // 30% off your purchase with the code: SWEET // Now take an extra 40% off sale!

Nordstrom // Half Yearly Sale // Up to 40% off

Barneys Warehouse // Take up to an extra 60% off site-wide

Banana Republic // 40% off your purchase + an extra 10% off ALL blouses and shirts with the code: BRSUMMER

NET-A-PORTER // Up to 50% off

Intermix // 40% off markdowns

SSENSE // Up to 50% off

Gap // 40% off your purchase with the code: WKND

Moda Operandi // The Designer Sale // extra 20% off with the code: EXTRA20

boohoo // 50% off EVERYTHING with the code: YAY50

ASOS // 20% off with the code: LIT20

Anthropologie // extra 40% off sale

MISSGUIDED // 50% off site wide

and if you want to #ShopMyCloset check out my Poshmark closet for some AMAZING deals!