Spring BREAK: Spring Style with Anthropologie

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I think we can all agree that we need a little BREAK from the winter weather. After just a couple days in the snow and freezing rain in NYC, I know that I am California dreaming and oh-so-ready to pack up the furs and break out my spring wardrobe.

Even though we are not quite ready for spring fashion, I partnered with my local Anthropologie store in San Francisco to style some spring looks and give us a little something to look forward to. Of all the looks I styled this one is by far my favorite – I even snagged the pants on my own. The pull on styling and front slits make them the perfect pant for lounging around the house, a beach day or a casual brunch with my girls. Off-the-shoulder tops are making an appearance for spring again and I am not mad at it. No matter how much my weight fluctuates I somehow always manage to keep it off my shoulders, making off-the-shoulder tops a staple in my wardrobe.

Off-the-shoulder tops are making an appearance for spring again and I am not mad at it. No matter how much my weight fluctuates I somehow always manage to keep it off my shoulders, making off-the-shoulder tops a staple in my wardrobe.

Who agrees?

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What I Wore:

Top: Anthropologie, Bambarra Off-The-Shoulder Top

Pants: Anthropologie, Mikayla Striped Pants

Necklace: Anthropologie, El Raval Necklace

Hat: Goorin Bros., Queen of Knives

Shoes: Kelsi Dagger via Anthropologie, Brooklyn Fillmore Platform Mules

Bag: Anthropologie, Delphi Crossbody

 

Tuesday Shoesday: Put A Pearl On Your Foot – The Topshop Hailey Velvet Pearl Sliders

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First things first let me take a minute and disclose that YES, I do have webbed toes. In fact a couple of years ago someone called out my webbed toes on Instagram (in a not so nice way) and it motivated me to start using the hashtag #WebbedToes4Lyfe. I love my toes! They make me ME and I just happen to be a great swimmer thanks to them!

Now that we’ve got that out of the way – Let’s talk about PEARLS. Pearls are a timeless symbol of elegance, grace, and femininity: and they are really everywhere. They’re on blouses, skirts, dresses, headbands and bags, and even, actually especially, on shoes.

While the pearls are 100% faux the ladylike vibes are REAL and I am 100% committed to this trend. The slider sandal (above) gets an unexpected girlie twist with this unique pink pair from Topshop. The velvet strap and pearl beaded detailing give them a luxe finish AND I can not wait to style them this Spring and into Summer!

Are you a fan of this trend?

These Topshop slides are currently out of stock, but I did find some new options below.

Skirt Style in Venice with ICI MAINTENANT

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Blogging has brought me all over the world this year, but short trips down to southern California are always my favorite. Despite the fact that I almost ALWAYS barely miss my flight to LA the short hour long flight brings me to the sunshine, great friends, and family.

There are also some AMAZING backdrops in SoCal, especially in Venice. SO I took to the streets of Venice for a little street style shoot with my girl Krista of The Hundred Blog‘s photographer. For this look, I wanted to highlight spring style and partnered with ICI MAINTENANT to highlight their stunning collections of skirts.

ICI MAINTENANT is a new label founded by textile specialist Tamara Stadler. They design + sells embroidered skirts that are manufactured in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Every piece in the collection is 100% made in Switzerland. With the majority of the production process completed by hand. The clean, modern lines highlight the unique embroidery tradition of the region. The designs are universal and can be worn with your favorite flats (insert these flats Sam Edelman flats that I can’t stop wearing) as well as with pumps.

In response to the speed of fast fashion, ICI MAINTENANT offers its skirts “instantly”. Their close partnership with the embroiderers and the proximity to the manufacturer allow ICI MAINTENANT to quickly turn their designs into reality. Customers can decide on a color and a style in the moment, without having to wait for the next season. I know that I am a MAJOR fan of this kind of bespoke manufacturing, especially with a skirt. Fit is everything, especially when you are working with certain fabrics!

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ICI MAINTENANT skirts are on sale starting now on the label’s site here.Their website offers tips on how to accessorize + combine the skirts with other pieces to create fun looks for every day.

The skirts are also SO durable + feature high-quality workmanship. The sequins are a particular highlight: this embroidery technique was invented and patented in St. Gallen (stay tuned for that look next). ICI MAINTENANT uses this special technique to create skirts that are both eye-catching and suitable for everyday wear.

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What I Wore:

Top: Reformation (old). Shop new OTS tops here + here.

Skirt: ICI MAINTENANT (c/o), Vivid Embroidery

Shoes: Sam Edelaman, Brandie

Glasses: Jins (c/o), U189 in Nature Green

Trends at 30: Am I Still Cool?

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Late last night when I was editing these photos I thought to myself…

Am I doing too much here?

Does a very LOUD 30-year-old lady need to be wearing a massive Pharell hat, a lace-up dress WITH bell sleeves AND OTK boots?

This outfit is a one man trend report for 2016. But, lucky for me a lot of these trends can easily carry over to 2017 – just not ALL AT ONCE.

Kayu - Design - Handbags

I think we are going to see less of the lace-up details in 2017, but the statement sleeves are here to stay and I’m good with that. I can’t get enough of the bell sleeve trend – it just can make eating very tricky!

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Kayu - Design - Handbags

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Will Leather Hat

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IRO - Ralene Dress - Shopbop - Netaporter

Frye - Claude OTK

OTK boots are here to stay. I don’t care what anyone says. I LOVE these boots (and they are now on MEGA sale). The stacked heel and rich redwood color make these a timeless piece in my closet and I will be rocking these bad boys into 2017.

But this post has forced me to ask myself:

Am I still cool?

Can I still pull off all of these trends?

…or maybe just not ALL at once.

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What I Wore:

Dress: IRO, Ralene dress

Boots: Frye (c/o), Claude OTK

Bag: Kayu (c/o), Gold Santa Fe Straw Clutch

Hat: Will Leather (c/o), The Lola Hat // SOLD OUT

A Monochromatic Look With A Side of Shapewear

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Is wearing the same color from head-to-toe easy?

Nope.

Does it look good?

Yes.

Does it require shapewear?

Sometimes.

In my case YES.

WHY ITEM m6?

I’ve tried ALL the awful shapewear.

AND I am 100% guilty of taking off my shapewear in the middle of a wedding. You know that awful feeling when you are attempting to sit in your shapewear and you realize that you would rather die than continue to try and look skinny while trying to eat a nasty dinner salad at a wedding…we’ve all been there.

Well, I’ve found a piece of shapewear that doesn’t make you wish that you were never born. AND the secret is compression. ITEM m6 combines function with fashion + incorporates high-tech form fit compression threads in their legwear and shapewear. They are also the only shapewear brand with wellness, beauty and shaping benefits. The compression quality in their products promotes blood circulation that improves the oxygen supply, giving me a true power boost. The compression has a beautifying effect as it improves microcirculation on the skin, which combats blemishes creating smooth, flawless skin AND I could 100% use all the beautifying effects down there, right?

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What I Wore:

Jacket: Tart Collection (c/o), Justine Jacket in Light Gold

Top: Uniqlo (c/o), Cotton Oversized Short Sleeve Shirt

Skirt: Uniqlo (c/o), Rayon Midi Skirt

Slip: Item m6 (c/o), Slip

Boots: Matisse, ‘Graffiti’ block heel bootie

Sunglasses: Karen Walker, Betsy (old). Adore these new Karen Walker options here + here.