Friday Forecast: THE BEST BLACK FRIDAY SALES

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-YOU NEED MORE SHIT –

The retail gods are telling us to buy it ALL

So let’s do this

And just for YOU, I took the time to shop the sales and figure out EXACTLY what you need!

  • And Other Stories – 50% off select styles
  • Anthropologie – 30% off EVERYTHING with the code: LETSGO
  • Amour Vert –  20% off EVERYTHING with the code: GREENFRIDAY
  • ASOS – 30% off EVERYTHING with the code: THANKFUL30 // Snag my favorite velvet OTK boots #TRUSTME
  • All Saints – 30% off sitewide with the code CYBER // Snag my FAVORITE dress ever
  • American Eagle – 40% off essential styles // Stocking up on all things AERIE
  • Banana Republic – 50% 5 regular-priced items (no exclusions) with the code: BRFIVE // Hit the shoes!
  • Barneys – 40% off select styles
  • Chelsea Leifken – Take 40% off
  • FWRD – Up to 50% off designer styles // I already it up the store and it was TOTALLY worth it
  • Gap – 50% off everything with the code: TGIF50
  • Intermix – 40% off designer markdowns
  • J. Crew – 40% off EVERYTHING with the code: HOLIDAY
  • Le Mall – Exclusive Black Friday Sale
  • Nasty Gal – Score an EXTRA 30% sale + select styles
  • Nordstrom – Extra 20% off select sale styles
  • rag & bone – 25% off everything
  • Shopbop / East Dane – Buy More, Save More – Up to 25% off
  • The Outnet -Up to 90% off designer styles

What I Ate: Project Juice – Clean Start Kit

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Project Juice - Clean Start Kit

Yes! It is the day before Thanksgiving and I decided to throw a cleaning eating kit at you, but you know I wouldn’t throw it at you if it wasn’t THE TRUTH.

I can down a green juice every day, but plant-based eats are usually NOT MY JAM.

Have you seen the @katfoodsf Instagram account?

I like to EAT.

So when the crew over at Project Juice gave me the opportunity to try out their Clean Kit I was down, but a little apprehensive.

At $59 The Clean Kit consists of plant-powered foods, potent wellness shots, superfood snacks, and cold-pressed juices.

Project Juice - Clean Start Kit

 

Now let’s talk about the eats.

I went with the Veggie Spring Rolls (left) and Protein Soba Noodles (right).

I ate the Protein Soba Noodles first and was borderline shocked with just how good this dish was. I mixed the dressing with the noodles, sweet potatoes, broccoli + red cabbage and went to town. The almond butter based dressing was BOMB. I would put that dressing on EVERYTHING. This dish left me full and I could easily work it into my meal plan without being left hungry after – my usual issue with healthy eats.

I worked in the juices and wellness shots throughout the day and wrapped up my day with the Veggie Sping Rolls. These bad boys are filled with roasted sweet potato (so damn good), greens, carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, mint, basil and another KILLER dipping sauce. This dish did not disappoint and once again I was full and satisfied.

Project Juice - Clean Start Kit

The customizable Clean Kit includes:

● Three (3) certified organic, cold-pressed juices

● Two (2) plant-powered grab-and-go meals

● Two (2) 2-ounce wellness shots

● One (1) superfood snack (Sprouted Almonds or Sprouted Almond Superfood Trail Mix)

This kit kept me full and satisfied for an entire day – not an easy task.

And when I break down my normal to-go and delivery habits $59 for a day of healthy eats is actually a lot less (yikes) then what I usually spend on a normal day.

Project Juice - Clean Start Kit

The Clean Kit is available for purchase in-store only at Project Juice locations throughout the Bay Area and Southern California.

And…

If you mention this post at any Project Juice location and get $5 off your Clean Kit

 

What I Ate: Tacolicious – Santana Row

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Tacolicious - Santana Row

San Jose’s Santana Row may very easily be my favorite escape out of the city.

The weather is always 10 degrees warmer than San Francisco, everything is clean (I’m talking Disneyland clean), there is PLENTY of parking and there are some serious spots to chow down + shop.

So when word got out that Bay Area taco staple, Tacolicious was opening on the row I was immediately down for a little Sunday Funday trip to San Jose.

Tacolicious - Santana Row

A visit to any Tacolicious is not complete without a Paloma…even though I may have spilled Paloma #3

Ooops!

#SundayFunday

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New to Tacolicious?

Check out some of my favorites from their menu:

 -Chile con Queso (mike’s cheese dip). Sustainable? No. Local? Nope. Delicious? Yep. This description came directly from the menu. I am always down for queso dip – especially when I’m hungover. #SundayFunday

-Albacore Tuna Tostadas Contramar-Style. This is seriously my favorite dish on the menu. They come in an order of two – Get one for everyone at the table.

-Coctel de Camarones. Love a shrimp cocktail! Throw in some saltine crackers + everything is alright.

And you can’t visit a Tacolicious without an order (or 10) of tacos.

My go-to-tacos include: baja-style pacific cod, traditional carnitas and the guajillo-braised beef brisket.

Tacolicious - Santana Row

Find Tacolicious San Jose at:

300 Santana Row (next to Yard House)

Hours: Sunday–Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m
Thursday–Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to midnight
Phone: 415-649-6077

and to make your first visit to Tacolicious Santana Row that much more fabulous…

The TLish team is offering you a FREE trio of dips (featured in the first photo) when you mention this post.

Smitten Ice Cream - Santana Row

And

No Churros for Kat!

Sorry TLish

(damn cinnamon allergy)

So we hit up the new to Santana Row Smitten Ice Cream spot for salted caramel ice cream with TCHO chocolate sauce.

BOMB!

 

Beauty: Kiehl’s Apothecary Preparations Collection

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Kiehl's - Apothecary Preparations - San Francisco

I’m 30 – I think by now we all got the memo.

And turning 30 for me means embracing all the adult behaviors:

AKA washing my face before I go to bed.

I know this sounds like a simple adult behavior, but it wasn’t for me (pre 30). So…now that I am 30, I am armed with a killer arsenal to reduce aging and keep my face looking forever 30.

Now, skincare has never really been my jam – until now. In fact last weekend I spent both Friday and Saturday nights applying serums + oils to my face followed by lotions and gloves/booties to my hands + feet. I love it. I can’t get enough of it. I feel like my current relationship status is: skincare.

Step 1 of my adult nighttime skincare routine is removing my makeup (duh). I smuggled a bunch of Bioderma into the US from France last time I was there and just discovered how magical this solution is. Throw a little on a cotton swab and you are good to go.

Depending on (don’t read this mom) how many cocktails I have consumed – this is the end of my nighttime skincare routine.

But since I have been mastering my adult behaviors lately, I have cut out the booze and thrown in the skincare treatments.

Kiehl's - Apothecary Preparations - San Francisco

Insert Kiehl’s brand new Apothecary Preparations collection:

Inspired by 165 years of apothecary expertise, Kiehl’s Since 1851 proudly offers Apothecary Preparations – a truly personalized skincare featuring potent concentrates that address an individual’s unique skin concerns.

This new innovation is amongst the first in the skincare industry to bring bespoke skincare to the masses (at an affordable price). The Apothecary Preparation is comprised of Kiehl’s Skin Strengthening Concentrate, plus two, individually selected Targeted Complexes.

Kiehl's - Apothecary Preparations - San Francisco

The Kiehl’s Apothecary Preparations start with a complimentary consultation (at select Kiehl’s stores).

Your Apothecary Preparations consultation will identify your personal skin concerns to ensure that your appropriate concerns are identified.

During my consultation and diagnosis, I was able to craft a personalized formula based on my two most significant skin concerns. Option include: redness, wrinkles, rough texture, large pores + dullness.

I went with redness +wrinkles.

Kiehl's - Apothecary Preparations - San Francisco

Kiehl's - Apothecary Preparations - San Francisco

Following the consultation, my two skin-specific Targeted Complexes were selected to accompany Kiehl’s Skin Strengthening Concentrate.

The final product included a personalized box with my name, details of my personal formula and directions for use.

I’m always sold on killer packaging (especially when it has my name on it).

Remember the killer packaging here?

Kiehl's - Apothecary Preparations - San Francisco

Kiehl's - Apothecary Preparations - San Francisco

The personalized, in-store-only service launched nationwide in select Kiehl’s stores.

Details here.

And I am proud to say that I am 30, I remove my makeup at night and apply this serum.

Kiehl's - Apothecary Preparations - San Francisco

Kiehl's - Apothecary Preparations - San Francisco

Shop some of my favorite Kiehl’s products below:

Dress Obsessed – Bringing In Fall With A Little Leg

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Amour Vert - DressIt’s officially Fall according to the calendar and the fashion god’s, but San Francisco always fails to get that memo and brings on the heat the minute everyone is ready to bring out the chunky knits and layered outerwear pieces.

I tried to fight it, but now I am conforming to San Francisco and bringing some of my favorite dresses from Spring + Summer back out with a bit of a twist for Fall. The ‘Taylor’ dress (above) from the local and eco-friendly brand, Amour Vert feels like pajamas, works like spanx and looks super chic. The ‘Taylor’ dress is made  of super soft modal fabric and features ruching on the side for the most flattering fit (insert my diet goals in a dress). I threw a striped shirt over my shoulders for this look and a white oxford shoe, for a classic preppy touch.

Banana Republic Cropped Military Peacoat

This peachy pink slip dress was an Amour Vert Sample Sale SCORE, but don’t worry they’ve introduced a ton of nude/rust/blush colors into their fall collection. I layered this slip dress with a cropped military peacoat from Banana Republic and ANCIENT Prada wedges.

Bam! An easy Fall-ish outfit for lunch in San Francisco’s Hayes Valley neighborhood.

All Saints - Amei Long Sleeved Dress

This uber drapey (and tummy flattering) dress from ALLSAINTS is an absolute gem. I borrowed it from a friend in this deep turquoise green color for the San Francisco – Marin Foodbank Gala last weekend, but I couldn’t live without this dress in my wardrobe and managed to snag it in black on Poshmark this morning!

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Update: Here it is in black + styled with these ASOS – velvet stretch over the knee boots.

I seriously can not get enough of this All Saints dress. The fluid, draped fabric with adjustable inner ties –  allow for a versatile silhouette + hem length.

This dress is a closet staple for sure.

Uniqlo - Le Maire - White Dress - Hush Puppies

This white sweater dress is an oldie from the Lemaire x Uniqlo collection last year. This boxy sweater dress can be worn solo or layered with a vest, leggings or skinny jeans. I styled it last with a little turquoise jewelry and the ‘Melodi‘ booties from Hush Puppies for a casual brunch in San Francisco’s Cow Hollow neighborhood.

Ruti - Dress - Fillmore St - San Francisco

This flowy floral dress is effortlessly Boho chic and from local San Francisco designer, Ruti.

A day-to-night dress with subtle pleats and a stunning floral design. I’ve paired it with loafers for a daytime look or stylish pumps for an evening out.

Lucy Activewear

The Lucy, Get Going Dress has made its way through my wardrobe over + over again. This lightweight and quick-drying dress is awesome paired with sneakers or boots.

And especially great for any of your traveling needs – #TrustMe. Roll it up in your suitcase and it magically comes out wrinkle free and ready to go.

Striped Shirtdress on the Bay

Do those sidebar ads on Facebook ever get you?

You see a picture of a really cute dress, you click on the link and next thing you know you are on some strange foreign website buying all the cheap dresses?

Well, that is how I snagged this shirt dress for under $20. Yep, I fell for those ads – but unlike some of the horror stories I have read about some of these sites, this dress ended up being awesome and I imagine it can easily be styled with destructed skinny jeans from Fall to Winter.

Will you be styling dresses for Fall too?