I’ve been told by multiple people that culottes are just – not for me!
Well, those people were wrong!
An afternoon at my local Ruti store in San Francisco changed my opinion of culottes for the curvy lady and hopefully yours too.
Now, my afternoon was extra special due to the fact that Ruti herself just happened to be there. After greeting me, she immediately walked the floor and pulled a KILLER selection of pieces for me to try on from her current collection.
While culottes are usually the last thing on my shopping list, Ruti gave me the extra push that I needed to try on the red-hot pants and walk out feeling like a million bucks!
We know Benji is pretty darn photogenic, but how good is this?
Last week I had the pleasure of heading down to Santa Clara’s Valley Fair Mall to check out Blink Inc’s latest photography studio.
Blink Inc is a photo studio for the modern world. Their real-time delivery system lets you see your photos as they are shot. Their professional photographers have the experience and training to make sure you look great…trust me.
Shoot Details:
Shoots start at $25. Photos are just $10 each. Each shoot is about 10 minutes.
Images are delivered to your computer or mobile device so you can view or print as you like – My images were delivered within a couple of minutes of wrapping the shoot.
The images are not retouched, but thanks to their killer technology they didn’t even need it. I mean, look at Benji #Flawless.
I packed a bag of goodies for the shoot and for this post I decided to do an edit of the current shoes I’m rocking!
I don’t know about the first 2 questions, but I’ve got shopping covered (below).
And can we just take a minute and talk about how amazing this picture of Benji is? Shout out to the crew at Blink, Inc for taking this killer picture of B. More to come from them.
Florals? For Spring? Groundbreaking. Ah, yes Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada said it, but we all know that it doesn’t feel like spring without some big ass floral prints on our bodies.
For these looks, I partnered with Banana Republic to brighten up my wardrobe + embrace my feminine side…
However, I ironically paired both Banana Republic pieces with denim.
Fluffy sleeves, an abstract floral print and my neighbor’s beautiful flowers.
All the anklets are always a good idea – especially when paired with these jeans.
I’ve lived in these jeans for the past couple of weeks and they are < $40.
Jeans: Old Navy, Flared Cropped Jeans // Anklets: Marrin Costello, Queens Anklet // Shoes: Zara, Medium Heel Shoes with Bow
Double denim + a floral midi skirt. My Spring uniform.
Will you be wearing florals this Spring? Let me know in the comments how you will be styling them!
What I Wore:
Look #1
Denim Jacket: Brandy Melville (not available online). Love this option from Urban Outfitters.
Vest: Gap (old). Love this denim vest here from ASOS.
We all know that since I’ve started ‘What I Ate Wednesday’ it pretty much exclusively consists of me dining out + taking pictures of the glorious food a fabulous chef has prepared…
Well, this week is different! I teamed up with Columbus Craft Meats and their (killer) Charcuterie Sampler to host a rooftop happy hour (on my friend’s gorgeous rooftop deck) in San Francisco. The Columbus team made this oh-so-easy for me by making user-friendly packaging for the anti-chef. The charcuterie plated beautifully and paired easily with the local selections of cheeses, pickled vegetables, olives and wine I snagged at my neighborhood market.
Now, the team over at Columbus made the charcuterie sampler for people like me. And by people like me, I mean people who love to eat and socialize but just don’t know how to do it!
The Castelvetrano olives in the white bowl were a major hit. Sometimes referred to as the “rich man’s black olive,” they are easily recognized by their distinctive bright green hue and meaty, buttery flesh. They paired perfectly with the charcuterie and instantly impressed my guests.
Next, I added some fresh basil to the board for a pop of color. I didn’t intend for any of my friends to EAT the basil…but I happened to turn around and catch one of my buddies shoveling it into his mouth…so much for a green garnish!
And of course, there was cheese! For this, I really had to trust my local cheesemonger. He steered me towards a couple different Spanish manchego cheeses and an aged parmesan. The parmesan had peppery notes to it, adding a bit of spice to the board.
Not shown is the KILLER sandwich I made with the leftovers. I took some of the baguette, smothered it in wholegrain mustard and layered the salami and manchego cheese onto it. This sandwich was PURE heaven!
and I know we all love to “Eat Local”
In 1917, the founders of Columbus started air-drying salami in San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood (my hood). They knew the foggy local climate made their product special. It’s why only slow-aged salami from the Bay Area should be called “Italian Dry.” #FunFact
Columbus has been committed to crafting great-tasting salami and deli meats for almost 100 years. And while a lot has changed since their founding in 1917, the best things have stayed the same!
Trust me, the charcuterie barely survived the shoot without everyone grabbing a sample, followed by seconds, followed by mouthfuls of salami!
