Friday Forecast: Off-The-Shoulder Tops

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I can’t stop – won’t stop wearing off-the-shoulder tops.

It’s safe to say that off-the-shoulder has been one of the most enduring trends of the past few years. And like all good trends, we’ve seen it evolve in many different ways — from slouchy to frilly sleeves to bardot.

I’ve recently featured this pink tuck sleeve over the shoulder top + this off-the-shoulder puff sleeve striped fall top (above), fully embracing the evolution of the trend by adding all the bells + whistles to my off-the-shoulder tops.

Off-The-Shoulder Top

KatWalkSF Grease Style

However, these throwback pictures prove that I started with simple and neutral off-the-shoulder tops.

Les Méchantes Caftan

Roxton Top-Reformation

Are you loving this trend as much as me?

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Spring Street Style with Uniqlo and Lemaire

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KatWalkSF - Uniqlo and Lemaire

Uniqlo announced that they would be working on a Spring/Summer collection with Lemaire last fall and I’m pretty sure I had a small panic attack and screamed with excitement.

Lemaire is a french apparel brand led by Christophe Lemaire and Sarah-linh Tran. The brand presents collections designed for everyday life with attention to details influenced by street style. Lemaire is highly respected in Europe and continues to gain critical acclaim around the world for its sophisticated style.

Shop some of my favorite looks (on sale) from the Lemaire collection here:

Uniqlo and Lemaire

Uniqlo and Lemaire

Uniqlo and Lemaire

Louboutins

Uniqlo and Lemaire

Uniqlo and Lemaire

What I Wore:

Sweater: Uniqlo (c/o) and Lemaire, Rib V-neck Sweater (sold out). Shop the tunic version here.

Skirt: DVF, old….like over 10 years old. Love this new option here.

Shoes: Christian Louboutin, (old). Shop new red-soled pumps here + here.

Anklets: Marrin Costello, Queens Anklet

Sunglasses: Karen Walker, Betsy (old). Love this new style from Karen Walker here.

Photos by Garry Alexander

 

What I Ate Wednesday: Burlingame Eats

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Alana's - Farmer's GardenI spent the majority of last week and the beginning this week in Burlingame while my beloved mini cooper was repaired.

This lead me to hit up some of my old + new favorite spots on the peninsula.

Starting with my ABSOLUTE favorite spot Alana’s.

I’ve been eating at Alana’s since I was a kid and ordering the exact same thing:

Farmer’s Garden: no mushrooms with an English muffin. Get this and a side of Swedish oatmeal pancakes.

Other favorite breakfast spots in Burlingame: Nini’s Coffee Shop and Christie’s.

Bare Bowls - Burlingame

Every #BasicBitch (in Burlingame) needs an acai bowl -insert Bare Bowls.

This is the Rincon Bowl without granola or almond milk due to my cinnamon allergy…remind me to tell you about that one time at Starbucks…

Sixto's Cantina - BurlingameHappy Hour at Sixto’s Cantina was (almost) a daily event.

For $5 M-F from 3pm-6pm and S-S from 2pm-4pm, you can snag everything from guacamole to house-made empanadas to a $6 margarita.

Mingalaba - BurlingameI hit Mingalaba up during a solo lunch on the Ave.

I had heard so many positive things about this Burmese spot and was determined to try it before I left Burlingame. I read online that this place gets packed, even at lunch so I got there right at 11am when they opened. The reviews were correct. This place was packed within 30 minutes of opening.

I ordered a lunch special and was not disappointed. I need to come back for dinner and try the entire menu soon!

Vince's Shellfish - PrawnsAnd a trip down the peninsula is never complete without getting my hands on some seafood from Vince’s Shellfish. Lucky for me I scored an invite to an Easter/Birthday Party that served up some of THE BEST prawns I have ever had. I’m pretty sure I cleared a platter of prawns…not so lucky for the party hosts.

What are some of your favorite spots to eat in Burlingame?

Did I miss anything?

Where should I eat next time the mini needs a repair?

 

Over The Top Style

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re:named tuck sleeve off shoulder top

Another not-so-basic look from me!

There is something about this look that I love, even though it is a bit over the top.

The off the shoulder top is a new favorite to add to my ever growing collection and the plaid skirt that I spent MONTHS searching for on ebay makes me oh-so-happy!

re:named tuck sleeve off shoulder top

Hermes, Marrin Costello, Tiffany & Co

re:named tuck sleeve off shoulder top

re:named tuck sleeve off shoulder top

re:named tuck sleeve off shoulder top

What do you think?

Did I overdo it or nail it?

re:named tuck sleeve off shoulder top

What I Wore:

Top: re:named, Tuck Sleeve Over The Shoulder Top

Obsessed with the dress option here.

Skirt: Sass and Bide, It’s A Jungle Out There (sold out). Love this option here from Shabby Apple.

Shoes: Banana Republic, Adelia D’Orsay Pump

Hat: Goorin Bros., Queen of Knives

Bracelets: Marrin Costello, Hermes + Tiffany & Co.

Friday Forecast: Frances Valentine

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Frances Valentine

We all know Kate Spade…

and if you don’t, where have you been for the past 23 years?

Well, our girl Kate parted ways with her brand in 2007 and is back at it with her new brand, Frances Valentine.

For its kickoff collection, Frances Valentine is focused on footwear (there are a couple of bag styles as well) and the details on the shoes put them on the top of my spring shopping list.

Her collection is available online at Shopbop, Nordstrom + Bloomingdales and select stores around the United States.

Frances Valentine

Frances Valentine

Shop some of my favorite pieces from Frances Valentine here: