Love this look ...



To me, this epitomizes what it means to be effortlessly chic ...

 

 

Tucker panel dress

I picked up this Tucker panel dress last week from my favorite consignment store (Goodybyes on Sacramento street).  I can't decide if it looks better long or short.  Should I shorten it? 

The Bob

Ever since all my hair fell out shortly after the birth of my first child, I've been sporting a Katie Holmes inspired bob.  Now that my second is almost 6 months and I have half the hair (and brain cells) I used to have, the haircut has become a total life saver.  I can look reasonably decent with minal effort, which is all I can ask for these days. 

My stylist Jarr at Oxenrose Salon has perfected this cut after giving it to me for 3 years ... I highly recommend him if you like this cut. 

How to wear a maxi skirt

My sister bought me a super cute maxi skirt for my birthday.  I've never owned a maxi skirt before, so I was excited to figure out how to wear it. 

I think it's easy to look sloppy with a maxi skirt, especially if you're height challenged like me.  I also prefer a slightly preppier look, and it's easy to look too casual with a maxi skirt.  So I think I am going to wear my new skirt with silk blouses and/or structured jackets.

Fringe Boots

Tried these on at Heidi's on Fillmore Street and was surprised at how comfortable they are!  They're a good alternative to the super chic (but pricey!) Jean-Michel Cazabat ones.

Jean-Michel Cazabat $435

Sam Edelman "Louie" $160



 

 

 

Initial necklaces - a great gift!

I have been wanting an initial necklace ever since my youngest was born.  I've been searching high and low for the perfect one - the pendant has to be small, brushed gold or silver, and feel handmade.  After a long search I finally found them on Etsy! 

I bought this for myself:

Kinda wish I got the gold version ... but didn't want to mix metals after reading Rachel Zoe's book

I bought this for my dear friend JH:

This is actually EXACTLY what I was looking for- brushed gold, hand crafted, subtle

Mad for leopard

I have never been a fan of animal print but recently I've been obsessed with leopard print (on calf hair, of course).  On my wish list are:

Belt - ASOS $55.19

JCrew Nora Ballet Flat $258

Charlotte Olympia (no longer available)

Booties - do or don't?

I've been on the hunt for the perfect bootie for a while now, and I think I'm coming pretty close to finding the right one.  It needs to be flat, cool enough to wear with skinny jeans, but still elegant enough to wear with a dress.

These are on my short list...

Dolce Vita
$149

Sam Edelman $130

Rachel Comey
$415
(looks comfy but might be too casual to wear with a dress)

Uniqlo is coming to SF!

My favorite store for cute, affordable jeans is finally coming to SF! Uniqlo opens in Union Square on Friday October 5.  As part of the grand opening, jeans will be on sale for $9.90 and 100% cashmere sweaters for $49.90!  I'm going to snag a couple extra as xmas presents! 

Spruce up a boring tee with a bib necklace

The problem with being an entrepreneur is that I have to live like one, which means no more handbags (for now, though I have my eye on a Prada beauty) and eating in most nights. Living frugally has inspired me to search for new ways to jazz up my existing wardrobe. The other day I pulled on one of my many striped t-shirts (yes, I'm still obsessed with stripes) and was horrified at how much I looked like a stereotypical mom. Not fabulous at all. It inspired me to look for ways to jazz up my everyday uniform of t-shirt and jeans. And who knew all it took was some fabulous and fun bib necklaces? Now I admit I've missed the train a little bit on this one ... bib necklaces are a thing of yesteryear but I don't care, they still look cool.

There's a new Roberta Freymann store in SF and I have been loving her bib necklaces.  Ranjana Khan is another good one - she did a line for the Limited and it's super affordable.  Sold out now but there are several floating around on eBay.