Shop My Outfit on ModCloth!

A couple of weeks ago I got an email looking for volunteers to shoot a look for ModCloth's "Shop Our Outfits"  section and I quickly signed up.  It was an awesome experience that I couldn't wait to share with you guys!  They brought a bunch of Bay Area locals into their offices for a lovely day of pampering and exploring - a total blast!  One of their stylists picked the look for me (below) based on my winter wishlist and I think she did a great job capturing my style.  Obviously, I'm not over red pants  and I also loved the coat and polka-dot chiffon top they put me in. (If I didn't already own multiple polka dot chiffon tops,  I'd have taken it home with me haha) I love how ModCloth always has  "real" girls model their clothes and I was honored to be a part of it.  Now,  if only I could get a professional photographer to capture my outfits more often...

Check out the pieces from the look here.

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The Suit, Reinvented with Colors & Shorts

I've always had a fascination with women's suits.  When done right, they give off such a cool "I'm totally put together, but still completely effortless" vibe.  (Not achievable with the ill-fitting navy/black suits that everyone buys for interviews in college.)  I especially love light colored suits or suits in alternative fabrics like linen or chambray; extra points for shorts. Ever since seeing this photo (below) by The Sartorialist this February, I've had my eye out for the perfect bright colored suit.

Another recent inspiration image was this chambray number, pinned from Glamour.com

Amazing photographer Garance Dore captured her friend in this white suit, accesorized perfectly with a denim shirt and converse.  See what I mean by effortless?

This one gets double points for shorts+pattern.

A friend wore this one (currently on sale at Asos)  recently and I was extremely jealous. (I prefered the look with her simple white tank to the orange top they styled it with.)

Olivia Palermo's look is more classic, but with a modern fit

I haven't found the perfect (and affordable) version for myself, but I wore a makeshirt version of one to work this week...

 (Wearing: Gap pants, J.Crew shirt (birthday gift), Forever 21 blazer, Charles Jourdan shoes)

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Quick Necklace Update

Remember this fun elephant necklace I picked up a few weeks ago? It was love at first sight when I saw it at an antique shop, but when I got it home I realized the length just wasn't quite right for me. So, with a quick trip to the craft store, I was able to update it to better fit into my wardrobe. Below is a visual overview of the quick change.

Believe it or not, I was even able to fit my giant brass elephant into a work ensemble this Monday morning. Here is the full look:

(Vintage necklace worn with a Gap dress, J.Crew Navy Blazer & Banana Republic Heels. Plus, a little Hawaiian tan - I hope it lasts!)

New Dress (And the Best Mom Ever)

Remember when I wrote about H&M's spring line back in March? Well, much to my dismay,  I wasn't able to find any of the pieces that I lusted after when I finally made it into the store.  

Then, my mom called and told me she'd picked up the green lace dress for me!   See, the best mom ever :)

Given the weather in San Francisco,  I hadn't had a chance to wear it until this Saturday morning.  It was still quite chilly so I threw it on with a long blazer and a cozy scarf.  I'm sure I'll get plenty more wear out of it as soon as we get some more warm weekends.  Thanks, Mom!

Wearing H&M dress and blazer, Forever 21 shoes, Forever 21 scarf and Ann Taylor sunglasses