Stars & Stripes Mandatory

The holiday weekend is almost here!   My friends and I are headed up to Tahoe to celebrate in style. In honor of America,  we make this annual pilgrimage a red, white, and blue weekend.  Thankfully my closet is full of accidentally patriotic attire.  (Plus, a stars and stripes swimsuit that comes out just once a year)

If you're stuck on what to wear for the 4th of July, this is basically what my suitcase will look like... hopefully it gives you some inspiration...

Stars and Stripes 2011 by Style-Edition 

Happy 4th of July weekend!

Packing for What Happens in Vegas

I just got back from a weekend in Vegas, and one of my friends suggested share "what to pack" on my blog.  So,  this is it.

Coming from San Francisco, it was exciting to get to pull out all my warm summer clothes for the weekend away. My essentials include:

Tanks at Bloomingdale's
Sandals by French Connection

For day:

- The tiniest bathing suit that you're comfortable wearing.  Because, trust me, ladies will be wearing much smaller ones.

- short shorts/cut-offs - My warm weather go-to.

- Sunglasses

- Sunscreen

- A hat (because there will inevitably be a point where you can't be bothered to re-apply said sunscreen)

For night:

- A romper! I own one romper (from Forever 21)  and the only place I've worn it is vegas.  However, as my friends will tell you,  I love it!  You avoid the risk of over-exposure  that you get from short skirts and they are super comfortable.

- Your most comfortable sky high heels  I debuted a new pair of color blocked Nine West ones (above) this weekend.  I stress the comfortable part because f you're out late, your feet will start aching in even the most comfortable shoes.

- A miniskirt and silky top.  Jeans don't fly in vegas clubs.   So, if you're not into the romper look (I know I'm in the minority here)  either a tiny dress or miniskirt are in order. I like a flowy top (extra points for animal print)  and a bright colored skirt.

 And,  because I didn't think to take any outfit photos of me actually in Vegas, here is me en-route.