Blazed Camel

Photo by: Lisa of Haute Ashbury

Top: BR Honeycomb Blouse / Blazer: BR Blazer, similar J.Crew Regent Blazer (on sale!)
Bottoms: Paige Jeans / Shoes: Kate Spade Licorice / Handbag: H&M / Necklace: J.Crew Bubble Necklace / Watch: Michael Kors Runway Watch / Lips: Stila Beso

I am most definitely a go-to jeans kind of gal and most times I like dress my denim up. Dressing up denim almost streamlines your events of the day by wearing one outfit! You can go from desk to dinner, meetings with clients to meetings up with friends or day date with mom to date night with your beau. One of the easiest ways I like to dress up a pair of jeans is with a blazer and a statement necklace! For this time of year, wool is best because of its thickness and warmth. And I find that wool blazers are incredibly easy to find! Step out of the norm and go for a pop of color or a neutral color over the traditional black blazer! The camel blazer I'm wearing effortlessly compliments the black and white combo!

Now if you frequent The Embellished Closet (thanks!! J) you may have noticed the Banana Republic Honeycomb blouse. I’m a huge advocator for mix and matching styles and pieces! The first time I wore was during the summer with a pair of boyfriend shorts and flat sneaks. If you missed, check it out! Finding simple pieces in forgiving materials allow for greater variety! I’m sure I’ll wear this top in a completely different look soon enough so stay tuned!

Now, back to the blazers. I found in a bunch of unique styles and colors I just had to share, which is your favorite??

xoxo

Fashion Duo

Top: J.Crew Keeper Chambray / Skirt: Leifsdottir Striped Jade Skirt (on sale!) / Necklace: Anthro

Shoes: Kate Spade Licorice (on sale!) / Lips: Nars / Sunnies: Super America Sunglasses

Happy Sunday All! I hope everyone is having wonderful weekend so far! Today is a special post, this is my first joint blogger post and my girlfriend Lisa recently started a fashion blog that I'm excited to share; Haute Ashbury! I've known her for about 5 years through working at Wells Fargo and I've always been a little jealous of this gal, she's always so stinking cute and well put together! Just look at her, 5 months preggers and she's as edgy as any women I know! You must head over to her blog...it's different than most since she and another fashionista, Nahal, share their looks. It's pretty refreshing to see two fashion styles appearing daily on one blog. You'll probably want to check out where she copped her items from anyway. FYI- believe it or not, that dress is not maternity!

The beauty of wearing a super colorful skirt is the ability to wear a casual top and still look stylish and dressy enough for work. I tell you, chambray is probably one of my top staple pieces! You literally can pull off any look with it! Here are a few other great chambray and printed skirt combos!

Till next time dolls!

Paris Darling II

Photos by: Larry Wong

Top: H&M Paris Sweater / Bottoms: Genetic Los Angeles / Top: Banana Republic Pipped Top
Necklace: Anthropologie Pam Hiran Bib / Shoes: SM Stecy / Sunnies: Kate Spade Sherrie 
Watch: Michael Kors Runway / Bracelet: Alex & Ani BFF

Continuing my 16 hour style, an easy transition from Day to evening is simply removing a large oversized sweater revealing a polished blouse. If you checked out Paris Darling you see how fun a casual sweater can look with a distressed jean and dressy heel. Not only is it fun but it's an effortless look when you've got plans on the town. 

Which would you wear??

Paris Darling

Photos by: Larry Wong

Top: H&M Paris Sweater / Bottoms: Genetic Los Angeles / Necklace: Anthropologie Pam Hiran Bib

Shoes: SM Stecy / Sunnies: Kate Spade Sherrie / Watch: Michael Kors Runway

Happy Friday!! I hope everyone is having a wonderful week! Why does time seem to pass so slowly immediately before a holiday break...then goes by so fast one it arrives?? I've been counting down to Thanksgiving for about a week and a half and it feels like a month has passed! Maybe the best thing for me to do is put away ALL my calendars ;-)

No matter what the weather is, warm/cold, in SF first rule of thumb, layer up! All I needed was light sweater today but it's super easy to go from relaxed to dressed up for the evening with a distressed jean and ankle strap heel. Stay tuned tomorrow and I'll share outfit once I shed the sweater :-) If you ask anyone I am such a busy body! I don't know what it is but I cannot sit still too long without going crazy! So having a good and easy day to evening outfit is a must! Normally my day to evening consists of a dress with flats to heels but since it's Friday I thought I'd get into the Casual Friday spirit.

Thanks for stopping by lovelies!

DENIM X DENIM

Images by Scott Kong

Top: Sam & Lavi Chambray Popover (on sale!!) / Bottoms: J. Brand 811 Mid Rise Skinnys (sale!)

Handbag: Rebecca Minkoff Mini Mac Crossbody / Shoes: Kate Spade Licorice Too / Lips: HG (Icon)

Necklace: J.Crew Fringed Fan Necklace (on sale!!) / Sunnies: Ray Ban Aviators

Happy Friday everyone!! We made it :-) I don't know what I like better, the anticipation that oozes from every bone for the weekend, or the relief when the weekend is finally here! Well, what better way to end the week than with denim on denim.

I'll be the first one to agree that one can never have too many chambray tops...but this Sam & Lavi draped denim popover shirt is my new fav denim top! Move over ordinary button up chambrays! Not quite sure if it's the loose blousy fit or the high low effect from from to back. Or that it gives an illusion of a wrap top. Whatever it is, all variables make for a super simple yet chic chambray top. And the icing on the cake...it's on sale at Anthro!

This Friday I've got a pretty special collaboration going with a few fellow bloggers called, Fab Favorites Link up! It's a great way to link your blog and meet other fashion bloggers! I love exploring other styles around the globe...so please feel free and join our Fab Favorites Link UP!!

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TOUCH OF LACE

Images by Scott Kong

Jacket: Banana Republic blazer / Shirt: Express (dress version here)/ Bottoms: Zara
Bag: Kate Spade Cobble Hill Bag / Shoes: AV (on sale!) / Nude Lips: Stila Cosmetics (Maya)

I've finally come down from the shades of blue high I've been on the past few days. One day I wore a royal blue I guess you'd call it, another turquoise, then back to cobalt. WTH? Lol You know what that means...Back to Black!

I thought I'd add a bit more texture with today's look by wearing leather and lace with my belted trouser. Lace can be very sexy especially for work so I toned it down by wearing a high-waisted pant, less lace showing, and of course a black tank underneath the top. Now if it was a night out, all rules go out the window ;-)  This particular lace top, from Express, is tasteful either way because it isn't tight fitting at all. I know it's hard to tell because it's tucked it. But it actually has a boxy trapeze like shape when out. I bought it one size too big because I wanted the fit to be a bit loose. I almost bought two sizes larger but changed my mind...what I envisioned was wearing the top with leggings or super skinny jeans. I decided not to because then it would look too oversized to wear with an outfit like this!

Here are some other lovely lace tops I'm eyeing. Enjoy!

V-DAY FROCKS TO FLAUNT

V-DAY FROCKS TO FLAUNT by embellishedcloset featuring the Topshop Gelato Heel

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For Valentine's Day is one of those days that pulls on your heart strings...you either love it or hate it, you are either falling in love or falling out (Depending on if they deliver on Vday right??!). No matter what Valentine's Day means to you, there's no reason why you shouldn't be oozing of fabulousness for the Day of Red!

I've been slightly, okay extremely obsessed over ankle strap heels. I like that the Topshop heel has a closed pointed toe. They are so edgy with any look! I would literally wear all five of these dresses with this flaming hot shoe....which one would totally depend on my mood. If I was going out drinking or dancing with girlfriends and wanted something kind of flirty and fun I'd wear the Topshop Poppy Shift dress or the B&W striped Coast dress. On the other hand, for a date night, I'd spice it up a bit and wear the Prabal Gurung fitted floral dress (if I splurged!) or the white Coast sheath dress...the red Bettie Page long knit dress if I wanted to be more on the conservative side. I'm swooning over everything in this set!!...and the accessories just completes the look.

Which number(s) would you wear??

Happy Valentine's Day lovelies!
XO