Roadtrippin'

After 10 days on the road, I am finally back at home.  It was a fantastic trip, full of adventures, family, friends, and interesting weather (to say the least)!  And it's no surprise that I also did some shopping while I was away... 
First up was Portland, where we explored lots of different neighborhoods, all within their own attitude.  Much like San Francisco, Portland has many areas to wander and shop, eat, and explore.  After visiting the Saturday Farmer's Market, walking by the river to see the many bridges, and taking the streetcar through downtown, we spent some time walking in the Mississippi St. area.  This neighborhood was new to me, and I loved the indie feel and all the antique shops.  One shop I particularly liked was Flutter - full of things I could not resist! 

And don't miss the amazing pizza at The Mississippi Pizza Pub!   Other eats we loved in Portland too: Beast for a delicious and unforgettable dinner, and breakfast at Isabel and Lovejoy Bakery.

Next we went to Boise, which I thought would be an unlikely spot for high fashion.  Boy, was I wrong!  While walking downtown, we came across the fabulous shop, Fancy Pants.  I loved their selection of designer denim, cute dresses, and unique jewelry.  I bought a beautiful Rebecca Taylor dress that will be perfect for summer.  Across the street was an amazing Anthropologie as well - great layout and lots of cute home decor, where I picked up 2 cute tops! 

 *image courtesy of fancy pants

After making our way through Idaho to Jackson, Wyoming and exploring Yellowstone National Park, we wandered around downtown Jackson Hole.  I found the lovely boutique Terra, which also carries mens and kids clothes as well.  At Terra, I couldn't help but buy a cozy Vince tunic, the perfect layering piece for the ever-changing weather on our trip. 

*image courtesy of terra

While in Jackson, a few restaurants you must check out: Cafe Genevieve (grilled cheese and tomato soup is the best), Trio, and Rendezvous Bistro.  I highly recommend the cute bed and breakfast that we stayed in - Alpine House.  Also visit the Million Dollar Cowboy bar - how can you not get a drink in a bar with that name?!  We did some souvenir shopping along the way too, and enjoyed discovering new places together.  Of course we did a lot of other things on our trip than just shop, but that's for another post...

Friday's Favorite Look 5.20

Today's favorite look(s) is all about roadtrips!!  I am off on one, starting today and back home on Memorial Day.  What a great way to kick off the summer!  We are taking a little tour of the western states: Northern California, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, and Nevada.  So I found a few pics (or pins, rather) that were the perfect roadtrip inspiration...

*images via pinterest: photo #1, photo #2, photo #3, photo #4

The Little White Dress

Everybody knows that the LBD is the staple of every woman's closet.  But this summer, it's the LWD that's the real must-have.  Dress it up or down, keep it simple or add some drama, there are so many options when it comes to the LWD.  The Little White Dress is the best wardrobe update this season, and the only hard thing is which dress to choose.  Prime examples below...

 Rachel Roy draped dress

Derek Lam - love the full skirt

 

AKA NY, a little more boho

 Olivia Palermo - love the pink belt!

Perhaps my fave... this Asos dress with a beaded collar

Must Have Red Skirt

Ever since I saw this Vena Cava long red skirt last week on Jeana Sohn's fabulous blog, I cannot stop thinking about how much I want it!  And of course it's also SOLD OUT everywhere that I looked.  Just my luck...

*image via jeana sohn

Style Crush: Ginnifer Goodwin

One woman's style that I have been inspired by lately is Ginnifer Goodwin.  First of all, I love that she can rock the pixie cut, an old favorite of mine.  But she has a style all her own and wears some really different looks and is a master of reinvention. 

I absolutely love that she is not afraid to wear color, and sometimes chooses dresses that might be controversial, but definitely pulls it off.  And of course I love that she is wearing my signature fave color orange, above.  I think the last look is my favorite though, both because it's a gorgeous look but also because she looks completely comfortable with herself in this picture.  Great job, Ginnifer!



*images courtesy of pinterest, lucky, who what wear, style.com, eonline.com

Friday's Favorite Look 5.13

After a long, busy week of moving and unpacking and getting settled, I managed to find a favorite look to share today!  This week is the Cannes Film Festival, and along with the premiere of many new fantastic films, it's also about the fashion.  I am loving Rachel McAdams' red carpet looks this week (and she has long been a fave of mine) - she is always looking amazing and wearing something unique.  My favorite of her looks is this white dress by Maxime Simoens - so fresh and perfect for spring, and the embellishments at the shoulder and hip really flatter her figure.  Earlier in the week, she also wore a gorgeous Marchesa gown that got lots of attention as well. 

*photo courtesy of eonline.com

Moving Day

 As of tomorrow, I am moving out of my beloved apartment and in with my boyfriend at his house in Bernal Heights.  While it is a very exciting time and the start of a new chapter in my life, I can't help but be a little sad to leave the home that I love.  This apartment is the first home I have ever owned and I finally got most everything looking just how I wanted it (especially my amazing walk-in closet!).  So today instead of Friday's Favorite Look, I am giving you all a look into my home, my life...

So it's goodbye to Russian Hill and hello to Bernal Heights!  Looking forward to exploring a new neighborhood and blending our two lives and styles together in a whole new home.  Wish me luck in getting all this stuff packed up!

Fabulous Fashion at the Met Gala

Last night was the 63rd Annual Met Gala, and what a fabulous night for fashion it was!  The Costume Institute Gala is always the event to strut your best style, and the crowd really stepped it up this year.  The night was honoring Alexander McQueen, who feels like the designer of the moment right now, and an exhibition on the designer's work opens tomorrow.  Because the night was dedicated to McQueen's legacy, several guests wore his designs. 

Other than the McQueen looks, some other favorites of mine were Blake Lively in a gorgeous Chanel draped gown (also loving the new red locks!), Ginnifer Goodwin in an emerald green Topshop dress (wow, not couture but I still love it!), and Evan Rachel Wood in the most gorgeous shade of wine (Gucci dress).  And believe me, it was hard to narrow it down this far...

*images courtesy of style.com and people.com