A great way to set off a printed piece is by pairing it with a neutral hued, slimmer piece. One that doesn’t draw attention to itself. In this instance, I wanted to let my printed black & white sweater do all the talking, so the perfect accompaniment was a pair of sleek black pants.
A while ago I shared that these pants were becoming a uniform for me and I’m clearly still in the honeymoon period.
Full disclosure, I have three pairs now. A slightly more fitted pair for evenings out, and a size up for business casual settings. It’s great to find an affordable, quality item like this!
I love a good rooftop! I’ve always wanted an apartment with killer views from the roof and somehow always ended up in buildings with no rooftop access. That was especially disappointing when I lived in Russian Hill, Nob Hill, and Telegraph Hill, when the views would have been great. Luckily, the latest place as enough sunshine and views to appease years of wishing and hoping on my part. Water AND city views! 🙂
This Tibi shift is a favorite of mine. It’s just what I look for in cocktail dresses – It’s a classic silhouette and style, but with a twist. In this case, an eye-catching, modern print.
And the best thing to enjoy with a gorgeous view? Day Owl Rosé – Mais bien sur.
For my friends in other areas of the country, the title of this blog post may seem a little out of season. However, for my Bay Area compatriots, layering is a way of life from Spring through Fall. We get blasted with heat for a few days a year, maybe even a full week, in either late September or early October, but Summer is mostly a foggy, chilly affaire in San Francisco. Enter the perfect sweater for All American layering from Gant.
The most consistent thing about San Francisco weather is its inconsistency. A single Summer day here in the City by the Bay can include any of the following – Horizon obscuring fog {Hi Karl!}, light rain, mist, ominous clouds, brilliant sunshine, or unexpected bursts of warmth. As a result, you’ll find that locals carry around wraps, sweaters, and lightweight coats, and stash umbrellas in their cars and at their desks. We’ve also become quite adept at putting together low-key, layered looks that suit our casual, chilly city.
The stripe is a Summer Classic. This print comes back in a new iteration every season. This particular take on stripes caught my attention immediately.
I love the way the two variations of stripes marry at the waist, it’s a really flattering detail. And the faintly retro style of the silhouette and neckline also offer you a fun chance to style it up.
I wore this dress during my most recent trip to New York. One of my favorite things about visiting New York is how much more interested in fashion people are. It’s a wonderful place for people watching. Second only to Paris!
A simple little black dress may seem like an unusual choice for Summer, but hear me out. This is the perfect little Summer frock – During the warm-weather months it doubles as either a swimsuit coverup or a dinner look.
Whether you’re biking to the river, walking to the beach or holding court pool-side, a girl needs a good coverup. This is the perfect lightweight day-to-night dress, and it travels well, I took it for a spin on my last vacation!
What’s great about this style dress is the utter versatility. It’s great for daytime and it’s also perfect to throw on before heading out for a hot Summer night. During the day you can pair it with sandals and a head scarf, and for night you can try bold printed wedges and a cute clutch.
Have I won YOU over? What do you think of my multi-use little black coverup?
