Oh my goodness! We have had such a busy holiday season…not only did we have to prepare and shop for the holidays, I was in my last quarter of grad school at FIDM!  I am super proud to announce that I finished my program studying product development with flying colors, and I cannot wait to start interviewing for jobs to start my career.

For now, my husband and I are focusing on family, relaxation and happiness up until the New Year.  We drove down to LA today to spend Christmas with my in-laws and we are so happy to be here.  My Grandparents in law grew up and were married in Omaha, shipped off for military duty (with the kids) in Germany and settled in LA in the same house that I am staying in for the holidays 🙂 It is so much fun looking at pictures and hearing stories about the family I married into and am so grateful for all of them.

We took these photos overlooking LA on my Grandparents’ deck.  It is so pretty here, and I really missed my family in LA.  Tonight I am wearing a sequin blazer (similar) and chelsea boots (similar) by Anthropologie, a sheer black button down by Allsaints (similar), denim by Citizens of Humanity and a Celine bag.  I am also OBSESSED with this pink lip crayon by Lipstick Queen.

Wishing you all a Merry, Merry Christmas, and love, peace & happiness in the New Year!

Outfit Details ::

Jacket :: Anthro (similar)

Top :: Allsaints (similar)

Bottoms :: Citizens of Humanity

Booties :: Anthropologie (similar)

Bag :: Celine

Finals week is in full swing at FIDM.  I have 4 final projects/presentations next week, but no matter what Saturday is my day off to spend with my husband!  Its quite chilly up in the Oakland hills (love it) so I wore my Allsaints cowl neck (similar) sweater, Mother Denim and my navy Sixty Seven (similar) booties for our little date night.  I am looking forward to finishing my degree and spending Christmas in LA with my in laws… stay tuned 🙂

Outfit Details ::

Sweater :: Allsaints (similar)

Bottoms :: Mother Denim

Booties :: Sixty Seven :: (similar)

Sunnies :: Prada

Bag :: Chanel

I officially have 2 more weeks of school until I earn my graduate degree from FIDM!!! I am so busy but I still try and stay stylish even when I do not have time.  I am also starting to think about what I am going to wear when I present my final portfolio to the heads of the Product Development program.  I love this black and white blazer from Anthropologie (similar).  It is polished and edgy at the same time.  I paired it with a silk Allsaints (similar) button down ( I would wear a cami underneath for my presentation), coated high waisted Citizens of Humanity jeans, my white Sixty Seven booties (similar) and my new favorite accessory, these collar tips from Honeydrip.  Collar tips are an easy way to replace the statement necklace and spruce up any button down!  Wish me luck in my last few weeks of school and happy almost holidays!!

Outfit Details ::

Blazer :: Anthropologie (similar)

Top :: Allsaints (similar)

Bottoms :: Citizens of Humanity

Booties :: Sixty Seven (similar)

Collar Tips :: Honeydrip

Bag :: YSL

Its  getting closer and closer to the holidays and most of us are sooooo busy, I know that I am!

If you are stumped on what to give your loved ones, here are some fun ideas!

Happy Shopping 🙂

Where to shop from top left ::

Reidel Wine Glass Set :: Target

Sonos Mini Speaker System :: Target

Leather Phone Case/ Wallet :: Madewell

Faux Shearling Slippers :: Madewell

Fair Isle Socks :: Madewell

Limited Edition Gold Letter Mug :: Anthropologie ( online orders are on back order, try the store, I just got mine in San Francisco Today)

Carry on Mini Cocktail Set :: Anthropologie

This glorious rain in Northern California has been a breath of life to these hills.  The green grass is sprouting and the sky is blue and I wanted to share how beautiful it is with you.  I brought out another vintage Ralph Lauren sweater that my Mom handed down to me for this crisp Fall weather.  I paired it with a vintage chambray tunic that I found at Patine, La Selva Beach, a Janessa Leone hat, my zippered J Brand black skinnies and my new Free People Dark Horse booties.  The holidays are closely approaching, stay tuned more my favorite gifts to give this season 🙂

Outfit Details ::

Sweater :: Vintage Ralph Lauren (similar) I would also advise to look on ebay…

Tunic :: Patine

Bottoms :: J Brand

Booties :: Free People

Hat ::  Janessa Leone 

Necklace :: Anthropologie (old)

Midterms are in full swing and my graduate degree is closer than ever.  But I am going to need some magic to keep my energy and drive up for the final stretch.  Today I am super inspired by one of my blonde icons, Stevie Nicks.  She rocked the wide brim hats, black lace, leather and messy blonde hair before anyone else.  I am wearing a sheer stretch lace dress with bell sleeves from Free People, a porkpie hat from Allsaints (similar), vegan leather leggings by La Fee Verte (similar), sky high black wedges from Allsaints (similar) and my favorite statement necklace from Dylanlex. Wish me luck during midterms, hope your fall is getting off to a great start 🙂

Outfit Details ::

Dress :: Free People

Hat :: Allsaints (similar)

Leggings :: La Fee Verte (similar)

Wedges :: Allsaints (similar)

Necklace :: Dylanlex

This nearly full moon is bringing out my inner spirit animal, the white wolf.  This white faux fur jacket from Forever 21 was a great impulse buy last week.  I was super cold at school so I ran downstairs to the store and grabbed this insanely comfortable blanket cardigan.  I do not have anything like it and It fits into my wardrobe perfectly!  I paired it with my fave cream Sixty Seven booties.  The dress is a great long sleeve silk shirtdress from Allsaints that is an investment, but a great wardrobe staple. My favorite piece though, is my new head chain from Iweartheheadress, I love statement necklaces and I think I am moving into the territory of statement headpieces too.  Stay Tuned 🙂

Outfit Details ::

Jacket :: Forever 21

Dress :: Allsaints

Booties :: Sixty Seven

Head Chain : Iweartheheadress

Bag :: YSL

Sorry I have been so MIA this week, I am in my last quarter of grad school and life is so busy.  As I transition into fall, I wear a ton on of black and today I added a pop of gold hardware and tan slippers.  This leather and mesh top by Sandro Paris I found on Haute Look for a fraction of the original price after my BFF gave me a heads up (love when that happens).  My tan and gold tassel loafers by Bass are like walking on a cloud   I am wearing J Brand skinnies that are super comfy and are a go to in my closet. And finally, my Janessa Leone hat which was a great buy this summer and has transitioned into fall seamlessly.  I am so excited to share my outfits going into fall and the into the holidays.

Happy Styling 🙂

Outfit Details ::

Top :: Sandro Paris

Bottoms :: J Brand (similar)

Slippers :: Bass (old)

Hat :: Janessa Leone

Bag :: YSL

I woke up to the sound of rain this morning and when I opened my closet, I knew it was sweater weather.  Sipping my coffee at this house up in the clouds wrapped up in a cozy sweater is one of my favorite parts the season.  I have an amazing collection of Native American inspired hand knit Ralph Lauren (similar) sweaters from the 90’s courtesy of my amazing Mom and I am so excited to share them with you.  I paired it with a soft, flowy Bordeaux (similar) black tee, my Allsaints (similar) resin-coated drop crotch denim, an Allsaints (similar) agate necklace and my favorite army green Sixty Seven booties. This was a perfect combination of cozy and stylish as I was headed to school early this morning.

Outfit Details:

Sweater :: Vintage Ralph Lauren (similar here)

Tee :: Bordeaux (similar here)

Necklace :: Allsaints (similar here)

Denim :: Allsaints (similar here)

Booties :: Sixty Seven (old)

It is finally cooling down at sunset, so tonight I layered this hand crocheted Allsaints sweater with a silk Allsaints dress.  I am all about clogs in the fall and this Jeffrey Campbell pair are a versatile color and the heel height keeps them from being dowdy. This outfit is the perfect day to night transition when the weather is changing. Pieces like these will stay in style for years.  Oakland sunsets in the fall are breath taking and I wanted to share this one with you.  I also would like to give a huge shoutout to Ash at Taylor Monroe San Francisco for my pastel mint and purple dipped hair.  She is my go to girl for hair for the last 5 years!

I am starting my last quarter to earn my graduate degree from FIDM SF tomorrow, wish me luck 🙂

Outfit Details:

Dress : Allsaints (similar)

Sweater : Allsaints (similar by Free People)

Clogs : Jeffrey Campbell

Ring : Anthropologie (similar)

Bag : Celine