Unique dress

This is a BCBG dress from their runway collection about 2 years ago. I love the uniqueness of the cut. It looks different from every angle because of the diagonal panels. BCBG always has unique looks. Some of them, I hate. But, when they get it right- it's really right. I'm enjoying their current collection this season as well.

Dress: BCBG, runway collection from 2 years ago
Shoes: Coach (a few years ago)

Bows!

I love a feminine, classy outfit. I found this bow blouse at JCrew. I couldn't resist pairing it with bow pearl earrings and a Kate Spade handbag (with a bow). Since the blouse is full, I matched it with this red pencil skirt from Ann Taylor. It is Christmas time after all. Merry Christmas everyone!

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Blouse: JCrew Bow neck top in bow print
Skirt: Ann Taylor, purchased a year ago
Earrings: Kate Spade, here's a similar pair
Handbag: Kate Spade, purchased a few years ago
Bracelet: Ann Taylor, purchased a few years ago
Shoes: Christian Louboutin Simple Pump

Mistletoe and holiday parties

I love this time of year- with all the holiday spirit, Christmas parties, delicious food, beautiful music, and great reasons to dress up. I got this tulle skirt from Anthropologie and wore it to a Christmas party this weekend. They had a photo booth at the party, so we took some great shots. :) Merry Christmas everyone!

So many parties......so little time.......

Skirt: Anthropologie Karinska Tulle Skirt in Ivory
Top: Asos Blouse with diagonal pleats, shown in this post
Shoes: Kate Spade Krysta
Belt: Tarnish skinny sparkle bow belt
Earrings: Kate Spade skinny mini bow drop earrings

Floral Dress

I know it's not very wintery, but I love this floral dress from JCrew. It's actually a blouse and skirt (in the same pattern- hothouse floral). It's a light chiffon print and so beautiful. Hey, I live in sunny California, so I get to wear these kinds of things in the winter :)

Dress: JCrew Collection Skirt in Hothouse Floral. I also bought the blouse in the same pattern.
Shoes: Christian Louboutin Simple Pump 100 (These shoes were one of my birthday presents to myself :)

Kimono style dress

It seems rare that I find a dress I can wear without any modifications. This is a great one from Anthropologie. It has a bit of a kimono flare- which I love. It's a relaxed fit, but with a great belt to accentuate the waist. And, the peacock feathers in the print are fantastic. Love it.

Dress: Anthropologie Plumes Kimono Midi Dress
Shoes: Coach, purchased a few years ago
Necklace: Ann Taylor, purchased a few years ago

Who wants to see beautiful shoes?

Happy Thanksgiving! I bought these shoes as part of my birthday shopping spree in October. I planned this entire outfit around these shoes because I think they're just adorable! They're from Kate Spade, of course :)

Shoes: Kate Spade Krysta
Skirt: Kate Spade Jill Skirt in Yarrow, also shown here
Shirt: Asos blouse with diagonal pleats, also shown here
Sweater: Boden Sweater, purchased a few years ago

Birthday Shoes

Here's another beautiful pair of shoes that I bought as a birthday present for myself. Who knew that cobalt blue, turquoise, and chartreuse would look so great together. I wore these to church with the skirt in this post, a white blouse, and a turquoise sweater.

Shoes: Kate Spade Krysta Pumps

Birthday shopping

My birthday was 2 weeks ago and I celebrated with some shopping in San Francisco.  I turned 38 this year, which seems crazy.  I feel so young, so it's strange to associate myself with being mid to late 30's.  So, I decided to treat myself with some retail therapy and bought a gorgeous pair of Christian Louboutin shoes and great dress from JCrew.  Happy birthday to me!

First, the shoes......

Shoes: Christian Louboutin Simple Pump 100

The dress....

Dress: Jcrew Skirt and Blouse in Hothouse Floral

I'm back!

Sorry all for my absence the past few weeks- I went on vacation and then took a break for my birthday. Now I'm back and have lots to share. I'll start with this last summer look- I wore this on my Hawaiian vacation and it was comfortable and easy to pack. I love these shoes- they are so patriotic!

T-shirt: Ann Taylor (had for a few years)
Capri Pant: Ann Taylor Loft (had for a few years)
Shoes: Sperry Top-Sider Women's Authentic 2-eye Boat Shoe
Handbag: Kate Spade, purchased during sample sale

Birthday Present

It's my birthday next week and I'm having mixed feelings about getting older. More to come in a post next week, but for now- I may need a little retail therapy. I found these beauties at JCrew. I think they need to be my birthday present to myself.

JCrew Sasha Snakeskin Pumps in Sweet Almond. Gorgeous.