Growing up in Reno, snow days were pretty common. The minute it looked like a snow storm was heading our way, my sister and I would get our snow gear ready by the door, in hopes that 1.) school would be canceled the following day so we could 2.) go sledding at the park nearby in the morning or 3.) beg one of my parents to take us up to go skiing.

Granted, living in San Francisco now, snow days aren't in my foreseeable future anymore (which I kind of miss these days!) but after last week's rainy "Storm of the Decade" that hit the Bay Area, I think rain days will do just fine. Given that I commute about 2 hours one way to get out to Mountain View, a lot of my team will opt to work from home or our San Francisco office to avoid flooded highways, accidents and overall, a headache of traffic. And I did exactly that last week. I am used to working from home now. I do not miss the commute at all. Plus, since a friend of mine recommended that I checked out sites like filecenterdms.com to help me keep all my paper documents in one place digitally, instead of having everything on the floor or on the desk, I feel like this may help increase my productivity while working at home, considering not many people can work in a cluttered room. Let's just see how it goes.

The tricky thing that I'm often guilty of when it comes to working from home, is the trap of not changing for the day, or what I like to call "VC presentable", meaning you look put together from the waist up for video conferences and likely wearing pajamas below. This can happen a lot for people whose home work consists of options that don't require video calls, such as stock market trading - gsk shares don't care what you look like, now do they? What I've found though is that I'm much more productive and energized if I put together an outfit I feel good in -- even if the only person who may fully appreciate it, is Elvis. And sometimes, he doesn't even seem to care. 😉 If you establish a working day routine you'll be set! It will help you feel more intune with your day and help you feel more organized and ready to take on whatever comes your way.

Lately, for my work from home attire routine, I've been incorporating a slew of cozy socks, sometimes worn slouchy with heels when I eventually head out of the apartment, or sometimes pulled up like this pair by GoldToe, to peek out of knee high boots. They're the perfect cozy touch for staying in and a great finishing touch to an outfit for drinks afterward (when the rain finally lets up). If you'd like to try a pair for yourself, GoldToe is awarding out assorted pairs every week and even a $1,500 wardrobe makeover grand prize. Simply like or comment on their Facebook posts with the hashtag #80DaysOfGoldToe. Good luck!

Do any of you work from home? How do you dress for the occasion?

Photos by my Mom (Thanks, Mom!)

This post was in collaboration with GoldToe. As always, all opinions and styling are my own. Thank you for supporting all This Time Tomorrow collaborations!

Jacket: Modcloth (old, similar style here); Sweater: Hanes; Blouse: Equipment; Jeans: DL1961; Boots: Celine (similar style here); Hat: Gladys Tamez thanks to Syllabus; Bag: Chanel; Cuff: Hermes; Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

We talk a lot about investment pieces here on TTT. Pieces that you know you'll be reaching for year after year; the quality never letting you down. And while, yes, I generally bucket bags, shoes and coats into this higher ticket category, there's something to be said about everyday basics, especially ones that don't break the bank. Jeans and sweaters that only get better with age, slightly broken in with love and memories.

As mentioned in my previous post here, I'm a huge fan of Hanes and have been for as long as I can remember. What I love particularly about their sweatshirts and shirts, is how easily they can transition from lounging in bed (full disclosure, I may have worn this black sweatshirt you see here to bed the night before) to daytime wear. With the right accessories, cue: this Gladys Tamez hat that I'm obsessed with and this camel coat, which I've also had for years, and it takes on a whole new elevated personality. 

Photos by Natalie Goel

This post was in collaboration with Hanes. As always, all opinions and styling are my own. Thank you for supporting all This Time Tomorrow collaborations! 

Jacket: IRO; Sweater, skirt and necklace: H&M; Shoes: Saint Laurent; Bag: Proenza Schouler; Sunglasses: Ray-Ban; Watch: Daniel Wellington 

It seems only fitting that after such a serious black and white kick that I would shift gears over to grey. And I've been binging on it lately, especially when I spotted this leather IRO jacket (snagged on sale during Black Friday!). When it comes to investment pieces, shoes and leather jackets really are my weakness. 

I actually wore this all grey outfit a couple weeks back for the H&M store opening out in Salinas. Huge thanks again to everyone who made it out! I had a ton of fun shopping around with all of you (and mad props to the impromptu dance party that formed outside in the line).

This post was in collaboration with H&M. As always, all opinions and styling are my own. Thank you for supporting all This Time Tomorrow collaborations! 

Photos by Aaron Shui

Jacket: Mackage (via Nordstrom Rack); Sweater: Everlane; Scarf: Nordstrom Rack; Jeans: J.Crew; Shoes: Saint Laurent; Bag: Chanel; Sunglasses: Ray-Ban; Lips: Stila "Beso"

There are a few things that really kick off the holiday season for me. The first? Scrooged, Love Actually and A Christmas Story on an embarrassing repeat loop. Followed by multiple cookie parties, where you can finally blast that Pandora station you've been itching to play since last year. And seizing any and every opportunity to bundle up when the SF temps allow. I recently picked up a few bundle-worthy pieces from Nordstrom Rack, namely this wool coat and wrap around scarf and, have been living in them ever since. Sure enough, if they pass that test, it usually means I'll be stocking up on a handful (or 10) for a few folks on my holiday list this year. 

Photos by Aaron Shui

This post was in collaboration with Nordstrom Rack. As always, all opinions and styling are my own. Thank you for supporting all This Time Tomorrow collaborations!

Dress: Ellery borrowed from The RealReal; Shoes: Saint Laurent; Bag: Chanel; Earrings: BaubleBar; Lips: Stila "Beso"; Sunglasses: Elizabeth & James

Well it's only the 3rd day of December and I can already feel the calendar brimming with holiday events. And that can mean only one thing: party dresses are in full swing! I'm definitely of the camp that I should be able to wear my holiday dresses year round so I tend to not over do the red and green variety, but instead opt for statement LBDs. This particular dress by Ellery (borrowed from The RealReal) is killing it for me right now and I can't wait to wear it to the first party of the season next week. (Psstt...If you're feeling ambitious enough to tackle gift shopping, The RealReal just launched their 12 Days of Gifting campaign here -- snag one for them and two for you!) 

Speaking of holiday fetês, I'm hosting yet another little launch party this week, this time out in Salinas, CA for the new H&M store opening at the Northridge Mall. If you happen to be in the area on Thursday, join me at 10:30am -- we'll be running an Instagram contest with $100 H&M gift cards up for grabs. Hope to see you out there!

Photos by my mama 🙂

This post was in collaboration with H&M. As always, all opinions and styling are my own. Thank you for supporting all This Time Tomorrow collaborations!

Sweater: Kenzo; Shirt: Equipment; Skirt: Zara (similar style here); Shoes: Saint Laurent (love this pair); Bag: Proenza Schouler; Sunglasses: Ray-Ban; Watch: Movado

As I get older (and I say this fondly), I'm starting to really streamline what pieces I want to surround myself with and wear on a daily basis. Where I once used to err on the side of more options, I find myself gravitating back toward a steady (and small) lineup of classics -- a timeless watch being one of them. What I love about this particular Movado watch is how seamlessly it can be incorporated into any outfit, which is particularly key for the holiday season when there are a slew of parties, cocktail hours and family get togethers, sometimes back to back. Plus, the smaller face and more heritage design is a nice contrast to my typical masculine watch go-to. I look forward to pairing it with a stack of bracelets for more impact, and even letting it stand alone as more of a statement piece.

Photos by my mom 🙂

This post was in collaboration with Movado. As always, all opinions and styling are my own. Thank you for supporting all This Time Tomorrow collaborations!

Turtleneck // Striped shirt // Pants all via Eddie Bauer; Shoes: Saint Laurent; Bag: Proenza Schouler; Sunglasses: Ray-Ban; Lips: Stila "Beso"

There's something about Thanksgiving break that's always a bit harder than other holidays to return back to reality from. It's just long enough to be too long for a long weekend and too short to really be considered a 'break' -- it's like once you've hit your groove sleeping in, eating too much and shopping online sales in your pajamas -- BOOM -- Monday hits. And it's back to the grind, folks.

But!

I have a mini reason to celebrate this week. A few of my blogger pals are joining me at a little soirée Eddie Bauer is hosting this Wednesday where we'll be toasting their new flagship store digs with a little bubbly and tunes to shake off those post-turkey day blues. More to come on that soon.

As for this outfit? I have to admit, I practically lived in slightly different variations of this get up all weekend and loved how comfortably pulled together I felt the entire time. It's this fine balance that's really one of the main reasons I was excited to style a few of the Eddie Bauer winter pieces in the first place. Since moving to San Francisco, I've fallen in love with this incredible tango of city life and nature. Sweeping ocean views, gigantic Redwood trees, Muir Woods, Highway 1 coastlines, wine country -- they're all a short drive away from the city -- and I always get swept away by the idea of packing my bags randomly on a Friday evening after work and jetting off down the coast, On the Road style for a mini adventure. Honestly, what more could you ask for? If anyone is thinking of moving to San Francisco, take the plunge as I did; it's such a magical city! Be sure to contact sf real estate agents who will help you with your San Francisco dream house search. You'll soon be jetting off down the coast on a spontaneous adventure as I often do. Who knows, maybe it's in the cards for this Friday? And I think I know exactly what I'll wear...

Photos by my mama 🙂

This post was in collaboration with Eddie Bauer. As always, all opinions and styling are my own. Thank you for supporting all This Time Tomorrow collaborations!

Shirt: Everlane; Jeans: BigStar; Shoes: Henri Lepore Dezert; Bag: Proenza Schouler; Sunglasses: Ray-Ban; Belt: Moschino; Watch: Daniel Wellington

I've had a few books on rotation lately, namely Lena Dunham's Not That Kind of Girl (still making my way through, but love it so far) and the wildly Instagramable How to be Parisian Wherever You Are. Both have filled a particular type of role during my most recent travels, but it's the latter that I've surprisingly been taking to heart lately. Sure, I don't expect to turn into a Parisian overnight after reading it, nor did it challenge me in a highly intellectual way either, but the "snackable" bits of advice (on love, style, confidence, sex, you name it), have been exactly what I've needed to keep in mind these past couple of weeks.

Dress: Derek Lam (on sale!); Shoes: Henri Lepore Dezert; Bag: Chanel; Sunglasses: Ray-Ban; Necklace: Jennifer Zeuner

This dress found it's way onto Instagram a few weeks back and I loved seeing the comments come in about it. While it somewhat lacks in hanger appeal, I have to say it's probably one of my favorite dress purchases to date, combining so many go-to elements for me. Black and white. A little bit of intrigue with the different lace varieties. And the hug-like silhouette that then flares out at the hem. It's just the kind of dress that I feel confident and like myself in, which really, what more can you ask for? Of course, the fact it was also majorly on sale certainly helps as well. 🙂

As for the occasion? This past weekend I attended the last stop of the College Fashion Week tour put on by Her Campus. Fun fact (that some of you may know): I started this blog back when I was graduating college. Granted, I'm far from college age now, but I applaud the idea of making a fashion show specifically for college-age girls, with accessible but on trend pieces. I'd be lying if I didn't admit it's something I would have loved if it were available when I was in school, because, really, college is one of those times you're truly discovering who you are outside the context of home, family, high school, and that very much that spills over into how you begin to shape and discover your own personal style. I, for one, experimented with a lot of styles in college -- some good, some bad and some downright, well, ugly. But the process was fun, nonetheless. 

That said, Saturday's festivities were a blast and I loved getting the backstage pamper treatment with full makeup thanks to Bare Minerals, followed by some incredible hair magic thanks to Tyler at Tresemmé. Huge thanks again to the College Fashion Week and the Teen Vogue team for having me!

Photos by Kim Mitchell

This post was in collaboration with College Fashion Week/Her Campus. As always, all opinions and styling are my own. Thank you for supporting all This Time Tomorrow collaborations!

Jacket: Isabel Marant via The RealReal; Shirt: Kit & Ace; Jeans: DL 1961 c/o; Boots: Isabel Marant via The RealReal; Bag: Everlane; Sunglasses: Ray-Ban; Necklaces: Jennifer Zeuner; Watch: Daniel Wellington

While I live in jeans pretty much year round, there's something about picking up a few new pairs for fall that still gets me excited. Don't get me wrong, I love a pair that's been broken in, year after year, (still have a pair from high school that I *kinda* fit into) but I'm always amazed at how fast evolving and innovative the jean industry can really be with new fits, new stretch and new sculpting capabilities. Really, it's funny to think that something as time-honored and as classic as the all American blue jean seems to reinvent itself time and again. 

So naturally, when DL 1961 asked me to try out their new smart denim technology, I was definitely curious. Denim is such a huge part of my life, but I demand a lot out of a good pair. On any given day, I'm usually running (or biking) to meetings across campus, helping style on set at shoots or simply need to look that certain polished but undone Silicon Valley chic. My jeans need to stand up to the challenge. And this pair? I think it's won me over. Comfortable stretch, without losing that substantial denim feel, just the right amount of give where I need it and a great overall slimming effect. Oh, and well, I like to think they make my butt look good too, so there's that.... 🙂 

Have you guys tried out their smart denim technology yet? Would love to hear what you think!

This post was in collaboration with DL 1961. As always, all opinions and styling are my own. Thank you for supporting posts that keep This Time Tomorrow's doors open!

Photos by Natalie Goel