Blazer: H&M (old but similar style here); Shirt: Markus Lupfer; Pants: c/o White House Black Market; Shoes: Zara; Clutch: Zara; Sunglasses: Ray-Bans; Jewelry: Zara necklace; Watch: c/o BCBGMaxAzria

There's a very good chance this song might be stuck in my head now -- quite apropos for the long weekend ahead, no? Which reminds me, happy (almost) weekend, friends!

Sweater: J. Crew (old, but similar style here); Skirt: Zara; Shoes: Zara; Bag: c/o Rebecca Minkoff; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Jewelry: Bauble Bar Twitter nameplate necklace, Michael Kors watch

Reunited with some old favorites -- thanks to all this recent closet cleaning. Note to self: must do this more often.

Top: Zara; Pants: J. Crew (similar style here); Shoes: Isabel Marant; Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Jewelry: Zara rhinestone necklace, J. Crew cobalt chain necklace

Jacket: Old Navy (similar style here); Dress: Zara, worn as a top (similar style here); Pants: Club Monaco (similar style here); Shoes: Prada; Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim; Sunglasses: Ray-Ban; Jewelry: Michael Kors watch

Dress: Tracy Reese (first worn here; obsessed with this full skirt dress); Shoes: Zara; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Jewelry: Gorjana chevron necklace c/o; Flowers: c/o the man friend

This dress never fails to make me feel extremely feminine (I think the full skirt of tulle layers might have something to do with it) -- throw in my favorite flowers, a surprise gift from the man friend right before these photos were snapped -- and I'm set. 

How was your weekend, lovelies? Any fun adventures?

Photos by Daniel Johnson

Jacket: Sandro (similar style here); Dress: c/o Modcloth (old); Shoes: Zara; Bag: c/o Rebecca Minkoff; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Jewelry: Gorjana "Super Star" necklace, Emerson Made medallion necklace

Shirt: Rodarte for Opening Ceremony; Skirt: Jaeger (first worn here); Shoes: B. Brian Atwood c/o; Clutch: Kate Spade (also love this quirky one); Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Jewelry: Jewel Mint earrings

While I was not a fan of the second installment of the "Sex and the City" movie series for too many reasons I won't go into now -- I was (and am still) quite smitten with this outfit that Carrie wore to the market or souq in Abu Dhabi. Whimsy but still semi-grounded with a casual tee -- perfectly Carrie and perfect for my own day of casual shopping. Not at a souq mind you, but trust me, it's on my travel bucket-list. 

Top: Zara dress (first seen here and here) worn as top (similar style here); Overalls: Vintage Lees; Bag: c/o Rebecca Minkoff; Shoes: Charlotte Olympia thanks to the Bal Harbour Shops; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Jewelry: Gorjana "Super Star" necklace c/o, Emerson Made medallion necklace; Michael Kors watch

You may remember my first foray into the overall territory a few months back (but fret not, a refresher can be found here!). And lately, well, I can't seem to get enough of them. They're just too easy to throw on with some heels and funky jewelry (or in this case, fringe!) and call it a day.  

Jumpsuit: Zara (love this jumpsuit too); Hat: J. Crew; Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim; Scarf: c/o Otrera; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Jewelry: Zara necklace

Jacket: Zara; Dress: Rebecca Minkoff; Shoes: Aldo; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Jewelry: Emerson Made medallion necklace, Gorjana "Super Star" and "Taner" necklaces c/o; Floral crown: DIY

I finally decided to give floral crowns a shot and you know what, I don't think I could have picked a better concert to wear it for. After all, if you're going to San Francisco...

Jacket: Old Navy (similar style here); Shirt: Maje; Shorts: Levis (similar style here); Boots: Hunter; Sunglasses: $5 score from one of the concert vendors! (similar style here); Jewelry: Zara rhinestone necklace, Emerson Made medallion necklace

While I didn't get a chance to check out day one of Outside Lands this past weekend (had to work!), days two and three certainly made up for it! Highlights include (but certainly are not limited to): finally getting to see local SF band, Geographer play, the most amazing truffle oil fries, witnessing my first (and probably only) Metallica concert and an amazing finale set by Stevie Wonder himself. 

Stay tuned! Day three outfit coming tomorrow! 

Photo by the lovely Erin of Calivintage for Free People

First outfit: Elizabeth & James blazer; Club Monaco leather pants (similar style here); Bag: borrowed from Brahmin; Shoes: Louboutin

Second outfit: Jacket: Zara; Skirt: Topshop; Top: Zara; Bag: borrowed from Brahmin; Shoes: Zara

Nothing really embodies the start of fall like a new bag, no? So when Brahmin asked me to pick a few of my favorites from their fall 2012 collection to borrow -- I happily obliged. After all, I'm certainly not one to turn down an excuse to dress up. Of course, this begs the question though: what would you guys pick from their new line? Any show stoppers I overlooked? Do share!

Jacket: Old Navy (similar style here); Shirt: J. Crew; Skirt: H&M (first seen here); Shoes: Zara; Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Jewelry: Gorjana "Super Star" necklace and "Taner Bar" necklace c/o

Shirt: J. Crew; Skirt: Vintage; Shoes: Valentino; Sunglasses: Ray-Bans; Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim; Jewelry: Gorjana "Super Star" necklace c/o; Michael Kors watch

When in doubt, sometimes it's best to just go with a few basics -- a men's white button front shirt, leather pencil skirt and kitten heels (bonus points for studs!).

Dress: Zara (similar style here); Bag: Kate Spade (now obsessed with this clutch); Shoes: Zara; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Jewelry: Zara (similar style here)

I'd be lying if I didn't admit that I was very much under the influence of this outfit pin, from this fashion week darling when putting this outfit together. It just worked. And then I was out the door. Love it when that happens.

Dress: Maje; Vest: Topshop; Shoes: J. W. Anderson X Aldo; Bag: c/o Rebecca Minkoff; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Jewelry: Michael Kors watch

Don't get me wrong, I love shopping around Union Square -- but I also love escaping the crowds and hopping over to Maiden Lane just as much. It's tucked away from a lot of the tourist-run hustle and bustle and boasts a charming al fresco cafe, usually with a string quartet playing nearby. Quite the breath of fresh air after battling the cable car lines just two steps away -- a little retail retreat, if you will.

Where are some of your favorite mini escape spots in your city?

Dress: 3.1 Phillip Lim; Hat: J. Crew; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Shoes: c/o Caroline Cree

First outfit: Printed shirt dress; Belt: Gap; Shoes: Miu Miu; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Jewelry: Gorjana "Super Star" necklace c/o; Michael Kors watch; Bag: Vintage

Second outfit: Harper trench; Carlie Silk Shirt; J. Brand jeans c/o; Clutch: Reptile clutch (not available online yet, will update as soon as it is); Shoes: Zara; Sunglasses: Ray-Bans

Don't get me wrong -- I love these dog days of summer when every weekend is planned out for camping, visiting friends or road trips out to ranch weddings and the day itself just seems to drag well on into the evening, perfect for a late dinner and drink rendezvous. But I still get giddy for the coming of fall. Crisp air. Shorter days. The promise of holidays right around the corner. And fall wardrobe shopping. Of course, when Club Monaco tapped me to pick out a few fall favorites from their August collection, which you can see here, I was beyond happy to do so. Their relaxed yet sophisticated city vibe has always resonated well with my style and this fall collection in particular makes for the perfect foundation for fall dressing. Think trench coats with leather touches. Full skirted shirt dresses. And lots of patterned separates that are begging to be mixed, matched or worn together for a little extra oomph. 

Check out the rest of my outfits and my other fellow style muses on Club Monaco here -- and would love to know, what would you pick from the August collection? Let me know in the comments below!

Dress: Roksanda Ilincic thanks to The Outnet; Shoes: Valentino (similar style here); Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Clutch: Vintage

Shirt: Zara; Skirt: c/o Banana Republic; Bag: Zara; Hat: J. Crew (similar style here); Sandals: J. Crew; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Jewelry: Michael Kors watch, Gorjana "Super Star" necklace c/o, Bauble Bar Twitter nameplate necklace

In honor of the weekend now upon us (three cheers!), I wanted to share a look from this past weekend. Fresh off the heels from the Miami heat, it was a bit shocking to actually have to wear longer sleeves back in SF -- but I'l admit, I'm a wimp when it comes to humidity so I was secretly rejoicing. This skirt, thanks to Banana Republic, is currently on my weekend to weekday rotation list -- stay tuned to see how I style it for the office next week! But let's not get ahead of ourselves here -- weekend plans, whose got em? Spill!

Peplum: J. Crew (love this floral peplum top too); Collared shirt: J. Crew (similar style here); Jeans: c/o Paige; Shoes: Zara; Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Jewelry: Forever 21 rhinestone collar necklace, Michael Kors watch; T-Rex with flamingo friends c/o Google

Special thanks to Paulette for snapping my photos!

While I sift through the many photos from Miami Swim Fashion Week, please enjoy this more casual office look, in which I took two of my current closet staples (a printed peplum top and a cotton twill collared shirt) and layered them. I know, not exactly rocket science over here but hey, I was pretty pleased with the outcome!

And something tells me my new friend behind me here liked it, too! 

Dress: Parker (love this Parker dress too); Shoes: J.W. Anderson X Aldo; Bag: Vintage; Sunglasses: Karen Walker

When in Rome Vegas, do as the Romans Nevadans do -- wear sequins.