Sweater: J. Crew (similar style here); Skirt: Forever21; Bag: Zara; Shoes: Zara; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Jewelry: Emerson Made medallion necklace, H&M bar necklace, Michael Kors watch, assorted gifted bangles

I recently posted about how I'm trying to sport more of my cardigans backwards these days (unfortunately, I can't take credit for this genius idea but this gal can!). Surprisingly, it wasn't until a few days ago that I seemed to have stumbled upon a silhouette I really love -- the one you see above. When paired with a sleek, more form fitting maxi skirt, it's deceivingly demure from the front, and a proverbial party in the back -- a mullet of an outfit, if you will, and I'm kind of obsessed with it!

Next steps? Must find a weighty necklace to sport backwards like this little number. Any recs?

Sweater: Gap; Pants: H&M (similar style here); Shoes: Jessica Simpson; Bag: London Fog; Sunglasses: Fred Flare; Jewelry: Emerson Made necklace, H&M bar necklace, Asos cuffs

After seeing this gem of a video, I'm pretty sure I have a new editor crush. Move over Taylor Tomasi Hill, Emmanuelle Alt is hot on your heels!

Shirt: Zara (similar style here); Pants: J. Crew (would kill for this pair though!); Shoes: Christian Louboutin; Bag: Zara (similar style here); Sunglasses: Fred Flare; Jewelry: H&M necklace, Emerson Made necklace, Michael Kors watch, assorted gifted bangles, Asos spike bracelet

I've probably said this before, but I'll reiterate it again: This is my kind of no-fuss outfit: cropped trousers, somewhat sheer patterned blouse and classic heels. It's the MVP, if you will, of my outfit repertoire and never fails to leave me feeling pulled together with time to spare in the morning.

And these pants? Well they're almost in a league of their own at this point -- quite the unsung hero of my fancy pant collection.

Skirt: Boy by Band of Outsiders (similar style here); Button front shirt: J. Crew (similar style here); Blazer: Unknown brand via Ambiance (similar style here); Tank: Urban Outfitters; Shoes: Balenciaga; Bag: Zara; Sunglasses: Fred Flare; Jewelry: H&M bar necklace, Emerson Made necklace, assorted gifted bangles, Michael Kors watch

No, your eyes are not deceiving you! Those are suspenders on my skirt -- thereby making this little number a wardrobe favorite for its quirkiness.

Happy Friday, everyone! After this work week, this weekend couldn't come fast enough!

Sweater: Zara (similar style here); Skirt: H&M (similar style here); Jacket: Old Navy; Shoes: Zara (similar style here); Bag: Zara; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Jewelry: c/o Spike the Punch

Dress: Proenza Schouler (similar style here); Shoes: Gucci; Bag: London Fog; Sunglasses: Fred Flare; Belt: Gap; Jewelry: Emerson Made medallion necklace, H&M bar necklace, Michael Kors watch, assorted gifted bangles

I've been stalking this dress for forever now and finally pulled the trigger once it was marked down during an incredible sale over at Opening Ceremony (big thanks to my Twitter friends, who helped me track it down!). And while I was planning on properly photographing it this weekend (read: not taking photos before I bolt out the door to catch a bus to work) I just couldn't help myself! Don't you just love pieces that make you feel like it's Christmas morning every time you wear them?

Shirt: Zara (similar style here); Skirt: Zara (similar style here); Shoes: Christian Louboutin; Bag: London Fog; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Jewelry: H&M bar necklace, Emerson made medallion necklace, H&M wrist cuffs worn as ankle cuffs (similar style here)

After my week-long foray into color and patterns, San Francisco's somewhat gloomy weather has me reaching for my trusty black and white basics. Basics can sometimes get a bad rap for being, well, too basic, but I think they make for the perfect opportunities to debut your more daring accessories. Case in point? These wrist cuffs recently turned ankle cuffs.

Dress: Zara (similar style here); Shoes: Proenza Schouler; Bag: Zara (similar style here); Jacket: Zara; Sunglasses: Fred Flare; Jewelry: "Evil Eye" necklace c/o Jewelmint

After this citrusy yellow outfit a couple weeks ago, I think it's safe to say I've found a new color I can't stop wearing! This, of course, only leads to me to busting out more colorful footwear as well, as evidenced by these tribal-esque Pronezas (another great sale find!).

Any colors you can't get enough of lately? My other color crush of the moment is mint green but I'm having a hard time finding it right now in stores. Any tips/leads?

Dress: Asos (similar style here); Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Hat: H&M (similar style here); Jewelry: H&M necklace, Emerson made medallion necklace

Dress: Anthropologie; Shoes: YSL (similar style here); Purse: Vintage; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Jewelry: "Olivia" necklace c/o Lauren Elan, assorted gifted bangles

Wore this to my dear friends Irene and Charles' wedding this past weekend in Maui. While I'll be posting  more photos from their beautiful ceremony later this week, some of you may have already seen some of the behind the scenes snaps -- and if you haven't yet and have time for only one photo -- I highly encourage you peek their genius wedding cake here. (Hint: No, your eyes are not fooling you -- Rice Krispie treats.) Now that's my kind of wedding cake!

Dress: Theyskens' Theory; Shoes: Valentino; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Jewelry: H&M necklace, assorted gifted bangles

Shirt: Madewell; Pants: J. Crew (similar color here); Jacket: ModCloreth; Shoes: Isabel Marant; Bag: c/o Rebecca Minkoff; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Jewelry: Michael Kors watch, La Mer wrap watch worn as necklace c/o Lucky Fabb Conference; assorted gifted bangles

After I saw Laura of On the Rack's most recent post, I knew I had to try wearing one of my watches as a choker today. Little quirky details like that just get me every time.

Blouse: BCBGMaxazria (similar style here); Skirt: BCBGMaxazria (similar style here); Shoes: Christian Louboutin; Bag: London Fog; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Jewelry: Michael Kors watch, assorted gifted bangles

Sometimes the only way to beat the Monday back to work blues (or in this case Tuesday back to work blues!) is to wear the most saturated, juiciest colors you own. All at once. Together. Like your sartorial caffeine for the day.

Who's with me? Anyone? 🙂

Shirt: H&M (similar style here); Skirt: Zara (similar style here); Shoes: Miu Miu; Bag: Vintage clutch, gifted; Sunglasses: Fred Flare; Jewelry: J. Crew chain necklace, Michael Kors watch

When the right pair of glitterati-worthy shoes comes along at an unbelievable price -- you pounce! After all was said and done, I'm talking a little over $200! ($200! I still have to pinch myself, even when typing it out!) For those of you in the San Francisco area, I highly recommend you check out Saks' consolidation sale going on right now. Luckily, I went in right before closing time last night and therefore only had time to try on ONE pair of shoes.

How was your weekend? Hit up any good sales?

Blazer: Zara (similar style here); Shirt: Coachella festival shirt; Jeans: c/o Hudson Jeans; Shoes: Valentino; Bag: Zara (similar style here); Sunglasses: Fred Flare; Jewelry: Glass crystal necklace c/o Spike the Punch; Michael Kors watch; Lipstick: Revlon's "Persian Melon"

I love me a good Stevie Wonder reference when I can swing it -- and today's pretty fitting, right?

Happy Friday the 13th!

Jacket: Zara (similar style here); Shirt: Zara; Skirt: Asos (love this similar skirt!); Shoes: Miu Miu (have been eyeing this similar pair for a while) Bag: Zara (similar style here); Sunglasses: Fred Flare; Jewelry: J. Crew chain necklace, Michael Kors watch, assorted gifted bangles, bauble bangles c/o Bauble Bar

After Monday's print on print ensemble, I figured I would keep the momentum going, this time with something a bit more subdued. The obvious choice? Stripes on stripes! A bit of a Carrie-in-Paris moment, no?< Hope you're all having a wonderful week so far!

Jacket: Old Navy; Shirt: Zara; Pants: J. Crew (love this pair as well!); Bag: Cambridge Satchel Company; Shoes: Zara; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Jewelry: Michael Kors watch, assorted gifted bangles, bauble bangles c/o Bauble Bar, H&M collar necklace

Just your basic, running-out-the-door-because-I'm-unbelievably-late kind of outfit. So, of course, I threw in an obnoxiously bright satchel to jazz it up a bit.

What do you guys thrown on when you're running late in the morning? I need some new ideas to throw into the mix!

Dress: H&M (picked out by the man friend!); Blazer: Unknown brand, picked up at Ambiance in SF (c/o Rachel Zoe!); Shoes: Zara (similar style here); Bag: London Fog; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Jewelry: "Olivia" necklace c/o Lauren Elan, Michael Kors watch, bauble bangles c/o Bauble Bar, assorted gifted bangles

Sometimes, after wearing so much color and print (like yesterday's post) you just need a slight detox -- a neutral cleansing palate almost. Some key accessories and, of course, shoes with personality will keep the otherwise basic outfit interesting.

In other news, I'd like to announce the winner of three tickets to this Saturday's The Lab event, where yours truly will be strutting down the runway! So without further ado, Haley of Colortree, I hope your Saturday is free, because you have a date with some of the Bay Area's most trend-setting wedding vendors! Plus, we'll be hanging out in a barrel room at the beautiful Cline Cellars, not bad, huh?

Congratulations Haley, please email me ASAP and thanks to everyone who entered!

For those of you in the area and who didn't win -- fret not! You can still snag tickets here.

Blazer: Asos; Shirt: Zara; Pants: Asos; Shoes: Christian Louboutin; Bag: Lodis; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Jewelry: Michael Kors watch, J. Crew chain necklace

Top: H&M (similar styles here, here and here); Jeans: c/o Paige Denim; Shoes: Christian Louboutin; Bag: Zara (similar style here); Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Jewelry: earrings c/o Anarchy Street, Michael Kors watch; Lipstick: YSL "Rouge Volupte"

Yes, after much debate and self-reflection, I chopped my hair off. About 12 inches to be exact. Only took me about a year to get enough guts to do it -- but if you know me, that's about par for the course.

My hairdresser, Deb, over at Devil's Hairhouse in the Mission (SF ladies and gents, I highly recommend this gal -- she knows her stuff!) was completely patient with me as I pulled up about 20 inspiration photos from my Pinterest folders. My top contenders were Arizona Muse and Alexa Chung on the shorter, more layered side and Vogue's Sylvana Ward Durret on the longer, blunter side. As you can see, we leaned more toward the shorter version, because it put me right over the mark to donate my hair, which I've always wanted to do.

While I'm still in a bit of scissor shock, I think it's starting to grow on me! Plus, I'm starting to see the beauty of earrings and strapless dresses in a whole new light. Isn't it amazing how hair can literally transform how you feel in certain accessories and necklines?

Dress: Proenza Schouler; Jacket: Zara (similar style here); Shoes: Unknown brand, from Buffalo Exchange (similar style here); Bag: Zara (similar style here); Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Jewelry: H&M collar necklace, Michael Kors watch, assorted gifted bangles

Daytime slip dress meets tough leather jacket. I think I like the outcome. Happy Friday, everyone! Three cheers for the weekend!

Blazer: Zara (similar style here); Shirt: Zara (similar style here); Skirt: Zara (similar style here); Shoes: J. Crew (similar style here); Bag: London Fog; Sunglasses: Fred Flare; Jewelry: "Olivia" necklace c/o Lauren Elan, H&M collar necklace, Michael Kors watch

After reviewing this outfit in hindsight, I think I'm ready for either: a.) my cameo on a TV court drama or b.) my shift as a flight attendant. FYI, I think I'm leaning toward the court drama. Yelling "Objection, your Honor!" seems too good to pass up.

Happy Thursday!

Sweater: Zara (similar style here); Skirt: c/o Anarchy Street; Shoes: Isabel Marant; Purse: Zara (similar style here); Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Jewelry: Dannijo collar, Michael Kors watch, assorted gifted bangles

Dress: BCBGMaxazria (similar style here); Jacket: Topshop (similar style here); Shoes: Gucci; Bag: Chanel; Sunglasses: Fred Flare; Jewelry: J. Crew chain necklace, Michael Kors watch

I've been hunting for a great leather bodice dress for sometime now (I blame it on this little number from Chloe Spring 2011) -- and everything I found seemed to be just out of my price comfort zone. Luckily, some of the after Christmas sales worked in my favor as I snagged this BCBGMaxazria dress for over 60% off. Merry Christmas to me, indeed!

How has your luck been with the sales? Any good finds?