Memo 169: Bundled Up

To: All

From: Me

Date: January 14, 2015

Subject: Hayes Valley
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On my recent visit to San Francisco, I read a list online about all the things that you should not do while you're visiting. Of course, I wanted to window shop but the list told me NOT to go to Union Square. Instead, it said to browse the boutiques in Hayes Valley and that's just what I did!

Albeit, the boutiques were super cute and unique, I was, however, in San Fran right after Christmas and the person that I was with (read: my mom) wanted to experience a little bit more holiday cheer. Do you know where they had the holiday cheer? At Union Square. I will definitely return to Hayes Valley hopefully during an end of the season sale and a warmer less breezy day. Count on that!

Yeah, so about that breeze. I wasn't ready for it.  I hear 56 degrees Fahrenheit and it really doesn't translate. Living in Arizona has completely thrown off my weather barometer. I thought that this look would be appropriate for 56 degrees of coolness and I would have been right if not for the wind. See, that wind is a completely different beast.

Note to self: Stay Inside.

Get the look:

Zara Faux Fur Vest - Similar here and here

Zara Turtleneck - Similar here and here

ASOS Jacquard T-Shirt Dress - Similar here

Zara Scarf - Similar here

Leather Gloves - Similar here

Sam Edelman Boots - No Longer Available

Saks Jefferson Backpack - Sold here

The North Face Hat - Similar here and here

Memo 118: Feeling a Little Grey

To: All

From: Me

Date: February 12, 2014

Subject: Lincoln Center Activities
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The day that I wore this outfit will always be remembered as the day that I met THEE June Ambrose. It was definitely a moment for me. 

So, if you didn't know, I want to let you know that it's cold in New York; like, disrespectfully cold. You can look out the window and see the sun but that's really just a mirage. The sun is doing NOTHING for these sub-polar, frigid, ice cold temperatures.

For this look, I chose to stick to a grey color palette. I went from the lightest of light greys picked up in the faux fur vest to the darkest of dark greys in the over-the-knee boots. 

I was warm. I was grey. And I was happy.

Faux Fur Vest: Rebecca Taylor, Coat: Young, Fabulous and Broke,  Top: Young, Fabulous and Broke, Pants: H&M
Fauxtography by Lana Herbert

Faux Fur Vest: Rebecca Taylor, Coat: Young, Fabulous and Broke, Hat: The Northface
Fauxtography by Lana Herbert

Gloves: Consignment Store Find, Clutch: ASOS, Boots: Sam Edelman
Fauxtography by Lana Herbert

Get the Look:

Rebecca Taylor Faux Fur Vest - Similar here and here

Young, Fabulous and Broke Coat - No Longer Available

Young, Fabulous and Broke Top - Similar  here

H&M Pants - Similar here

The Northface Hat - Similar here and here

Leather Gloves - Similar here

ASOS Clutch - Sold here

Sam Edelman Boots - Similar here

Memo 030: Fifty Shades of Grey

To: All

From: Me

Date: January 18, 2013

Subject: Hobo Chic

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I'm having a personal love affair with this hat. I like LOVE it and I wear it all the time!

I showed up to a joyous 60 minute social gathering amongst friends (read: Happy Hour) with the hat on and people may or may not have thought that I was a little bit homeless. True story. They laughed (at me). I laughed and I continued to rock the hat. Confidence killed the cat and satisfaction brought it back to life after it died...or something.

I don't know. 

*kanye shrug*

The point is I WEAR this hat!

Coat: Young Fabulous & Broke, Dress: H&M, Hat: The North Face 

Bracelets: BCBG, ASOS, BCBG Girls, Sweatshirt: Hearts & Bows, Cuff: Mango

Boots: Hunter, Tights: Forever 21