STYLE | crochet top

One of my absolute favorites things to do is to step out of San Francisco and have a quiet day in Mill Valley. I love being surrounded by Redwoods and away from all the city noise. 

I had not planned on posting this outfit but my mom insisted- and for a first-timer how good was she at taking my pictures?! I love wearing statement tops because the rest always falls into place. And lately all I want to do is wear jeans- so fun tops is what I've been shopping for lately. I picked up the robin's egg blue with the shoes and accessories and I think the subtly of it all made it feminine and not overdone. This crochet piece is one of my favorites right now.

top: trafaluc

jeans: jbrand

shoes: oldie, similar here

turquoise jewelry: gifted 

XO,

STYLE | the find

Photo credit: CR Fashion Book, Photography by: Pierre Debusschere

all photo credit via http://www.crfashionbook.com

Obsessed. I have been following the infamous Carine Roitfeld as she continuously surpasses the bars she sets herself. In her latest issue, no. 5, of CR Fashion Book, she features Beyonce in the most artistic version of herself and the whole shoot deserves some serious praising. 

I love imagery that not only illustrates fashion to drool over, yet more-so when it's interpreted as a piece of artwork. It combines the two together to do just that and really sets the magazine/book apart from anything I've seen. Yes, even Vogue. Each photo was better than the last and I can honestly imagine, and predict, these hanging at some future exhibition down the road much like Mario Testino's are now. 

If you don't know about CR Fashion Book- check them out. The best way I can describe it is in their words:

"a celebration of fashion and creativity, irreverent in spirit and timeless in style a platform for groundbreaking styling, photography, and features from the most celebrated creators in fashion and art, as well as a new guard of rising talent a place to discover intriguing people and inspiring imagery, constructed around each issue’s specific theme an innovative format that combines the collectible aspect of a book with the energy of a carefully curated fashion magazine..." -CR 

{This is probably my favorite from the shoot}

Photo credit: CR Fashion Book, Photography by: Pierre Debusschere

{The Queen B} 

Photo credit: CR Fashion Book, Photography by: Pierre Debusschere

 Photo credit: CR Fashion Book, Photography by: Pierre Debusschere

Photo credit: CR Fashion Book, Photography by: Pierre Debusschere

Photo credit: CR Fashion Book, Photography by: Pierre Debusschere

XO, 

STYLE | fun ways to layer black

A lot of black. A little edge. A little mess makes for a perfect background.

Lately, I've had this very laissez faire attitude towards picking my outfits- so wearing black sits very well with me. It feels a lot like 'paint by numbers'. It never fails me especially when I am having a 'what the hell is going on with my hair and make-up' kind-of-day. Not to say there is no thought behind the final look- but even with little effort, you can't really go wrong with it. 

Black.always.makes.you.look.good.

In fact, my take is this- go nuts with it!  A stark color deserves some good layering. l love mixing different textures, leather and accents when I am going for a little more sass. And of course when you have shoes like these....a little attitude doesn't hurt. 

{hard to see in images but the pants have a floral pattern with texture to them}

leather jacket: oldie - similar here

pants; shirt : zara

shoes: bcbg

sunglasses: ray bans

jewelry: tiffany & co. and dogeared

lips: mac 'good to be bad'

XO,

STYLE | green pants

I am obsessed with these emerald green trousers since it's a color I wear well and is easily styled in different ways. They're fresh, fun and transitional. On this occasion, I chose to pair them with a classic black blazer- since it's the midpoint to a perfectly polished look that takes me from work to dinner. It's chic and not so serious. 

In previous looks I have worn them with a white buttoned down, nude pumps and a bold orange necklace- which achieves an entirely different look. I may have to post a repeat of that soon. 

I especially loved the juxtaposition of shooting in nature to mirror the color of my trousers. It's so effortless. 

XO,