Maxi

Tgif - kicking off the weekend with this maxi dress. I absolutely love the giraffe print in bold red+periwinkle blue colors. Very festive, loud, fun -- and appropriate to end the week. It'll be sunny with occasional gust of wind; hence, hair tucked inside the scarf. I am so ready to ramble now - Have a great weekend!

Dress and Clutch: H&M // Sunglasses: Just Cavalli // Scarf and Shoes: Old Navy // Jewelry: H&M, Banana Republic, Ralph Lauren

Black and White

Keeping it simple today, I dress in black and white to welcome the short week. I like to keep things simple and minimal when possible. (Or if not, I will go way maximal. It's usually one way or the other)

For today, I am loving this simple white boxy top from Gap's Rebekka Bay spring/summer collection. I keep it sleek with a pair of faux leather pants from H&M. And of course a pair of Birky-inspired sandals. Hope you have a wonderful week.

Top: Gap // Pants: H&M // Sunglasses: Just Cavalli // Accessories: Forever 21, H&M, Ralph Lauren // Shoes and Clutch: H&M

Watched Out

Although I mainly use my iphone to look at the time, I figure that it's about time I get a watch. It's so much easier to take a quick glance on my wrist versus having to pull out my phone. Plus, it also works as accessories. I am looking at black watches. Do you have a favorite here?

 1. Marc Jacobs // 2. Karl Lagerfeld // 3. Timex // 4. Ole Mathiesen // 5. Swatch // 6. Michael Kors

Home Gaia Repossi Style

I first saw Gaia Repossi's Parisian apartment at LeFashion. Although it was originally published in Vogue Russia last year, I fell in love with it and I had to share it. The chevron hardwood floor definitely won me over. I also love the light and airiness of the space. Just like like her jewelry, Gaia's apartment is all about quality over quantity. There are only several but well-curated statement large furniture pieces. They fill the space with just the right amount of drama minus the clutter. I also love how Gaia left her bookshelf sparsely filled and that little gold rolling ladder is such an elegant accent. I wouldn't mind those Repossi rings either. I can stay here all - day - long. I hope you enjoy this apartment as much as I do.

Tribal

 

Going tribal - maximal with bold prints and colors. This vintage skirt is my favorite. I scored it for $4 at a thrift shop few years ago. I feel in love with it when I saw the beautiful prints. With this outfit, I should be vacay-ing somewhere exotic now. But, luckily, it's tgit - thank god it's thursday.

Top: Anthropologie // Skirt: Vintage // Sandals (old): Gap // Bag (old): H&M // Sunglasses (old): Kohl's // Jewelry: H&M, Bass Pro, Forever 21

Black

All black today with hints of silver. Staying cool in this linen black dress. Keeping it all basic and simple with my Birkenstock-y sandals. I have to say - nothing beats dressing in comfort. Happy hump day.

Dress: Uniqlo's Ines de la Fressange Collection // Sunglasses: Just Cavalli // Bag and Shoes: H&M // Jewelry: H&M, Forever 21 and Ralph Lauren

Noir & Blanc

Powering through Monday with my noir and blanc ensemble. I am wearing my favorite sweater (love the bubble sleeve details, worn here before) with my high-waisted drapey wide leg trousers. Love how dramatic these pants are. I wear my power loafers instead of heels. I love heels but I love flats better, just like I love skirts but I love pants more. Happy Monday.

Sweater and Wide Leg Trousers (old): H&M // Sunglasses: Just Cavalli // Shoes: Zara // Clutch: H&M // Jewelry: Forever 21, H&M, Ralph Lauren

Christophe Lemaire

Christophe Lemaire is a master of sophistication. I love his take on French minimalism. His Spring/Summer 2014 collection is quiet yet impactful. The designs are mainly light and airy and are made of cotton. I love how he plays with balance and proportion with such a simple fabric. They are clean, functional, effortless yet luxurious. Christophe says: "I want… fashion that accompanies the personality ... Allowing freedom of movement and gesture, [the] clothes [should] allow a woman to be herself." His designs prove exactly that. Here are some of my favorites.

Green

Dress: H&M // Clutch and Shoes: Zara // Sunglasses: Just Cavalli // Jewelry: Banana Republic, H&M, Forever 21

Happy Tuesday. As a cheery tribute to my cheery mood, I am wearing this bright green pleated dress. I pair it with my equally bright orange clutch for a colorblock effect. I highly recommend this dress which is a part of the current H&M and Gisele Bundchen collection. Love the pleated details and the lettuce hemline. It also does not wrinkle. Here's to a bright cheery wrinkle-free day.

#SFStyle

I am so honored to be featured on SF Chronicle Style section along with other San Francisco bloggers @aimeerancer and @alexaeyes. SF Chronicle hosts a local fashion contest where bloggers can hashtag their outfit #sfstyle and win to be selected and featured on the paper. The winner gets a $500 shopping and styling spree with Maghan McDowell of SF Chronicle Style. Check out the SF Chronicle article for more details. Have fun with this #SFStyle contest!