Living in San Francisco, layers become your best friend. Mornings can start off balmy and end in a freezing, breezy afternoon! After working all day, I try to get outdoors in the afternoons and I often end up hunting for […]
So many people recommended we visit the town of Sintra while we were in Lisbon, and I wish we’d spent more time there! It truly is a beautiful, charming town full of old palaces and Moorish castles perched high atop leafy green mountains. People will tell you it’s a 40-minute trip from Lisbon… IT’S NOT! It’s about 45m on the train (or via car) just from Lisbon city center to Sintra town center! Give yourself at least 1.5 hours to get to any of the sites… Getting there for us was an epic fail involving a very Frodo/Samwise climbing up Mount Doom type situation, but at least we have a crazy story to share with friends now! 🙂 My advice? Neither walk, nor run up to the castles from Sintra center. Take a bus. Or taxi. Or anything on wheels 🙂 Links to the best Sintra itineraries below, along with one hilarious story of how we got there – so read on if you want a good laugh!
Many of you have asked for tips on how to pack for trips like Portugal, where you’re just as likely to chill at a sidewalk cafe or coastal beach as you are to wander around a centuries’ old palace amidst narrow, winding cobblestone lanes… Sharing some tips on where to shop all the outfit styles I wore on this trip (lots of flowy dresses + wide leg pants!), along with links to some of my current favorite finds to inspire your next vacation wardrobe refresh below! SHOP THE POST
I love bright and pastel floral prints for spring/summer – but come fall/winter, I’m all about the dark, rich jewel-toned hues. For those of you who still think florals are a bit much for cooler temps, I find that pairing them with other classic cold weather staples like turtlenecks, leather jackets or velvet blazers really bring that rich depth of textures and patterns I crave in autumn.
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Fall is my favorite season! It used to be summer until I discovered pumpkin-flavored… well, EVERYTHING! 😀 Seriously, if it has any pumpkin in it, I’ll gobble it up! I also feel the same about fall fashion – pumpkin or cinnamon colored sweaters, turmeric trousers, mustard or marigold maxis – LE SWOON! When it comes to sweaters, the chunkier and cozier, the better. This fall, you’ll probably find me living in oversized everything now that I’ve popped my cherry – ahem – pumpkin – in Paris 😉
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It’s finally fall and that means one thing: having tons of fun with fashion! For me, fall is the best season to really play around with new trends because you can layer and easily mix and match textures, prints and patterns! But after spending the summer soaking in the sun on the beach or traveling around the world, your wallet may be taking a bit of a hit… No worries – enter Nordstrom Rack, where you can find pretty much everything you need to fit out your fall wardrobe without breaking the bank! This place is my little secret spot for finding all the cool contemporary brands, my basics, and even designer threads at a discount! The Washington, DC Nordstrom Rack stores are especially amazing – keep reading below to find out more about the incredibly cozy, chic autumn pieces I picked up this weekend like this olive green Theory jacket, the snuggliest sweater coat from the eponymous French brand Iro, and the coolest printed silk blouse from DVF (all at a fraction of the original price!!)! I’ve shown you guys a few different ways to style these pieces below, and provided links to shop these items and similar pieces online… but I find that the best kept deals and unique pieces are found in store, and good news for us shopaholic fashionistas – A NEW NORDSTROM RACK STORE HAS ITS GRAND OPENING THIS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 @ 555 12TH STREET NW, STE C210, WASHINGTON, DC 20004-1216!!! If you visit the store at its grand opening, there’s a super sweet treat in it for you – check my Instagram the morning of Thursday, October 27th for a special giveaway!
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I was super lucky and excited to attend my first ever Paris Fashion Week this fall (for the Spring-Summer 2017 collections) Рle d̩fil̩ de mode comme on dit en fran̤ais! I was extra stoked to sit front row at one of the most iconic, quintessential Parisian brands in contemporary history Рagn̬s b. Рat the epic Palais de Tokyo! To me, the essence of French girl style is the effortless chic, modern but feminine, cool but not overly trendy look that contemporary Parisian designers like agn̬s b., Vanessa Seward and A.P.C. embody! The collection was a perfect mix of gamine, flirty and colorful prints plus menswear-inspired everyday street style looks perfect for strolling through Canal Saint-Martin or the Marais! Scroll through to check out my favorite looks from the show, along with the latest luxury Parisian designer jacket I wore to the shows that all the fashion it-girls are currently coveting!
Feeling blah every time you look in your closet and feel like you have nothing to wear? Or maybe you have a ton of options, but you’re just having one of those days where you feel gross in everything you try on? I go through this struggle at least a few days a month (girls – you know what I’m talking about ;)) when I just feel like I’m not myself and nothing looks flattering. Lucky for you guys (and me!), I’ve discovered the perennial style secret to help you look and feel your best with zero-to-minimal effort using pieces everyone probably has in their wardrobe already! And if you don’t have these items, shop my favorite picks below for every budget!
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YEP, yet another post about pleated skirts! I know I’ve been over-doing it a bit lately, but this maxi is just so so special and I also wanted to share a few different ways to style this gorgeous ruffled-sleeve crop top with you guys this week. I’ve had a tough time finding crop tops that look chic and classy, but also stay on trend and keep me cool in warm weather – this L’Academie ruffled-sleeve silky number from Revolve is THE crop top to end my fear of the trend! It comes in 3 different colors and literally goes with everything! Check out my casual, boho-chic take with this top and a bright colorful maxi from last week here, and stay tuned for an upcoming post on how to wear it with wide-legged pants and jeans… And in this post, see how you can dress up a maxi skirt with this billowy blouse to make an outfit fit for special events (think weddings, bridal showers, etc.)! My favorite part about this outfit is that it costs < $125 with both skirt and top on sale! Keep reading for similar styles that take a simple pleated maxi from Sunday best to wedding guest-chicest dressed! SHOP THE POST [show_shopthepost_widget id="1720351"]
My friends and followers alike know I have a penchant for pleated skirts! Although I’ll wear pleats pretty much anywhere and everywhere, I can be really OCD and picky about where I find them! I have to confess I own a maxi in every color you can imagine except for olive green 🙂 But don’t worry – that’s next on my list and I know just where to find the perfect piece to round out my collection for a price that you won’t even believe! This maxi skirt (and the olive green version) can be yours for less than $25!!! This entire outfit will actually cost you just under $100 with the skirt and blouse both at 50% off! Keep reading to learn more and hear my tips on how to pick the perfect pleated skirt for any figure!
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