the reunion

Dress: Alexander McQueen (a few seasons old, similar style here); Shoes: Valentino; Clutch: Vintage; Sunglasses: Target; Watch: Daniel Wellington; Bracelet: Gorjana; Ring: Jennifer Zeuner

As I mentioned last week, I headed back home to Reno this weekend for my 10 year high school reunion (10 years -- I still can't wrap my head around that!). While I really had no idea what to expect for the evening, I did know I was dying to wear this pearl embellished, fits-like-a-glove McQueen dress I recently picked up on sale at Jeremy's a few weeks back. Combined with a little stud action on the shoes, I felt very me in a slightly demure meets edgy kind of way. 

As for the reunion? It's funny, so many different scenes featuring a certain Romy and a certain Michele played out in my head while driving into town. Maybe everyone will hang out in cliques? Maybe unrequited crushes will have a second chance? Maybe someone actually did invent Post Its (or the figurative equivalent). But really, it wasn't quite like any of that at all -- and I mean that in the best way possible. It was great catching up with so many old friends, teammates, confidants, and yes, perhaps an old crush or two, and seeing where the last ten years have taken them. While so much has changed, in a weird way, it felt like we kind of picked up where we left off. 

Although, yes, I'd be lying if I didn't admit I was slightly disappointed there weren't any dance numbers quite like this. Maybe at the 20 year reunion? ;)

Photos by Heather Clark

life lately

1. My uniform lately (which you can shop now directly from your inbox by signing up for Like to Know It).

2. A casual Saturday outfit with these red Valentino pumps, originally featured here.

3. My Friday afternoon routine usually revolves around picking up my second coffee for the day plus fresh blooms.

4. The view heading to happy hour after work. It just never gets old.

5. I forgot how much I loved this Stella McCartney citrus print skirt. Too perfect for warm summer days.

6. The accessory edit on heavy rotation these days.

7. Recently stumbled upon my new favorite house in San Francisco -- check out all those potted gems!

8. A quiet Saturday morning alone. 

9. A few girlfriends and I went out to wine country this past weekend for the Napa Valley Wine Train -- highly recommend if you're in the area! Had a beautiful dinner on a restored 1915 diner car (very Darjeeling Limited-esque) and I loved every minute of it!

As always, you can follow along right here on Instagram. Happy weekend, everyone!

i'll have what she's having {nordstrom anniversary sale}

3.1 Phillip Lim bag // NARS "Schiap" palette // NARS cheek palette // Marc by Marc Jacobs watch // Frends headphones // Kate Spade iPhone case // Balenciaga perfume // Wildfox sunglasses // Jo Malone "Blackberry and Bay" collection // Vince Camuto cuff // Enzo Angiolini heels

It's game time, people. AKA, the annual Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is in full swing. AKA the time of year when I have lots and lots of browser tabs open (way more so than usual). While I normally go straight to the clothing section for their sale, this year I wanted to strategize around accessories and beauty products. My reasoning? They're usually the items I splurge on throughout the year because they almost never go on sale. Stocking up on lots of perfumes, NARS goodies, perhaps another watch investment and that nude Pashli is calling my name for another great work bag option. Shop my picks right here....

tomboy

Shirt: Levis (men's); Shorts: Isabel Marant via Elizabeth Charles; Shoes: Isabel Marant (old, similar style here); Sunglasses: Coach; Watch: Daniel Wellington; Wallet: Emerson Fry; Necklaces: Jennifer Zeuner; Bra: Third Love

Growing up, I really bounced around the style spectrum a lot (as any kid should). Belle was my muse in the first grade, then there was the tie-dye phase in middle school (i.e. the lost years) and high school was all about sporty Abercrombie basics (with low-rise distressed jeans, naturally) . Given that my 10 year high school reunion is just around the corner, er, later this week, I thought it would be fun to take the tomboy basics of something I used to wear and turn it on its head with layered gold accessories, heels, peek-a-boo lace and a bold, red lip. 

Confession time: What was your style like in high school? 

Photos by Heather Clark

belted

Dress: Proenza Schouler via The RealReal; Bag: Chanel; Sunglasses: Coach; Shoes: Henri Lepore Dezert; Lips: Stila "Beso"; Hat: J.Crew; Watch: Daniel Wellington ; Necklace: Jennifer Zeuner

I feel like it wasn't all too long ago I was happily belting my dresses whenever I got the chance to cinch my waist in. And now, for some reason or another my belt collection has slowly dwindled to this lonely Moschino survivor (that I nabbed at a flea market, no less!). Not that I'm complaining. He goes quite nicely with skinny jeans as he does flowy chiffon-like dresses, but I do think a few other belt contenders are in order. Here are a few I'm considering pulling the trigger for (with their flowy dress counterparts, of course)...

Photos by Heather Clark

ruby {red} tuesday

Vest: Alexander Wang (old, similar style here); Jeans: Abercrombie; Shoes: Valentino; Wallet: Emerson Fry; Cuff: Hermes; Sunglasses: Target (yes, Target! Look like Celine, no?); Necklace: Givenchy

It's quite possible I'm approaching an almost embarrassing collection of these Valentino rockstud heels now. The reasoning for these? Well, aside from the fact they look like modern day ruby red slippers, they were also crazy on sale at my haunt, Jeremy's, this past weekend and a few happy hour drinks had me thinking it was the right decision. My sober self happily agrees. 

Photos by Heather Clark

i'll have what she's having...

Mother of Pearl dress // Saint Laurent shoulder bag // Mother of Pearl peplum top // This Works sleep oil // Saint Laurent mascara // Mother of Pearl trousers // Grey Ant sunglasses // Reed Krakoff sandals // Alexis Bittar ring // Garance Dore greeting cards

I was recently turned onto the designer Mother of Pearl by my friend Adelle (who's making the leap over to NYC this week!) -- and I just have to say, I'm hooked already! While the prints are totally on point (like this dress), it's the clean separates that draw me in (like this peplum top and trouser combo). All of which would look just too good with that Saint Laurent bag I've been eyeing for forever now, right? Right? 

bell curve

Bustier top: Josh Goot via The RealReal; Skirt: H&M (old, but similar style here); Bag: Chanel; Sunglasses: Target; Necklace: Anthropologie; Shoes: Louboutin; Watch: Daniel Wellington

If you've been reading this blog for a while now, you know I typically shy away from anything too form fitting. Not sure what's to blame there, but it usually boils down to wanting to avoid pulling or tugging at my clothing to make it sit just right on me throughout the day. However, when life throws you a Josh Goot bustier like this guy (I mean, hello bell curve!), sometimes you have to take a few pages from TTH's book and just go for it.

Which reminds me, I now need a high slit, pencil skirt, like the one in the aforementioned link. Any leads? 

Photos by Natalie Goel

pause // reset // play

Skirt: Tibi (similar style here); Top: Mason (in black here); Shoes: Charlotte Olympia (via The RealReal); Clutch: Charlotte Olympia (from a few seasons ago, but similar style here); Necklace: Anthropologie; Lips: Stila "Beso"; Bracelets: Vita Fede; Sunglasses: Target

It's been a while since this skirt has come out to play but luckily, a little closet reorganization (and RealReal consignment spree) goes a long way in making you look at your wardrobe a bit differently. In fact, I think it's high time I made this a seasonal habit -- especially when it's easy to fall into the slump of "I have nothing to wear" (which trust me, happens around here a lot), it's great to feel energized again by what you have, instead of lamenting over what you don't have. 

Of course, that doesn't stop me from lusting over this dress (I'm only human, after all). It just means I weigh some of my other shopping cravings a bit differently. Ah, getting wiser in my old age, perhaps? ;) 

On a side note, how adorable is this house?! It's my new favorite in San Francisco. 

Photos by Heather Clark

blue jeans // white shirt

Blazer: Helmut Lang; Shirt: Equipment; Shorts: Levi's (similar style here); Shoes: Zara; Bag: Chanel; Sunglasses: Coach; Necklaces: Jennifer Zeuner; Watch: Daniel Wellington; Lips: Stila "Beso"

I think it's safe to say that I've been living in these cut off shorts since the Fourth. And, perhaps you'll agree with me, once these guys get in the summer rotation, they're really hard to resist. Like really difficult. Granted, while they do hover around the "Daisy Duke" territory, I rather like them paired with crisp basics like a silk button front shirt and a sharp blazer (bonus points for a little peek-a-boo lace action). 

How have you guys been styling your cut off shorts? More casual or dressing it up a bit?

Photos by Heather Clark

i'll have what she's having {work it out}

Kick starting my running routine lately and craving a bunch of new basics. Click the icons next to each product to shop!

second chances

Top: Bebe (similar style here); Pants: 3.1 Phillip Lim; Shoes: Zara; Bag: Chanel; Sunglasses: Elizabeth & James; Watch: Daniel Wellington; Lips: Stila "Beso"

I went through a phase in college where I loved gaucho pants (and usually of the jersey knit variety -- yes, I know, I know, no judgement, OK?). But since we're all about second chances around here (hello, Birkenstocks!), I have to admit I'm all about this wide leg cropped pant thing going on now. Granted, they're harder to pull off for someone around 5'4" (5'5" on a good day, mind you) but that's where cropped tops come in beautifully. I threw on a white blazer later on in the evening once it got cooler and instantly felt a tad bit Annie Hall chic (and Diane Keaton can do no wrong in my book).

Photos by Natalie Goel

round trip

Top: Isabel Marant via Elizabeth Charles; Jeans: Frame; Shoes: Zara; Bag: Chanel; Watch: Daniel Wellington; Sunglasses: Elizabeth & James; Lips: Stila "Beso"

Alright, after much debate (mainly around timing), the Istanbul trip has been booked! Which means, ready, set, GO! Would love any and all trip recommendations you guys may have (thank you again for all your sweet emails in the past -- our New Zealand/Australia and London trips wouldn't have been the same without them!). I've been researching like mad already (naturally) but haven't started compiling a list past this hot air balloon ride.

Hope you all had a wonderful long weekend with plenty of BBQs, friends and fireworks. 

Photos by Natalie Goel