Fashion

Essentials for Fall 2012

Sep 26

In the past Fall has always been a struggle to me. When I first moved to San Francisco, I could not comprehend that summers were overcast. I continued to wear flip flops and shorts even though I was freezing, when Fall rolled around I clung to whatever I could of the summer I never had. Nine years later I have come to love Fall in San Francisco. It feels right to be bundled up. However my years of resisting the cold has left me with no real pieces for fall. Essentials like a coat or shoes. What is wrong with me?

I’m on the hunt for some real quality pieces that I will have for years. I’ve had my eye out for a new coat and a solid pair of boots, something that could take a real beating. Maybe actual shoes? I’m totally guilty of wearing flip flops while it’s raining in the dead of winter. I also love fall, because you can get away with lighter scarves. I also love to stock up on rings because necklaces are hidden by scarves and earring get stuck in my hair.

Coats: Orla Kiely Boucle Coat/ Camel Military Coat/ Antipodium Vallance Coat

Scarves: Terrain Khaki Flower Scarf/ Dorothy Perkins Burgundy Owl Scarf/ TopShop Polka Dot Snood

Rings: ModCloth You Ferned it Ring/ TopShop Flying Bird Ring/ House of Harlow 1960 Sunburst Pave Ring

Shoes: Frye Melissa Button Boot/ Isabella Flat in Nude/ Dorothy Perkins Tan Lace Up Brouges

Vintage Fashion Expo

Sep 24

This past Saturday I went to the Vintage Fashion Expo. It was really cool, despite me getting a bad case of the hangries (which explains the lack of photos). There was such an overwhelming amount of quality clothing and textiles, I couldn’t handle it, but a few shops stood out.

Papillion Antiques (pictured above)

Based out of Jerome, Arizona, this shop oozed south western charm. I couldn’t keep away from the vintage serapes! The owner couldn’t be any sweeter and her inventory was just amazing!

Nakia’s Vinashee (Pictured below)

I couldn’t stop myself from coming by this shop twice. The display was so beautiful, it felt like it should be in a Tim Burton film! The owner, was so nice and his outfit was so on point! Jermel Nakia is based out of Beverly Hills and can be found at the Rose Bowl in the Antiques section and is also available for private consultations.

Jennifer Osner’s Textiles Art Lace

Ah, This might have been my favorite of the day. Not only was there amazing vintage clothing and accessories, but textiles and sewing notions as well! I bought the most amazing scarf and vintage lace! Jennifer also has an Etsy shop that is stocked with vintage sewing supplies and the most amazing lace you have ever seen!

A Harvest Picnic

Sep 19

Though fall is just around the corner, I’ve been prepping for a month! Maybe, it’s because San Francisco tends to be a bit on the chilly side, so sweaters through summer are a must. I am completely in love with this J. Crew Peter Pan Collar Sweater! It’s so simple! Also I can’t get past these Madewell Archive Boots. I keep coming back to them! This entire outfit makes me want to take a bunch of cozy blankets into Golden Gate Park and picnic with warm soup in a thermos.

Clockwise from top left:

Herschel Supply Little America Backpack/ Hollister Super Skinny Jean/ J. Crew Peter Pan Collar Sweater/ Madewell Archive Boots/ The Great Gatsby/ Obey Stone Rose Ring/ Pumpkin Spice Latte :)/ 80′s Purple Rounded Cat Eye Sunglasses

Restyled Vintage Dress

Sep 13

I went thrifting on Tuesday and found this amazing dress, but knew, right off the bat, I was going to rip it apart. Luckily, I didn’t have to do a complete overhaul but I wanted to try something different. I haven’t really hopped on board with the peter pan collar trend yet, but I think it’s what this dress needed.

First thing I did was get rid of the skirt portion using a seam ripper, then scissors. After that I removed the collar and sleeves. I then cut a lower neckline and larger arm holes. I put the dress on and marked where I needed to cut with straight pins and then cut accordingly. Then I sewed the hems I took out before back up and the arm holes, leaving the just the collar.

The came the peter pan collar. I wasn’t quite sure how to do this so I followed a tutorial by Leafy Treetop Spot. It worked great! BUT the fabric I chose, looked horrible when I had everything together, and I didn’t have any white fabric laying around the house. So, I removed the lining from the skirt portion and created a new peter pan collar with that. Janky? Yes, but I love how it turned out.

Fall Wedding Attire

Sep 04

I love weddings because I love dressing up. I won’t be dressed this fancy for the wedding coming up, but I’ve had my eye on this dress from ModCloth and have been eagerly waiting for it to become available. I need this outfit in my life, even if I have no place to wear it, I will wear it around the house and feel fancy. This will happen.

Clockwise from top left:

Abigail Hairclip/ Bobbi Brown Long Wear Eye Pencil/ BB Dakota Classic Stunner Dress in Brocade/ Stuart Weitzman Victoria Pumps/ Black Gemstone Clutch/ OPI Nail Polish in Bubble Bath/ NARS Lip Laquer in Chelsea Girl