F*@k it Friday!

Admit it, you've had this same thought about your Facebook frenemy.

Fashion Looks ~ Hint of mint

 

Blouse ~ H&M

Pants ~ Zara
Shoes ~ Jessica Simpson
Rings ~ Forever 21 and vintage from my grandmother
Bracelet and earrings ~ Jewelry stand in SF

Before these fun, minty duds, all my pants were a boring denim blue. I loved brightly colored pants, but I thought it was one of those trends that looked great on other people--certainly not something I could pull off. One day while shopping in downtown, I was feeling brave and spied these pastel green skinnies at Zara. On a whim, I tried them on. I figured I was shopping by myself--I wouldn't have to show anyone. If I looked like a complete doofus, no one would see. Shh. It'd be my little secret. But when I tried them on I thought, "Hey, I don't look like total idiot! I actually look kinda cute!" And I swiftly fell in love. So if you haven't tried brightly colored pants yet, I suggest you do it! If you're a little shy, try some colors that aren't the same ol' denim blue, but still feel comfortable. Like oxblood (very trendy for fall), a different kind of blue (baby, dark teal, turquoise),  or a dark orange.

DIY baby gift ~ Decorated onesies

I'm getting to that age where friends are starting to get engaged. And married. And pregnant. 

As someone who's not in babyland and doesn't plan to be for many years, it's hard to know what makes a decent baby gift. Um, diapers? Parents need some of those, right? And unless your preggo friend has a baby registry (on the one hand, they're helpful, and on the other, they're annoying and it may make you want to consider getting new friends), it's pretty much a shot in the dark. 

One of my coworkers recently had a baby and when she was pregnant, I was tasked with picking out a gift for the wee new life. Too bad I'm probably the person in the office with the least amount of baby-gifting experience. Fortunately, my boss had the adorable idea of doing homemade baby gifts by decorating onesies. I bought packs of white, organic cotton onesies from Amazon, and my boss already had stencils and fabric markers, because she's crafty like that. 

These DIY baby gifts were super easy to make. Just slip some cardboard in the onesie, use the stencil, and you're in business! I looked online for some inspiration. And here's how ours turned out. So stinkin' cute! This would also make the best baby shower game evs.

P.S. Next time, I'll ask for Ryan's help:

Fashion-spiration ~ The Little Mermaid

 

When I was a kid, I desperately wanted to be a mermaid. My parents taught me how to snorkel when I was 7, and from then on, I've loved the ocean. Slightly embarrassing but also equally cute was my obsession with the Australian science fiction series Ocean Girl, about a chick who could not only speak to whales, but had super human lung capacity. Man, did I envy that bitch. How sweet would life be if I didn't need that limiting snorkel to explore the ocean? 

I never developed flippers or the ability to breathe under water, but I've come to terms with it. Instead, I'll snorkel and scuba dive, and put together amazing outfits like this one that feel mermaid-esque, without actually wearing a seashell bra.

F*@k it Friday!

Some days, it's good to remind yourself of this. Happy Friday! :)

Fashion Looks ~ Left my heart in San Francisco

Tank ~ Amos Goldbaum

Shorts ~ Old Navy

Tights ~ American Apparel

Shoes ~ DSW

Necklace and earrings ~ Forever 21

Bracelet ~ Century 21

Rings ~ Random assortment from an old jewelry box

I'm really digging this tank top, designed by Amos Goldbaum. And how could I not? After all it is a great depiction of one of my favorite spots in the city--Dolores Park. Amos' freehand pen designs grace his shirts and tanks, and as soon as I saw his fun and quirky style, I knew I had to have one to rep some SF pride. I may have to get a Sutro Tower v-neck as well. 

Even though our Indian Summer hasn't hit yet (I have faith that it will), I was in the mood for a tank and shorts. For those of you whose Summers are winding down, making you think about Fall, tights are a great way to squeeze those last few wears out of your cute short shorts. Tights paired with shorts make your outfit a little less beach-wear, and a little more Fall-appropriate.

San Francisco's Japanese Tea Garden

The Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park is such a gorgeous and tranquil place to relax (despite the throngs of tourists on weekends). I can almost always find a quiet bench to sit and read. My boyfriend likes to park his behind next to me and sketch. If you go M, W, F before 10am it's free. But I've never made it during that time because I have this thing called a job. A friend of mine from grad school was recently visiting, and we met up at the Tea Garden to catch up and snap some shots with our fancy cams. Imagine the sounds of a babbling brook while you look through these...

OOTD ~ Minty fresh

F*@k it Friday!

Fashion looks ~ Buckle up

Dress ~ Zara

Tights ~ American Apparel

Boots ~ Target

Necklace ~ Baroque pearls from Hawaiian Trading Post

Clutch ~ Boutique in Sacramento

Cocktail ring/bracelet/earrings ~ Jewelry stand at UCLA

Belt ~ Forever 21

Fashion-spiration ~ In the navy

Ootd ~ True blue

F*@k it Friday!

Michelle Obama's Tracy Reese dress ~ Killin it!

The Twittersphere was ablaze with tweets about Michelle Obama's gorg Tracy Reese dress, #DNC2012. And who can blame us? She looked stunning, elegant, classy and like a HBIC all wrapped into one deliciously pink dress.

Here's what people on Twitter had to say about it:

Michelle Obama's dress: "a savvy choice in the era of high-definition televisions" nyti.ms/RLnhy5
— The New York Times (@nytimes) September 5, 2012

Michelle Obama's Tracy Reese dress was out of sight philly.com/philly/blogs/m…
— Jenice Armstrong (@JeniceArmstrong) September 5, 2012

Michelle Obama's dress cost $395.00, Ann Romney's Oscar De La Tax Return dress cost $2,490.00. Rich Bitches don't make good first ladies.
— Politicolnews (@Politicolnews) September 6, 2012

Now GOPers are bitching bc Michelle Obama's dress cost $350? Does Ann Romney even have a pair of shorts that cost less than that??
— davyb (@cuteliberal) September 6, 2012

Michelle Obama’s Dress in High Definition nyti.ms/Q80SdU
— NY Times Style (@nytimesstyle) September 5, 2012

Michelle Obama's dress was designed by Tracy Reese, a graduate of... Detroit Cass Tech High School...
— Vincent Goodwill (@vgoodwill) September 5, 2012

Michelle Obama's dress by @tracy_reese, Detroit native & @cfda member. Reese's most recent runway show: thedaily.com/page/2012/02/1…
— claire howorth (@clairehoworth) September 5, 2012

That sound you hear is all the reporters scrambling for adjectives to describe Michelle Obama's dress.
— Indecision (@indecision) September 5, 2012

Can't wait for the 1 trillion fashion blog posts tomorrow about Michelle obama's dress
— Rosie Gray (@RosieGray) September 5, 2012

Said to my wife referring to Michelle Obama's dress, "I like a little color in my 1st lady," then realized what I've said :) #DNC2012
— Artem Altman (@ArtemAltman) September 5, 2012

Michelle Obama's dress is beautiful .
— nine ✌ seven(@getup__BXTCH) September 5, 2012

My two favorite tweets:

Will I lose my Feminist Card if I say how much I love Michelle Obama's dress?
— Ruth R (@bookofruthless) September 5, 2012

I know this is meaningless in the grand scheme of things, but I love Michelle Obama's dress.
— Jen Connic (@jenconnic) September 5, 2012

The first, because it made me laugh. The second, because it's completely true. It was far more important that Michelle's speech was powerful and moving. And I loved hearing her openly discuss her support for gay marriage. So cool. 

P.S. Someone get me MO's arm workout routine, stat.

P.P.S. Did you catch her lavender nails? Love.