Blue Tortuga

Free People Tortuga Boots (c/o), DYLANLEX necklace, ZARA top (M), AG JEANS (26), MANSUR GAVRIEL mini bucket bag

Ankle boots are a tricky thing for me. They're a relatively new adventure in my closet because I rarely even look to them when I'm getting ready in the morning. But this past week was more exciting and inspired because I've teamed up with Free People to showcase how I would style a pair from their newest fall collection of boots. I took a little bit of a risk here choosing the navy blue ankle boot instead of my usual black shoe, and I have to say I couldn't be happier with that decision. It turns out styling a dark, rich colored boot is the same as styling as a neutral black or brown boot. Since the design of the Tortuga boots are rooted in vintage moto style, the wrap-around leather buckles and matted dark hardware are masculine touches that bring a familiar tomboy aspect to my outfits. I'm actually surprised how easily they worked into what I already wear, despite the monochrome nature of most of my closet, which makes me wonder what else I could infuse a little bit of unexpected color to. 

The Grid: Deep Sea Blue

This week was a little blue on Tumblr.

Cold

All Saints Rally jacket, J. Crew shirt, Kate Spade bag, Madewell bracelet, Zara shorts

Out of the blue yesterday was the rainiest day we've seen for weeks. And it was cold and somber, the air was crisp, and all of a sudden everyone (including yours truly) found themselves very underdressed for the unexpected winter-like weather in the Bay Area.

 Photos by Nick Smith

   

Mood Board: Australian Fashion Week Street Style

Acne Déjà Vu

Acne pencil skirt, net-a-porter, scalloped Chloe shoes courtesy of ShoeMint, shoemint.com, Karen Walker Number One Milky Brown Sunglasses, Zara peter pan top, zara.com, Eddie Borgo spike stud earrings, net-a-porter, Anthropologie sweater, anthropologie.com


I couldn't help myself. I had to post another set of the photos we took in Dixon. I hope you enjoy these as much as I enjoyed lounging around in an authentic retro poolside environment in my lady chic outfit. In reality, the Acne pencil skirt is doing all the work in these photos. The school girl jacquard fabric in a ladylike pencil shape, accentuated with edgy zippers, is the centerpiece of the look to me. It fits like a dream, and literally, required no hemming or tailoring at all. On a pencil skirt. So instead of calling this a repetitive topic, let's instead look at it as a celebration in buying a fitted piece off the rack and wearing it like it was made for you. Works for me.

Photos by Nick Smith

Something Blue

Just a list of things I am literally in love with lately. The ocean is so inspiring to me, starting with the fantastic photography of Corey Arnold and the paintings by Maggi Hambling. Click the images to shop! 

This Whimsical and Happy Outfit Will Be Useful To Nobody, Unless You are In Turks and Caicos or Somewhere Equally Fanastic.

The reality is that I am not anywhere remotely close to Turks and Caicos, but if I was there I'd like to think I'd be in such a celebratory mood to wear a fine knit sweater like Meadham Kirchhoff's lamb short-sleeve one near the sand and water. I probably wont, you know, it's too hot. But let's stay there in that happy dream where we live like an editorial and wear expensive items where we shouldn't. Where we wear clean blue knits with whimsical frolicking lamb embellishments and pair them with plantation print bikinis by Jets by Jessika Allen. The print reminds me of Altuzarra. Which I love and am obsessed with. The Gucci sandals are suede, so be a grown up and take care of those because they are beautiful. The Miu Miu glasses just plain fun. We will ask ourselves why we didn't bring the glittered ones instead of the fun tortoise shell sunglasses, and just spend entire minutes pondering this life decision. Because you can. Because you're on the beach. 

From the Archives, Because It Fits So Well With Today's Blue Mood

Unexpected Shift

There's something incredibly beautiful about a simple shift dress with an unexpected design element. The heavy black band is genius to me, especially layered under the collared sleeveless shirt. So clean! The brogues and white scalloped ankle socks are a girlish touch that keep this from veering off too far.

Fantastic Things, Inspiration, Etc. — Feb. 9, 2012

The two "it" colors, both pastel, polar opposites. Girly pink and it's punchy minty lime counterpart. It seems to be everywhere lately, and it's quite lovely. The Byredo perfume was a recent purchase because I realized I couldn't live without La Tulipe's happy floral smell. I'll have to do a post one day about the amount of floral perfumes I have. They're all gorgeous.