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Jackson Square

Zara top, Surface to Air circle skirt, United Bamboo Browline sunglasses

There was a point on Saturday that the summer heat in San Francisco got so hot it necessitated a break along the shadier side streets of Jackson Square. For the first time in a while it was almost humid in the city. That all changed, of course, as soon as the bay winds picked up. People got their layers out, and eventually even some parkas made an appearance for the rest of the evening.

Photos by Nick Smith

Strawberry Mint

Zara top, J Brand jeans, Cosabella Sweetie Bra

A fairly masculine outfit, if not for the little girly details that are scattered throughout. The minty sheer button up shirt has costume jewelry girly embellishments on the collars, and I added a little edge with some black lace details underneath. A boyish side part and low ponytail was just enough to keep it clean. I loved the idea of warming up such a minty cool color with a fruit punch lips, courtesy of Yves Saint Laurent red gloss stain and some pink mousse blush. The concept of a red lip gloss in a stain is pretty fascinating, and produces interesting results when you patiently layer on the sheer fruit punch color into a brilliant see-through red.

Photos by Nick Smith

Feelin' Hella Versatile

What's the point in buying an expensive Proenza Schouler PS11 leather clutch, a pair of Carven sunglasses, A.L.C. Brice leather pants, and killer Manolo Blahnik CC pumps if you can't rework them in other combinations?

We've seen how it could look graphic, very Gwen Stefani, here, so now behold the softer approach to wearing all that black leather. The peplum top by Three Floor is light as air and beautiful with the dreamy combination of baby blue and nude. The nude inserts, however, are less sweet and more badass, which is appropriate since you're pretty much rocking leather in every other aspect here.

It's Never Too Early For Fall, Particularly 3.1 Phillip Lim's Sheer Pants Runway Kind Of Fall

Zara studio sheer silk pants, Kate Spade bow pumps, Zara parka, Theory knit, Theory dress

What choice do I have when the beautiful sunny weather goes away and suddenly the mornings, afternoons, and evenings are filled with the unmistakable (sad) chill of winter? None, that's what. So I mix it up a couple days and start test driving out a couple Fall 2012 looks I was obsessed with when they walked at New York Fashion Week. This one is all 3.1 Phillip Lim. This floored me:

The idea of a tiny mini skirt in a matte leather looking all the bit classy was mind-blowing. You dress it way down with a pair of sheer pants and over-dress the top with a loose knit. It's a great way to wear a classic pump in a completely new way.

Not At Coachella

Though I was not at Coachella this weekend, I was not deterred from enjoying some sunny weather of my own in Berkeley. It was legitimately hot for the first time in months and I could not help but wear my new All Saints Carey dress. It's sheer, black, and has buttons down the front. Did I mention it was loose? It kind of has to be when you're prepping to eat at Tacubaya on 4th Street. It's one of my favorite places to go when the weather is nice. Accessories, no need for complications. Aside for a special affection for Karen Walker sunglasses, I have a current obsession with these vintage tiny diamond rings that I got from my mom. She has the smallest fingers I've ever seen and had these custom made when she was young in Mexico. Not all of them fit past my knuckles. But I kind of like it this way, since it highlights how dainty they really are.

All Saints Carey dress, Karen Walker Numer One Crazy Tortoise sunglasses, vintage rings, Marc Jacobs quilted wallet, DV Dolce Vita Jameson boots