October 13, 2012

Enjoying a little retail therapy at the Desert Premium Outlets in Cabazon, CA. This place is so huge ( and HOT ) we never walk the entire outlet. This is my second favorite outlet after the other HUGE outlet bordering Mexico ( literally; the parking lot backs up to the border fence ).

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Felt cloche from Anthropologie; where there are ALWAYS cute hats!
Missoni ballet flats from the immediately sold out launch at Target
Triple circle necklace gift from my girlies
My "bling"; watch, earrings, wedding bands

October 11, 2012

"Wearing a hat is like having a baby or a puppy, everyone stops to coo and talk about it. " 

This quote is by the Los Angeles extraordinary milliner Louise Green

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Fringed scarf ( new ) from some random store
Orange beaded bangle from DeYoung Museum store, San Francisco
Vintage circle pin from favorite resale store
Hoop earrings from Nordstrom
Leather pointy elf shoes by Lands End
Awesome wool spiral beret purchased YEARS ago in San Francisco

October 9, 2012

Tuesdays I teach from 10am to 6pm so comfort is VERY important. 

This outfit is super comfortable and hopefully kinda cute.

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Loafers by Bass
Steel hoops ( new ) from a silver store in mall
Stacked rings from Silpada
Silver bangles from Nordstrom

October 6, 2012

It just isn't San Francisco unless there is a cable car in the background :)

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Blue striped scarf from J Crew
Leather belt from forever
Leather sandal shoes ( starting to show wear! ) are favorites
Bling package- watch, earrings, wedding bands
Blue chunky knit wrap is beloved and purchased at OC Swapmeet years ago

October 5, 2012

Before noon in San Francisco

Meeting peeps for lunch down at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco. It is a BEAUTIFUL day!

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Leopard print shoes from Zara
Sunglasses by Ralph Lauren
Bling jewelry- watch, earrings
Gold chain from boutique in Kona, Hawaii

Afternoon same day in San Francisco

It is October in San Francisco and the day is warmer than MANY I have spent in the city during the summer months.

 I believe it was Mark Twain who said " The coldest winter I ever spent was summer in San Francisco ".

October 4, 2012

 

Thursday AM

Arriving for a long weekend in San Francisco! 

Travel attire is a light corduroy shirtdress that was drafted and sewn by me this summer. 

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Blue knit wrap purchased a few years ago at OC Swapmeet
Leather sandal shoes that are favorites
Diamond hoops
Stack rings from Silpada
Triple circle necklace gift from my girlies
Bling watch

Thursday PM

My trip meant I missed my millinery class but, after dinner I spotted this amazing Hat Shop.

Luckily it was closed for the day!

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Glitzy wrap gift from my daughter
Black satin pumps from Marshals
Diamond hoops
Bling watch

October 2, 2012

I love a warm October as much as anyone BUT, this heat is unbearable!

 Its got to be really hot to get me in a sleeveless garment.

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Sandals with tassels from DSW
Gold bangles from forever
Gold hoops from Nordstrom
Vintage sunflower brooch w/ladybug purchased online from my favorite secret site :)