Articles of Clothing

Gift Guide: Harmony Lane Heart Purse

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas... 

I got this in my Who What Wear newsletter today (if you don't subscribe and you love fashion - then you definitely should www.whowhatwear.com.) and the theme was holiday party bags!

This little heart bag totally reminds me of the episode of Sex in the City (Season 2) when Carrie goes to a party with Big and he gives her an awful handbag that is shaped like a swan and encrusted in crystals.  I think it was made by Judith Leiber.  Carrie is totally embarrassed by her ugly handbag - but when she gets to the party and sees every woman there carrying the bag - she realizes how MUCH Big loves her and what a nice gesture the purse was. 

This heart bag is a much more affordable option and is both fun and cheeky!  Of course, I called my friend Mia and just begged if she would get it for me for Christmas - while referencing the Sex and the City episode.  SCORE!

 

Buy this online at Harmony Lane $45

Shop My Closet: Loeffler Randall Maribel D Ring Booties

It's raining and I keep coming to work dressed like a homeless person (at least that is how I feel and what I keep telling my co-workers).  So I think its time for me to get some winter shoes that will allow me to still rock the standard leggings/ baggy t-shirt look - but look a little more put together.

I honestly have been on a legendary quest for black booties - and have never taken the plunge to buy a pair.  I always find something wrong - for example: the toe is square instead of almond, the heel is silver does that look like a stripper, why is it a stiletto heel?  I cannot possibly stand on my feet for 8 hours in those things.  Let's just hope these work out ... I will let you know when they arrive in the mail.

  

 

Loeffler Randall D Ring Booties $455 on sale at Shopbop.com

Label Watch: Dolce Vita Booties

I am really obsessed with these studded booties from Dolce Vita! I literally hear "and they called it puuuupppy looooveee" everytime that I look at them! They are just so rocker cool and funky with the studded hardware... and I love the neutral taupe color.

They also come in black with gold hardware - but I am not too much a fan of those.

Dolce Vita Braxton Booties with Studded Straps $240 

Gift Guide: Anthropologie

Anthro is probably one of the best stores to pick up gifts for the holiday season.  They have tons of festive ornaments and candles that can be given out as stocking stuffers.  Downstairs in the Union Square location, Anthro has  great little items for the home (monogrammed mugs, aprons, journals), that are relatively inexpensive and make great presents for co- workers.  I popped into the store this weekend looking for some white elephant gifts and walked away with a bunch of fabulous finds.

Side Note:  Best Place to buy gifts award because they give you free gift wrap - boxes and ribbons for each purchase that you make!  

Each one of these little soap boxes features a vintage reproduction by Trey Speegle and was inspired by paint by numbers.  Inside is a delicious smelling soap that is also pressed with the paint by numbers theme.  There are a few different box designs: Love, Joy, and Hope.  I was totally sold by the cute packaging!

Bits of Inspiration Soap @ Anthropologie on sale for $7.95 - was originally $14

I absolutely love this little mirror!  It is gold/ brass with a monogrammed initial and includes a tiny little burlap carrying case.  It's the kinda gift that you would never buy for yourself - but would love it if someone got it for you.

Initial Pocket Mirror with carrying case $9.95 was originally $14

 

The most adorable candles on the face of this planet!  Check them out they have ceramic ski caps on from the classic cable knit cap to a fur trapper with ear flaps.  They smell fabulous, too!

Ski Cap Candles $13 was originally $26

Gift Guide: Gorjana Jewelry

Tis the season to spend all your money... fa la la la la la la la la...

I've been trying to avoid the crazy crowds in Union Square (it' beautiful during the holidays and I love the store windows and the trees) because there is absolutely no parking and it becomes a zoo!  You can barely pop into a store to look around at the merchandise without being pushed and shoved by some intense shoppers.  And even if you know what's on your holiday gift list - chances are you will be deterred from making purchases just by looking at the line to the cash register.

I decided that jewelry is a great gift - that feels personal and is easy to mail to your loved ones.  For the last few years, I have been coveting the delicate, simple designs by Gorjana.

Here's a zodiac charm necklace that could be the perfect gift for a girlfriend...

And here's a cute alphabet charm necklace - that makes your gift very thoughtful...

 

The necklaces and charms are all 18K gold plated - so your friends and family will treasure them for years to come.  And at $50 a pop you will not break the bank either!

Buy Gorjana online @ Shopbop.com

Shop My Closet: Aqua Leopard Print Faux Fur Jacket

I said BURR -  It's cold in here .... that's why it is the season to buy jackets and stay nice and cozy!

Here's a really cute faux fur coat by Aqua. I believe this brand is exclusively available at Bloomingdale's stores and from what I can tell its 1. affordable 2. trendy 3. and the sizes run small.  They really are more like Juniors sizes than Women sizes.

Let's just say I found that out when I was shopping for some hoochie wear for a Vegas weekend.  The size small sequin tunic barely covered my ass and I am a pretty petite lady.

 

 

It's a totally affordable trend piece that will be in style and dress up an all black outfit (my uniform) for weekends and work days!

Aqua Leopard Print Faux Fur Jacket $188 at Bloomingdale's

Shop My Closet: Tretorn Down Vest

So that whole idea of not shopping in December has totally fallen to shit. I mean there are just so many good sales taking place and discounts everywhere... that I have been finding all these great basics at a lower price.  So that would just mean I was losing money if I am not taking advantage of all of these deals, right?  Seriously, I need to be detained.

Tretorn is a Scandinavian brand that has been a favorite of Swedish royalty for over a century. They are known for their coats, cardigans and vests that are simple, stylish, and made of quality.  I picked up this down vest on GILT GROUPE this weekend.

 

 

Shop My Closet: Burberry Peacoat

Everyone who knows me well... knows that I hate wearing jackets.  I love winter... I love Christmas... I just hate that throwing on a jacket always ruins the overall effect of an outfit.  I'm infamous for surviving all winter long with just a grandpa cashmere sweater or numerous furry vests and layers to avoid having to buy a puffer or peacoat.

But its just been freezing and for the last few weeks (and I can only wear Ugg boots and Flannel Shirts for so long without being totally frumpy) so I've been scouring the internet for the perfect black investment piece peacoat.  The perfect peacoat should clean up my look and be easily thrown on with myoffice looks during the week and for play on the weekend!

And the winner is - the classic peacoat by Burberry!  It's beautiful - made of cashmere and wool from Italy and has a subtle Burberry check print in the inside lining.  And it costs a fraction of the price of the Fashion house's trench coats.

I picked mine up yesterday at Bloomingdales in the SF Shopping Centre.  I normally would've walked to the actual Burberry boutique but ironically I WAS TOO COLD.  I do have to say the sales people at Bloomingdales need to go to SALES TRAINING.  And I can say that - because I am a sales person and they need to work on their manners.  Just because I look 16 doesn't mean I don't have a credit card or cash to blow .....  AND it cost an extra $20 to get the sleeves hemmed.  Barney's, Nordstrom, Neiman's all do complimentary alterations so that was annoying too.  And just to be a bitch, let's just say Bloomingdales and Macys (same company) never offer the same customer service as other department stores so I am going on a boycott now.. if only it wasn't so COLD and I wasn't too damn lazy to walk outside.

 

It also comes in red....

Burberry Peacoat with Wide Lapels $695

Shop My Closet: BB Dakota Sequin Leggings

OK so I am obsessed with sequins.  Sequins on blazers, vests, party dresses.... I am beginning to look like my mother draped in beads and sequins to go out dancing with her friends at a Vietnamese night club.  I need to stay away from that look...

So how am I am going to incorporate this trend into my wardrobe?  With sequin leggings of course... I mean I only wear spandex 7 days out of the week so adding another pair into the mix is not excessive at all.

I saw a pair at H&M for only $20 but was too lazy to wait in the line of 20 people for the dressing room and another 40 in line for the cash register.  So I checked online and there are tons of cute pairs by Alice + Olivia and Siwy - but at $300+ a pop for a trend piece, I passed.

Here's an affordable option from BB Dakota that looks luxe and hopefully will be comfy!  I plan on wearing them out for NYE with an oversized Theory Boyfriend Blazer and a Trapeze Top - but let's be honest, I'll problem count down with my parents and Dick Clark and a bottle of Veuve.

 

 
BB Dakota Keaton Sequin Leggings $62 @ Shopbop.com

Shop My Closet: Jules Smith Friendship Wings Necklace Set

Tis the season to be giving - yet I have been going through the motions of one for you, one for me... which is leaving my wallet and bank account in a pretty shitty position.  This morning I woke up a little bit hung over and hazy from the events from last night, and decided to hunt online for an Xmas present for one of my uber stylish besties.  She's living out in Denver right now - so it has to be something small and light that I can easily pop into the mail.  We have a long standing joke of actually being a couple- sigh the life of being single in the city - so its only befitting that I buy her jewelry.

Stumbled across this version of the Best Friends necklace (remember the one you had in childhood that came out of the gumball machine and turned your neck green?) that is a classed up and plated in 18K gold by designer Jules Smith.

Here is a photo of the Wings necklace seen together...

 

And they look chic separated as well. :)

 

Pick one up at Shopbop.com Jules Smith Jewelry $85 for the set of two!