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Shop My Closet: Current/Elliot

So ever since leggings came back into style - I have found it very difficult to opt for jeans.  I mean come on - what's more flattering (slimming) than black stretch pants with an elastic waist band?  After being tortured by my friends and family and called out on several occasions, I've finally decided to bring jeans back.   But the only jeans I care to rock are yes, "pre-holed" (is that a word?) and extremely distressed.  This Current/Elliot boot cut pair caught my eye @ Barneys Co-op!

Current/Elliot is an LA based design team made up of two stylists (Emily Current and Meritt Elliot) who were re-working vintage denim in an effort to create the perfect jean.  Their work instantly caught the eyes of celebs and Current/Elliot was born!

I have to caution the purchase of these jeans.  Note:  Don't wear them to the bars or around drunk boys who will definitely find a reason to help "rip" them further for you.  I had to learn the hard way - and give the guy a quick swift kick in the ass for ripping my $300 dollar jeans.

In addition, I want to mention that Current/ Elliot definitely uses "vanity" sizing.  So if you are ordering online, make sure to order 1-2 sizes down from your regular jean size as they run a little big in order to make you feel better. :)

Shop Current/ Elliot Jeans:

Shop Bop.com Current/Elliot

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Barney's Co-op Current/Elliot

Shop My Closet: Tom Ford Whitney Sunglasses

I fell in love with American designer, Tom Ford, when he first started designing for Gucci.  Everyone knows that Gucci kinda sucked for a few seasons when he left - but we were all so thankful when Tom Ford's own line of eyewear, clothing and lux perfumes popped into stores.

I purchased these Whitney shades @ Fred Segal in Los Angeles, CA circa 2006 and have been wearing them everyday since.  I absolutely love the criss cross butterfly styling of the frames, gradient lenses, and rose gold detailing.  They are such a classic/ timeless style with a vintage feel that makes me never grow tired of them.

The only down side to Tom Ford is that it takes a ridiculous amount of time to get them repaired if something should ever happen to them. (I bought a pair of Aviators to add to my collection and I wore them for 2 days in Santa Barbara and one of the legs fell off.  Sak's said it would take anywhere from 2 months + to send them back and get them repaired.) 

Everyone knows how clumsy I am, I mean I am the girl whose iphone got run over by a car when completely sober.  So I got hammered one night in Santa Monica about 6 months ago - hanging out on the Promenade at Yankee Doodle followed by a fantastic dinner at Sushi Ryoku with my old boss.  The next morning I reach for my shades only to notice a huge scratch running down the middle of the lens.  When I got back to San Francisco, I went to Sak's, Nieman's, Nordstrom you name it and asked for information on how to contact Tom Ford for replacement lens.  They all sent me running in circles and told me to try "Google."  Wtf? 

I ended up buying a pair of Chanel's as a replacement - but was never fully satisfied (a little too crayola).  Then one day, I was down on Chestnut and popped into SF Optics - a great eyewear shop that carries a wide selection of Tom Ford eyeglasses and sunglasses.  The clerk was extremely helpful and said I could expect replacement lenses in 6 days.  The next Monday, he called and said 6-8 weeks.  The lenses set me back $150 bones but were worth it.  Moral of the story - don't follow my example, take better care of your shit and don't drink too much.

SF Optics shop TOM FORD
Tom Ford Official Website

Shop My Closet: Sergio Gutierrez Liquid Metal Jewelry

Alright, so I have to give a shout out to my friend, Mackenzie - who first discovered Sergio Gutierrez in a boutique on 4th street in Berkeley, CA.  We didn't know who the designer was of her fabulous and uber unique looking silver bracelet - but instantly fell in love with it.

I was walking down Union Street one day in San Francisco and saw a bracelet that looked similar at DKO (its a Euro style boutique) and instantly snapped it up/ died of excitement.  Then I was in Seattle and my lovely waitor @ Bacco Restaurant (please go there if you are ever in Seattle - it's delicious) told me that he saw a bracelet like mine at the Seattle Art Museum.  From there, the hunt to find out who made the bracelet was ON!  I was literally searching Google for "Mesh Jewelry" and let me tell you not one result landed me in the right direction and yes, there is a shitload of scary mesh apparel out there. Yikes!!

Here's the scoop.  Sergio Gutierrez is a Miami, FL based designer who created a collection of Jewelry called Liquid Metal.  He was born in Columbia and actually got his start in San Francisco - figuring out how to work with ball and chain to create mesh like fabrics.  This was the basis for the liquid metal collection that is FABULOUS.   He also has liquid metal clothing (kinda scary) and other jewelry collections where he incorporates leather and precious stones, etc.  into his liquid metal designs.

This is the bracelet that I want which is featured on his website right now!  I am just waiting for my next paycheck so I can scoop it up!  It's still very hard to find his jewelry in stores - but I did find a store in Portland, OR that carries a great selection of his stuff.  And I believe if you order from P-town it will be Tax free (added bonus).

Check it out:

Liquid Metal Collection - Sergio Gutierrez Official Website
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Shop My Closet: Mr. Abbott for Barney's Co-op

I just cannot get enough of Barney's Co-op these days.  I picked up this dress at the winter sale and since it's 70 degrees in SF today, I decided to rock it!   Stars and celestial prints are pretty big this fall/winter - but can be tricky and make you look like a 3rd grader if not executed correctly.

I don't know much about the designer and I tried to google him - but his website is pretty bare and only lists stores that carry the brand/ photos of recent collections.  I do know he is LA based, his name is James and that he focuses on Women's Contemporary/ Weekend Wear!

 

 
Get the dress now - it's still on sale @ Barney's online and select stores or visit Mr. Abbott's website for store locations:

Mr. Abbott @ Barneys NYC
 Mr. Abbott Official Site

Shop My Closet: Joie Pleated Blouse

Okay, so I have a terrible habit of wearing new purchases constantly until I am soooo sick of them after a month - that they go straight to my closet archives.  All of my friends notice this & love to call me out on my bizarre behavior, like dude - do you have to wear moccasin fringe boots every time I see you?  That is what is happening with my latest purchase - something I found on the sales racks on Barney's winter clearance - and definitely shouted OMG WTF why is this on sale?

So this past week, I was traveling on Business in Seattle and Portland and wore this out with black trousers (ala the model above) and a big peacoat to top it off.  It's Sunny in San Francisco today - so I am sporting this top in the office with Shiny Black American Apparel Leggings and a pair of patent leather go to Sigerson Morrison flats.  And over the weekend - yes, I am so busted I paired it with my Sam Edelman Krosby Boots, Leggings, and loaded up on the bling.  I am obsessed.

Shop Joie:

Joie Official Site

Joie Blouse on Sale At Bloomingdales!

Shop My Closet: Ankle Boots

Ok so ankle boots have been a pretty big trend for the past few years - and although they can look very awkward and clunky, I finally sacked up and purchased my first pair.  I picked up this Sam Edelman Krosby pair at Ambiance on Haight Street in San Francisco.

My first thought was these are well pretty weird looking and most people probably would not rush to this style, but let's be honest - I like to push the envelope just a little bit.   (They remind me a little bit of medieval boots ala Leonardo in The Man in The Iron Mask -  I am not really sure why...)

Not only are they extremely comfortable due to the wedge heel, they are also surprisingly versatile!  The leather cut outs on the boots give them a sort of rock n' roll, edgy feel, which is the perfect complement to toughen up all the ruffly, frilly, romantic tops/blouses in the stores.

I have been wearing them with everything from black opaque tights with colored dresses, cashmere dresses and trousers to work, leggings (my quintessential wardrobe staple) and even with bare legs on warmer days.  Needless to say, I am now obsessed and maybe a nice Christian Louboutin pair will make it into my wardrobe in the near future.  (Available at Barneys NY or Net-A- Porter - Bang Bang Ankle Boots $1,125.)

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