[Fashion OOTD] Prep-tacular

 

Outfit Details

Sweater: Vivienne Westwood via Crossroads Trading Company (similar)

Collared Shirt: J Crew (similar here and here)

Jeans: AG Stevie Crop Jeans (AG Stevie Ankle Jeans)

Boots: Steve Madden Intyce (buy here)

Sunglasses: Tulle (similar here and here)

  It's weird.  Last year I was strictly against sweaters in my wardrobe.  Not consciously, but I really didn't purchase any -- I stuck mostly to dresses and cardigans.  This year, I've already collected a fair amount of sweaters to wear  because (lame Game of Thrones reference here) -- winter is coming.

I think it has to do with trying to stabilize my wardrobe after so many years of buying fun, color-pop, patterned pieces.  I needed nice, complementary sweaters to create a cohesive outfit a higher percentage at the time.  This grey shrunken one is no exception.

Admittedly, there are two reasons I bought this specific sweater recently.  1 - it's Vivienne Westwood.  My eyes literally bugged out when I saw it at Crossroads.  2 -- I love the embroidered planet on it!  It's this weird preppy piece from a primarily punk designer.  And I made it spectacularly more preppy by layering a collared shirt from J Crew under it.

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Polyvore Meetup San Jose: Crepevine

Polyvore Meetup San Jose: Crepevine by thessachan featuring knee socks

Petite dress
anthropologie.com

Knee socks
urbanoutfitters.com

Steve madden booties
stevemadden.com

Madewell leather purse
madewell.com

Ray-ban glasses
shopbop.com
 

Friends, I've recently taken a giant step forward and joined the San Jose Polyvore Meetup group.  Now, I know it's super scary to show up in a place to meet a bunch of people that you don't know, but sometimes when you have a strong interest in something (ahem, fashion and blogging), it's worth it to reach out and find people with the same level of interest. Because I've met some awesome people so far!

On the fashion side, I freaking love this dress.  It's girly, pixelated and easy.  Speaks to the techie, nerd and style craving sides of me.  And really, how often does that happen?  I also really dig knee high socks in a fun color with an unexpected shoe like this combat inspired boot.  Easy to walk around in and adds some interest.  Throw in a hold everything bag and some shades and you're good to go!

So now that you know how to dress, all that's left is showing up!  If you're interested in joining us, check out the Polyvore Meetup page, or e-mail me at tolookforstyleblog@gmail.com.

And if you're not in the Bay Area, never fear! There are tons of other Polyvore Meetups to check out and you can even start your own!

Hope to see you there! Thanks for stopping by :).  

[Fashion Outfit] Errand Chic

 

Outfit Details

Top: Target

Skirt: J Crew

Shoes: Steve Madden

Sunglasses: Tulle

Scarf: Gift from Mom

Belt: Anthropologie Double Vision Belt 

  

The day I wore this outfit, I was running around making copies in preparation for a conference that I was helping at.  I wanted to show my colleagues that I was professional, but had to be able to run around a do gopher-ish tasks. Thank goodness for short motoboots!  They pull together outfits in such a nonchalant way.

What shoes do you wear to look casual, but chic?  Share in the comments!

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[Fashion/Adventure] Anthropologie Petite Event with Corey Lynn Calter

You guys, this past Friday, I made the 1.5 hour trek up the bay to Corte Madera, where Anthropologie opened a new petite shop in their location at The Village at Corte Madera.  For a girl that prays ankle skinny jeans stay in style as long as possible (YAY for hems that don't drag on the floor with flats!), this is a godsend.  After all, now I can get my whimsical fashion fix fulfilled with petite appropriate hems, waistlines and sleeves!  I just had to go up and support.

 

First off, Anthropologie invited Corey Lynn Calter herself to help host the event!  Corey Lynn Calter creates so many fun pieces and was such an amazing sweetheart. I made 2 trips around the store before working up the courage to ask her to take a picture and she just up and put her arm around me.  *Happy Dance*
 
 

Outfit: Sylvana Leather Moto Jacket, Unknown Shirt,  Sirene Sequin Skirt

The Corte Madera store is huge and, in typical Anthro event fashion, the displays, food and drink were elegant and quirky.  Just look at the paring of a sparkle maxi skirt and a leather jacket -- chic, warm and slightly to the left of mainstream. 

 

And now to share more styling!

 

Starting from top left and going left to right .  Top Left: Shimmered Sweater Shift, Unknown scarf/ Top Right, Outfit 1:Ruched Porcelain Blazer, Channeled Dots Column Dress, Medusa Flats Outfit 2: Guepardo Pullover /Middle: Side Tied Booties/Bottom Left: AG Farrah High Rise Skinny Jeans, J Brand Coated 620 Super Skinny Jeans/Bottom Right: Anthropologie Pixelated Fleur Dress, Paned Hourglass Column Dress , Glossed Dots Shift


Top Left and Bottom items come in petite!  Yay!

What do you think about Anthropologie opening Petite Shops in select Anthros across the country?  Where do you like to shop petites?  Share in the comments!

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OOTD: Devil's Canyon

I'm a major fan of all things alcoholic and really, the more hipster the better.  So when my friends told me that the Devil's Canyon Brewery in Belmont, CA only opens the last Friday of every month to party and sell beers on tap, I was totally there.  You mean I can sample craft brews in a limited window with a select few in the know?  Count me in! Yeesh, I drink the Bay Area Kool-Aid more and more every year.

Since I was all ready to get my drink on, I decided to go with a loose tunic over skinny jeans and boots.  The boots because we walked to and took the train and the loose tunic to cover my inevitable beer belly.  And the skinny jeans so that I didn't look completely bloated everywhere ;).

 

Outfit Details
Top: Thrifted via Crossroads
Bottoms: AG Stevie Crops
Shoes: Anthropologie Loose Reign Boots
Sunglasses: Stunners
Belt: Steve Madden
Bracelets: Cotton On
Watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs

 

And a few shots en route and at the brewery itself: 

 

I ended up having the Pilot Brew, which as a very sweet, dark orange blossom flavored beer, a blonde beer and the Full Boar Scotch Ale.  In the end the Scotch was my favorite.  I would definitely be down for doing this again!  

What kind of event would you go to in a heart beat? 

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OOTD: White Jacket

 
 Outfit Details
Blazer: BCBG (similar Alice+Olivia here, Arden B here)
Shirt: Nordstrom (similar at Charlotte Russe here, Splendid here)
Bottoms: AG Stevie Cords (similar Current/eliot here)
Shoes: Steve Madden Viscious (buy here)
Necklace: Francesca's Collections (similar Max & Chloe here)
 

Today's OOTD is brought to you by: "Random things I find hilarious".  I had a funny conversation with a 2 year old the other day.  It goes like this:

Me: Hi! What's your name?

Baby: Nope.

<Her mom tells me her name is Athena>

Me: Is your name Athena?

Baby: Nope.

Me: Ok, well I'm just going to call you Nope.

Baby: Runs away

Babies crack me up.

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