Ornate

Ornate is really the only word I can use to describe this necklace. And to make it even more outrageous I paired it with two patterns. After all, I was in town for a design conference. If not now, when? 

In the last of my vacation photos, I present to you my city outfit. The one that received the most oohs and aahs at the design conference. I knew if anyone could get behind this look, it would be a bunch of designers.

Liberty Schoolboy Blazer in June's Meadow/J.Crew (here and here)

Polka-Dot Popover/J.Crew Factory

Rose Necklace/Etsy

Jeans/Forever 21

Red Canvas Classics/Toms

And for when it got cold, which it did. Very, very cold.
My perfect San Francisco coat.

Knit Combo Coat/Loeffler Randall (here and here)

Bubbly with a View

A couple of more posts to go from vacation. These were taken at Gloria Ferrer Winery and Iron Horse Vineyards, both of which are known for their sparkling wines and breathtaking views.

Soprano Dress/Nordstrom

Rainbow Sandals

Necklace/Byrd Jewelry Etsy Shop

Leather & Gold Bracelet/San Francisco Boutique (seen here)

In the Vines

We visited two beautiful wineries on our way to Healdsburg. Located next door to each other in Santa Rosa, both Harvest Moon and Hook & Ladder had gorgeous settings in addition to delicious wine.

Liberty Schoolboy Blazer in June's Meadow/J.Crew (seen here)

Striped Dress/Marshalls

Woven Belt/H&M

Red Canvas Classics/Toms

Bubble Necklace/J.Crew (last seen here)

Leather & Gold Bracelet/San Francisco Boutique

California Dreaming

I recently spent 10 days in a California dream. From windy and cool San Francisco to sunny and wine-filled Sonoma County. It was the perfect trip with many, many costume changes.

I'll be posting several more vacation entries. I've gotta spread them out y'all!

Swiss Dot Dress/J.Crew

Spot Pima Cardigan/Loft

Statement of the Art Necklace/Modcloth (seen here)

Floral Fun

Liberty Schoolboy Blazer in June's Meadow/J.Crew

V-Neck Tee in Classic Stripe/J.Crew Factory

Scolloped Eyelet Short/J.Crew Factory

Peep Toe Wedge/Payless

Girl in the Pink Shoes

I was in New Orleans last week for work. One of my work duties included a fashion show. That's right, I said fashion show. Over the past year I had been working on the redesign of our logo. This change, mainly the overhaul of our corporate colors, was causing some anxiety for our members, which led me to write this piece. It all snowballed from there. The organizers of our national convention thought a fashion show would be a great, fun way to introduce our members to the new colors and show them the range of possibilities. The participants were such good sports and really brought the logo colors to life. One participant in general brought the house down with her playful take on the new color palette. It was a hit.

Below is the outfit I wore. By the end of convention pretty much every member was calling me "the girl in the pink shoes." I've included some posed shots as well as some silly "runway" shots.

Marni for H&M Polka Dot Suit/H&M (seen here)

Yellow Silk Blouse/Ann Taylor Loft

Izabela Pump/Nine West

my signature pout while walking the runway

Lucky

Horseshoe Dress/Target

Jean Jacket/GapKids (seen here)

Animal Print Scarf/Loft

Kimchi Blue Double Zip Envelope Clutch/Urban Outfitters

Steve Madden Boots/Nordstrom Rack