crop top, why not?

Crop Top Set: Romwe.com; Necklace: Nordstrom; Sunglasses: Dolce & Gabbana

All Photos By: Nina Garcia (Castro)

Location: Fort Mason Green, San Francisco

Fort Mason. A lot times this popular SF destination is synonymous with the word fun. Given I am originally from the Bay Area and have never been Fort Mason or experienced what it has to offer, is actually quite silly. This weekend that all changed - as I went there to celebrate an incredible co-worker turned great friend's birthday! 

For those unfamiliar with Fort Mason, like myself, the concept around it is actually pretty hippie, like much of SF. It is a huge open green area on a rolling hill where people essentially have picnics and play games. Which would be awesome, if the SF weather permits. As unlikely as it is to have a warm/summery day there this weekend the sun shined for Shenna's birthday! En lieu of this knowledge I chose to wear my new crop top set from Romwe.com with basic T-Strap sandals and a basic necklace. Let the good times commence!

SKIRTS OVER JEANS ARE TOTALLY IN BECAUSE I SAID SO

Sunglasses: D&G; Blouse: J.Crew Haberdashery; Jeans: Paige Denim; Skirt: Burberry; Sandals: Steve Madden (Thanks @RachelThompson!) All photos by: Laura Damian

Woke up this morning in a conundrum "I really want to wear my Burberry skirt to work, but it's way too short." I think leggings under skirts are so 2010, I find tights to be incredibly uncomfortable/ugly/abhorrent and frankly innate, why don't you just wear pants? Then it came to me. Why don't I just wear pants? Jeans with holes paired with the classically preppy Burberry plaid and 'Kelly Green' J.Crew? Don't mind if I do. 

The outfit is more autumn than spring so I had to pair it with nude strappy sandals to bring it back from the foliage. A very special thanks to Rachel Thompson for completely outdoing herself yet again and sending me these sandals and inadvertently making this outfit possible. 

Take away message: SKIRTS OVER JEANS ARE TOTALLY IN BECAUSE I SAID SO

Falling for Florals (Part I)

Scuba Top: Aqua; Bracelets; J.Crew; Pants: J.Brand; Photos: Kristine Constantino & Alyssa Leong www.linkedin.com/in/kristineconstantino

Ha! Ha! Ha! I got the wind roaring through my petals like sea men incur the wind in their sails, ladi-dadi-da life is but a d.r.e.a.m! Seriously though, florals are an epidemic and they are taking over the world (or maybe just your favorite boutique.) I've been avidly following LFW (London Fashion Week) and I must say the most "brilliant," usage of color and florals award goes to Peter Pillotto. If only they gave out trophies for that sort of accomplishment, oh well there is a first time for everything (last time for everything.)

I fell for my fluttery floral friends (nice alliteration), right around the time I started frequenting the phrase, "look back @ it!" Which is I would say.. 2009? When my hair was as black as it was long and my thoughts short and fleeting; teenagers man. I've come along way since those blacked out (hair) days, but at least I was on the right track with one element:  f l o r a l s. Now, 5 years later dem flowers are still rockin' that boat. I suppose finding a classic/timeless piece is much like finding, "the one," when you know, you know.

Go on, fall in love with florals, I dare you. In the delicate words of UrbanDictionary.com, "Give 'Em Hell Ladies!"

What to do with natural hues

Something I will reveal about myself: I am drawn to bright colors like a moth to a flame. Whenever natural hues or earthy tones would get involved I instantly became very blase. I had resounding feelings that those saturated colors did nothing whatsoever for my complexion or physique. However, lately (in a recent love affair with BCBG) I have been thinking otherwise. So please, follow me down this road less traveled with colors that blend in, with people who never will :)

Sunglasses: Dolce & Gabbana

Necklace: Francesca's

Tank: Xhilaration

Sweater: BCBG

Jeans: Citizens of Humanity

T-Strap Sandals: Dolce Vita for Target

All photos by my good friend, Kristine Constantino:www.linkedin.com/in/kristineconstantino

Log Surfing (?) Failing (?)

“Some of us come to earth seeing - some of us come to earth seeing in color.”

— Louise Nevelson

Reasons why autumnal colors totally work in the summertime:

1. Summer does not equate b r i g h t, in fact wearing bright colors during summer months are the only time they will blend in, as will you along with them. Who wants to do that?
2. Bay Area Residents: The weather is consistently moderate, never too hot, never too cold. No extremes means something wonderful: absolutely no limits when it comes summertime wardrobing. 
3. *disclaimer* If I see one more chica wearing florals (I, too commit this crime) just because it is summer I am going to lose it. Do everyone a favor and add a little flavor to the office, change it up!
4. Have at the muted greens and caliginous shades of brown - these hues look even better on tanned skin ;)