new hair + iCare

Allene, myself, Shenna #LETSDOTHIS #SCA100NPS 

Kicking off my first of the last 4 weekends I have in California, it did not disappoint.  The weekend was one of epic proportions! First check out my new hair: lavender/unicorn. Pretty cool huh? I have been wanting to do it for a while but held off because of my corporate job. Sayonara marketing! Now that I am moving to NYC and pursuing design I can finally be what I want and more importantly, do what I want!

Fashion is certainly my first love, but as many of you may not be aware I am also very passionate about the environment. So much so, that I started a green initiative at the company I currently work for (DataStax) I named my green dream team #DataStaxDoingGood. This weekend we spent time @ Stinson Beach in Marin, CA doing a beach clean up for remnants of the Tsunami in Japan back in 2011 (garbage that has been floating across the ocean for 4+ years). Suspiciously, none of the garbage actually looked like it was from a Tsunami..most were cigarette butts and plastic bottle tops..Oh and Iain found a dead bird? Sweet.

Pre-Beaching: Shenna, Iain, myself, Or, Justin, Allene = DataStax Doing Good! #SCA100NPS

Post-Beaching: Justin, Or, Iain + Shenna! #SCA100NPS

There is no better way to spend my time! Volunteering with coworkers I am lucky enough to call  friends, making a real impact on that beach (500 points for Gryffindor!) How rare it is to see the same people 5 days a week and still want to be with them on the weekend! Working together making difference towards something bigger than yourself. Given this kicked off my last month in California, it will be hard to top!

XO

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!

"It's Carrie Baby!"

Sunglasses: Primark (Ireland), Dress: FCUK, Yellow Belt: J.Crew (Kristine Constantino), Blue Suede Heels: Stuart Weitzman, Champagne: Veuve Clicquot, Styled & Photographs by: Kristine Constantino

"It's Carrie Baby!" The initial words that come to mind when you want to go out with your gals and have an evening to "remember..." or not? Carrie (is unfortunately) the main character of popular 90's sitcom SATC, but her essence is so much more than that. Carrie's style is girly, fun, flirty, and completely OUT there. I'm not fond of Carrie but I do admire of her ability to be a total girly-girl and consistently push the envelope with her clothing choices. I, myself, am much more of tomboy!

“A dress should be tight enough to prove you’re a woman, but loose enough to show you’re a lady”

— Marilyn Monroe

My good friend, and obvious fashion guru, Kristine Constantino convinced me to push my limits and go in a direction I would normally shy away from - what do you guys think? "It' Carrie Baby!" Even though I view myself as much more of a Samantha ;)

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