All Covered Up: Winter Whites

White post Labor day?! That's right! Who doesn't love a crisp white coat with clean lines for a cool fall day? We're even obsessing over the all white monochromatic look for all and into the winter season. How do you feel about year-round white?

 Happy Friday, All! Enjoy your weekend! xx, C

1. Topshop - Premium Longline Biker Coat
2. Topshop - Collarless Zipped Swing Coat
3. Zara - Frock Coat with Zips
4. Zara - Fantasy Wool Jacquard Coat

All Covered Up: Brilliant Brights

Opting for a brightly colored coat for fall is sure to make any day a little sunnier! I LOVE balancing brights with patterns and florals, even a herringbone wool trouser against a bright hue sounds like the perfect combo for a crisp fall day. Which bold bright are you leaning towards this season?

1. Milly - Bo Zipper Coat
2. J. Crew - Double Cloth Lady Day Coat
3. DVF - Victoria Jacket
4. Zara - Structured Coat with a Frill at the Hip

All Covered Up: Military Inspired

We're all ready to be bundled up for fall and we can't think of a better way to do so than a belted structured coat with lots of luxurious button details. 

Today is all about military inspired coats, and we're loving all of these picks! Which one is your favorite?

1. John Lewis - Double Breasted Military Coat, Grey
2. Topshop- Contrast Peplum Military Coat
3. Topshop - Premium Military Coat
4. Wallis - Camel Military Coat

All Covered Up: Leather Details

We can't get enough of the amazing leather detail that have been popping up this season! The combination of soft and hard gives that classic coat an edge, and that is something we swoon for. How do you feel about this leather sleeve combo?

1. Rag & Bone - Maharaja Coat with Leather Stripe
2. Barney's New York - Combo Coat
3. DVF - Sterling Coat
4. Mango - Contrast Sleeves Masculine Coat

All Covered Up: Wool

Fall weather is coming and I can't wait to bundle up in one of these! There are co many amazing coats and jackets this fall that make it next to impossible to choose just one to add to my ever growing collection. This week we'll be featuring a few of our favorites each day from the various fall trends, and feel free to let us know which are your favorites!

1. Isabel Marant - Khan Coat
2. Christopher Waller - Wool Trench
3. Linea - Colourblock Coat
4. IRO - Wool Fitted Jacket
5. Romwe - Dots Print Slim Trench Coat
6. Topshop - Herringbone Coat by Unique

Vintage + Stripes

There are so many pieces in my wardrobe that I love, however, some pieces hold special sentiment. Every once and a while I look through my closet and remember where or when I bought a certain item, who I was with, who gave it to me, or how I felt on that day... sometimes those memories can make an item even more amazing an it already is.

This outfit is particularly meaningful for precisely those reasons. The skirt was given to me by my sister, the belt, stolen from my dad, and jewelry from my mom and both of my grandmothers. I love it when an outfit comes together and not only makes me feel confident, but keeps me thinking of my favorite people all day long!

Happy Friday, everyone! Here's to a memorable weekend!

xx, C

Jacket: Gap, Skirt: BCBG, Top: American Apparel, Heels: Charles Jourdan, Belt: Dad's (vintage), Jewelry: Mom and Grandma's (vintage)

Photos: Thanks to Lindsay Tella, see her here at Apartment Therapy!

Fall Favorites

I can't get enough of what's in store for fall! Even though I'm not headed to school this fall, my favorite pastime of "back to school shopping" has taken over and I'm ready to have these pieces in my closet!

Emerald, oxblood and leather her I come!

1. Trina Turk - Airline Colourblocked Blouse
2. MSGM - Metallic Green Skater Skirt
3. Reiss - Rosalie Double Breasted Blazer
4. Oryany Holly Leather Backpack
5. Tinley Road - Vegan Leather Peplum Top
6. Free People Faux Leather Skirt
7. Topshop - Oxblood Ribbed Pleated Skirt
8. Dorothy Perkins - oxblood Pu Pocket Tee
9. Schutz - Fiona Suede Pump

Falling for Fall: FNO SF 2012

Fall is fast approaching, and although the San Francisco summer weather is nearing just as things are cooling down elsewhere, I couldn't be more excited for this season fall trends. Last Thursday at Fashion's Night Out (FNO) in San Francisco, which marks the beginning of New York Fashion Week, I got a healthy dose of what I'd like to see in my closet this season.

Thanks to Alice + Olivia, Heidi Says, Black Fleece and Marc Jacobs, here are a few things I'm most excited about:

Peplum, prints, deep oxblood reds, and structured jackets

Pretty patterned heels and flats

Anything with sparkles and/or lace, along with delicate details

EMERALD, emerald and more emerald! And a little leopard too

Knits, wool, herringbone and tweeds for warmth on cooler days

I'm even excited for menswear and menswear inspired looks!

Olive and electric blue, in luxurious leather and suede

Leather, boots and ultra feminine bow details

And lots and lots of jewels!

Images: Alice + Olivia (1, 3-10), Heidi Says (2, 14, 15,17), Black Fleece (11-13), Marc Jacobs (16)

What are you looking forward to this fall season?

Happy Wednesday!

xx, C

DIY: Geoff's Red Chairs

My very dear friend, Geoff, loves bright colors! So when he asked for my assistance in finding red chairs I knew this meant BRIGHT red! We were on a mission, and as most of my furniture missions begin we started our search at the Alameda Flea Market. After an hour or so of searching and enjoying some delicious food, a la food truck, we found exactly what we were looking for... Well, minus the bright read, but a quick DIY would make Geoff's dreams a reality.

1. Clean the chairs
2. Remove the legs (if possible)

3. Tape off any parts of the chair you don't want painted
4. Spray chairs with a primer

5. Spray chairs with desired color, wait for them to dry

6. Spray a second coat, if desired 

7. Spray a clear coat to finish

* we only ended up using one coat of paint that had a gloss and achieved the desired effect... a much faster option

Voila! Geoff's dinning room transformed and well on it's way to becoming beautiful!

The stencil/wall hanging is from The Container Store (here) and the super adorable PacMan light, "Blinky" is by a local artist here in San Francisco.

Geoff, unlike me, could double as a botanist. His thumbs are greener than Kermit the frog! A good options for someone who is unable to keep plants alive (such as myself) is a terrarium with mosses. They're dried plants and things that require very little water and care. I thought I would share one of Geoff's latest terrarium creations with you all. Enjoy!

Happy Tuesday!

xx, C

Blue Hues

Two things I love: Shopping (obviously!) and jeans! However... shopping for jeans is generally a less then enjoyable experience for me. I have shorter, muscular legs thanks to a lifetime of athletic activity and a gene pool that doesn't include a lot of height.

My solution... search for brands that include stretch, various lengths, multiple cuts/styles, and a great tailor! That last one is KEY; lets just say that if it went for a good tailor I'd be spending everyday in dresses and skirts.

I recently fell madly in love with the brand DL1961 for all the reasons listed above, not to mention their wide range of colors and high quality fabrication. My motto: never under estimate the power of a good tailor and greatly fitting pair of jeans; they can make you feel as if you can take on the world!

What are your favorite jean brands?

Cheers to a weekend of world conquering and jean wearing!

xx, C

Photos: Thank you, Lindsay Tella! Check her out here on Apartment Therapy

Blazer: Addison, Jeans: DL 1961 "Angel", Top: Banana Republic, Heels: Kelsi Dagger, Necklaces: Luci Bell Designs | Shelby Necklace, BCBG, Bracelets: vintage & Luci Bell Design (available soon!) 

Back to School

Today marks a very important day for me. This is my last ever first day of school. While I'm very excited about what lies ahead in my future, as well as never again having projects or homework after this year, I'm finding myself nostalgic for the days of "back to school shopping." In honor of my last year, here's a wish lust of a couple of the things I think will come in handy this year.

Happy Thursday, all! 
xx, A

1. Rebecca Minkoff - School's Out Andie Tote

2. Gap - Leather Ballet Flats

3. Kate Spade - La Pavilion IPAD Folio

4. J Brand - Low Rise Skinny Jean

5. Topshop - Diamante Collar Playsuit

6. Gap - Ponte Academy Blazer