distressed + chic

because i'm actually obsessed with these pants (bf jeans are for sure the sweatpants of denim), i've come to love the idea of combining my distressed bf denim with polished pieces.  it adds a lot of versatility to my usual lazy weekend favorite taking it day to night in an unexpected way.  these with trendy fall details, a leather moto jacket and gold tipped booties = ready for a night out.

this moto inspired rebecca minkoff jacket is one of my favorite pieces for keeping cozy this fall

gold tipped toe + rolled cuff

simple spike cuff + a favorite, g&g lena ring

silk peplum + red lips

top, madewell; jeans, 7FAM; booties, rachel roy; jacket, rebecca minkoff (also love); purse, rebecca minkoff (similar); shades, karen walker, cuff, baublebar; ring, gorjana & griffin

xo, 

shopbop FF

phillip lim foldover bag // karen walker shades// alexander mcqueen hardcover // club monaco quilted gloves // alexander wang slingbacks // vince leather skirt // deepa gurnani statement necklace // reece hudson quilted pouch

i've been waiting on this one... SHOPBOP is offering their friends and family discount today through thursday; 25% off all orders with code INTHEFAMILY25. YES.

check out some of the fall picks i'm stocking up on above!

other sales to get excited about:

saks FF with FRNFAM

piperlime 30% off fall denim with FALL

tracy reese 20% off with OCTFAM

banana republic 35% off your purchase today only

Rachel FF 30% off your purchase

jcrew 30% off all sale with code fallsale

twinkle twinkle inspired shower

we recently threw a baby shower for my sister inspired by le partie sugar's twinkle twinkle theme.  from invites and table toppers, to cake decorations, an adorable "mama" sign for the mom-to-be plus game ideas, le partie sugar's awesome designs were a hit. check out our take on the inspo plus some personal touches in the party details below! 

outfit details:

kate spade bow dress, jcrew janey patent flats, karen walker perfect day shades, nars schippp matte lips, baublebar cone cuff

bits and tips from the shower:

twinkle twinkle invites

maunder family tradition: the donut cake (with letters on wooden skewers)

guess the bump string game

star confetti + tower of macaroons 

boy or a girl? pick the drink stirrer of your guess

gorgeous shower backdrop at thomas fogarty winery

the silver lining: silver sparkle letters hidden in each bouquet 

adorable homemade paper

the best carrot cake you'll ever try from susie's cakes!  designed with a cake top to match the invites

the radiant mom-to-be :)

geronimo balloon with homemade tissue tassel

xo,

fall for it

it's officially fall, but here in sf we are blissfully ignorant to any seasonal changes elsewhere as we finally ease into what we like to think of as 'our summer.'  despite the long awaited sunshine and heat, in honoring the seasonal wardrobe change the best outfit for me is one that marries both sides of the spectrum; here, fall oxblood skinnies with a light, striped suckered cotton shirt and warm weather sandals to get me through the day.

top, jcrew (get 25% off w/ code FALLSTYLE); pants, habitual (wax version here); heels, rebecca minkoff; shades, karen walker; bracelet, gorjana & griffin

xo,

leather + linen

while most of the nation starts to cool down, sf is teetering the brink of real summer weather (fingers crossed that is...). and the season vs the actual weather in sf always poses a bit of a forced compromise for any resident's closet. walking that line between summer and fall here i've paired warm weather nude sandals, shorts and this boho karen walker top plus cooler colors and leather to channel the transition to fall. 

top, karen walker; shorts, zara (similar here); heels, zara (sold out); purse, rebecca minkoff; shades, karen walker; bracelets: gorjana & griffin, jcrew (25% off with code FALLSTYLE); watch, kenneth cole (similar here); necklace, maya brennar; lipcolor, nars

xo,

shades of summer

squeezing in the last summer outfits of the season i'll be rocking as many shorts, mini's and open-toe sandals as long as the sf weather will allow.  dressed here for the weekend in nude and cream tones with my favorite sandals and these awesome shorts by karen walker. the high waist and a-line cut help to flatter the hips, elongate the legs and show off the remainder of that summer tan.

top, joie; shorts, karen walker (similar); heels, rebecca minkoff; shades, karen walker; bracelet, gorjana & griffin; ring, nashelle, necklace, maya brennar

cheers to another good start to the week!

xo,