Fashion Blog

Ahhh…another weekend getaway to San Francisco has come and gone, and I have returned full of inspiration! Well, kind of. I will report that there was a fluke heat wave going on over the weekend and the city folk were out in flip flops and tanks. Not the kind of fashion I’m wanting to see…but there was some good stuff going on as well. While in town, I popped into my favorite vintage store in the Mission–The Painted Bird to see if I could round up and recycled findings. Luckily, I scored a pair of Italian made leather ankle boots with some ethnic looking stitching on the sides, and they were only $19.95!

I also took home a little ivory colored sweater vest which will be perfect for layering over dresses when it finally starts to cool off down here in L.A. The two gals that run the place are super sweet and very original. One girl was wearing super skinny washed black denim pants, a long sweater (it had cooled off that morning) and three inch suede open toe wedges with thin striped socks! How much did I love this look when my eyes saw it!! Socks and wedges are no new trend, it’s just completely a surprise when I actually see someone doing it in the right way. I vowed at that moment to find the perfect pair of thin striped black and white socks and a cute pair of open toe wedges to copy this look with, and one of these nights (when fall arrives officially) be brave enough to wear. Well, I found the socks…but to my dismay, the black and white ones were gone already! I settled for a different pair:

Free People Striped Over the Knee Socks $18, freepeople.com

You could go either way with the shoes. I would pick something with a full wedge, one that extends under the toe. The chunkier the wedge, the more this look will make sense. And try to stick to either a suede or leather wedge, one in a neutral color. My two picks are these Boutique 9 “Idalia” T-Strap Wedges on sale now for $98, bloomingdales.com…

….and these Deena & Ozzy Cut Out Lace Up Wedges $68, UrbanOutfitters.com.

If you really want to go crazy, these Sam Edelman Studded Wedges (at Urban Outfitters for $99) would be pretty amazing…

You might think I’m crazy for encouraging this look, but it can look really neat if you promise to wear it with only solid, simple colors. Just think, super skinny jeans in a dark color, an oversized shirt, and a long drapey sweater. Hair down with some long earrings and a big, chunky ring. Can anyone say…dream outfit?!

Shop for more knee socks and women’s wedges.

This week’s deals include not one, but two pairs of women’s sandals–both great for summer.  I don’t usually go for heavily embellished shoes.  Every once in a while, I like something with a big jewel on it, after all, a little flash never hurt anyone.  What I have found myself drawn to in-particularly are metallic gold shoes.  I picked up a pair a few months ago, they were wedges with a rounded closed toe and t-strap.  Very cute, very comfy.  I thought they’d really give just the right amount of dazzle to an old t-shirt and jean shorts…my idea of a funky, summery outfit–good for a night of bar hopping or seeing a band.  So once again, my eye went to the metallic gold, and these Sam Edelman ‘Luna’ Sandals are just my style with their chunky heel and snake embossed slingback strap.

These were originally $138.95, and are now on sale for $68.90.

These are my pick for nighttime footwear, and my pick for daytime sandals are these DV by Dolce Vita ‘Mercury’ Sandals - $89.95 originally, now on sale for $44.90.

These would look great with a dress or jeans…

Find at Smarter.com:  Shop for more Sam Edelman sandals.
Discounts on DV by Dolce Vita sandals.

I love the convenience of finding great dresses and tunics for summer that are tough enough to fold up into an overnight bag or weekender.  As someone who is almost always on the go and hardly ever home, I often find myself needing to pack an overnight bag, when this is the case, I begin to appreciate durable clothing that I can take with me…and as much as I love wearing a t-shirt and jeans, I also love being able to bring cute dresses with pretty details, kind of like this Free People Alissa Lace Dress. This dress is really short, but I think it would look absolutely adorable with some short denim cut offs. The lace on it has beautiful detailing and there is a flirty little hem on bottom. This is my first favorite characteristic, the second is the T back with metal grommets. Another classic combination of feminine and rugged detailing.

Alissa’s Lace Dress: $148

This dress would be perfect for throwing into your overnight bag and going.  It would look great with some boyish looking oxford shoes…

I love these Sam Edelman Simona Oxfords ($97.17).  They’re slip on’s!

Find at Smarter.com:  Shop for more women’s dresses and women’s tunics.
Discounts on Sam Edelman shoes.