save the date {elizabeth charles // 11.20}

Dress: Carven; Jacket: No. 21; Shoes: United Nude; Clutch: Want; Sunglasses: KBL; Bracelet: Nina Dillof; Rings: Linhardt (here and here) and Lady Grey   (all via Elizabeth Charles)

And now for a quick break from our adventure down under to let you guys know about a fun soirée I'm hosting with Elizabeth Charles the minute I return back to the States. (In case you missed it, I formally introduced her and her killer shop here.)  

For all my SF readers, I hope you can join me at Elizabeth Charles on Fillmore the evening of Wednesday, November 20 for some drinks, music and exclusive, one-night only discounts (who can say no to that, really?) Plus, there will be a few extra sweet prizes being handed out during the evening (including a $500 shopping spree!). Would love to see you all there and I know Elizabeth would love to meet you as well! 

Please make sure to RSVP by November 18th to sf@elizabeth-charles.com.

Photos by the Elizabeth Charles herself

suit up

Blazer, pants and shirt: c/o Express; Shoes: J.W. Anderson X Aldo; Bag: Proenza Schouler; Sunglasses: Celine; Lips: Stila "Scarlet Vinyl"

It's been a while since I've donned a printed suit, which is odd considering it basically was my MO this time last year (remember this get up?). So when it came time to pick my outfit for last week's Express event, I knew I wanted to give their suiting a try -- and I wasn't disappointed! I've been itching for a black and white plaid and/or herringbone suit ever since seeing this photo of you-know-who and the leather detailing on the labels here sealed the deal. 

Thanks again to everyone who made it out last Thursday and special thanks to my lovely co-hosts, Julia, Taylor, Ahn and Jessica! 

Hopefully I'll see some of you again this week at Macys -- full details here.

Photos by Dan Johnson

macy's pop up closet this thursday

Dress: Suno, found on The RealReal (but love this version with a cutout); Shoes: J.W. Anderson X Aldo (love these similar Dolce & Gabbana heels on sale here); Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Clutch: Vintage

Hope you all had a great weekend! To kick this Monday off, I'd like to invite my SF readers to a fun styling event I'm hosting this Thursday, October 24 at Macy's with San Francisco Magazine. We'll be celebrating the launch of a few great lines that are now being carried in store, including Maison Jules, which I happened to catch a peek of while in New York just a few weeks ago. Plus, happy hour bites from the gals over at Rice Paper Scissors, a live performance from local band Kiwi Time and, of course, plenty of champagne to be had. All in all, not a bad way to spend your Thursday. So mark your calendar already! :)

Festivities start at 6 sharp at the Macy's in Union Square on level 3, in the Impulse section -- hope to see you there!

Photos by Dan Johnson

express X girls night out

I don't know about you, but the past few weeks have been non-stop! Work is in full-swing and I've been busy prepping for a few trips I have on the books that I haven't had much time to come up for a breather. (Don't you just hate that feeling?!) 

Luckily, I've partnered with Express, who never disappoints with their get out and celebrate attire. And I certainly could use an excuse to let my hair down these days. What are we toasting to? Their brand, spanking new flagship store is opening in Union Square at 301 Geary Street and I, along with a few of my favorite blogging ladies, will be there to ring it in in style this Thursday, October 17th from 6:30 - 9pm.

Best part? Well, there are a few actually. First, attendees will be able to shop the store a day early before the public opening and secondly, the first 100 folks to spend $100 that evening, will score themselves a pair of tickets to Treasure Island later this month (while supplies last).

Plus, make sure to RSVP to rsvp@express.com by tomorrow Oct. 15th for a chance to win a $200 gift card at the event!* So really, what are you waiting for? I'll see you this Thursday for plenty of drinks, music and good ol' fashioned girls night out fun!

*Not valid on purchases made with gift cards. Official rules can be found here.

come join me...{levi's X glamour sf event}

Attention San Francisco folks: I'll be co-hosting with my Outside Lands partner in crime, Julia, a fun shopping event with Levi's this coming Tuesday. We'll be toasting the launch of their new denim line, Revel, which I'm excited to say, have made this girl a believer in denim technology (hello four-way stretch memory fabric). Hope you'll be able to stop by for champagne, music, and of course, some shopping. Make sure to RSVP to: LeviRevelEventSF@glamour.com.

See you there!

h&m x mmm silent manifesto

If you happened to be tuning in on Twitter this past Saturday, you might have caught me in action for the H&M X Maison Martin Margiela Silent Manifesto -- right here on the streets of San Francisco! The reason being, of course, to celebrate the much anticipated launch of the MMM capsule collection this week (November 15th, to be exact). What I didn't realize until Saturday though, was that this march was being held all over the world -- Hong Kong, Berlin, Vienna, Toronto, Bucharest -- hundreds of silent marchers swarming the streets, wearing iconic Margiela lab-inspired aprons and toting signs.

Erika and I ran around the Embarcadero, capturing the march along the way, which now, unsurprisingly, has me so excited for Thursday's launch! Do tell, are any of you camping out at your local H&M for the MMM launch? What pieces are on your must-grab list? 

Photos provided by H&M

macy's styling {details}

Taking a cue from Miss Miroslava Duma with criss crossed chain strap purses. 

The adorable "closet" the folks at Macy's built for me! Remember that main image from here?

Left: Note to self, I need to scoop up a leather top like this French Connection one. Right: This printed dress was too good to pass up. 

Clearly I had a lot of fun grabbing jewelry in the accessories department. Lots of layering going on!

One of my favorite looks -- white chunky knit sweater paired with a floaty, pleated maxi skirt.

Left: You all know I'm a sucker for matching skirt or pant suits. This Tracy Reese suit is calling my name! Right: Jenna Lyons-esque with a casual denim jacket paired with a sequined evening gown.

Satin? Teal? Rhinestone bow? What's not to love?

Left: Monochromatic emerald. Right: Can never go wrong with a good jumpsuit.

Might have to come back soon for this chunky emerald necklace.

Pop! Of color!

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! I'm currently recovering from yesterday's Nike women's half marathon, so I hope you enjoy these detail shots from last week's styling event at Macy's. I'll be posting what I wore for the evening later this week, so stay tuned!

Now, to go rest these aching bones of mine. :) 

Photos by Dan Johnson

with love, from hawaii

Daydreaming of sandy beaches, gorgeous sunsets and probably more than my fair share of sugary Mai Tais -- oh, can I just rewind and relive last week? Pretty please? 

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Just wanted to share some quick snaps from my friends Irene and Charles' wedding last weekend at Maui's Olowalu Plantation House. Between the Pacific Ocean sunset, the darling design touches (I still cannot get over that cake!) and of course, how incredibly beautiful Irene looked, this was definitely an evening to remember. 

Special thanks to the bride and groom (who are en route to Kenya as we speak for their honeymoon!) for allowing me to join on such a special day!

evening to remember: the lab event

Photo credits from the top: Natalie of Like Fresh Laundry, Jason Perry, my lovely boyfriend for the close up runway shots and Jason Perry again for the confetti action shots

I must say getting to strut in some of the most gorgeous wedding dresses around is not a bad way to spend your Saturday. And this past Saturday, I got to do just that. This weekend's The Lab Event, a unique, off the beaten path approach to bridal fairs, was as beautiful and downright inspiring as I had hoped it to be -- not to mention, just plain fun! Armed with music, delicious snacks and, of course, plenty of wine smack dab in the middle of wine country, I had one of the best nights ever and I just want to thank the lovely gals behind this successful event for inviting me to join and walk the runway (in Sarah Seven dresses, no less!). 

Still not convinced you can have fun at a bridal event? Well did I mention there was a confetti canon? No, I didn't? Well, there was a confetti canon. Or two. And. It. Was. Epic. 

Also, be sure to check out the recap posts by my partners (and fellow models) in crime: Taylor, Natalie, Erin, Anne and Britt + Whit.