First Day of Fall

 

Photography by the Dapper Albert Park

Saturday was the first day of fall so I wanted to show off the skirt that I will be rocking all of fall. Even though the sun still shines between the grey clouds and the showers, nothing says fall more like the dropping temperature and the dropping leaves. I got this skirt in the mid 2000's when the layered bottom was still popular. However the asymmetrical cut was really odd back then but now I feel like it fits in well with the high-low trend.

I'm Wearing:
Top: ASOS (similar)
Earrings: H&M (similar)
Skirt: Twin-Set by Simona Barbieri
Leggings: Uniqlo
Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell

♥ [Knock on Wood]

Photography by the Colorful Zooey Ingles

Wood is definitely an odd element to have in clothing but some designs can work it in beautifully. It may not look comfortable to walk on wood but these shoes are more stable than they seem and comfortable to boot! I get a ton of compliments whenever I wear them, from all sorts of women. However, my favorite thing about them is that they don't look like just any old shoes. It's hard to find a pair that is the least bit similar and it feels good to have something so fabulous be uniquely your's.

What I'm Wearing

Hat: Pistil (similar)
Sweater: H&M (similar)
Tights: Uniqlo (seen here)
Socks & Gloves: UO
Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell

In the Mood for Japanese Fab - Uniqlo + Muji

Jacket: Zara / Skirt: Brandy Meville

Ever since the grand openings of Muji and Uniqlo in SF recently, the two have definitely been hot topics among SF's hip crowd. This past weekend I had the chance to stop by both.

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Muji opened their first store on the West Coast a couple weeks ago and I was surprised by their store location choice. It is located in a fairly low-key neighborhood called SOMA, a neighborhood that still seems to be trying to establish its identity and houses only a few retail stores. Muji's clean white square store with the dark red accent definitely stands out from afar. But on the other hand, this low-key, almost invisible design matches the brand's modest and minimal style.




The two-story store is not huge but very well planned out. Half of the first floor has some clothing and winter accessories. The other half is for stationeries.

Register on the first floor

Muji's style is very minimal.

Stationeries

The second floor is designated for furniture and other various house-hold items such as kitchenware, indoor slippers, and hangers. No matter the product though, everything is displayed beautifully.

Got some goodies

The store itself is a pleasure to visit. You can find some well-made, clean-cut wear and pick up some minimalistic notebooks for work or school. If you have some extra time, go upstairs and check out the wonderful Japanese version of Ikea with some nice quality stuff. 

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It was super exciting when I heard that Uniqlo chose to open their first US store outside of Manhattan in SF earlier this year. Their marketing also chose to partner with the most famous internet cat, Maru, to promote this opening. (This Japanese brand sure knows what's cute. This holiday season they teamed up with Pusheen to spread more holiday cheer.) The store is conviniently located in downtown SF, near the Powell Street cable car turnaround. The store display is flashy and very well-lit.

I went to the SF store with the same expectation from my NY SOHO Uniqlo experience, but I was let down. Seems like there are less collections in the SF store for both men and women compared to what I remembered from my NY visit. The store itself also seems more ordinary than trendy. But I'm still happy that there is a Uniqlo in SF since it is one of my go-to brands for some fairly priced basics and their heat-tech undershirts are great for winter layers. If you haven't noticed, I am a huge fan of Uniqlo's knee-high socks and tights.

In the Mood for Some Serious Business

Blazers always have the magical ability of adding formality to any outfit. I can wear just the skirt and the top to brunch or the park but throw on a blazer and now it's an outfit that I can wear to an interview or formal business events. There's a rumor that the number of blazers you own really represent your importance in your field. Hillary Clinton is proof.


What I'm Wearing

Blazer: Lux Cropped Blazer (similar)
Top: Gilly Hicks Bow Tank (strikingly similar)
Skirt: Gilly Hicks Tiered Skirt (similar)
Tights: H&M Grey Tights (seen here)
Necklace: Forever 21 Color Block Necklace (similar)
Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell Situation (seen here)

In the Mood for a Lovely View

After this shoot I think I found at least 32 bobbing pins in my hair. I loved how regal this bun looked but it's way too complicated for me to do on my own! This is one of my many outfits for a cold rainy day where I will be spending much of my time indoors. It's really obvious I got the inspiration for the color palette from the grey Seattle weather.  However grey the outfit though, having a skirt with pockets is the most convenient thing in the world! This wool mini and thigh high sock combination overall is a great outfit for staying in but warm enough to run around in the rain in. 

What I'm Wearing

Blouse: Broadway & Bloom Silk Blouse
Skirt: H&M Wool Skirt (similar)
Tights: H&M Sheer Black Tights (similar)
Socks: UO Thigh High Socks (similar)
Necklace: T+J Designs Sleek Link Necklace
Shoes: Forever 21 Victorian Boots (seen here)

In the Mood for Cherry Blossoms

I bought this skirt closer to the middle of winter and have been waiting for a sunny weekend to finally break it out. The UW Quad is one of the most beautiful places in Seattle during the spring and I thought the colors of the cherry blossoms matched perfectly with this spring outfit. All the chiffon skirts at American Apparel are made beautifully however they are incredibly sheer so I recommend wearing them with tights. Apparently their ash rose color tights are basically as pale as my complexion.

The silk blouse is a favorite piece of mine that I will probably wear for many many outfits to come. I also feel the same way about the necklace which was designed by another local fashion blogger.


What I'm Wearing

Blouse: Broadway & Bloom Silk Blouse
Skirt: American Apparel Double Layered Chiffon Skirt in Grenadine
Tights: American Apparel Ash Rose Sheer Tights
Necklace: T+J Designs Silver Luxe Braided Necklace 
Shoes: Vince Camuto Vickiy Pump (4" Version)
Clutch: Nine West Perforated Clutch (similar)