Six out of seven days a week I wear leather booties. I have dark brown booties, light brown booties and I'm on the hunt for black booties. I've been a little obsessed for over a year.
Recently my sister wanted some help looking for booties of her own. We found a TON and I wanted to share our favorites, because there are some pretty sweet deals out there.
Images are links! Enjoy!
Suppppaahhh pixilated. Yea, I know. A few days ago I ambushed my photographer for these photos. The sun was setting fast and I was running late. I ordered myself an Uber X -- a real luxury, because I always opt for Muni or Uber Pool to save those dolla dolla bills, yo -- and rushed to his apartment. When I walked in, he was rocking wet hair and getting ready to attend the ballet. But still, I made him run outside with me because I was wearing makeup and wanted to document the rare occasion.
Initially I was planning to title this blog post "how to wear sneakers with a skirt," but, we actually didn't get any decent photos to show you. There's one dark and shadowy photo below, which can kind of give you an idea. But, my advice for the subject is this.... sneakers + skirt = IN. I walk past an Anthropologie Window every day after work and it's all the rage on the mannequins. And as we've discussed before, wear it with enough confidence, and no one will ever question you.
In other news: Daylight Savings Time is this weekend. I've been eating this overnight slow cooker quinoa oatmeal for a week. I found some great thrift stores on Haight Street, and I'm in the process of building a hanging shelf for my kitchen. Can't wait to share more with you.
Sending lots of love.
Photos: Jacob Heath, Nikond3200 35mm | Edits: Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop | Glasses: Frameri Twain in Rye | Cape: TJMaxx, Similar | Shirt: Sold out, Similar | Skirt: Old, SImilar | Shoes: Thrifted, Similar
One of the reasons I wanted to move to the west coast was to explore the country. I love Ohio and the midwest, but from there, so much of this beautiful country seemed really far away. Not anymore!
This weekend I took a flash trip to Portland, Oregon. On early Saturday morning (4:30am) I left my apartment in the TenderNob for a 6:15am flight with Alaska Airlines. By 8:30am I was in the City of Roses :D It was sooo beautiful and sooo fun and I feel extremely lucky that I was able to take a weekend trip to such a cool city. I got back on Sunday night around 11:30pm. If you'd like to hear about the flash trip itinerary, shoot me an email or comment below. In the meantime let's talk about this fun little outfit.
Portland is a lot colder, and wetter, than SF and I really didn't bring the right jacket for the occasion. Or at least, that's how I justified buying this beanie when I ducked into a local boutique Sunday morning to get out of the rain. If I'm being honest, I was mostly jealous of all the cute, beanie-wearing-locals strolling the sidewalks around me. They looked so warm and stylish and I partially bought this beanie to feign being a hipster and fit in. No regrets.
This athletic look is a little different than what I usually sport (sorry, I had to pun), but I kinda love it. What do you think?
Photographer: Jacob Heath | Photos: NIkond3200 35mm | Edits: Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop | Beanie: Filson's | Glasses: Frameri Twain in Rye | Sneakers: Thrifted, Similar | Jeans: Took from my mom, but I think she got them at Sam's Club! | Jacket: J.Crew Factory Old, similar | Cardigan: Anthroplogie Old, similar | Shirt: Nordstrom Rack Sold Out, similar | Purse: Madewell
This past weekend was the first weekend in a while I got to be at home base. After an unexpected trip to Ohio, followed by a weekend in Tahoe, a little sun and sea was exactly what I needed. I spent a few hours in Alameda at a Restoration Hardware warehouse sale, where after 80% discounts, I still couldn't afford anything, to Ikea where I COULD afford many things, and a brewery in between (:
On Valentine's Day, I went on a walk along Ocean Beach to Lands End and had a little picnic in the panhandle. It was an amazing contrast to last year, where I spent the weekend and week snowed into my apartment on Ida Street. Ahh! Seventy and sunny beats snowy ice any day :D
Anyway: this blue dress! I saw my bestie Natalie wearing it and instantly fell in love. I bought it on discount at Free People and waited the arrival anxiously. After I tried it on, I realized it was much shorter than I usually wear my dresses, so I added some tights and a long coat. I've been trying to get back into the floppy hat too (it's been a while, huh?) and thought a trip to watch the sunset in Marin would be the perfect occasion.
How do you like the boho look? Sending you lots and lots of love and warmth from the west coast. xox
Photos by: Jake Heath; Nikond3200 35mm and kit lens / Edits: Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop / Dress: Free People 2015 < on sale in white and black / Hat: Target 2014 [similar, JCPenny] / Jacket: J.Crew Factory 2014 [similar] / Tights: J.Crew 2014 [similar]
I don't go out very often. Not really. My style leans toward shared apps at happy hour or a few beers at a cook out. So, you know, not really "dressing out" occasions. But. For some reason in college I had these crazy, strappy, ridiculous heels. &. more surprising, they somehow made it through all my moves after college too (1, 2 and 3). These shoes were on the road to staying with me forever (!).... until I decided to move across the country. Shoes like these weigh a pretty penny and I just couldn't justify sacrificing any of my precious 50 pounds of luggage .
So... on one of my last days in Ohio, I took these bad boys out for a goodbye photo shoot around the hood. Here we go: round three of four Ohio outfits, the out on the town graphic tee -- an alternative way to wear the dressed up graphic tee from yesterday.
About this outfit: printed jeans, sleeveless tuxedo vest to add some layer and a fun graphic tee. Pretty normal ensemble for me, except for these crazy shoes. Which make it so very different.
On a little side note, I am really digging the sleeveless layers for these inbetween summer and fall days. I have another open vest from Curate Boutique that I've worn here before... twice actually... and I've realllly been eyeing this Modern Citizen sleeveless trench. What do you think?
Graphic tee: (that my SISTER DESIGNED!!) sold out | similar
Sleeveless vest: From a friend exchange | similar
Printed Jeans: Curate Boutique old | same in limited sizes | similar
Heels: super old | similar
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Sold Out | similar
Photography: Natalie Was Here/ Nikond3200 35mm / Edits: VSCO filters for lightroom
