Fall Staples

There are certain pieces that I think every girl has to have in her fall wardrobe regardless of where you live. My list includes a comfortable (yet chic) sweater, a beanie, the perfect riding boots, sassy booties, versatile pants, a classic trench, a chic blazer, a comfy tee and the perfect tote. I put together an extensive list of my fall favorites below (I spent many nights online shopping compiling this list… I know, my life is tough) – I hope you guys have fun shopping for my favorite season! I made sure to include both high and low price points so that there is truly something for everyone.

Joie // Equipment // Madewell // La Garconne // UNIQLO // J.Crew

In my wardrobe at least, white, grey, tan and army green are classic neutrals in the fall months. I love solids but I also love adding a simple stripe or a sweet embellishment.

Fendi // Mateo by Yves // Dolce & Gabbana // Peter Jensen // Eugenia Kim turban // Isabel Marant

Beanies are a tricky thing to master – you have to find the perfect one for your head that lays just right. Some people just aren’t beanie people, which is why I included a head wrap too – I love them because if you make sure to cover your ears, they keep you nice and toasty!

Cole Haan // Tory Burch // Banana Republic // Ralph Lauren

I truly couldn’t live without riding boots in the fall or winter months – I wear them almost every day and they instantly spiff up an outfit. It’s such a classic accessory that requires little to no thought!

H&M // Cole Haan // Acne // Joie // SLP // DVF

Booties are the best to turn a day-time outfit into a date-night one – you can throw on booties and automatically have the perfect going out outfit!

Joseph // Topshop // Tory Burch // Paige // 3.1 Phillip Lim // Scotch & Soda

I typically stick to dark denim and black, but this fall I’m so tempted by all of the lighter hues that are popping up everywhere. I love metallic grey, light denim, tan and army green – plus you can never go wrong with a comfy pair of slouchy pants paired with some booties!

Burberry // Coach // Michael Kors // Steven Alan

A classic trench is something no girl should go without. While I absolutely swoon over the Burberry classic, I also love the idea of a slouchy, oversized trench that resembles menswear. Tan, black and red are all great options!

Elizabeth and James // Alice + Olivia // Rebecca Taylor // Theory // Paul Smith // Tibi

Blazers add that polished element that some outfits just need – I throw them on over almost anything to make an outfit extra special. I love blues and blacks, especially when paired together!

J.Crew // Rag & Bone // Proenza Schouler // Markus Lupfer // Burberry // Rag & Bone // Calypso // Madewell

I’m not going to lie, I love a classic tee. I feel most comfortable in a tee, leather pants, booties and a cool jacket. Stick to neutral or graphic tees because they go with everything and can be dressed up or down.

Michael Kors // Tory Burch // SLP // Fendi // Givenchy // Miu Miu

When it comes to bags, I’m known to be excessive. I just can’t help myself – if you’re going to splurge, it should be on a timeless bag (but that Michael Kors looks expensive at a great price)! 

I hope you love all of my fall picks – I’m so excited for the cooler months! Happy shopping, and more importantly Happy Friday!

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What’s New @ Net-A-Porter

While some of you may be basking in the summer weather (super jealous) I’m in London where it’s about 55, rainy and windy each day. Then, I get to head back to San Francisco, where we’re lucky if we hit 70 degrees a few times throughout the warmer months. While the weather is dreary at best most days, I’m not complaining for two reasons. 1) Those are two of my favorite cities in the world, so that excuses the bad weather, and 2) The clothes are more fit to my comfort zone. As much as I love bright and summery prints and patterns, sometimes I just need a great neutral pair of boots or big comfy sweater to get me through the day.

That’s where Net-A-Porter’s New Arrivals come in. I’m swooning over their new neutrals right now – great boots, hats, blouses, sweaters and even shorts that can be perfectly paired to match the not-so-warm summers.

1. Bellstaff wool sweater // 2. Alexander McQueen skull slippers (dying) // 3. Theory blazer // 4. OAK wrap jersey tee // 5. Equipment striped silk shirt // 6. Gucci felt hat // 7. T by Alexander Wang crepe shorts (here in black) // 8. Rag & Bone suede ankle boots

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Festival

I spent my weekends in high school at Coachella, but now the demands of college life + proximity mean no more Coachella for me. That doesn’t mean I’m not dreaming of festival wear though – every item in my shopping carts right now are big sun hats, great hippie jewels and denim cutoffs. Whenever I attended Coachella, I went for the comfortable rocker look. Choose a chic tee, great denim cutoffs, a hat with a brim (that sun is killer), some fab shades (anything reflective is my newest obsession), and boots instead of sandals to keep your toes clear from those moshers. Check out a few of my festival faves.

1. Black tee // 2. BCBG fedora // 3. Ray Ban aviators // 4. Topshop leather jacket (for those chilly nights) // 5. Rag & Bone jean cutoffs // 6. Calypso St. Barth Leslie fringe bag // 7. Amrita Singh gold leaf earrings // 8. Steve Madden combat boots

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21 for 21

I turn 21 in just under a month (April 17) and everyone keeps asking me what I want for the big day. I really don’t think about birthday presents that much (I kind of just love that they’re there) but this year I’ve put a little more thought into pieces that I want. I’ve rounded up items that are sitting in my shopping carts all over the Internet and brought you 21 pieces that I’m absolutely craving – for my birthday or for any day.

From left to right (kind of) – Rosegold heels // Madewell shorts (on sale!) // ASOS scalloped bag // J.Crew pumps // J.Crew necklace // Elizabeth and James heels // Rebecca Taylor tweed jacket // Push claw ring // CC Skye orange lucite clutch // Rag & Bone boots // Zhush monogrammed pillow // Tinley Road earrings (on sale!) // Sam Edelman scalloped flats // Cheap Monday bracelet // Topshop purple dress // Chloé calf hair & leather booties (on sale!) // Tibi striped dress (on sale!) // Camilla and Marc dress // Botkier bag // Robert Rose cuff // Tory Burch bag

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Wants

I’ve had my eye on a few pieces lately and I’m thinking I might just have to splurge a little before I leave for London – these items are all just too perfect! I’m dying over pastels as neutrals, metallic everything and fun jungle prints.

1. Rag & Bone Legging Jeans // 2. Sam Edelman Booties (on sale!) // 3. Madewell Tote // 4. J.Crew Necklace // 5. Dorothy Perkins Dress // 6. Michael Kors Link Bracelet // 7. Rachel Zoe Sandals // 8. Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Shorts

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Holiday Splurges

While most of the year I’m good about buying fairly reasonably priced items, sometimes I just can’t help myself and I have to indulge a little bit into my “fashion lusts” list a cross a few big ticket items off. If you’re splurging on the right things, you don’t have to feel bad about it. Here are some of the most expensive pieces that have caught my eye this holiday season – that Chloé bag? Are you kidding? Obsessed.

1. Milly Ostrich Mini Skirt, 2. Alexander McQueen Clutch, 3. T by Alexander Wang Skirt, 4. Rag & Bone Boots, 5. Chloé Bag, 6. Elizabeth and James Booties, 7. Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Riding Jacket, 8. Raymond Weil Dress Watch

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