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Beyonce- Run The World (Girls)

Why this song? Plain and simple: we thought a fierce, powerful song seemed appropriate for an all print 'fit. Can't be timid when you are wearing:

I'm not sure why, but I feel like I should be reporting the news in the above picture....

Details.

And I'm out.

Have a great weekend all!

Wild Print Suit: The Limited

Necklaces: J.Crew (similiar here), H&M (similar here)

Denim Shirt: Levi's (similiar here)

Patent Leather Shoes: TJ Maxx (similar here)

Cozy Layers

 

 

Coldplay "Viva la Vida"

Why? Because it's cold?

 

 

 

Cold snap calls for lots of cozy layers. Yes, we know it's not really that "cold"...

Wool Coat: J.Crew (similar here)

Cream sweater:  (similar here)

Watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Chambray Shirt:  J Crew

Jeans: J.Crew

Earrings: Vintage (similar here)

Burgundy Flats: Target

Part Two

Here's a few quick pics of the other half o' the post-work par-tay on the balcony (which obviously took place before this frigid weather). Yes, for those of you doing the math, that means there were two of us in attendance.

N.E.R.D. "Things Are Getting Better"

Why? "Cuz I'm the Sh*!" (listen to the song, you'll get it) More accurately, it was playing on my SoulCycle Spotify playlist as I uploaded the pictures...

 

Feel like a Kardashian in this outfit.

 

Oh wow, that hair appointment can not come soon enough.

 

Really though, where is my drink?!

 

Peplum top: Forever 21 (similar here) 

Skirt: H&M (old, similiar here, here)

Belt: Macy's

Tote Bag: Cynthia Rowley (found at TJ Maxx!) 

Patent Leather heels: another TJ Maxx fnd, similiar here 

Sparkly necklace: J.Crew (similiar here) Spike Necklace: H&M

After Work Bevy on the Balcony

 

"9 to 5" by Dolly Parton

Why? This gem is a classic.

So serious! Whatcha workin' on?

Ahhh, that's more like it. Beer in hand after a long day of work! As it should be.

Close-up of the fancy beadwork.

Sneaky little pop of color in the earrings as well!

Pants: J.Crew

 Sparkly Top: J.Crew (old, similar here, here)

Crisp White Button-Up: J.Crew

Heels: J.Crew (old, similar here)

 Watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Earrings: Forever 21

(no longer available, but these Kate Spade ones are so cute!)

pattern play

objective: head to the ferry building to grab tasty morsels for our up-coming dinner party.

carrots, yum!

summertime = espadrilles... and pale legs

slightly frumpy close-up.

helping our fellow citizen avoid a ticket.

shirt: j crew, shorts: bargain find at jeremy's sf, scarf: h&m, belt, banana republic, shoes: tommy hilfiger

here's the shopping list:

1.  shorts: revolve clothing, $42

2.  shirt: j crew, 39.50

3.  scarf: go to h & m.  we just bought it.

off to the races

Objective: win millions at the tracks using our newly discovered talents for betting on horses.

-slash- bet solely on our like/dislike of a horse's name.

place your bets!

Amanda's winning ticket.  She got $6 for betting on Hot Engagement.

the naked sweater.  not quite as sexy as Carrie Bradshaw's naked dress:

 close up of Amanda's fantastic find at Home Depot

and they're off!

the end.

sweater: banana republic, scarf: amanda's mother's, necklace: j crew, shorts: express, shoes: mia, bag: home depot

here's a list of similar finds:

1.  sweater, land's end, $19.99

2.  scarf, yoox, $86

3.  shorts, topshop, $66

4.  wedges, piperlime, $39.99

5.  bag, Home Depot (comes in several different sizes)

paintball

objective: meeting friends at the SF MOMA after work.  love open late thursdays!

trying to channel badass-ness.  still working on it...

chains & sparkle!

trying to be artsy.

wait, why did you make me stand by a dumpster?

creeping by someone's garage door.

shirt: ambiance, leggings: american apparel, shoes: j crew, purse: vintage, necklaces: ambiance, bloomingdales, vintage, american eagle

thank god for union street shopping!

here's the shopping list:

1.  shirt, shop the labor day sale at ambiance

2.  leggings, american apparel, $46

3.  shoes, j crew, $228

4.  necklaces, forever21, $5.80, vince camuto, $150