tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415168408188413570Mon, 02 Sep 2024 03:14:46 +0000OutfitsSan Francisco#SF#SanFrancisco#thirtydaysofgratefulProjectsTravelDining OutHolidaysInspirationMusicSoundtrackFallWish ListAutumnDinner PartystyleAlexander McQueenChristian LouboutinCountry MusicJanis SavittMovie ReviewNashvilleOOTDSHOUROUKVegasfashionpolyvorehttp://www.mystylesoundtrack.com/noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Blogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415168408188413570.post-5115314481931497206Sun, 23 Jan 2022 20:15:00 +00002022-01-23T13:18:22.786-07:00 Listen, it's been a minute. Or maybe more. But let's skip ahead. I find myself in London on Day 4 of a 35 visit. I'm staying in a very tiny and adorable flat nearby the Earls Court station in Kensington. I am really still just settling in, mostly because I have not been to London (or anywhere "international" other than Canada) in more than 20 years. I just feel my crows feet deepen as I http://www.mystylesoundtrack.com/2022/01/listen-its-been-minute.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linzi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415168408188413570.post-903844611313420631Wed, 18 Mar 2015 00:16:00 +00002015-03-17T17:16:30.694-07:00#SanFrancisco#SF#thirtydaysofgrateful San Francisco has some really amazing music and theater venues. My bank account didn't allow me to go to all of the shows that I wanted to over the past five years, but I did make the effort when I could. I caught a few concerts at the historic Fillmore, the Regency Ballroom, and the Fox theater over in Oakland. I was able to make it to a couple of Broadway shows at the Orpheum Theater too. http://www.mystylesoundtrack.com/2015/03/day-twelve.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linzi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415168408188413570.post-4801523980298506554Sat, 14 Mar 2015 05:37:00 +00002015-03-13T22:37:34.523-07:00#SanFrancisco#SF#thirtydaysofgrateful Today I visited 550 Terry Francois Drive, otherwise known as Old Navy Headquarters, for the last time. Well, at least the last time for a while. As I waited outside my current office building for the T train to arrive to take me to Mission Bay, I was reminded how much the commute to Old Navy HQ sucked. Honesty, it took forever. And the T train is super sketchy, ask anyone. But at the end of http://www.mystylesoundtrack.com/2015/03/day-eleven.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linzi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415168408188413570.post-1212673620754246388Fri, 13 Mar 2015 06:10:00 +00002015-03-12T23:10:22.570-07:00#SanFrancisco#SF#thirtydaysofgrateful I love San Francisco at Christmastime. Union Square is bustling, office buildings in the Financial District are decked to the nines, and twinkle lights drape the trees in most neighborhoods. But what most residents of SF don't get to see, is that the downtown hotels have the best decorations in the entire city! As renters, leasers, or homeowners, why would a San Franciscan bother walking intohttp://www.mystylesoundtrack.com/2015/03/day-ten.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linzi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415168408188413570.post-8037054452710568731Tue, 10 Mar 2015 05:04:00 +00002015-03-09T22:04:36.050-07:00#SanFrancisco#SF#thirtydaysofgrateful The Golden Gate Bridge, undoubtedly the city's most famous landmark, is of course on the list of things I am grateful for about San Francisco. I learned early on that this bridge is not red, as most would assume. It is in fact the pantone color International Orange. And I learned that the "golden gate" is actually the waterway that this impressive suspension bridge soars above. I have been sohttp://www.mystylesoundtrack.com/2015/03/day-nine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linzi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415168408188413570.post-1454486443021636836Mon, 09 Mar 2015 06:46:00 +00002015-03-08T23:46:23.051-07:00#SanFrancisco#SF#thirtydaysofgrateful Tomales Bay is a magical place. The drive is windy, the scenery is simple, but the oysters are phenomenal. Farmed fresh and sold by the bag, I have never had oysters quite as good. Hearing of this spot years ago from a friend, the boys and I decided to try it out Memorial Day Weekend 2011, and we have returned every May thereafter. On our first trip we had no idea what to expect. We brought http://www.mystylesoundtrack.com/2015/03/day-eight.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linzi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415168408188413570.post-813952835974209747Sun, 08 Mar 2015 06:38:00 +00002015-03-07T22:38:58.120-08:00#SanFrancisco#SF#thirtydaysofgrateful The 2015 Chinese New Year Parade was tonight, and while I will not go on record for saying that I am grateful for all of my experiences in Chinatown itself, the parade is seriously cool. This photo was taken a few years ago of some friends after the parade. Turns out it is kinda difficult to take pictures of the dragons (my favorites) when they are twisting and turning through the streets, http://www.mystylesoundtrack.com/2015/03/day-seven.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linzi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415168408188413570.post-9209396593016427262Sat, 07 Mar 2015 06:43:00 +00002015-03-06T22:43:25.571-08:00#SanFrancisco#SF#thirtydaysofgrateful I am grateful for unforgettable road trips cruising down US Highway 1. I remember the first time I drove out of the city and down to Pacifica in the jeep. I was alone when my jaw nearly hit the steering wheel at the sight of the ocean waves crashing into the cliffs along the coastline. I knew I lived in California, 3,000 miles away from home, but this was the first time it dawned on me that http://www.mystylesoundtrack.com/2015/03/day-six.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linzi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415168408188413570.post-4439431909317443215Fri, 06 Mar 2015 06:31:00 +00002015-03-05T22:31:51.277-08:00#SanFrancisco#SF#thirtydaysofgrateful Three World Series Giants Championships. What?! It still blows my mind, that in the five years I have lived here, the five baseball seasons that I have seen, that the SF Giants have taken home the pennant three times! While still a self-proclaimed New York Yankees fan, it has been a pleasure to root for the "home" team here in San Francisco. AT&T Park is beautiful and the stadium food andhttp://www.mystylesoundtrack.com/2015/03/day-five.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linzi)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415168408188413570.post-5629994438030538066Thu, 05 Mar 2015 06:43:00 +00002015-03-04T22:43:27.792-08:00#SanFrancisco#SF#thirtydaysofgrateful Napa Valley. Before I moved to the Bay Area the wine I drank was just cheap grape juice. I am honestly proud of the wine snob that I have become, and all of the "fun facts" I have learned about wine over the past five years. I vividly remember the my first Napa wine tasting experience, and being blown away by how close wine country was to the city. In my time here I have visited 25 differenthttp://www.mystylesoundtrack.com/2015/03/day-four.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linzi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415168408188413570.post-2737782237579101598Wed, 04 Mar 2015 06:38:00 +00002015-03-03T22:38:06.260-08:00#SanFrancisco#SF#thirtydaysofgrateful Lake Tahoe. If you know me, you must know that this is my most favorite place on earth. There is something so magical about this lake, I have trouble putting it to words. At the lake my mind is as clear as the water and I am truly content. I am so grateful for the chance to have lived so close to Lake Tahoe, and to have visited her shores with several of my very best friends. Some say, or http://www.mystylesoundtrack.com/2015/03/day-three.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linzi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415168408188413570.post-2464372887253589590Tue, 03 Mar 2015 06:44:00 +00002015-03-02T22:45:57.211-08:00#SanFrancisco#SF#thirtydaysofgrateful The Saucy Three Pack. I am so thankful for my two best friends, without whom I would never have even come to California. I will never forget the conversation we had and the trip we took when considering the move to SF. Nothing is impossible or scary when you have your best friends by your side. I will forever be grateful for the memories made over the last five years with these two.  http://www.mystylesoundtrack.com/2015/03/day-two.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linzi)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415168408188413570.post-7360265396477168647Mon, 02 Mar 2015 05:55:00 +00002015-03-02T22:45:38.882-08:00#SanFrancisco#SF#thirtydaysofgrateful It has been five whole years since I moved to San Francisco, and just a few days before I crossed the five year mark, I made the decision to accept a new job in Boston, MA. With 30 days before my new chapter begins, I thought it the perfect time to accept the "30 Days of Grateful" challenge, and share photographs of some of the people, places, and experiences I have been so grateful for in myhttp://www.mystylesoundtrack.com/2015/03/30-days-of-grateful-day-one.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linzi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415168408188413570.post-3563722617460475949Sat, 29 Mar 2014 16:39:00 +00002014-03-29T09:40:17.833-07:00MusicSoundtrack There is so much good new music this spring, it was easy to fill up this month's playlist. While this soundtrack has a wide range of musical genres I was inspired by each song. I hope you will enjoy them as well. Here's to spring and warmer weather! 1. Sleeper Agent / Waves (I love CA inspired songs.) 2. Coldplay / Magic (excited for new music.) 3. Pharrell Williams / Marilyn Monroe 4. http://www.mystylesoundtrack.com/2014/03/march-soundtrack.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linzi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415168408188413570.post-3666478307744028513Tue, 04 Feb 2014 05:05:00 +00002014-02-03T21:05:48.379-08:00MusicSoundtrack Thank you so much to friends who recommend new music to me. Finding a song you connect with is one of the best gifts. With that, here is my January Soundtrack which you can find on Spotify!  1. Pharrell Williams / Happy (I love Pharrell. And his big hat.) 2. Zedd feat. Hayley Williams / Stay the Night 3. Yuna / Rescue (love this girl, I wish she would play the Bay Area!) http://www.mystylesoundtrack.com/2014/02/january-soundtrack.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linzi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415168408188413570.post-3256650665581932259Tue, 07 Jan 2014 04:39:00 +00002014-01-06T20:40:19.388-08:00MusicSoundtrack To say that posting this soundtrack for December is delayed, is more than an understatement. I had the tracks all lined up, but I blame sheer laziness for not getting it posted sooner. Well that is so 2013. At least that is how I feel six days into the new year. Anyways, here is my December Soundtrack which can be found on Spotify!  1. Angus Stone / River Love (heading Northhttp://www.mystylesoundtrack.com/2014/01/december-soundtrack.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linzi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415168408188413570.post-1073452469747897798Sat, 07 Dec 2013 19:06:00 +00002013-12-07T11:21:55.449-08:00Country MusicFallMusicSoundtrack The Country Music Awards are one of my favorite music awards of the year. The show is always so much fun to watch! Country artists are dynamic performers, and the phrase "lip sync" is not in their vocabulary. This award show is also the platform with which many artists debut their new singles. Here is a list, in order of performance, of just about all of the songs we heard that night. Find http://www.mystylesoundtrack.com/2013/12/cmas-2013-soundtrack.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linzi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415168408188413570.post-9141782150430567592Fri, 06 Dec 2013 03:55:00 +00002013-12-05T19:55:55.146-08:00styleTravelVegas Here are a few snaps from my most recent bachelorette party in Sin City! I had a blast hitting the town with one of my oldest friends to celebrate the end of her single days before she "steps up to the plate" with possibly the one guy that loves the Yankees more than her. In Vegas we soaked up the sun, hit the slots, and dined and drank like calories didn't exist. Because they don't on a http://www.mystylesoundtrack.com/2013/12/las-vegas-baby.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linzi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415168408188413570.post-3940658221332250272Sat, 23 Nov 2013 19:09:00 +00002013-11-23T11:12:03.916-08:00Alexander McQueenChristian LouboutinfashionJanis SavittpolyvoreSHOUROUKstyle What I would have worn if I had been invited to the Catching Fire premiere. Nonetheless I am excited to see it this weekend, even if only in a t-shirt and jeans! Catching Fire Premiere by linzi-oconnor featuring a red necklace Alexander McQueen kohls dress hirshleifers.com Christian Louboutin pointy-toe pumps net-a-porter.com SHOUROUK red necklace $920 - jades24.com http://www.mystylesoundtrack.com/2013/11/catching-fire-premiere.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linzi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415168408188413570.post-8336281249514163047Tue, 05 Nov 2013 15:15:00 +00002013-11-05T07:17:52.998-08:00MusicSoundtrack These are some my favorite songs of the moment. Check out my November Soundtrack on Spotify! 1. Brave / Sara Bareilles (So excited to have new music from her.) 2. The Wire / Haim (Loving the Indie Pandora Station.) 3. Counting Stars / One Republic (One of my favorite bands.) 4. This Is How We Do / Katy Perry (This song will seriously get stuck in your head.) 5. Burn / Ellie http://www.mystylesoundtrack.com/2013/11/november-soundtrack.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linzi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415168408188413570.post-5059408815781382800Sat, 02 Nov 2013 16:21:00 +00002013-11-02T09:25:21.277-07:00AutumnFallNashvilleOutfitsTravel Last weekend I hopped a plane, and headed off to Nashville, Tennessee for my cousin's wedding! While in town I went on an epic bar crawl in the 12 South neighborhood, had the best latte in my LIFE at Frothy Monkey, and went to brunch not once but twice at The Southern. Whenever I go on a trip, my best packing strategy is really just to shop for all new outfits. I get so excited to http://www.mystylesoundtrack.com/2013/11/wedding-vows-in-music-city.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linzi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415168408188413570.post-7265493982718530167Wed, 23 Oct 2013 14:01:00 +00002013-10-23T07:09:10.559-07:00AutumnFallOOTDSan Francisco Happy Autumn friends! We in San Francisco are just starting to feel the chill of fall coming our way, and with just a week left of October, it was time to carve some pumpkins, and eat (way too much) Halloween candy! Shirt: Old Navy, Jeans: Rich and Skinny (old) Boots: Banana Republic Sunglasses: Kate Spade (old)  Hope you are all enjoying the change of seasons as http://www.mystylesoundtrack.com/2013/10/playing-pumpkins.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linzi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415168408188413570.post-8370694175499474657Thu, 03 Nov 2011 05:12:00 +00002011-11-02T22:20:35.020-07:00HolidaysInspirationProjectsOk, my apologies. It has literally been months since I have updated, and I actually just had to reset my password, just to access my blogger account. I guess my age is already making me forgetful. To make up for my absence I am excited to be able to write about, and share some pictures of a dress I made for my friend Dana, that was entirely my own design. Sure, I have been making dresses since I http://www.mystylesoundtrack.com/2011/11/great-scott.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415168408188413570.post-6743060741337243157Wed, 06 Jul 2011 04:31:00 +00002011-07-05T21:33:46.957-07:00Dining OutSan FranciscoA bit belated, but I have to give a HUGE shout out to one of my very best friends who recently launched his first business. An idea that has taken several forms since it's inception in December, has resulted as the site to go to for dining suggestions in the Bay City. Combining the taste palates and writing styles of several local food bloggers, HeardAbout challenges its fans and followers to http://www.mystylesoundtrack.com/2011/07/have-you-heardabout-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415168408188413570.post-3762393755186165036Wed, 29 Jun 2011 03:44:00 +00002011-06-29T20:59:17.241-07:00TravelLast weekend I skipped town to celebrate the upcoming nuptials of my cousin Becky. Becky, who her sister nicknamed "Chicken," lives in Los Angeles, which is where my adventure began. Upon landing in the City of Angels, we got pedicures at the mall and took in the local neighborhood cuisine. Chicken's official "Hen Night" took place the following evening after a mad-lib filled road trip to Las http://www.mystylesoundtrack.com/2011/06/city-of-angles-city-of-sin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0