Rebel Against the Uniform

Just Like Christmas Morning

2012-09-02T13:37:00.001-07:00

I was playing around with my Photo Booth app and I stumbled upon THESE!!!!! It was like Christmas morning! How amazing!!!! So good, that they brought the blog out of a 6 month retirement. Enjoy. Thanks Nikki.

10 Things That Make Me Smile

2012-02-14T18:04:00.000-08:00

10. this dog.

9. waking hollis up after he's fallen asleep on the couch

8. the way i feel after Bikram yoga even though i hate getting there

7. watching Tony Bennitt sing I Left My Heart in San Francisco live in City Hall during my lunch break

6. an old fashioned from Madrone. love their house made Maraschino cherries

5. wednesday nights when Hollis comes home

4. our home grown butter lettuce

3. Three Twins organic lemon ice cream (introduced to me by Leah)

2. catching every green light down hill on my bike ride to work

1. valentine's day with Hollis

Schmeared

2012-02-09T11:26:00.000-08:00

photo - eatocracy.com

I think that I've managed to upload this post just in time, as there's about 40 minutes left before to celebrate National Bagels and Lox Day before lunch starts.

Get a jump start on your fish serving of the day and partake in the traditional couple that is bagels and lox. These two go together like skinny jeans and 4-inch heels, just on a whole nother level.

Glove Season

2012-01-27T07:34:00.000-08:00

{Sheer Blouse (similar one of my dreams here) and Blazer - Thrifted, Jeans - Hudson, Shoes - Roberto Cavalli (old), Purse - Vintage Anne Klein, Mini Wrist Gloves - Carolina Amato}

Gold-Trimmed Houndstooth Tuxedo Pants

2012-01-23T22:48:00.000-08:00

{Blouse (similar one of my DREAMS here), Necklace, Earrings, Bag - Thrifted, Pants - ASOS (No longer available but very similar ones from ASOS here), Shoes - Spiz's Personal Collection but I Think Purchased at Marshalls}

Score.

2012-01-18T07:29:00.000-08:00

Random Skirt - $4.49

Ferragamo Belt - $3.49

Vest - $2.59

Pendleton Wool Blazer - $8.29

Rachel Roy Blouse - $5.49

Snake Bracelet - $7.99

Earrings - $4.99

I thrifted all of this stuff on a quick trip to the Goodwill last week. I only had about 20 minutes before I had to meet up with the BF and if you have ever been to the Goodwill on Mission and Van Ness, you know all too well that one can barely get through just the jewelry section in less than 20. Strategically, I had to narrow down my search to my favorite isles - jewelry, skirts and jackets. Score. Score. and Score. Can't wait to wash, sterilize, wear and post these new finds!

Lazy Sunday

2012-01-09T19:23:00.000-08:00

{Shirt - American Apparel, Thrifted Skirt - Talbots , Necklace - Thrifted, Boots - Dr. Martens, Hat - GAP, Bracelet - CatBird (also featured here)}

All pics taken by T of H&T

Gonna Need Your Stunna Shades For This One

2012-01-04T22:18:00.000-08:00

It's winter, yes I know. But I just can't help myself, when I see anything neon these days. I ~~need~~ love neon so much that I've taken to the web in search of it. And so, a new WISH list was thus created.

1. Yestadt Millinery Rainbow Bright Bows

2. Objects Navy Silk Crepe Collar Stand

3. Michael Kors Ysabell Sandal

4. Milani Neon Nail Lacquer - Via Walgreens

5. Gap Sweater
6. Block Tights - Happy Socks
7. Michael Kors Slash Gown
8. Herringbone Clutch

Happy 2012!

2012-01-01T13:29:00.000-08:00

{Shirt - Thrifted, Jacket - Vintage Anne Klein, Skirt - F21, Tights - Target, Earrings - F21, Necklace - Eve's Addiction.com, Shoes - Marc Jacobs}

2011 was quite a year. I changed jobs, got into grad school, got TWO friends to move to SF (one pictured above), but temporarily lost one friend to London. The anticipation for 2012 and what promise it will bring is so exciting!

Round'Up

2011-12-21T19:44:00.000-08:00

{Shirt - Thrifted, Shorts - American Eagle, Boots and Belt - Boot Barn, Hanky - Urban Outfitter, Jacket - Volcom}

The last of the pics from the Thanksgiving shoot at the Kelley's ranch. I wish that when I was Sid's age that I had her grit (double entendre intended). But seriously, she's the **it and let me be as ~~type-castey~~ creative as I wanted.

Dipp'in Dots

2011-12-19T07:57:00.000-08:00

{Dior - Vintage Jacket, DVF - Dress, Tights - Target, Boots - Nine West, Clutch - Thrifted, Lipstick - MAC Russian Red}

I wore this on my Friday night date night to Southpaw in the Mission and even though I thought their food was less than lack luster, I DID discover an Old Fashion (Bourbon + Bitters + Orange Rind) and I'm forever changed.

My First Publicized Wish List

2011-12-15T21:04:00.000-08:00

1. Ted Shreds Surf Wax Candle

2. Chanel Trendsetting Nail Trio

3. CatBird Arrow Cuff

4. Gaia and Gino and Arulinden's Fishscape Fish Bowl

5. Ryan Gosling

6. Yves Saint Laurent Satchel

I've listed my Christmas Wish List in order of the things that I believe are most likely of being realized. I know some might think that Ryan should be at the bottom of the list, but lets keep it real - anyone who knows me, knows that I'd rather spend two grand on a vacation or even a bar tab. With that said, the bag happens to be on back order.

The Clash

2011-12-12T19:02:00.000-08:00

{Skirt - Vintage Ralph Lauren, Dress - Laundry by Shelli Segal, Purse - Thrifted, Earrings - "Borrowed" from my Mom, Booties - Calvin Klein, Lipstick - MAC Russian Red}

Yes, the title of this post is a play on the punk-rock motif. But more than that, this post is about the 'clashing' of prints and the unlikely pairing of two things, that in my mind, just work.

Carmen San Francisco

2011-12-06T18:01:00.000-08:00

{Jacket - Banana Republic, Blouse - Casual Corner ("borrowed" from Mom), Sweater - Nordstrom, Suede Skirt - Thrifted, Tights - Target, Shoes - BCBG, Necklace - Loehmann's, Sunglasses - Vintage Ray Ban's}

I love this Banana Republic trench. It's perfect rain, shine, wind or fog. Definitely a fall necessity.

More Fall Faux Fur

2011-12-04T18:14:00.000-08:00

{Faux Fur Coat - Vintage, Vest - GAP, Shirt - GAP, Pants - Hudson, Shoes - Vintage Via Spiga, Necklace - Thrifted, Purse - Off Saks}

Country Strong

2011-11-29T21:16:00.000-08:00

{Shirt - Wrangler, Hat - Woolrich, All Other Items Borrowed From the BF's Family}

My family joined the BF's family (and his best friend) at their ranch in Arizona for Thanksgiving and it was a BLAST! In between shooting clay pigeons, playing horseshoes, riding horses, and making chili, I somehow was able to convince his little sister to let me snap some shots of her for the blog. And they turned out amazing! STUNNING actually. Fingers crossed - San Fran might get to see more of her real soon.

Black and Yellow, Black and Yellow....

2011-11-14T07:49:00.000-08:00

{Dress - Asos, Jacket and Necklace - Thrifted, Purse - Off Saks, Earrings - F21, Boots - Nine West, Sunglasses - Oakley Borrowed from the BF}

When A Fire Just Won't Do

2011-11-08T21:00:00.000-08:00

{Jacket - Thrifted, Top - Nanette Lapore (Off Saks), Skirt - Silence and Noise (Urban Outfitter), Boots - Nine West, Scarf - Gap}

....wear a scarf hat.

True Blue

2011-11-07T07:20:00.000-08:00

{Jacket - David Meister, Top and Leather Skirt - Thrifted, Shoes - BCBG}

Pin Up

2011-11-04T07:48:00.000-07:00

{Dress, Booties and Bracelets - Thrifted, Tights - Target}

I'm always a little curious about how such amazing items end up at a thrift store. Exhibit A: the Dress. The cut is fantastic and the pockets are always an added bonus, plus the print its self is crazy. Exhibit B: the Wedge Booties. Its previous owner couldn't find ANYTHING to go with these? Really? I guess someone else's donation is another person's awesomeness.

More Fall Fur

2011-11-02T17:55:00.000-07:00

{Fur - Vintage, Dress - Ashley's via Nordstroms, Tights - Target, Shoes - BCBG}

On our NYC trip Ashley (seen here) brought 2 serious bags of cheek-in sized luggage - one for actual clothes for her to wear and the other, FULL of fur for all of us. You would have thought Christmas came early this year, which is why we rocked them during a serious NYC heat wave.

Throwing Pebbles

2011-10-31T08:00:00.000-07:00

{Blazer, Suede Skirt, Necklace and Bag - Thrifted, Tank - J Crew, Lipstick - MAC Russian Red}

Just got back from THE most amazing weekend in Pebble Beach with the BF and his parents. The boys played both Spy Glass and Pebble and the girls did what seemed to be a 24 hour spa marathon. Not only that, but every time I'm with them my face hurts from so my laughter. I truly love his family. Such an amazing trip.

Sports Bar Appropriate

2011-10-26T18:06:00.000-07:00

{Dress - Forever 21, Fur - Vintage, Tights - Nordstrom, Necklace - BDB, Boots - Nine West}

You could literally but a grocery bag on this girl and it would look BOMB! But I love how the tights take a little of the edge off of this outfit and make it more playful. These tights are a cheaper alternative to these YSL ones.

Brick House

2011-10-20T19:44:00.000-07:00

{Vest - Guess, Skirt - Urban Outfitters, Boots - Nine West, Bag- Vintage D&B}

Oopsy

2011-10-19T22:39:00.000-07:00

{Top - Random and Cut Shorter by Ashley, Shirt - ASOS, Sandals - Steve Madden, Necklace - BDB}

It was our last night in NYC and I wasn't planning on shooting for the blog (hence the lack of make - up and hair products), but accidents happen.