Baby, it's cold outside!

skirt-Anthropologie, trench- Banana Republic, jacket/top/necklace- J.Crew, scarf- Madewell, shoes- Crossroads Trading Co, bag- Louis Vuitton

photos by Elliott Alexander

Well, the Spring showers sure have come to visit San Francisco in full force.  

Something about the rainy weather makes me want to be a preppy little polished lady even though it's wet outside. 

Blue Jean Baby

top- Anna Sui via Crossroads Trading Co., jeans- Gap, sunglasses- Super, hat- Forever 21, bag- Louis Vuitton, purple necklace-Chick-A-Boom! Vintage, stone necklace- Mira Mira in SF, bracelet- Old Banana Republic, ring- Free People, shoes-old BCBG

Photos by Elliott Alexander

So stoked I scored this Ana Sui top from Crossroads at their Holiday party--I love the print, colors and fit. 

Pairing my bright blue Gap jeans with this top in cool tones was so complementary and created a nice bold, yet casual look.

This is the first of what I'm going to call my 'San Francisco' series.

There are so many gorgeous Landmarks in this charming little city and I am going to incorporate the locations more into my posts so everyone who is not from San Francisco can learn a little bit about this city that is so easy to leave your heart in.

These photos were taken with a lovely view of the famous Transamerica Pyramid building, which is the tallest skyscraper in San Francisco.  Pretty cool that when the building was built back in 1972 it was one of the top 5 tallest buildings in the world.

Let's get some 'Tiny Dancer' lyric inspiration going... from the man himself Elton John...

Blue jean baby, L.A. lady, seamstress for the band
Pretty eyed, pirate smile, you'll marry a music man
Ballerina, you must have seen her dancing in the sand
And now she's in me, always with me, tiny dancer in my hand



Shakespeare Garden

dress- Free People (not the same but a very cool/similar inspired style here), garland crown- DIY, shawl jacket- 80s Vintage via Chick-A Boom! Vintage, ring- Free People

Photos by Elliott Alexander

This Free people dress has been my go-to piece this Holiday season.

It is so beautiful with the Indian inspired embroidery and sequin detailing, and it reminds me of the detailing on some traditional Saris.

The detailing is so special on the dress that not much else is required to make a complete outfit.

The garland crown I made was the perfect touch to complete this festive dress--and added a nice Midsummer Night's Dream feel to the look.

Elliott suggested we go to the Shakespeare Garden, which is a place I had never been to before in Golden Gate Park. 

 I was blown away by this enchanting, magical and extremely romantic setting.

What is so magical about this garden is that it holds plants and flowers that are referenced in Shakespeare's actual writings.  

In the back on a brick wall are quotations and passages from his plays engraved on stone tablets for all those who enter the garden to read.

This is the perfect spot to visit for inspiration, to enjoy a good book wrapped up in Mother Nature or to enjoy a romantic walk and indulge in some tranquil reflection.