WIW during my long weekend in San Francisco =)

Just returned back to Boston from a fantastic mini-vacation in SF! The weather was fantastic (I could wear a jacket! and pants! scarf! layers! oh my!) so I was inspired to take some WIW photos (also, the hotel room mirror is so much nicer (and cleaner!) than my mirror at home.

#1: worn for a day of traipsing around on some very steep hills in Noe Valley and the Mission. Anthro tunic (actually I think this is technically from the sleepwear section) over H&M puff-sleeve tee; Lucky Sweet n Low jeans, Naot sandals

#2: another day in the city, this time exploring the Sunday farmer's market at the Ferry building. This outfit is as neutral as I ever get! Army green silk blouse, Lucky Sweet n Low jeans, Boutique 9 laceless flat oxfords. I liked this outfit but it was kind of annoying because the blouse keeps wanting to ride up in front on my chest so that the neckline looks weird... I don't know how to fix this except to constantly fiddle with it.

#3: same outfit, with my red trench - this coat is rather snug on me so it has limited use since I can't put more than a thin layer under it, plus it has 3/4 sleeves. Clearly I just need to move to SF where i need a coat in the summer so it can get some love.

#4: worn for my grandma's 85th b-day party! Pattern mixing with grey/blue dress from Tulle, green/teal striped cardigan (handknit by me!) with awesome yellow buttons, boutique 9 oxfords.

#5: detail of my layered necklaces. I think the neckline on this dress is actually too high for me and accentuates my short neck but the necklaces help visually lower it a bit. A long strand of lumpy garnets and a shorter silver chain w/ sparkly pendant (my mom gave it to me the day before... we can't figure out what color the stone is. It's sometimes blue, sometimes purple, sometimes aqua.)

#6: bonus photo! The drummer from this group of musicians let this adorable little boy (and his brother) play their drum set, and then the guitarist started jamming with him. He was a born musician! Here he is adjusting his cymbals like a pro. I love his hat. =)

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12 years ago

MsMaven

Veteran

So glad you had a great time and had good weather. I really like the red trench. Aren't you glad you brought it? Beautiful dress in #5--I wish we could see the cardigan better--it looks gorgeous.

Your pendant might be an alexandrite or possibly even a rainbow topaz. The latter are heat treated to get the multi-colored effect. It looks light to be an alexandrite, but it could just be washed out. I can't remember if there is another stone that changes color.

modgrl

(website)

What a nice weekend trip! I really like that dress in 4 and 5, especially with the flat oxfords.

Debora

Oooh, proof that you can be a tourist and still look stylish! You look wonderful in all your photos. I love the tunic and dress on you. Thanks for sharing!

taylor

so glad you enjoyed California's Bay Area!
You look perfectly styled foe the weather!!
The last photo REALLY Say's San Fransisco doesn't it...street musicians of all types!

rae

The dress over jeans look is adorable, and I love the yellow buttons on your cardi! Glad you had fun and had some enjoyable weather.

Nidhi

Active Member

Oooohhhh...I love this ppost..Im moving to the Bay Area in 2 months and I cant wait to enjoy the choices in clothing (thanks to the weather!). I love outift 4...so wearable!

CocoLion

"The coldest winter I ever saw was the summer I spent in San Francisco." Mark Twain.

I'm glad you enjoyed layering and had fun. I live a few hours from SF and it is my favorite getaway destination. I love the dress/sweater/laceless oxfords combo in 4/5.

Vix

That sounds like a wonderful trip and you looked stylish during your traipsing!

Glad you got a break from the heat. The red coat is a great touch.

In a grass/greener thing, I'm up north in the PNW and as July and August been colder than usual we've been excited to see sun and temps over 80...makes it feel like summer after a winter of damp.

But I can't deny the cooler temps are less exhausting to wander around in; sounds like you had exactly the weather you need to take full advantage of much of the area!

Angie

Fashion Stylist

What a super trip!

You are a bold pattern mixer, Diana - Kasmira would be proud Thanks for edging up your look with the flat oxfords. You are cool

I love #1 and #2! You look both ladylike and fashion forward in those outfits - streamlined in a fun way. WELL DONE.

Diana

Thanks, ladies! I had such a good time on this trip... every time I go to SF I renew my resolution to live there someday...

These flat oxfords are totally the best buy I made this summer, and it is totally thanks to YLF that I bought them (first Angie's blog post, then seeing C1 rocking hers here in the forum). They seem to go with *everything*.

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