Hello from NorCal

Hi friends! I'm sorry for the lack of posts this month. Due to moving, the holidays and my chaotic work schedule I have been left with little free time. Hubby and I are headed to San Francisco now. His 30th birthday is on NYE;) I will have new posts later this week so make sure to check back in. I hope you all have a wonderful NYE celebration!

Cheers,
Steph

Model Moment: Isabeli Fontana

Isabeli Fontana for Vogue Brazil December 2012

Photography by Jacques Decker

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Nostalgia

{Sweater, BCBG} (Skort, Zara) {Boots, Luxury Rebel} (Knee Socks, Free People} {Crystal Rock Long Necklace, Madam Butterfly Boutique}

I'm sure you remember certain things that you loved as child and that bring back a wave of nostalgia after a mere mention. Hyper Color shirts, slap-on bracelets, My Little Pony, the list goes on, but I am most nostalgic about clothes. Big surprise! As a little girl, I looked forward to back-to-school shopping with my Mom and Grandma at the end of Summers in Santa Cruz. My Mom also took my Sister and I shopping for our birthday every year which was an added bonus. I still remember the denim shorts with floral ruffles, my favorite colored Vans and Converses, and of course, the "skort"! So of course I was ecstatic to find this short at Zara a few months ago. This skort is asymmetrical with a modern edge, definitely an upgrade from my floral skort I wore so many years ago. Needless to say, I am a happy girl in this today. What is your favorite childhood item?

Xx, Steph

Holiday Gift Guide

As much as I love the holidays, it isn't always easy to buy gifts. Sometimes, I just need a few ideas to get me started. I brought together several gifts here that should make even the "hardest-to-please" happy:) The true gift, is spending time with family and friends. Life is so busy these days, I really look forward to every visit home. Two weeks and counting down! Happy Holidays!

Xx, Steph

1. Perfect Layering Bangles, Madewell $28 each

2. Set of Travel Shoe Bags, Henri Bendel $48

3. Cleobella Sparkly Bali Boxes, (great for storing jewelry or scarves!) $68 for set of three

4. Jo Malone Candles $65-Can't go wrong and always so chic.

5. Francine Flapper Clutch, Club Monaco $149.50

6. Set of 3 Low Luv by Erin Wasson rings, $65

7. Tom Ford Lipstick (Trust me, it's AMAZING), $48

8. Essie & BaubleBar Collaboration, $50-I love this idea for a gift set. First you choose the nail polish color that most suits your friend or family members personality and it is automatically paired with a bangle of the same aesthetic. Then you get to select two more bangles/bracelets of your choice. The bangles and nail polish come in a cute little bag.

9. Pinch Mini Emergency Kit, $24- This sparkly little pouch has everything a girl could need! Contains everything from breath mints and dental floss to stain removing towelettes and a sewing kit.

10. Kate Moss Coffee Table Book, $69.99-A compilation of Kate Moss's most memorable photo shoots. Created by influential photographer Mario Testino.






1. Obey Rapture Jacket, $130-The built in hoody makes this extra comfy!

2. Byron Straight Leg Jeans, Hudson $210-My hubby says this is the nicest pair of jeans he's ever owned!

3. The Art of Shaving Gillette Fusion Chrome Collection Razor, $100

4. Rag and Bone Flask, Neiman Marcus for Target collaboration $29.99

5. Speck IPhone cardholder case, $39.00-Great for nights out on the town. No need to carry a wallet!


1. 360 Degree IPhone lens, $50-Easily attaches to the iphone and can take panoramic pictures!

2. Wine Preserver, $34.95

3. Nike Fuel Band, $149.95-Uses an accelerometer to measure daily activity. Even tracks calories burned!

4. Memo Mug, $8.95-Comes with chalk and an erase sponge. So cute for house guests!

5. Double Blind Tasting Wine Glasses, $30 set of 4

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Trend: Utilitarian

Circling back to my outfit post the other day, Utilitarian fashion is largely present at the moment. Trends resurface decade after decade, but with a new twist; as fashion is always evolving. Remember the J Brand Houlihan Cargos everyone was wearing a few years ago?! Simple, workwear inspired, with a modern military edge... I am really liking Utilitarian fashion this time around.

Xx, Steph

{Color Block Sweater, Joseph $390} {Bullet Shell Necklace, Rock&Rose $30} {Surplus Jacket, Ecote $99} {Cap Toe Military Boots, Jeffrey Campbell $180} {Oxblood Jacket, Republic $80} {Zip Bottom Military Tote, Topshop $72}

{Me! Outfit details HERE} {Navy Sweater with Gold Buttons, Isabel Marant $765} {Jason Wu Dress $1,365} {Leather Skirt, Reiss $275} {Military Rib Bustier, Topshop $20}

{Military Holy Harlot Necklace, Balenciaga $195} {Camo Sweater, Chicwish $50} {Surplus Vest, Pull&Bear $64}

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"Camo" Stud

{Camouflage Shirt, Zara}  {Jeans, Level 99} {Tank, H&M} {Boots, Zara} {Necklaces, sideways cross: ShopPublik, Long: House of Harlow} {Bracelets, J Crew, Henri Bendel} {Sunnies, Ray Ban}

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