11.29.2013

DDCC San Francisco

After the thankful, boisterous throw down last night, forget black Friday.  
It's time to work out.


A few of you wanted to know what I wear to the gym.  Frankly, I just throw on any old thing.  I'll spend a fortune on good running shoes because I mainly do cardio but looking cute while exercising is just too expensive!  The reason why?  Work out wear is the one genre of clothing I can't wear anywhere else but the gym.  And you know me, my wardrobe cannot be limited.  
It really does have to fit my whole life - hence why my closet is Tiny.

So when Diana Mitchell, owner of DDCC Activewear told me about her chic active clothing line for women, one look at her upcoming 
Spring collection got me to jump on board in supporting (and wearing) her cute designs. 



I was so excited when she sent me this ash gray and white scoop neck hoodie - I've actually been wearing it everyday.  Grocery shopping, coffee runs, fabric runs - really all of my errands and activities have been a bit cuter and cozier with this little fitted hoodie.  The scoop neck makes it wearable outside the gym and not so "sporty" looking and the long torso keeps my shape smooth looking (and gives my straighter build more of an hourglass look).  Aaaaand with my unique measurements on the waist and hips, I am adoring the fit!
hoodie: DDCC Activewear / poncho: Asos.com / denim: United Colors of Benetton / shoes: Toms "Movember" 








Inspired by Diana's mission to support other women in living balanced, happy lives I wanted to support her!  And help keep her making great clothes for being active in and out of the gym.


Aren't these pieces sexy?  Check out the rest of her new line on her Kickstarter now!

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11.26.2013

Fall!

It's been some time since my last post but I am happy to be posting again :)

I don't usually get busy during the holidays only because I try really hard not to.  But this year, I have some fabulous projects in the works that I hope you will enjoy.

But getting back to style, I am thrilled to be wearing my favorite leather jacket again! 

 jacket: Muubuu / tee: James Perse / denim: AllSaints Men / booties: Santee Alley / bag: Dooney & Bourke

I have worn this graphite colored jacket with everything but I like it best with some slouchy drop-crotch denim and a plain white tee.  Preferably a tee by James Perse.... or The Tiny Closet Collection ;)



I've actually worn almost this same outfit before a couple years ago in "The Boyfriend Look" post.  Changing the look a bit with my staple black booties.


If you'd like to see this jacket worn with some other versatile ensembles from my Tiny Closet, check out these links here:




I have been starting a new venture with The Tiny Closet that I am really excited to share with you.... this week!!  So please continue to check back for the news.

It's good to be back!
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11.01.2013

Working with Chiffon

As much as I love living my life in jersey, I have been dabbling in the finer, frillier materials for the past few months...  

Like my post, Working with Silk, I've been now saturating myself in chiffon lately, taking my most favorite chiffon pieces out for a spin yesterday.

blouse: Santee Alley / dress: Urban Outfitters / boots: Santee Alley 

And by "spin", I meant it literally!  I am so happy we finally got our Vespa to L.A.!  Halloween was a sunny, crisp day.  Perfect for zipping around downtown, Little Tokyo and the Arts District.  I would've taken a photo of me in my Speed Racer helmet but...yeah, no one looks good in a helmet.  Or maybe I'm just saying that because I don't.

Anyway, I've had this striped chiffon dress for years.  Wore it in one of my first posts in a 40s style mashup.  It's fun because it's meant to be layered and yet so chic and simple on its own.  It's completely sheer but I didn't want to wear my usual black leggings with it so I topped it with a black and white blocked chiffon blouse that I got in a size XL so that it would drape low.  To hell with my leggings!

I love buttoning my blouses all the way up.  That type of styling lends itself to a kind of eccentricity I can't quite describe except to say it just always looks unique and edgy.  You know?


I wore two pairs of boots that day: my high ones below and my low ones above.  I like options.


Hope everyone's Halloween was a blast!
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