Mixing Prints: Leopard + Pinstripes

I’m trying to branch out and step out of my comfort zone. Of course, this takes baby steps. Mixing prints is my newest endeavor. It’s easy for me to mix textures and all, but prints is a newer arena for me. To start, I figured it’d be easiest to start with less extreme prints and then graduate into larger, bolder, louder colors and styles.

For this look, I was going for a casual-Saturday feel that didn’t require much work: chambray pinstripe collared shirt and tan/brown leopard print infinity scarf. The thin pinstripes add a little more dimension without causing too much distraction. Tall leather boots and distressed denim added more lax into this relaxed look. A fuss-free high bun keeps the crazy curls tamed and dainty gold jewelry adds light gleam and shimmer.

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Look of the Day: California Coastline Road Trip – Day 1

Last week my dad and I embarked on a 4-day road trip down the California coastline. One of our favorite things to do is just go for a drive and take in the scenery wherever we are–no music, just conversation. So naturally, we decided to drive down the legendary Highway 1.

Take a peek into day one at our first stop in Monterey:

On this day, the weather was on crack. First started out breezy, then chilly and then warm as heck. The entire day I was taking off my leather jacket and five minutes later putting it back on. From unwrapping to rewrapping my scarf around my neck, I almost wanted to hang myself from frustration. Good thing these skinny jeans were super comfy and with tons of stretch for sitting in the car for a couple hours. This roomy knit sweater in lime kept me warm and added a nice pop of color.

No, those are not rocks on the sand. Seals are the original beach bums.

Note: leopard calf hair loafers are not the best shoes for the beach.

There are seriously over 50 shades of grey here.

Pops.

Stay tuned for more posts from our road trip next week! Be sure to follow Pumps and Lipstick on Twitter and Instagram!

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Vintage Steal from Dad’s Closet: Army Utility Jacket

I haven’t won the lottery yet, but I sure did hit the jackpot in my dad’s closet. So far, I’ve picked up three amazing jackets dating back to the 70s and 80s. One of them is this awesome army green utility jacket. It’s super roomy, lightweight and has lots of pockets. Gotta love that super soft, worn-in feel too. The funny part about my stealing borrowing from my dad is that he completely forgot that jacket was still in his closet– let alone that it was even his! 

So here I am in dad’s (now mine) jacket, chevron print scarf, leggings, tall boots and graphic tank:

Look of the Day: Rolled Up & Polka-Dot

Lately in the Bay Area, we’ve been experiencing some amazing winter sunshine. Birds are chirping, strangers are smiling, and I’m the giddiest kid in the world. On Wednesday I had an appointment in the city so, I rolled up a pair of skinny jeans and navy blazer over a white tank and sp orted a lavender polka-dot scarf. I added a little bling with gold spiked ballet flats, rose gold watch, and purple heart studs and locket necklace. Just enough for a casual feel yet a tad bit dressed up for the meeting.

Look of the Day: Boyfriend Blazer + Short Boots

Ass-kicking workout + Django Unchained + Lunch with a pal = great day. 

lipstick: Media by M.A.C, blush: Gentle by M.A.C, eyeshadow: Corduroy by M.A.C, foundation: Bare Minerals in Tan, mascara: Clinique ‘High Impact Mascara’, eyeliner: Smashbox

blazer: H&M, tank: Old Navy, jeans: Gap, boots: Enzo Angiolini, scarf: H&M

Leather + Leopard + SF Mission District

Every now and then I like to get lost in my surroundings. Whether I’m in the city, suburbs, parks or even in my own neighborhood, the explorer in me takes note of what’s going on in the world. 

When shooting for last week’s Friday Feature, we came across amazing artwork alongside a building on the smallest street in SF (not sure if it’s in fact the smallest, but it seemed pretty damn small to me!). 

Here are several shots of the artwork and yours truly sporting my favorites: leather and leopard. 

Lusting for Leopard Print

Denim: Current/Elliott, Shoes: Tod’s No_Code, Gloves: Causse Gantier Scarf: Alexander McQueen, Handbag: Dolce & Gabbanna, Sweater: Top Shop

Anyone who knows me, knows that I am the most passionate lover of anything and everything leopard print. Heck, even a stranger knows that I la-la-la-la-la-love, the spotted print. Of course, I contain my urge to dress head-to-toe, no problem there, but I couldn’t resist making a lil’ collage. Hope you enjoy!

Weekend Adventures with Daddy

If you search for ‘Daddy’s Girl’ in the dictionary, you’ll see a picture of me. With that being said, daddy loves to take a drive down to the Bay Area for the day to visit me, my bf, my favorite feline, Missy and hang out. Over the weekend we experienced gorgeous, sunny and crisp weather, which inspired us to head to over the Bay Bridge into San Francisco and park at Ocean Beach.

Super casual look of the day.

Pops. He’s pretty smooth, right?

Sun shining bright at the Beach Chalet.

Our lunch view of Ocean Beach.

Daddy’s ‘too cool’ look.

About to enter the cave at the Sutro Bath Ruins.

Light at the end of the tunnel.

You Can Never Have Enough Scarves

Top Left: Weston Top Right: Matthew Williamson Center: Alexander McQueen Bottom Left: Marc by Marc Jacobs Bottom Right: Alexander McQueen

Let’s face it. Even though we have thirty million hanging in our closets, spilling out of drawers, and tucked away in random cubbies, we’ll always have an excuse to buy one more scarf! This time it’s a different length, that time it was a different print and the next time it’s going to be a different material and texture! We’ve got to stop lying to ourselves and just give in. What’s one more scarf? Give away some old ones you haven’t worn in over a year and then you have another excuse to buy another! See! These excuses pop out of nowhere.

Scarf Weather…Finally!

When I see clouds and overcast outside my window, I don’t normally get excited, but today I did! This summer, the Bay Area (more specifically the East Bay) has been experiencing lots and lots of warm weather. By far, one of my longest summers ever. So I’ve been waiting ever so patiently for the leaves to start changing color, cool breezes and some overcast to come around. You know, cozy weather.

Today is the day I’ve been waiting for! So what did I do, grab the biggest scarf and the tallest boots I own!