a different dress

View this collection on PolyvoreHoliday '12 Dresses by missioncloset on polyvore.com My company holiday party is tonight so I have cocktail dresses on the brain. I usually try to find a dress...

andy and ali

Our dear friends Andy and Ali got married in September in Los Gatos. The ceremony and reception were at Nestldown, an incredible venue that really feels like an enchanted forest. It was a beautiful...

fall favorites: emerald

Emerald City by missioncloset featuring skinny cropped pants While oxblood is still my #1 color crush this fall, I'm also flirting with emerald shades of green. I couldn't resist these J. Crew...

julia and frank

Julia is my dear friend from college. She married Frank in St. Paul, Minnesota in May. It was a beautiful celebration at the St. Paul Athletic Club that included a surprise performance of The Book...

fall favorites: leather

Leather '12 by missioncloset featuring a leather mini skirt Everywhere I shop, I see leather dresses, jackets, skirts, tops, pants, collars, sleeves and trim. I like when it's unexpected and almost...

arianna and matt

In July, my best friend Arianna got married to Matt, her awesome boyfriend of 7 years, and I was her MOH. I've known Ari my whole life, so it was truly an honor to be part of this wonderful...

erin and blair

I went to some wonderful weddings this summer so I'm going to start sharing photos from these great parties. I'll kick it off with the most recent. Last week my family, Nick and I went to Palm...

fall favorites: outerwear

View this collection on Polyvorefall '12 outerwear by missioncloset on polyvore.com The chic, sporty look of hip-length outerwear is shaping my fall wardrobe. Don't worry, long coats will never go...

join me for a poshparty

Join me for a Day to Night Poshparty in the Poshmark app tonight from 7-9pm. I'll be curating the party, sharing my favorite listings from fellow users, and posting some new items from my own...

ladies night at mira mira

Mira Mira in the Mission is hosting a ladies night and book signing tomorrow night for the new fashion memoir "I Want to Be Her!" by Andrea Linett. Stop by for champagne coolies, baked goods,...

fall favorite: oxblood

Fall '12: Oxblood by missioncloset featuring allsaints I'm baaaaack! I accidentally took a very long summer break from blogging, but luckily I've returned in time to share some of my favorite fall...

a vest

the denim vest by missioncloset on polyvore.com A denim vest is a new addition to my rotation this season. Mira of Mira Mira was wearing an awesome one all last summer, so when the sun came out...

tel aviv jewelry

Wow. I truly can't believe it has been a month and half since I last posted. I've really missed blogging and I don't plan to give it up, but I just can't find as much time lately. So please forgive...

Israel

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Istanbul street style

My family and I are just beginning a trip to visit my sister who is studying abroad in Tel Aviv. We reunited yesterday in Istanbul and we'll be here for a few days before we head to Israel. I'll...

the peplum

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spring ahead: art deco

Art Deco by missioncloset featuring knee length evening dresses Many people attribute the art deco trend we saw all over the Spring '12 runways to the upcoming release of Baz Lurmann's rendition of...

neon lip balm

Long time no see! Apologies for my inconsistent posting lately. Things have been busy with the new job but I'm happy to report I love it. The commute has been an adjustment but I'm blogging from my...

posh party pics

Photo by Kurt ManleyThe Poshmark dress party at Acre/SF last week was a blast. It had been too long since Id seen my blogger buds and I had a great time catching up with everyone over drinks,...

pull out your party dress

Wednesdays SF Posh Party is fast approaching. Ill be posting this turquoise Banana Republic number. Have you picked a party dress to sell? Clean out your closet and find a few dresses that need new...

youre invited: live sf posh party

Next Wednesday Ill be participating in a live posh party at Acre/SF with my friends at Poshmark. Join us in person or in the app for a lovely selection of party dresses from women across the...

#isnapsf

Tomorrow evening some fabulous photographs by my friend and fellow blogger Kate Seward (thestyley.com) will be featured in a group art show, #isnapsf. If you love Instagram, Hipstamatic and iPhone...

7x7xBarneys

Last night my friend Micki Turner invited me to a hip party at Barneys hosted by 7x7. We sipped cocktails, watched guests channel Rachel Zoe in a styling competition and chatted about our favorite...

spring ahead: rainbow bright

A couple of weeks ago I mentioned pastels are a hot trend for Spring. Well, it turns out super bright and bold also happen to be on the forecast, in a huge way. I was at Bloomingdales yesterday and...

spring ahead: asymmetry

Asymmetry by missioncloset featuring an asymmetrical dressDesigners like Charlotte Ronson and Vera Wang played with asymmetry for Spring. Think angled shirt hems, one shoulder tops, and imbalanced...

general store

Nick and I joke that we need to LTM (Leave the Mission) more often, so we jumped at the chance to go to brunch at Outerlands in the Sunset last week with a couple friends. The food was delicious...

spring ahead: pastels

Pretty Pastels by missioncloset featuring striped scarvesDespite my recent post about style rut remedies, Im still feeling way over my winter wardrobe so Im ready to start planning ahead for...

getty villa

Ive often gone to the Getty Center for my culture fix on past trips to LA, but this time we checked out the Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades on my uncles recommendation. The Villa sits on a hill...

milkmade

We spent a rainy afternoon during our trip on Abbot Kinney in Venice. Nick hung out at Intelligentsia, a hip coffee shop, while I popped in to a bunch of different boutiques. One of my favorites...