Fall Weekend

T-shirt: Lucky Brand, Plaid shirt: Forever 21, Boyfriend jeans: Old Navy (c/o), Sneakers: Converse, Accessories: Karen Walker sunglasses, Phillip Lim x Target (old), NYX Monte Carlo lip color

There's truly something magical about the fall season. Things just fall into place (no pun intended!) as people return to their routines and everything seasonal makes their comeback.

This weekend also happened to be one of those weekends where my transition to parenthood felt more and more complete. Superficial as it sounds, I was all about baby shopping. With the start of the holiday season, I'm feeling festive and want Baby B's first everything to be memorable. First Halloween (a costume has just been determined), First Thanksgiving, First Christmas and First New Year's. It's all happening.

Clearly, this is more for me than for him since he won't know he's even celebrating, but so far Baby B already saw his first Blue Angel show (from home) and he seemed amazed by the sight and sounds. That's what I hope to see in him as he witnesses the traditions of the holidays. The moment of discovery.

As usual, the weekend went by fast, but it sure was nice to catch a breath and be with family. How about you?

  Visiting Sprout SF has become a routine pit stop

Fleet Week in SF!

Blooms + Baby

Baby's first ramen (the husband is oh so thrilled with this tourist photo)

We used this chair for the first time. Baby B was happy in it, but halfway through the meal he wanted out. As he gets older, I'm sure dining out will be easier (right?!?)

Baby + Babiators

 Camo overalls - Baby B is on trend

 First Thanksgiving // First Christmas

Never too early for some ABCs

 And we out! 

Fall Sweater Weather

 Sweater and denim: via Ross

We had a bit of an unusual summer in SF with lots of heat and sun that was a departure from the typical fog and chill. The recent cool down has timed nicely with fall though. I for one have welcomed the cooler temperatures with open arms. I'm so ready for colder weather and a change in season. I've swapped my shorts and tanks for sweaters and jackets and couldn't be happier. Bring on the pumpkin spice, fall layers and everything else that's nice.

On a recent shopping trip to Ross, I snagged this designer-label sweater. The cut-out shoulder and split side details are on par with current trends and I love the stark white color for the season. Surprisingly, my only pair of black denim came during my pregnancy days so I was doubly thrilled to come across a pair I liked at Ross. To give this look more texture and interest, I took a pair of scissors and did my own distressing. 

Yup, exposed skin during fall is definitely so California of us.

*This post is in collaboration with Ross for the Ross Bargain Hunter program. Compensation was received but all opinions and ideas are my own.

Neutrals Meet Colors

1. Asos Knitted Pleated Skit, $51.72

2. American Apparel Knit Pencil Skirt, $52

3. Topshop Pencil Skirt, $70

4. Mango Full Skirt via Asos, $73.96

The color camel has made its come-back into the world of fashion.  Runways were filled with this classic color ranging from trenches, skirts, trousers, knits, etc.  Stylish women welcomed the color for the fall and wore the color proudly.  Now, we will soon be faced with spring.  While many will opt to tuck away the color in favor of their spring staples, I want to hold on to the neutral color (as I’m a big fan of integrating items from seasonal wardrobes). 

The mix of bold colors will make for an appropriate spring outfit.  The four tops I found are light in material and contemporary in cut.  I especially adore the first orange top for its Peter Pan-like quality with the collar and sleeve.  I can’t wait to mix and match for spring.  With the varying temperatures and weather patterns, a number of outfits will be born. 

1.  Asos Cropped Blouse, $51.72 

2.  Asos Wrap Front Asymmetric Blouse, $51.72

3.  French Connection Blouse, $168

4.  Anthropologie Polynya Corset Top, $49.95