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: Leopard and Lime

Once again, I took a nice little stroll to my neighborhood botanical garden near Lake Merritt. All year long, beautiful blooms and bushes sprout about and fill the air with refreshing fragrances. With winding trails and secret mini gardens, it's pretty easy to get lost...in a good way!

Obviously, I wasn't ready to get down and dirty to start digging and planting in this getup: black Else denim, Gap lime green infinity scarf, Old Navy tank, Style&co booties, and t/o black and silver leopard cardigan.

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Look of the Day: Rainbow, Leopard, and Studs All In One.

I think I found my new party pants because these babies right here put me in the best mood! Not to mention, they're super roomy, lightweight, and heck, they even have an elastic tie waist (perfect for the buffet)! Since there's so much going on down below, I paired it with a black tank, studded flats and added a pop of color with fun rainbow aviators.

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H&M tank and pants, Nordstrom rainbow aviators, and Forever 21 studded pointy toe flats.

Look of the Day: Safari Print and Gladiator Sandals

A couple weekends ago, the bf and I headed down to San Diego for a quick getaway for our birthdays and visit my familia. Of course, we chose to visit during one of the hottest weekends ever, but thank God there are beautiful beaches in San Diego. 

During summer, all I want to wear are dresses because they're easy, breezy and simple enough to just toss on one piece and be done. Unfortunately, the heat can make me one Irritated Isabel so, dresses help me keep my cool.

On this day, I chose a black and white safari print with a wood beaded halter along with brown gladiator sandals. Both pieces I've had for years and have held up pretty well considering all the treks around town I've made in them. It was so hot this day and I was so grateful that the spotted dress was lightweight, stretchy and breathable. The sandals are so durable and made walking around the Gaslamp district so easy and comfy.

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Getting Lost in Santa Barbara

Never have I ever visited such a lovely slice of heaven. On the last day of our father-daughter road trip, we visited Santa Barbara and our first stop was the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. The lush garden is filled with blooming flowers, fragrant shrubs, and winding trails. My dad and I enjoyed our surroundings so much that we bought six plants from the garden's nursery and took them on the road with us back home after we stopped by the beach.

As whimsical and nature-themed this day was, my outfit sure wasn't but that's A-OK. Leopard denim, black ballet flats and tank, and crystal necklace somewhat clash with this beautiful background, but hey, maybe that's the beauty in it? Good thing my ballet flats are patent leather so I could easily wipe off the dirt and dust from the trails. 

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Bargain Buys = Happy Girl

Last week I almost lost my damn mind. Like, out of my mind, insanely happy, shocked beyond belief type of deal. In this particular instance, I found amazing deals during MLK weekend. It's not like I was actively searching for deals or even in a shopping mood. I just stumbled upon them while enjoying a beautiful Sunday afternoon. All I can say is, "Winner winner, chicken dinner!"

So, let me break down for y'all what exactly brought me to the brink of happy insanity:

1. Black embellished waist belt from Urban Outfitters. I originally thought the price was $9.99 (originally $36) when I found this beauty on the sale rack. Boy, did I get stupid giddy when the sales associate rang me up and told me it was $4.99!

2. Grey leopard print BDG denim from Urban Outfitters. Like the waist belt above, this puppy was listed for $9.99 (originally $68). So, you can understand my confusion when I was told my total amounted to under $11! I almost kissed the cashier when she explained that there was an additional 50% discount off all sale items.

3. Bright pink cropped slim pants from Gap. I already have the same pants in cobalt blue, and I love them so much. When I spotted these bad boys amidst the sale madness, I knew they would be mine! With Spring around the corner, this bright, light pink is the perfect shade for the blossoming season. Want to know what the sales associate told to me? "Oh, don't forget to take advantage of the extra 40% off sale items!" So I skipped out of Gap paying less than $12!

 Fresh out the bag. Please excuse the wrinkles.

So, those are my recent bargain buys and I always score when I'm not trying to score. Winning!


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Look of the Day: Leopard + Trench

Today I head out to meet two of my beautiful, Friday Feature friends, Jessica Linehan and Shireen Rahimi, for lunch and chit chat about our business plans for 2013. It's such an amazing sunny and crisp Thursday so, I had to sport one of my favorites: leopard! This teal and camel, button-up top was gifted to me by my loving aunt and uncle in Puerto Rico. I added an everyday skinny denim from Gap with tall Enzo Angiolini leather boots plus a Rag & Bone trench for the swift and cool San Francisco breeze.

 

Caught some rays on my balcony.

                                       

Downtown SF with Jessica's Ray Bans.

Shireen Rahimi of Eclectic Other and Jessica Linehan of Bobbi J

Cuties.

Jessica showing us her new 'Shona' earrings coming soon on Bobbi J online.

On escalator down to BART. I can almost see my reflection in my newly shined boots!

Gold buttons.

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.