Wacky Weather

Playing catch up today, as usual.  :)  The weather in San Francisco is always unpredictable, as you will see from my latest looks.  Some days I feel more inclined to dress for the season (aka freeze my butt off) and some days I give in and layer up.  I also took a day trip to Orange County two weeks ago and took advantage of the warm weather in my gray cotton suit.  I generally love the weather in the Bay Area because I love to dress in layers, but sometimes I long for the warmth of the sun…  Luckily we have a (warm) vacation coming up in June!

Oh and you may notice more “seen” links in this post than usual — thanks to Uncle Sam, I am trying really, really, really, really hard not to shop outside of my closet for the month of April.  So far, so good!  I’m having fun remixing some old favorites.

Happy Spring, friends.  Whatever it looks (or feels) like to you!

xoxo,
Blondie, Esq. <3

Old Navy ruffled chiffon maxi dress (seen) // Wallace for J.Crew boyfriend cardigan (similar) // J.Crew factory retro lemon tissue scarf // J.Crew patent bow ballet flats

J.Crew teal v-neck dream cardigan (similar) // J.Crew ruffled polka-dot blouse // Gap 1969 black always skinny jeans (similar) //  J.Crew Everly cap toe glitter pump in peacock feather (buy) // J.Crew hand-knotted pearl necklace

J.Crew gray 1035 jacket (buy other colors) and Emmaleigh dress in superfine cotton (seen with less wrinkles!) // J.Crew Factory classic button up shirt in extravagant green gingham (buy) // J.Crew gray leopard peep-toe pumps (old) // Chanel sunglasses // Essie Mojito Madness (buy)

J.Crew Factory classic wool blazer in maraschino cherry (buy) // J.Crew Factory navy polka dot tank (similar, seen) // J.Crew opera-length pearl necklace (buy) // J.Crew Factory destroyed vintage matchstick jeans // Enzo Angiolini wedge sandals // J.Crew Factory earrings

J.Crew swing jacket (seen) // J.Crew origami sheath dress in wool crepe (buy, seen) // Nordstrom sable fishnet tights (buy) // Banana Republic color block pumps

J.Crew jeweled sweater // J.Crew Factory stretch classic shirt (buy) // J.Crew bootcut jeans (similar) // J.Crew peep-toe sparkle bow pumps

J.Crew Factory classic blazer  in black watch plaid // Banana Republic ruffle silk top // J.Crew white high-waisted skinny jean // J.Crew silver Everly mirror metallic pump (buy)

J.Crew sea glass Blythe silk blouse (buy - on sale!) // J.Crew navy polka dot Elinor dress (seen) // Steven by Steve Madden Ravesh pump (buy)

Chanel earrings // Benefit high beam highlighter (buy)

J.Crew Jackie cardigan (buy – similar) // J.Crew Oxford boy shirt in polka dot (similar) // J.Crew floral skirt (seen) // J.Crew suede peep-toe pumps // Banana Republic earrings // Coach pavé bow ring // Nars schiap lipstick (buy)

Eleven Things You Will Never Hear Me Say

I’m feeling snarky today in light of the blood sucked by the IRS, so I am belatedly stealing this idea from B and C.  Thanks, ladies!

1.  No, thank you, my closet can’t handle one more item from J.Crew.

2.  Today I’m wearing a romper with a slouchy beanie.

3.  Let’s go for a run!

4.  No bacon, please.  Or cheese.

5.  I can’t get enough Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh, and Elizabeth Hasselbeck.

6.  Turn that country music up!

7.  Let’s go to Walmart.

8.  I prefer chain restaurants.

9.  Make mine a decaf.

10.  I love Louis Vuitton bags.

11.  I have too many shoes.

Hope tax day was not too painful for you, my friends.

xoxo,
Blondie, Esq.

 

Latest Looks from Instagram

Hola amigos!  If you follow me on Instagram, then you’ve already seen most of these pictures.  But here are the details on what I wore and where you can find it (or something similar).  If you don’t follow me on Instagram, then it’s all new to you.  :)

As always, thanks for reading.  I really appreciate it!

xoxo,
Blondie, Esq. <3

J.Crew navy excursion quilted vest // J.Crew slouchy dolman-sleeve sweatshirt (seen) // American Eagle hi rise jegging in dark indigo wash (buy) // Nike Dunk Sky Hi wedge sneaker (similar) // J.Crew Factory lightweight long printed scarf in spearmint white (buy) // Celine Audrey sunglasses

J.Crew classic merino long cardigan in vintage kelly (similar) // J.Crew striped silk bow cami (seen) // J.Crew bootcut jeans (similar) // J.Crew tortoise peep-toe pumps // t+j Designs enamel hoop earrings

J.Crew Jackie cardigan (buy – similar) // J.Crew Blythe blouse in polka dot (buy) // Gap white 1969 legging skimmer jean (buy)

Urban Decay The Glinda Palette (buy) // J.Crew silver Everly mirror metallic pump (buy)

Brooks Brothers lavender non-iron fitted large check shirt // J.Crew charcoal Emmaleigh dress in pinstripe super 120s (buy) // Vince Camuto Kain pumps (buy) // Nordstrom black fishnet tights (buy)

J.Crew Factory navy classic wool blazer (buy) // J.Crew Factory cotton pencil skirt (buy) // J.Crew Jackie shell (buy) // Ivanka Trump pony leopard Pinkish platform pump // Oroblu sable ‘Tricot” fishnet tights (buy) // Banana Republic Mad Men collection geo silk scarf in shamrock (buy)

Gap v-neck sweater // The Limited pintuck bow blouse // American Eagle hi rise jegging in dark indigo wash (buy) // Chooka polka dot rain boots (buy)

Yves Saint Laurent eyeliner in blue azure (buy) //  Yves Saint Laurent Volume Effet Faux Cils Mascara in extreme blue (buy) layered over Diorshow mascara in azure blue (buy) // Yves Saint Laurent ’Rouge Volupté’ Lipstick in #5 (#12 is similar) // t+j Designs luxe pave bow ring (buy) // Incoco staccato nail strips (buy)

Girl About Town

My husband took some pictures of me on Saturday when we were running around town.  I also got my hair done on Saturday–is there anything better than freshly highlighted hair?  No, no there is not.  I’m so glad we had some time in the sunshine, too, because it’s been raining for the past two days.  Spring is here! ;-)

Thanks so much for reading!

xoxo,
Blondie, Esq.

J.Crew distressed denim jacket (similar) // J.Crew factory printed draped shift dress // J.Crew opaque tights // Cole Haan Air Monica ballet flat (buy) // American Eagle scarf (old) // Chanel sunglasses and earrings // Kate Spade bag

Spring?

Although you wouldn’t be able to tell by the thermometer in San Francisco, spring has arrived!  I’m trying to find ways to mix spring colors and fabrics with temperatures in the upper 50s and low 60s, although I did break down yesterday and layer on the cashmere (it was coooooold!).  Here are a few looks from this week.

I’ve mentioned it before, but I am not a big fan of bare legs at work.  There are three main reasons: 1) bare legs are not as professional; 2) I am always freezing; and 3) I don’t want to blind anyone with my vampire-pale legs.  This is easy in the winter with opaque and knit tights, but I’ve been on the hunt for fun, sheer options for spring.  Loving the new back seam tights (below).

Thanks so much for reading!

xoxo,
Blondie, Esq. <3

J.Crew navy 1035 jacket (buy) // J.Crew ankle-zip mint toothpick jeans // Gap navy fitted boyfriend cat print shirt (buy) // J.Crew hand-knotted pearl necklace // J.Crew collection Contessa snakeskin-bow pumps (buy)

 J.Crew black pencil skirt (buy) and two-button jacket (similar) in Super 120s // J.Crew Tippi sweater in burgundy pink stripe // J.Crew Jacquard dot popover (similar) // J.Crew Mona leather pumps // J.Crew cabernet solid opaque tights // Chanel earrings

J.Crew bow coat in vibrant fuchsia // J.Crew neon fuchsia cashmere tee dress (buy) // Christian Louboutin Love Me pump //  t+j Designs silver crystal heart studs (buy) // J.Crew Pavé heart ring // J.Crew Factory lightweight long printed scarf in spearmint white (buy) // Nordstrom back seam stockings in light beige (buy)

Neon Weekend

Here are some more pictures of my outfit from this past Sunday.  I love when my husband takes blog pictures for me–wish we had time to do it every day.  And please pardon the wild hair — no blow drying on Sundays!  :)

Thanks so much for visiting my silly little blog.  Your likes, comments, views, and visits mean the world to me.

xoxo,
Blondie, Esq. <3

J.Crew distressed denim jacket (similar) // Wisconsin home t (buy) // Gap neon pink 1969 legging skimmer jean (buy) // Gap leopard bow ballet flats (seen) // Celine Audrey sunglasses // Old Navy mini messenger bag // Face Stockholm for J.Crew lipstick in pink peony (buy) // Coach pave bow ring // Incoco staccato nail strips (buy)

Spring Beauty

First, I apologize for my technical difficulties! Please delete the phantom notifications, if you received them. Ack.

I often try new products based on blog recommendations, so I thought it might be fun to post some of my favorite beauty products of late. I have fair, sensitive skin, which means I’m always searching for the perfect foundation, lotion, and–of course–sunscreen. Here are some of the products I’ve been using lately.

xoxo,
Blondie, Esq. <3

Spring Beauty 4 by blondie-esq featuring clinique skincare

Spring Beauty 2 by blondie-esq featuring j crew