Christmas Sweater

Yes, I’m wearing this knit jacket, AGAIN! It’s so Christmas-y, though, so I had to wear it on Christmas Adam, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.


Sweater, Chaps. Turtleneck, Gap (swap). Skirt, London Jean. Leggings, Danskin. Boots, Dan Post. Sunglasses, Target. Earrings, California State Fair. Bag, Nine West. Belt, thrifted.



Beefy had to work Christmas day, so present opening was delayed until late afternoon. In the meantime, Jasper and I had a nice, long run along the river, we all (Jasper, my sister, Natasha, and I) ate donuts for breakfast, and then we spent some time at the dog park:


Finally, we opened gifts (I got a skateboard!), ate chinese, and saw Frozen. It was a pretty great Christmas day.

Dillon Beach

Dillon Beach is the doggiest-friendly beach I know. It’s like a giant, off-leash dog park, complete with sand, tide pools, and ocean waves.


Sweater, Chaps. Sweater, Joseph A (thrifted). Skirt, Mossimo. Leggings, Danskin. Boots, Vince Camuto. Sunglasses, Girlprops.

Gualala

“Gualala” sounds like a made-up name, but it’s a very real coastal town with terrifying waves. We stayed well away from the water’s edge.


Sweater, Chaps. Shirt, Old Navy. Skirt, Mossimo. Leggings, We Love Colors. Boots, Vince Camuto. Sunglasses, Girlprops. Necklace, thrifted.

Time To Wake Up

“Time to Wake Up” is the second Shaun Burner mural we’ve featured. In an interview with Submerge magazine, the artist shared the mural’s meaning: “The open hand with the light coming out [signifies] letting go and the clenched fist with the dark oozing out is holding on. . . The diamond from the third eye for the crown Chakra and also in western culture, the diamond is revered as such a precious gem when the real gem is the mind.”

Having no prior knowledge of the mural’s meaning, I was drawn to the intricacy of the henna scrollwork and strong geometrics. (As even casual readers know, I am mad for patterns.)

If you’re in Sacramento, stop by this mural on the side of the Royal Market at 17th and T and appreciate it for simply its aesthetics or for its deeper meaning.


Jacket, H&M (thrifted). Sweater, Forever 21. Tunic, Urban Behavior (swap). Leggings, Xhilaration. Boots, Sam Edelman. Sunglasses, Target. Bag, All-State Leathers.




A couple of outtakes from today:


Jasper photo-bomb


My sexy duck face

Most Wonderful Day

I feel most festive on my last work day of the year. Looking at this outfit, you might guess it was today. (You’d be right!)


Jacket, H&M (thrifted). Kimono top, thrifted. Skirt, American Eagle (thrifted). Tights, Anne Klein. Boots, Lauren Ralph Lauren. Sunglasses, Target. Necklace, Zad. Bag, Canvas Boutique.



Last-work-day-of-the-year outfits past (some are decidedly un-festive):


Which is your favorite?

One For Me

I started Christmas shopping yesterday. It only took me until day two to adopt a “one for you, one for me” strategy. If you’re expecting a gift from me, you might get a scarf exactly like this one:


Blazer, Diane Von Furstenberg (consignment). Dress, Lipstick. Tights, gift. Boots, Nine West. Scarf and bag, Canvas Boutique.

Since I choose most gifts based on my own personal taste, I’m bound to find one or two irresistible.

I Get Dressed

Considering everything going on this time of year, it’s a wonder I manage to get dressed and out the door at all. Less deliberate (i.e. hastily assembled) outfits are more fun anyway, right?


Shirt, Forever 21. Skirt, Charlie and Robin (thrifted). Tights, We Love Colors. Boots, Style & Co (thrifted). Suglasses, Girlprops. Coat, Lilli Ann (vintage). Owl necklace thrifted. Magnifying glass necklace, renaissance fair. Belt, Deena & Ozzy. Bag, Canvas Boutique.