The Fashionista Lab

So many times when I get dressed, I really only care about the top half of my outfit. Especially when I pile on the jewelry, that’s where all the fun is! So, yeah, pardon the gratuitous detail shots. I pre-ordered this Lele Sadoughi jewelry several months ago and it finally arrived last week, so I’m [...]

Remember this hat? It made its official debut at Formspring’s 2nd Anniversary party. The most awesome thing about wearing a fedora? When you get to do this: Happy Anniversary, Formspring! (With the SF Fashion + Tech co-founders, Charles and Mika) Dress – RVCA; pants – AG Adriano Goldschmied; boots – vintage Frye; hat – Albertus [...]

A couple of weeks ago a friend and I went to see MissRepresentation, screened in the San Francisco International Film Festival. You can see the trailer here, and if it comes to your city you should do everything you can to go see it. After seeing a film about the representation (mis-representation) of women in [...]

Ever since my Triple Play, and especially as I neared the end of my 30×30, I made it a point to try to morph as many outfits as I could. That is, of course, the point of the whole project. But trying to get the most out of a handful of pieces in a single [...]

(I call this series, “she who is touching the most gadgets, wins.”) On whatever morning this was, I had neither the time nor the energy make a decision. I certainly didn’t have time for extras – there would no belted sweaters. As I was darting out of my apartment it occurred to me – this [...]

About halfway through the 30×30 I officially broke out my first wild card (I unofficially wore it earlier). I wasn’t sure how I would work this tunic in, but it seemed to work well both with a top (above), and a dress (below). Tunic: MinkPink #14 Top – vintage/ pants – Adriano Goldschmied/ flats – [...]

As much as I love color, some days I like the effect of not using it at all. Or shades of non-color, like silver and gray. Gold accents are welcome, too. Pants: AG Adriano Goldschmied #3: Top – the Gap, sweater – Twinkle by Wenlan, scarf necklace – gift from Gr.Dano, bow flats – Loeffler [...]

I’m a little behind on my 30×30. I just took a little trip to visit some friends on the east coast and went off the grid while I was there; no Facebook, no Foursquare, no blogging. I didn’t even take photos. It was an interesting experience to be disconnected from everyone but about 5 people. [...]