The Fashionista Lab

In San Francisco you can really never have too many jackets, and this army-green, cotton parka is the latest addition to my stable of outerwear. A few of my friends have this exact jacket, and several of my friends have something similar. It’s the perfect mid-lightweight jacket that layers well and looks cool with everything. [...]

A couple of weeks ago I went to a work event, forgot to eat dinner, and drank copious amounts of wine – but I didn’t feel it until I attempted to wake up the next morning. In that mental state I combined sequined harem pants with wedge sneakers. And voilà: hangover chic! Nike actually sent [...]

Things in S.F. have been crazy lately. The weather has been crazy cold, and me – and almost everybody I know – has constantly been getting sick. I’ve been under the weather the past few days, and I hope to catch up with the Golden Globes red carpet before it becomes super old news. But [...]

  I’m kind of obsessed with fringe boots right now. Totally boho, of course. But also just a great way to decorate the bottom of your body. There are several styles out there with just a side fringe, but for me that’s not enough. If my entire leg (or shin, or ankle) is not encased [...]

So the 4th of July is on a Wednesday this year… awkward. I don’t work in an office so it doesn’t really affect me, but a friend of mine just gets that day off. A random Wednesday, smack dab in the middle of the week (as Wednesday always is), seems to be the most confusing [...]

Happy 2012! For New Year’s Eve last night I kept things simple and low-key… With a dash of glitz, of course! I don’t always make New Year’s resolutions, but this year I have a few: 1. Be a better Carolina fan, and watch at least one regular season game before March Madness begins. 2a. Get [...]

Now that Christmas/Hanukkah/the yearly gift-giving binge has passed, it’s time to think about celebrating New Year’s Eve. And more importantly – what to wear on New Year’s Eve! Here are some helpful Do’s and Don’t that should help guide you as you plan your outfit most hyped night of the year. Do wear something shiny: glitter, [...]