The Fashionista Lab

Month: July 2011

  • Outfit: Summer Sweater Weather

    In H&M on Friday evening I saw a common summer sight: tourist wearing shorts buys a pair of jeans then wears them right out of the store. People visiting San Francisco often seem to find themselves under-dressed and needing another layer; I had to learn this lesson myself. When I lived in Palo Alto I…

  • A Jar Full of Surprises

    Last weekend I made an unexpected trip to BellJar. Remembering it as a shop where everything prohibitively expensive, I popped in only to kill a few minutes before meeting a friend nearby. It’s a good thing he was running late, because a very pleasant surprise awaited me, and sucked me in for a lengthy visit.…

  • Outfit: Red(ish), White and Blue

    Happy 4th of July! So far this weekend has, quite appropriately, produced a bevy of barbecues. Well, only two. But that’s two more than I went to last year! On Saturday I wasn’t even  trying to be patriotic, I just wanted to wear a new skirt. Part of me really wanted to wear heels, just…

  • Outfit: Glitter Guide Launch

    Have you seen Glitter Guide? It’s a fun new website and newsletter that promises you a daily dose of fun, chic and sparkle. Major congrats to Taylor on bringing her dream to life! I got to go to their launch party at Luna Boutique on Wednesday and I had a blast. Plus, my friend Elisabeth…