Ladies and Germs, meet Raw Fotography!

On Me: Dress: Rebecca Taylor, Leather belt: Stefanel, Shoes: Tracy Reese

On Patty: Dress: Milly, Shoes: Reiss

Photography by Raw Fotography

Cousin, your peplum belt reminded me of this leather, cummerbund-esk, belt I bought about ten years ago while I was studying abroad.  I have worn it with many different outfits and this time, I paired it with a simple but timeless black dress.   It added the perfect amount of spunk.  

More importantly, I wanted to tell you all about Raw Fotography!  The founders, Lenny and Eric, came to the apt with all their fancy lighting and camera gear and took some amazing pictures for our blog.  I am calling it now.... their love of photography is going to grow into something amazing and can't wait to see how their work evolves.  Check them out!

Also, how sick are Patty's shoes?  For someone who doesn't like to take pictures, I think she looks gorg!  

Lenny, Eric, Patty:  Thank you for putting up with me!  I hope you love the post...
ME!  

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Lace First Leather Next

Lace Top: ASOS, Vest: ASOS, Skirt: Alexander Wang, Boots: Zara

Photography by BShim of Bashful Captures

Cousin, you look like a sophisticated lady in your posts and I look like a little girl playing dress up! BAH!
I see you are mixing leather and lace and wanted to show you how I have been combining something as delicate as lace with something a bit more rough like jagged rhinestones.  Zara and H&M are great for affordable pieces and wanted to add ASOS to that list.  Both tops are from ASOS and didn't even dent the wallet.  Thank goodness.  

Stay tuned for my leather look!  Remember my friend Lenny?  Well, he teamed up with his pal Eric and created RAW Fotography.  Can't wait to show you our photoshoot!  Pretty awesome!

Me.

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Leather + Lace

Top: Gucci (vintage). Skirt: Zara (similar here). Belt: H&M (old). Shoes: Christian Louboutin. Photography: Steph Wells

Ever since I saw this high-waisted leather skirt by Valentino on Chanel Iman, I've searched high and low to recreate it with affordable pieces.  Thanks to the frugally-minded designers at Zara and H&M, I combined their faux leather pencil skirt and peplum leather belt for $75!  How close did I get?

Happy Monday! Linda

P.S. I'm loving that skull tee that you paired with your camo jacket.  So whimsical!

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The Non Military Camo Look

Jacket: byCorpus, Shirt: Scanty, Hat: Own, Scarf: Elizabeth Gillett, Jeans: True Religion

Photography by BShim of Bashful Captures

I thought those yellow sandals were hinting that spring wasn't too far away!  Sorry you are beginning to freeze like how I am in NYC.  

I forgot how versatile camo can be and glad the look isn't for just the army. To be honest, it isn't my favorite pattern but love seeing how other fashion bloggers are working this look.  

Btw, how cold do I look in these pictures?
Love, Jean

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Weekend Camo

Sweater: Zara. Pants: Zara. Sandals: Alexander Wang. Sunglasses: Alexander McQueen. Photography: Jim Lee

Diesel isn't a brand that I associate with high fashion (actually, what comes to mind is Bridge and Tunnel) but I'm definitely feeling the leather, studs and denim that they sent down the runway at NYFW.

Ugh, our spring-like weather in already a distant memory.  Fortunately, I got to take my new yellow sandals (paired with camo pants) for a spin before winter reared its ugly head back in SF.

Happy President's Day! Linda

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Diesel Black Gold- Will you be my Valentine?

Diesel Black Gold Fall 2013 RTW

Happy Valentine's Day!  

Love is in the air today-- and I'm crazy in love with ALL of Diesel Black Gold Fall 2013 looks.  Move over boring black denim jackets, LBDs and plain leather skinnies because you were old flames and I'm ready for these super hot and adventurous threads.  

XOXO fall beauties!  

Cousin, are you sporting your red lipstick today?!

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Are you there Spring? It's me, Jean.

Source: Harper's Bazaar

Fall 2013 Fashion week is in full effect BUT before I start loving the new fall trends (do you think I can pull off that glamourous gypsy BCBG look?) I need to enjoy some SPRING.  I spotted these beauties in the February 2013 issue of Harper's Bazaar and now the real question is how much blood do I need to sell to purchase these special order loafers?
Ah!  Dying to attend a NYFW show! Jean

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Urban Gypsy at BCBG

BCBG Max Azria Fall 2013 RTW 

BCBG nailed it for Fall 2013.  After seeing their looks, I immediately wanted to run into my closet and start layering like an urban gypsy who inherited a sick collection of fur from her rich aunt in Russia.  I can't wait to see Michael Kors, Nanette Lepore and Rachel Zoe on Wednesday.  Happy New York Fashion Week!

xoxo, Linda

P.S. I'm loving your non-traditional sweater from DVF!

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I Need These in My Life

Shoes: Givenchy. Photography: Jim Lee.

A couple of weeks ago I found these beauties marked down at Jeremys.  Guess how much?  You'll never guess.

$52.  Yes, $52!  (Originally $880.)  SHOE KARMA!

Happy thrifting, Linda

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The Non Traditional Sweater

Sweater: DVF, Hat: Pins and Needles, Jeans: Paige
Photography by BShim of Bashful Captures
Having only traditional sweaters are for the birds!  When I saw this DVF sweater last year, completely splurged and haven't regretted it since.  It is versatile, warm and it has the right amount of spunk to make it edgy yet functional.  I'm always on the lookout for these special additions to my closet so let me know if you see any great finds in SF!  Perpetually freezing...  Jean

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Too good for the iPhone 5?

Case: Moschino

There is no global warming going on in NYC.  It is freezing outside and I'm over it.  Anyway-- remember all the elaborate cell phone cases I had since college?  The best one had to my DIY gold bedazzled blackberry case.  Took me 3 hours to perfect it and it was gorgeous.  Now that I switched phones, my best work of art is gone. Sigh.
I'm shopping for a new case and I'm jonesing for this Moschino one.  Unfort it is not available for the iPhone 5.  Sounds like I have another DIY project! Jean

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Winter Neutrals

Sweater: SOYER. Jeans: DL1961. Sandals: Givenchy. Photography: Jim Lee

Thank you global warming for the "wintry" 60-degree weather in San Francisco!  No idea how long this is going to last, so I'm busting out all of my spring gear.  I've been dying to wear this new sweater by SOYER, a knitwear brand designed by Soyun Shin (reppin' South Korea).  All of her pieces are super sophisticated yet super casual and each has a little twist which I love!

Honestly, I can't say that I'm missing the mind-numbing East Coast winters right now.  What's the forecast in NYC?

xoxo, Linda

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