maternity style: weekend wear

it’s been a little while since i’ve shared an outfit post, so today i thought i’d share a simple weekend outfit i put together for my latest post on refinery29 my stylist. being so far along in my pregnancy means that things have taken a pretty casual turn around here. last weekend, i went out and got a bunch of really comfy basics like sweater dresses and knit skirts in hopes that they’ll hold me over these last few weeks. up until this point, i haven’t had much need for a sweater or a coat in los angeles, but we’re finally getting cool enough temperatures to add just a few layers to our outfits, so i took the opportunity to finally wear this sf-made coat by poppy von frolich. it was handmade in san francisco using sturdy carhart cotton and it is now one of my prized possessions.

wearing: madewell dress, socks courtesy of hansel from basel, lumber jane coat courtesy of poppy von frolich, rachel comey mars boots, tote courtesy of lawrence.



behind the lens: a visit with melissa joy manning

i was recently invited into designer melissa joy manning’s berkeley studio to take a little peek behind-the-scenes of this hand-made and sustainable local jeweler. i’m the type of girl who really only has a few pieces of simple jewelry that i’ve carefully selected with the hopes of wearing for many years to come, and that is exactly what you’ll get at melissa joy manning. her unique pieces are created using recycled metals and sustainably sourced gems, all created by hand in her berkeley and new york studios. i toured her california space and asked her a few interview questions which are up now at refinery29. but i took so many photos, i thought i’d share a few more of them here.

all images photographed by me.








vintage shopping with refinery29

today i thought i’d share one of my recent posts on refinery29 my stylist. i went to one of my favorite shops, pretty penny vintage in oakland, to check out the selection and share a few of my vintage shopping tips. no, it’s not revolutionary by any means, but even a seasoned vintage shopping veteran like myself (wink!) can appreciate a few tips and hints as a little refresher before i venture out on a vintage expedition. there are so many factors to take into account that what should be a fun adventure can sometimes turn into a stressful task. so hopefully you’ll enjoy some of my tips right here!

you can see all of my refinery29 posts here.





outfit: easy rider

today i thought i’d share a couple of photos i snapped a few weeks ago for one of my latest posts on refinery29 my stylist! if you’re not familiar with the site, it’s a fashion hub on refinery29 featuring a selection of bloggers from all over the country. i have been representing the bay area, writing 3 posts per month on a variety of fashion topics like retro swimwear, overalls, and my latest cycle chic post. i pulled this look together for a very casual weekend ride around town, cruising past lake merritt and stopping by the farmer’s market for flowers and fruit on my trusty public bikes m8 (which just so happens to be on sale right now)!

see my full post on refinery29 right here.

wearing: ganni overalls, american apparel top, vintage jute tote, rachel comey mars boots, rayban clubmasters courtesy of sunglasses shop

announcing refinery29 my stylist!

today i am very pleased to announce the launch of my stylist! i’ve teamed up with refinery29 + t.j. maxx for this brand new site, a one-stop destination for you to connect with the refinery29 editors and a team of bloggers on everything style and fashion-related. i’ll be sharing three posts per month on a range of topics, answering styling questions, and offering up local tips and recommendations, all of which can be found right from my profile. to kick off the launch, you can also swing by my introductory interview to peek at a few of my outfits, and then head on over to my very first article on (you guessed it) the return of the pinafore.