Fray-Hem Crop Chinos

On Mallory: Zara Off-The-Shoulder Top (old, similar linked below), GAP Wide-Leg Crop Chinos in Snow Cap, Akira Bow On Me Satin Flats, c/o MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipstick in Topped with Brandy, Céline Caty Sunglasses

Photos by Ty

Full disclosure, I had to hem these chinos.  I am 5'3" (in the morning), so cropped pants are generally full-length on me.  I liked the fray hem of this pair, so it was actually quite easy to fix...just a strait seam and some hand-fraying. 

On another note, the sizing at GAP has been driving me crazy.  The sizes run way bigger than they used to. There is no other store on the planet where I wear a 00.  There are plenty of people who are more petite than I am, so apparently they cannot shop there anymore.  Plus, it makes it difficult to ever shop online, since the sizing seems to change every season!

Doily

On Mal: Forever 21 Lace Top (sold out, similar below), J. Crew Distressed Lookout Highrise Jeans (bought on super-sale a couple years ago but they keep bringing them back!), Chloé Mini Faye Mini Bracelet Bag, Gap Denim Jacket, Soko Rembo Wishbone Cuff, c/o Public Desire Karis Flats (sold out, similar below)

I tend to gravitate towards white lacy tops (see here and here), so this crochet top is right up my alley.  This is one of my favorite Forever buys to date, so I really wish I could link it here!  I will keep an eye out for it on the site, and if it comes back in stock, I will make sure to update this post.

I nabbed this top back when we were doing our collaboration with the Great Mall, and I still cannot believe my luck.  It reminds me of this Asilio top Walk in Wonderland wore a million years ago.  I saw it randomly on a go-back rack and it had no tag and a bit of make-up on it.  The salesperson was helpful and looked up the style to see if there was another (a clean one, and one for Whit too) but apparently this was the last in store and it was sold out online.  I got a bit of a discount for the smudged make-up, making it final sale (if you ever see a damaged item you really want and are sure to keep, always ask the register if you can get a damage discount...usually 5-15% off).  Luckily the make-up came right off in the wash!

Lace-up

 On Mal: Forever 12 Lace-Up Pocket Blouse, Merona Felight Fedora Hat in Gray, INPINK Fashion Jewelry Minimalist Cylinder Stud Earrings, Gap 1969 Denim Jacket (Darker color available here), J. Crew Lookout Skinnies, H&M Pointed Loafers

Photos by Rene

Guess where I took these photos...behind a Chevy's.

Probably the nicest 'behind a Chevy's' that I am aware of. It's a very secluded spot to take photos by the water (which you actually can't really see in these photos because of the lighting), as long as you don't mind the Chevy's patrons staring at you from the window. 

Let's talk about the long struggle to get this shirt.  I had pinned this shirt a while back from the Forever website when it was sold out.  I added myself to the waitlist (twice) because every time I got a 'back in stock' notification, it was already sold out by the time I got online...once within 10 minutes after getting the email.  Then it completely disappeared from the website.  So, I did a search on Amazon to see if I could find a similar top.  I found this one here.  I did not, however, realize that it was shipping from China because I am dumb and didn't look at the shipping times on the seller page.  SO after a long wait I did get the shirt and it is pretty much the same quality as I would have expected from Forever 21 (maybe it even came from the same factory??), but the wait time was less than ideal.  I linked the Forever one up top because as soon as I ordered from Amazon it magically reappeared. Of course.

Clarion Alley

On Whit: Gap 1969 Denim Jacket, Style Stalker Cats Eye Skirt, Aritzia Crop Top, Superga Sneakers, Coach Crossbody

On Mal: H&M Dress, Klub Nico Clary booties, Pour La Victoire Bag

Photos by Brittany of Work It Berk

Last week we were reunited with fellow Berkeley alum (and street style/foodie blogger) Brittany.  We snapped these photos in Clarion alley...which if you have never been, we recommend. The alley is full of murals on either side (we were unfortunately limited to one side of the alley for lighting reasons). On  rare occasions you can see an amateur rap music video shot there.

Go check her blog for her other profiles of SF bay area bloggers, or if you feel like reading a little more about us. 

Basic

On Mal: GAP Denim Jacket, c/o UNIQLO pocket tee, J. Crew Toothpick Jeans (similar), c/o H&M boots, Forever 21 and c/o Juliet & co Taylor Necklace, Leather hat via Crossroads

photos by Rene

Basic #ootd for a basic Sunday.  Instead of watching the Superbowl, Rene and I walked around Jack London Square.  Anyone who lives/visits Oakland should check out Plank.  They have bowling, Bocce Ball, Cornhole and an arcade.  Rene might have beat me at air hockey, but I destroyed him at Skee-ball and Terminator-shooting.

Back from Vacation

On Mal: Gap Shirttail-Back Tee and DIY distressed Sexy Boyfriend Jeans, Pour La Victoire Riche Tote via Saks Off Fifth (there was an extra 50% off clearance in store!), Windsor lace up heels (sold out, similar)

Shot by Tyler

This past week my family rented a beach house in Newport, RI to vacation before my sister's wedding on Saturday.  Although we had some muggy/rainy days in the beginning of the week, it cleared up just in time for my sister's big day. The whole week went by so fast (partially because I was so nervous about my wedding toast) that it's hard to believe it is already over. I am already missing the mansion views!

P.S. My boyfriend's mom asked if I was wearing his workout tank when she saw me in the tee...

Mants

On Mal: Gap Striped Essential Tee and Sexy Boyfriend Jeans, Zara Basic d'Orsay Flats (similar) and leather jacket (similar) Vintage Louis Vuitton Bag

Photos by Rene

Editing by Tyler

Whit and I have both been on the hunt for a good pair of boyfriend jeans. Being less than waif-y, finding a pair that doesn't make me look stumpy has been hard. I had been hoping for some pre-distressed pair, but I liked the fit of these enough to go for them anyway. If anything, I can always attack them with a cheese grater myself!

Boy Meets Girl

 On Mal: H&M Camel Coat, Gap Favorite Tee and Skinny Mini Khakis, Rebecca Minkoff Loafers via Nordstrom Rack, Vintage Coach Satchel

On Whit: Forever 21 Sweater, H&M Midi Skirt, c/o Missguided Nana Faux Leather Strappy Sandals, Anthropologie Clutch

Photos by Rene

Editing by Tyler

Feeling girlier and manlier than usual in these two outfits.

Double Denim

On Mal: Gap chambray button-up (similar), J.Crew Factory jeans, c/o H&M suede Jodhpur booties, vintage Louis Vuitton bag, c/o Juliet & Co Wilma Bracelet, c/o Timex Dress Chronograph, H&M and Forever21 rings, eBay sunnies and necklace.

Photos by Tyler

You can't go wrong in a Canadian Tuxedo...as long as your denims are two different washes.  To be extra sure I don't look like I am wearing coveralls, I like to wear a super light wash with a medium wash. Then to be extra, extra careful, I add a belt to break up the two.

Lake Merrit

On Mal: Kookai Blazer with elbow pads, J. Crew Factory Jewel-Collared Oxford Shell (currently 50%), Gap French Bulldog Sweater (similar), H&M Skinnies, Phillip Lim for Target Mini Pashli, Banana Republic crystal necklace, Dolce Vita Bellisma Booties

Photos by Rene

What goes with rhinestones? MORE RHINESTONES. You know me, always going for that *subtle* sparkle.

If I look a little awkward in these photos, it's because I had an impromptu audience. Between the vocal stranger yelling at me to pose like Tyra's Next Top Model and the rando photographer taking his own photos...I felt a little uncomfortable.

Stripes and Spots, the Sequel

On Mal: c/o SheInside top (old), Gap Slim Cropped Pants (on super sale in store!), Zara pointed flats, 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target Mini Pashli, eBay Necklace, c/o DailyLook Cuff

Photos by Rene

I have been really into pattern mixing lately. When sticking to black and white, it's a no-brainer.