Weekend Mania

Most weekends I make one or two plans, but this weekend I’m in high gear. Starting it all off, tonight Nick and I are headed to the new Southern Pacific Brewing in the Mission to check out their homemade beer and indoor greenery before dinner at one of our favorite spots in San Francisco, Delfina.


[Photo: Molly DeCoudreaux]

Tomorrow morning I’ve somehow been convinced to try a pilates cardio class at Burn with my good friend Kate, followed by an afternoon with another old friend, followed by Nick & I hosting a dinner with more old friends so that I can try out some recipes from the Mozza cookbook, which I’ve become mildly infatuated with.

Sunday we’re up early again for a hike in the Marin Headlands with some new friends, followed by dinner at Puerto Alegre in the Mission with the “Bodega Crew” (a crew of friends who have stayed together in Bodega Bay a couple times), to include a close friend who has-most glamorously-been teaching in Paris for the last year.

All of this with a baby (Friday night aside). This is what happens when your baby starts sleeping through the night. You become so overjoyed/used to the sleep deprivation that you start filling up all your free time as if you were single again. I’ll let you know how it goes!

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COLOR at J. Crew

I have a lovely gift card for J. Crew and I’m having a hard time deciding what to get. While I started looking at basics in black and white (my everyday wardrobe), I am getting pulled in by the colorful pieces I’m seeing. I like how pops of color are so big for spring/summer 2012…so cheerful and Californian!

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Everything Is Jake On Etsy

Being rather obsessed with Hawaii and a graphic designer, you can imagine my excitement when I discovered a beautiful series of contemporary Hawaiian-themed graphic prints on Etsy. The artist, Nick Kuchar, has a shop called  Everything Is Jake and a website of the same name. The prints have a distinctly vintage style reminiscent of travel posters of the 1930s and 40s, which I’ve always had an affection for.

I admire Nick’s retro style and I’m curious what his design process is. If you check out his gallery you’ll notice he has quite the talent for typography, illustration and color.

I want every single one. Don’t you?!

Haleiwa Town, $18

Waimea Canyon, $18

Wailua Falls Print, $18

Retro Hawaii 4x6 Postcard Set, $14

East Maui Love Series, $48

 

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The Box Clutch Trend

The box clutch trend is one of my favorite trends right now. The pieces coming out are so bold and playful that they become timeless…and perfect accessories for evening wear.

The line for Alexander McQueen has specifically blown me away. There are a number of different options with designs in woven leather, crystal embellishments, pearls, signature skulls, and even brass knuckles on top! They are seriously beautiful works of art. But if, like most of us, you don’t have a small fortune for a handbag, there are always affordable options out there too (see below).

Spotted Karung Serpent Skull Knucklebox Clutch, $2045 at Alexander McQueen

DVF Lytton Small Minaudiere, $365 at Shopbop

Lulu Townsend Flower Snap Box Clutch, $30 at DSW

House of Harlow 1960 Olivia Clutch, $220 at The Trend Boutique

Kotur Morley Croc-Embossed Box Clutch, $400 at Neiman Marcus

McQueen Shark Teeth Skull Clutch, $2295 at Zappos Couture

DVF Tonda Snake Clutch, $365 at Neiman Marcus

Johnny Loves Rosie Box Clutch Bag with Stone Detail, $86 (orig $134) at ASOS

Jessica McClintock Metal Box-Frame Minaudiere, $65 at Lord & Taylor

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A Case Of The Mondays

I’m having a serious case of the Mondays. I think it’s largely due to the fact that my trips are over and I have no new ones planned for the near future and it’s gloomy outside. Where would you go if you could go anywhere? I think I’d go back to Thailand. The only thing I’d miss would be a chance to wear cool cold weather gear like this…

Free People New Romantics Embellished Dress, $128 at Shopbop.
Kelsi Dagger Kirsti, $113 (orig $200) at Zappos.
KaufmanFranco Knitted Alpaca Wrap Cardigan, $895 at Net-A-Porter.
Mulberry Gems Studded Leather Gloves, $310 at Net-A-Porter.
Marc Jacobs Oversized Round Sunglasses, $295 at Shopbop.

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