Something Blue

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! I have been in Arizona enjoying time with my beloved friends and family. I wore this outfit to a dinner last week. I wanted to keep it super simple because it was a wedding rehearsal dinner where eyes must be on the bride! 

I hope you all have a lovely New Year! Looking forward to a lot more fun in 2014!

Outfit Details

Theory dress / Schutz shoes / Hermes bracelet / Tiffany & Co. ring / Celine sunnies 

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8 Ways to Wear Radiant Orchid

Since Pantone Color Institute announced the color of 2014 is "radiant orchid," I figured I'd drum up some subtle ways to incorporate the vibrant hue into your life. 

Why radiant orchid? Well, Leatrice Eiseman, executive at Pantone says radiant orchid encourages expanded creativity and originality. (Historically, I've used wine to accomplish such things.) What's your favorite way to rock radiant orchid? 

My Picks
 1. Uniqlo Sweater
2. Cole Haan Ballet Flats 
3. NARS Cosmetics Nail Polish
4. Karen Walker Super Duper 

5. Marc by Marc Jacobs Computer Case

6. Glass Votive 

7. Splendid Tribeca Stripe Dress

8.  Elizabeth and James Coat  

Black and Gray

Contrary to what the photos show, this sweatshirt actually has a tiny bit of sparkle woven through. The Banker picked this up for me as an early Christmas present; I love that he empathizes with my struggle to find basics that are a wee bit brilliant. 

When it comes to clothes shopping, he's tough competition. Whenever I am indecisive about a piece, he provides guidance and it usually makes sense. The bag I am wearing was actually a Valentine's Day gift that he picked out with no supervision from yours truly. Hashtag, triumph.

There are times our tastes clash. In my opinion, his accusation that accessorizing with this hat is "a fashion choice worthy of a drunk person" was unfounded. As you can tell, I held firm to my vision of leather-clad sporty chicness. Should I have listened to The Banker or is the hat a win?

Outfit Details

J.Crew Baseball Cap

Splendid Sweatshirt 

Kate Spade bag (love this one too)

Sanctuary Leggings via Stitch Fix (sign up here if you haven't tried it)

Tiffany & Co. Necklace

Cole Haan Pumps (old)

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A Summer Dress in Fall/Winter

Last weekend, The Banker took me to see Book of Mormon which I used as an excuse to wash my hair and slap a dress on.  I hadn't worn this dress since summer and thought a daytime show was a good opportunity to transition a Summer staple into Fall. I had to add a few layers to avoid frostbite so I employed an old swing coat and tights. 

Outfit Details:

Tahari coat (similar)

Free People Dress 

Nine West boots (similar) 

 Spanx tights 

Celine sunnies 

Clare Vivier Clutch 

YSL Lipstain #25

A Day in the Life of Camille Schmidt

If you're a fashion blogger, you've probably asked yourself how you are going to get more brands to work with you. Then there are bloggers like Camille Schmidt. The blogger behind Dressed and Educated owns and operates her very own PR firm, Camille Schmidt PR and has worked with brands like Joie, Lucy Activewear and BHLDN. 

At 25 years old, she's already made quite the mark on the fashion and beauty industry and she's not about to stop. Read on to learn how Camille juggles magazine pitches, helping out teens and everything in between. (Let's try not to feel like this.)

7:30 AM Wake up and check my email in bed.

8:00 AM Client Social Media on Hootsuite. I try to get everything together for the day in terms of social media before I head out for the day.

9:15 AM Trip to The Plant café in Mill Valley for a Pineapple, Blueberry and Kale smoothie.

10 AM Client Meetings, I tend to meet with my clients once a week or every other week. Sometimes this time is spent meeting with potential clients, brand partners, or bloggers. Most of my meetings take place in San Francisco but every other week I head down to Palo Alto to meet with Outrage Fashion.

1pm Email responses, magazine pitching and lunch in the Marina. I like to get a Spicy Tuna salad at Bluebarn while I work on my Macbook.

2pm Kid pickups. So random I know, but I spend every weekday afternoon with a two teenage boys picking them up and taking them to their various afternoon activities. I love babysitting, and it helps me put everything in perspective.

6pm I’m off and I like to head to Pure Barre or the gym to work out.

7pm Dinner with my parents in Sausalito. I still live with my parents, I started my PR company last January at age 24. Now at age 25, my business is established and I’m ready to move out. Hopefully, I’ll be in the Marina by January of 2014.

8pm City blogger and fashion events.

11pm I head home and kick off my shoes and watched some DVR’d episodes of TV. My favorite shows are Scandal, Revenge and Sons of Anarchy.

Timeless

When we asked the wonderful Diana Rothery snap our family photos, I knew I had to raise my 'bling' game.  (Where's the fun in getting professional photography if you're not going to glam out?)  Fortunately, Tiffany & Co. offered to loan me these stunning pieces from the Atlas Collection. PINCH ME. I love this collection - simple, modern and totally timeless.  The "timeless" part is the most important; if you're going to invest in jewelry, you better ensure it can be worn for a decade (or more) and isn't as trendy as a Von Dutch trucker hat. 

Should I be lucky enough to receive one of these pieces for Christmas (hey Banker, I've been nice! ...mostly) one could bet it would be passed down to eager generations of budding fashionistas.

What I Wore:

Dress: DVF

Jewelry: Tiffany & Co. Atlas Collection

Lipstick: YSL #25

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Weekends With the Wagners

All bundled up to see Book of Mormon. San Franciscans, it's showing here until mid-January. I totally recommend you checking it out if you haven't already.

I found another way to benefit from all of the YouTube videos I watch. Gorgeous holiday makeup! This smokey eye comes thanks to ThatGirlShaeXo and my trusty Naked2 Palette. I know I need to try the Naked3, but I am a late adopter of beauty trends. (Video is at the end of the post)

The Banker and I at his company holiday party. Yes, those are airplanes behind us. It was at an aviation museum. Not a bad place to host a party, right?

I love this wall at Hastings Law. Best. Manicure. Ever.

Harlowe decorating our pint-sized Christmas tree. We opted for a smaller (but fabulous!) tree this year since we're only spending half of December in California.

               

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A Day in The Life of ChelseaWears

Today in my 'Day in the Life of' series, I am excited to feature one of my favorite YouTube Beauty Gurus, ChelseaWears. This nanny, owner of a soon-to-be open e-tailer and YouTube star certainly keeps busy, but life never gets so hectic that she can't show us her high-end meets fast-fashion outfits on YouTube or Instagram pics of her adorable dog. Read on as this dry and witty glamour-gal dishes on a typical day in the life of ChelseaWears…

6:50am: My alarm goes off and I slap on the clothes closest to me and pop a little bit or mascara and concealer on for a quick trip to work. I am a full-time nanny and have got to get the kiddos off to school on time – style is NOT my priority this early in the morning! I pick up a soy latte and croissant for breakfast.

8:45am: I arrive back at my house and dive into my computer. Check emails, Instagram, Twitter, catch up on YouTube videos (from favorites like ViviannaDoesMakeup, MakeupNeverSleeps, JessicaBeautician), and read a few of my favorite blogs. I am currently working to build my own eCommerce business (www.shopanomie.com – launching January 2014!), so I spend a good chunk of my day working on the site, emailing brands and designers, and dealing with the boring stuff: finance, taxes, logistics.

Sometimes I get ready on camera and turn it into a “Get Ready with Me”/FACE video or I get ready in the corner of my apartment with the best natural light.

11:00am: Time to take my dog out for a walk and upon returning home I’ll either…

A. get inspired when watching YouTube videos, want to join in on the fun, and start to record my own OR

B. think, “Oh crap, I need to get my monthly favorites video out.. it’s late!” and rush to make a video before I go to work again. OR

C. do nothing and watch Teen Mom 3. #noshame

12:00pm: After a little snack, I’ll take product shots (using a shelf in my closet as a backdrop) or I’ll start recording and sometimes go for a few hours. It all depends on my mood and how many videos I want to put out. As you can see, I’ve got a REALLY technical set up… an empty cardboard box on my windowsill. Super professional.

2:00pm: A quick lunch, during which I import videos/pictures, work on uploading videos to YT, or start writing blog posts in the background.

2:30pm-8:30pm: Off to work again!

Follow Chelsea on Instagram!

9:00pm: I catch up on some favorite TV shows with my boyfriend and dog on the couch, typically with a computer not far from my reach.

10:30pm: I wash all the makeup off, get comfortable in pajamas, and hop into bed to start my bedtime routine. I’ll work on my blog, anomie’s eCommerce site, or my YT channel… or… I’ll just be lazy and curl up with my phone/headphones and watch other people’s videos and listen to any of my favorite podcasts (NPR’s This American Life, Planet Money, or It’s All Politics) as I fall asleep.

11:00-11:30pm: Goodnight!

Be sure to check out her blog and YouTube channel for her make up tips, outfits of the day and good god, her dog!

Statement Piece + A Sparkly Holiday Giveaway

Popover: J.Crew (on sale!) / Skirt: Zara /Necklace c/o: Outrage Fashion / Booties: Tory Burch / Rings: Catbird / Clutch: Clare Vivier / Sunnies: Celine / Lips: YSL 12 

Real talk. Putting clothes on myself comes second to putting clothes on Harlowe; a labor of love that is often more laborious than loving. Monday through Friday, I can wear silk tops with some certainty that nobody at my office will spit juice on my shoulder - but come Saturday I can guarantee the aforementioned will happen at home.

On weekends, I gravitate toward simple, machine-washable pieces. If time permits, I'll add some interest with a statement piece like this necklace. Enter Outrage Fashion, a lovely new SF-based boutique. Not only do they have a seemingly unlimited selection of affordable baubles, but many of their pieces are named after some of today's hottest celebs ('The Chung', 'The Panetierre', 'The Bosworth'). 

 Here's the best part: I've teamed up with Outrage Fashion to give one of you a $25 gift card! Enter below. Thank you for reading!

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Festive Pants

By the time late October rolls around, I'm ready for a wardrobe overhaul where plaids, sequins and velvet are welcomed with open arms. Since it's still a little early in the holiday season, I opted to ease in to sartorial festiveness by pairing plaid pants with a basic top and solid cardigan. My great grandma's earrings lend some much needed sparkle and you can bet that I'll be clipping these on all season long. 

P.S. I'm hosting a giveaway tomorrow that I hope you'll come back for! Thank you so much for reading!

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Shirt: Equipment (in black) / Cardigan: Acrobat / Trousers: Zara / Clutch: Clare Vivier / Heels: JustFab / Nails: Tom Ford 'Bitter Bitch' / Jewelry: Gorjana, CatBird and Family heirlooms / Sunnies: Celine

Leopard Shift

Dress: Asos / Boots: Tory Burch on sale! / Jacket: Forever21 / Bag: Tory Burch / Bracelet: BaubleBar / Ring: Gorjana / Necklace: via Poshmark / sunnies: Celine / lips: MAC Russian Red

Hi there! Working in corporate America and loving animal print could be a conflict of interest, but it doesn't have to be with this shift. These 3/4 sleeves and modest length make the dress perfect for my 9-5 and date night.

Play the Field (Jacket)

Jacket: c/o BRFS (similar here) / Top: Splendid / Jeans: Rag and Bone / Boots: Tory Burch (these are on sale!) / Sunnies: Celine / Bag: Tory Burch

I saw this field jacket on a woman at America's Cup in SF and had to have it. (The woman looked so sophisticated and chic, like she was about to go sailing or shuck oysters.) I tracked the woman down waiting in line for champagne (of course) and she told me the jacket was from Banana Republic.  

 Fast forward a few months...when Monogram and Banana Republic Factory Store invited me to style a few pieces from their latest line, I snapped this baby up. I feel like all I'm missing now is my own sail boat. 

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