Update

I am moving to thefogline.com…still making adjustments to the theme and such so posting will be on pause for a couple days, but find me there!

Miki and Nora on Etsy

This weekend I had the pleasure of going to the Renegade Craft Fair, which features a ton of artists from Etsy. I found a lot of new artists to showcase, the first being  Miki and Nora from Madison, Wisconsin. Miki features beautiful metal necklaces and earrings shaped like honeycomb, windmills, porcupines, and other unusual and wonderful things. I love her use of gunmetal as well as the square chains for the necklaces, and I’m hoping to get the little faceted earrings soon!

Checkered Studs, $28

Little Windmill Stud Earrings, $28

Little Faceted Studs, $38

Honey Comb Necklace, $62

Octahedron Earrings, $64

Pyramid Necklace, $68

Porcupine Pin, $38

The Multi-Finger Ring Trend

I saw some gorgeous, fun and hilarious multi-finger rings at the Renegade Craft Fair in SF and now I can’t get enough of them. I love how versatile they can be. What do you think?!

Vampire Duster, $230 at Verameat

Three Knots Slider Knuckle Ring, $34 at Brilliance Found

A OK Rhinestone Ring, $28 at OAK

Bad Ass Elegance Knuckle Duster, $160 at Verameat

Pig Ring, $109 at Donmoti

Love/Hate Ring, $75 at Sprout Online

Gardez Ring, $198 by A Peace Treaty, at Shopbop

Summer Dressing

I love this silk print dress by DKNY. The print is organic yet graphic, colorful yet muted. It’s perfectly balanced, and looks quite flattering too, especially with the proper accessories.

DKNY Floral-print silk dress, $325 at Net-A-Porter.
Street Level clutch, $60 at Piperlime.
Chanel Beaute des Ongles, #23 at Nordstrom.
Danielle Stevens Agate Ring, $42 at Max & Chloe.
Dolce Vita Spencer Sandal, $165 at Piperlime.
Danielle Stevens Peace Pendant, $88 at Couture Candy.

Weekend Dressing

This weekend I will be doing a variety of activities around art & design, first going to the Levi’s Workshop on Valencia on Friday to see Stefan Sagmeister speak, followed by the Renegade Craft Fair on Saturday. I cannot wait to see all of the artists and their wonderful creations. Hope the sun comes out too.

All on Etsy…

Recycled Canvas Tote Bag, $200 at Forestbound.
70s Denim Cutoffs, $27 at DigVintageClothing.
Collective Animal Nouns Tee, $22 at Xenotees.
Sail Away Compass Necklace, $39 at BrashLadyInc.
Vintage Salmon Pink Leather Oxfords, $48 at SantokiVintage.

Summer Night Dresses for Under $100

ASOS is blowing up now that they ship to the US, and rightfully so-they have amazingly on-trend pieces at affordable prices. Their dresses are beautiful and flattering, with many under $50. I am seriously coveting the coral cowl back dress and I’m thinking of getting it for a bachelorette weekend in Miami. What do you think?!

ASOS Mesh Wrap Contrast Bodycon Dress, $47 at ASOS

ASOS Cut Out Panel Body Con Dress, $60 at ASOS

ASOS Curve Bell Sleeve Shift Dress, $47 at ASOS

ASOS Drape Cowl Back Dress, $64 at ASOS

ASOS One Shoulder Chiffon Maxi Dress, $92 at ASOS

Oasis Tribal Lace Top Maxi Dress, $84 at ASOS

ASOS Digital Gemstone Dress, $92 at ASOS

Vintage Sunglasses on ETSY

Vintage sunglasses are the best! They are chic, affordable, eco friendly and not the exact same as every other person’s in your apartment complex.

80s New Wave Shades, $10 at Lauriescustomthingz

80s Rainbow Swirl Shades, $15 at twinheartsvintage

Classic Tortoiseshell Raybans, $75 at diamondwaves

Stock Sample Shades, $10 at Diver

Vintage Sunglasses, $20 at vintageexchange

80s White & Gold Sunglasses, $13 at recyclebuyvintage

Vintage Chic Shades, $22 at avantanthologue

Mark Hunter for No Magazine

I’m seeing a lot of bloggers post this photoshoot from Mark Hunter for NO Magazine and while everyone is marveling at the styling & photography, all I can see is how painfully thin the model is. I absolutely love fashion, but I find it incredibly sad and irresponsible that models are still pressured to be so thin and that we have become so desensitized to it. In one article about the model, the author marveled at her “childlike innocence”, and in many other posts women and men discuss how “perfect” she is. Yes, Bambi’s (or Stephanie’s) face is beautiful, but ignoring her illness and using her as the embodiment of perfection is shameful. As the oldest of four girls, I know first hand what the media can do to a girl’s self esteem.

This is not the example we should be setting forth…

The High-Waisted Shorts Trend

High-waisted shorts are bigger than ever, and they’re not going away come fall. Paired with tights, they are the perfect replacement for a skirt (especially on a windy day). As most have waistline detailing, it’s important to wear a shirt tucked in so as not to create bulk but instead accentuate curves. If you tend to be biggest in the middle, opt for a pair without any detailing (bow, pleats, ties, etc) in the very front.

Here are seven great styles for summer into fall…

Gestuz High Waisted Turn-Up Shorts, $42 at ASOS

Sparkle & Fade Belted High-Waisted Shorts, $48 at Urban Outfitters

ASOS Heart Print Shorts, $47 at ASOS

Alice by Temperley Alivia High-Waisted Shorts, $195 at Net-A-Porter

Rag & Bone Montpelier High-Waist Shorts, $230 at Bergdorf Goodman

DVF 'Dax' Sequin Shorts, $391 at Farfetch

Joie Denver Leather Shorts, $378 at Neiman Marcus

Summer Dressing: In the Fog

Today does not feel summery at all. In fact, the last couple weeks as a whole have been a bit chilly and very gray. Hence, even though it’s summer, my inspiration for today is for all those cold San Francisco girls out there….grays with a pop of color.

Rebecca Taylor Dolman Sweatshirt Sweater, $245 at Shopbop.
McQ Spray-on mid-rise jeans, $100 at the Outnet.
Giles & Brother Clara Beaded Braided Necklace, $310 at Oak.
Nike Dunk Skinny High Top Trainers, $118 at ASOS.
Neon Yellow Nail Polish, $3 at Forever 21.