Grey Gardens

On Mal: Zara dress with Crossover Neckline (Currently on sale!), Marc by Marc Jacobs Watch, Necklace via eBay, Pour La Victoire Elie Bag (Love it in black and white, too), INPINK Geo Tortoiseshell Earrings

Photos by Tyler Watkins

Every holiday my family does a big fancy multi-course meal at my aunt's house.  It's usually pretty hectic, but I managed to have my brother snap a few shots while avoiding the kitchen ;).

Sausalito

On Whit: c/o H&M mohair sweater and ankle booties (on sale now!), c/o Choies zip mini and clear clutch 

Hi all!  Just a quick update during the busy holidays.  How was your week?  I'm currently catching up on some work at a Target cafe.  It's freezing in here...my fingers can barely move so I'm gonna cut it short.  Happy holidays!

Don't forget to brush your skirt

On Mal: c/o FrontRowShop Faux Fur Skirt, Agaci rhinestone collared romper (worn as a top), H&M Wool blend coat (half off here!), c/o Juliet & Company Wilma Bracelet, Forever21 Rings, Necklace via eBay

Photos by Tyler Watkins

I have actually been looking for a feather skirt, but could never find one in my price range...so I was pretty excited to find this furry one at FrontRowShop.  The fur has the same effect as feathers, but is more season-appropriate. Although seasonal dressing is not too relevant in the Bay Area...it was 70 degrees today.

I hope everyone passes a warm and happy holiday! Be sure to wear lots of rhinestones (I do anyway, but this is the time of year when my giant jewelry/sequins is actually appropriate).

P.S. There is still time to enter the Choies Giveaway...go go go!

$50 Choies Giveaway

eye skirt / mesh dress / red zip jumper / dog sweatshirt / knit plaid blouse / midi skater skirt / contrast camel coat / zip pencil skirt / pineapple print sweatshirt 

Happy hump day everyone!  For the holidays, we've teamed up with Choies to gift one reader $50 credit to their website.  Above are some of our $50 and under picks.  Depending on what you like, you might be able to pick up a couple pieces with the win!  Btw, some of the Choies pieces we've previously styled on this blog are still available ;)

This giveaway is open internationally.  Just follow the steps below.  Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Weekend Roller Coaster

On Mal: c/o Choies Fuzzy Jumper, c/o H&M Pleather Skater Skirt, Zara Basic pointy flats, c/o Ross stud crossbody bag, eBay/Banana Republic Necklaces.

On Whit: c/o Frontrowshop coat, Max&Co sweater, 7fam burgundy skinnies, Michael Kors chronograph runway watch, BCBG Max Azria silver oxfords (similar here)

Photos by Rene

This weekend we were all set to go to the reopening of our favorite Berkeley Chinese restaurant, Great China, only to have them delay the opening for a few days :(.  The original building had a fire a couple of years ago (while we were there!), and we have anxiously awaited for them to reopen ever since.

Seriously, if you are in Berkeley around lunchtime...go get the spicy garlic pork lunch special!

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.

2013 Holiday Gift Guide: Beauty

• Clarisonic Mia Whit received this as a gift this year and feels like she's at a spa everyday. 
• Naked 3 Palette: You can never go wrong with the Naked Palette.
• Shiseido Urban Environment Sunscreen Super lightweight sunscreen that doesn't have the thick sticky consistency of most sunscreens.  Extra brownie points for great oil control!
• Lancôme Cils Booster XL OK, we've never actually tried this before but we've read amazing reviews.
• Living Proof Prime Style Extender Received this as a sample and now cannot live without it.  Hair primer sounds silly, but this stuff is lightweight and keeps hair grease at bay for days.  No more dry shampoo flakes!
• Benefit They're Real Mascara Very buildable on our sparse lashes without looking overly spidery.
• Bare Escentuals Moxie Lipstick in Lead the Way The creamy consistency and deep berry color are spot on.
• Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Dragon Girl  The perfect shade of pinkish red.  Looks natural without a glossy finish.  
• MAC Stroke of Midnight Brush Kit Quality Mac brushes and chic white packaging at a great value.