Gold Glitter Nails

All week long I've been posting about my new found love of gold... so couldn't you have guessed this is what my nails looked like?! My other newest obsession are these Sally Hansen nails strips. If you haven't tried them, you must! They have no drying time, have already lasted a week w/o chipping and are easy peasy to apply! Seriously, do it!

Gold Collection

As my gold theme week goes on my obsession grows. And while I still haven't found the simple gold necklace I've been searching for, I'd love to have all of these pieces in my collection.

Seriously though... yellow gold? What's with me? I remember growing up always admiring all my Mom's fabulous gold jewelry thinking I'd never wear anything but silver. Oh how time changes us!

1. Kate Spade Cheers Necklace
2. Kelly Framel Caramel Candy Earrings
3. by boe double ring
4. Asos Feather Drop Earrings
5. Urban Outfitters Stackable Initial Ring
6. French Connection Metal Section Narrow Bangle Set
7. Asos Cage Effect Cuff 
8. Asos Origami Butterfly Pendant
9. Kate Spade Twirl Bow Cuff

YSL Flower Ring

Keeping on these weeks theme of everything gold and fabulous. Yves Saint Laurent gold-plated flower ring. Yes, please.

{via}

Gold that Glitters

As I said yesterday, I'm all of a sudden unreasonably obsessed with anything gold - and don't get me started on gold and glittery.

And in case you haven't noticed... this week is going to be all about GOLD. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

{Images: 1, 2, 3/4, 5, 6, 7, & 8}

Heart Shaped Tee

Happy Monday everyone! I hope you had a great weekend... mine was full of eating, naping, and baseball - all the right stuff to get me rebooted and ready for the upcoming week! 

p.s. I'm totally loving anything gold these days! Especially this heart tee from Laugh Cry Repeat. 

Railroad Revival Tour

Tonight we are going to the Railroad Revival Tour in Oakland. I simply can't wait for this collection of good music from bands I've been loving and listening to all year long!

Little known fact: I once took the train with my family all the way from California to Iowa and back.  What an adventure that was! 

{vintage train images from here}

Bill Cunningham New York

I simply can't wait to see this - looks to be the inspiring movie of the year. I've watched the trailer at least a dozen times in the last week alone!

{Find showtimes for Bill Cunningham New York here}

8tracks

Is it possible to be in love with a website?

This last weekend I met the founder of 8tracks - an online radio website where artists, dj's, and otherwise muscially inclined people can create and upload "8 track" long playlists. 

I was at the end of my rope with pandora with its frequent song repeats and totally ridiculous follow-ups ... this happy hour run-in could not have happened at a better time. And while the appreciation for the reference to an eight-track is a little before my time, it has a nice nod to the lost art of the mix tape. 

No really, I am in LOVE. And if you like discovering new music and enjoy a musical journey throughout the day, you will be too!

Local Eateries {El Metate}

When people ask what my favorite part of living in the city is - the first thing that always comes to mind is getting try new restaurants...so I've decided to share my explorations with everyone here on my blog!

The first restaurant of note is the mexican food of El Metate, located just a mere three minute walk from our apartment, this place has quickly become a go to meal for me - especially when I'm on my own. The bright yellow building will catch your eye from a mile away. And while my most frequent order is a carnitas burrito regular - you'll often find me opting for the steak nachos instead - which are good but definitely not the highest rating on my life long search for the best nacho (currently held by Chanos in LA). Oh, and don't forget to try their classic tortilla chips wrapped in yellow paper with a twist and homemade house salsa - delish!

Stay tuned for more restaurants I try and love coming to you here!

Braided Blue

Check out this simple leather bracelet I made. I am really loving how bright cobalt blue color pops with my outfit of neutrals! Happy Friday Everyone!! 

Violet Violet

Love this purple outfit from In Search of Little Sadie.

Shipwrecked

These are beautiful images from Shipwreck Furniture are of the raw stock that goes on to become tables and benches.

Neon Love

Love how the thick neon stripe adds so much excitement to an otherwise simple and well crafted clutch. By Clare Vivier.

{via Oh Joy!}

Curiosity Shoppe

I had the random fortune of popping in to the Curiosity Shoppe on Valencia Street last weekend... not remembering that this was where The Collection a Day was being exhibited. This is such a cool collection to see in person! Happy collecting everyone! And happy Monday!

Graceland

There a very few albums that I know all the words to all the songs - and Paul Simon's Graceland is definitely top on that list. Got ready today listening to all these songs. It's going to be a great day!

On Display

{Closet of Laura Garcia featured on Vogue.com}

There a million different ways to store and organize your jewelry, but lately I've been dreaming of wonderful ways you can also put it on display, as seen in these photos! Using jewelry as decoration or art for your home is such a lovely way to enjoy your it everyday! 

{From Jen Altman's home featured on Design*Sponge}

{From Pamela Love's Home on TheSelby}

{From Emily Schuman's office shown on her blog Cupcakes and Cashmere}

{Wall art in Natalie Wood's home also shown on TheSelby}

{Also from Pamela Love's Home on TheSelby}

{A glimpse of Kelley Framel jewelry shown on her blog TheGlamourai}

Simply Striped

I love anything striped and these simple stripes are no exception. You can never have too many striped pieces in your closet!

1. J. Crew Maritime-stripe Hoodie
2. Theory Alesandra striped silk dress
3. J. Crew Cape-stripe underwire tank
4. Delia's Burnout Racerback
5. Free People Monrow Striped Pleated Shorts
6. Anthropologie Halyard Necklace
7. Diane von Furstenberg Meka silk and cotton-blend sweater

Cursive

This Cursive necklace is has a clean and simple design but also is quite girly and playful!

Spring Dresses

As it heats up in San Francisco, I'm crazy about adding more effortless dresses to my spring wardrobe. These dresses are just a few on my wish list from the dozens to choose from over at Asos. 

Dresses can be found here: 

TBA Organza Ballerina Print

TFNC Antique Style Bead Embellished Layered

ASOS Panelled Mini Parachute

Warehouse Silk Stripe

French Connection Stripe Bell Sleeve

Beyond The Valley Beams with Bead Embellishment

Asos Chain Strap Crepe Swing

Whip Your Hair Back & Forth

Happy Monday! Hope you all have a great week - full of moments where you want to whip your hair back and forth like in these great photos!

Fireworks & Fools

Today is our third year anniversary, of what you might ask, nothing specific. Roughly three years ago today we knew we were more than just friends. And while April Fools Day may be a weird choice to some, it felt just right to me... what a fun day to celebrate filled with pranks, laughter, and fun. To head into the weekend, as the Giants season gets underway, I give you a photo we took at a game last summer. Happy April Fools everyone!