Elizabeth and James Jones skirt, Zara leather jacket (similar), Hayden-Harnett clutch, cuff c/o Samantha Wills, necklace c/o LYLIF, MICHAEL Michael Kors ankle boots

Is it just me, or did skirt hemlines get really fun recently? There are all the variations of the high-low, the slit, and then there are the asymmetric cuts. This one’s kind of a mix of the three.

Cynthia Steffe sweater c/o Macy’s, Zara skirt and heels, Hayden-Harnett clutch, bangles c/o Samantha Wills and Macy’s

Only three weeks into January and I’ve already failed on my New Year’s resolution to stop buying faux shoes. I call them “faux” because they’re all eye candy and fail at the whole allowing me to walk aspect. Anyway, these are the heels that made me cave. So for now I suppose staying stationary it is.

Photos by Chris, Megan Holly Clouse and Jason Perry Photography

Let them eat cake? Done and done. This weekend I spent my Saturday sampling wedding fare, getting dolled up and prancing around in stunning Sarah Seven bridal gowns. The occasion was The Lab Event, a Sonoma wedding fair that was a total feast for the eyes (and my tastebuds).

All the participants had to arrive a few hours early to get prepped, so we had the chance to see the entire space transform from any empty barrel room into a Cinderella-like wedding event. Pretty amazing. The images you see here are a just a fraction of the photos from the night. It was nuts — every corner of the place was packed with pretty little details. Hats off to the organizers, Erin, Allison and Yasmin.

I also had a blast hanging out before and after the runway show with gorgeous gals Taylor, Krystal, Erin, Anne and Britt + Whit. Check out their sites for some more pics from the event!

Dolce Vita Fresia dress, Nine West Cropshop boots (similar), J. Crew belt, H&M bag and bangles, Forever 21 scarf

Know any Bay-Area brides-to-be (besides myself)? How cool is this — wedding fair extravaganza The Lab Event is coming up in Wine Country, and it’s being held in the barrel room of Cline Cellars. Mark your calendars! This Saturday, January 14 in Sonoma.

It’s going to be an awesome event, and Taylor, Anne, Britt & Whit, Krystal, Erin and I get to play dress-up in the runway show in gorgeous Sarah Seven creations. (If you’ve seen me on Pinterest, you probably know I’m kind of a Sarah Seven junkie.) I’m having an Indian wedding myself, and I’m pretty stoked about that, but I have to say getting to strut around in her dresses satisfies my secret longing to try on white wedding gowns too. Hooray for having your cake and eating it too.

Anyway, get your ticket! Cheaper if you buy in advance.

Update: This giveaway is now closed. (But don’t worry, more to come soon.) Congratulations to winners Justyne and Britt!

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I’ve teamed up with Forever 21 to offer one reader a $100 gift card to celebrate the grand opening of a sparkling new store on Stockton St. in San Francisco! After that, the winner is also invited to shop with me on Saturday, Jan. 7^th at the new location. It’s gonna be FUN!

If you’re you don’t live in the SF Bay Area, don’t worry! We’re giving away a $25 gift card to one non-SF reader too. (Must be a US resident.)

HURRY and enter — the giveaway ends tonight!

Easy peasy to enter:

Step 1. Just comment on this post! (Be sure to specify if you’re a San Francisco resident or not.)

Step 2. Optional: For an extra entry, tweet the following:
Hope I win the $100 gift card and styling session from @Forever21 and @LikeFresh! To enter, just RT and visit http://bit.ly/Aj6Efn

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The Deets:

• Winners will be randomly selected and contacted via email
• Ends Wednesday, January 4^th at 11:59 pm PST
• Grand prize: Transportation is not provided. Winner is responsible for getting to and from the store by themselves. Winner must arrive to the Forever 21 store on Stockton Street in SF by 8:45am on Saturday, 1/7 and check in with a Forever 21 associate. No cash prize provided, just the gift card and a shopping sesh with me!

SHOES!! Did I get your attention? Sorry, cheap trick. Like a bad birthday card. But it wasn’t false advertising, because that was the subject of my New Year’s resolution. It was awesomely featured here on Refinery29, along with a list of the articles I’ve written for them.

And Happy New Year! Hope it was great for everyone. I spent mine stuffing my face in Toronto with home-cooked Indian meals, followed by Japanese and Italian fine dining in NYC with Chris’s family, as is our tradition. (Yes, I generally describe my vacations in terms of food.) This year felt even longer and more restful than usual since we snuck in a few movies and lazy mornings, not to mention having an extra couple of days off. Here’s to a 2012 filled with even more joy (and fabulous footwear).

Helmut Lang slack drape-front skirt via Shop It To Me, ring c/o Samantha Wills, J. Crew belt, Asos color block top, Coach bag, Zara color block heels

Sometimes I feel shady when I’m shopping. Case in point: stalking this skirt. I’ve wanted it for months now, so I had been monitoring it regularly until I decided to pull the trigger. Do you ever fixate on an item until you’re ready to buy it?

In any case, this drapey number made its first appearance when I wore it to the Shop It To Me Treat Yourself Tuesday blogger event I co-hosted with Amber. The concept: treat yourself — my bad, YO self — as inspired by this Parks & Recreation skit. In the spirit of indulging, I rounded up a few of my favorite Shop It To Me items and they were featured in a pop-up shop. Treat yourself and take a peek — more fodder for the stalking.

Crochet, cuffs and drapiness are right in my sweet spot, and the combination of the three has made a flagrant outfit repeater out of me. In the past two weeks I’ve worn this exact getup twice, right down to the boots and jewelry. For me it just doesn’t get old. It’s like the peanut butter and jelly of ensembles.

Nasty Gal dress; ring, earrings and cuff c/o Samantha Wills, Forever 21 belt, Urban Outfitters bag, boots c/o Wanted

The first non-Halloween cape I ever tried on was about this time last year. It was soft and silky but sadly made me look like Wonder Woman. Not hot. Since then I’ve learned to stick to heavier materials to keep from looking like a superhero.

J. Crew Streetscape Cape, Zara wedges, Forever 21 top, J. Crew belt, Forever 21 top and shorts, H&M bag, gold collar necklace necklace c/o LYLIF

If I had a uniform, it would probably be a button down with sweater and skinnies in a mash-up of different materials. And while we’re on the subject of uniforms, do you ever have to resist buying things that look like items you already own? This shirt is new-ish and I’ll admit I had one in my closet that looks sort of similar. I try to resist new plaid purchases, but when the holidays hit I can’t help myself.

J. Crew perfect shirt in tartan, bangles and cuff c/o Samantha Wills, Ray-bans, sweater c/o American Living, Brighton leather pants, bag c/o Lo & Sons, shoes c/o Nine West