Cuffed

(Fedora - Maison Michel, Sweater - Zara, Pants - Tart Collections, Bag - Givenchy,
Boots - Isabel Marant)

The day before I made this sweater mine, I was drooling over the original at the Celine store in Beijing. The unexpected messy large cuffs really won me over. Refreshingly different. Being somewhat of a minimalist, it's the small details like this that I crave. I resisted the temptation of owning it in every color. Very proud of myself. Baby steps. 

Eleven Twenty

(Sunglasses - Saint Laurent, Sweater - Reformation, Bag - Chanel, Coat - Zara, Denim - AG,
Shoes - Celine)

The weather was much colder than forecasted in Beijing, and no complaints because that forced me to pick up this coat that I'd been coveting from Zara. Highly recommend. It's hand made and one of the best coats that I've purchased in quite some time. On our way to Beijing, we missed our connection in San Francisco, so we checked into a hotel and hung out for a day waiting for the next departure. Nothing that a little therapy shopping couldn't fix. Thanks to Chanel SF for setting me up with this new gem. Cross body perfection.

Walking In Comfort

(From Top Left: 1. Maison Martin Margiela Brogues, 2. Saint Laurent Loafers,
2. Burberry Heart Slippers, 4. Givenchy Skate Shoes, 5. Valentino Loafers,
6. Lanvin Leopard Flats)

Finding shoes that are fashionable yet comfortable can be a bit challenging. Even more of a challenge committing to wearing them and giving our feet a break. I have to admit that many of my looks are more appealing with an extra three inches of height. I generally start my day in heels, but switch out to flats about half way through the day. Above are some of my favorite styles that are comfy yet still very fashionable.

eBay has been a great place for me to score designer shoes at up to fifty percent off. My most recent eBay find is a pair of Celine plaid skate shoes at forty percent off and they're current season. You can find my comfortable designer picks in a collection here that I created as part of my collaboration with eBay. 

Yucca

(Sunglasses - The Row, York Dress - Isabel Marant, Plaid Top - Myne, Velo Bag - Balenciaga)

A little nineties inspired action the day before I left to China. I'm shivering just looking at this series of photos because it was a high of fifty today in Beijing. Totally motivated to head to Zara tomorrow to pick up a few wool trench coats that I've been coveting. I have five days left to take advantage of the autumn that won't exist when I get back to California. Layer me up. 

Ranger

(Ranger Boots - Saint Laurent)

I really thought I was temporarily over spikes and studs until these boots hit the runway during the Saint Laurent F/W 2013 show. Being a teenager who lived in Doc Martens, I've always had a soft spot for heavy black boots. Literally in this case, I think each boot weighs about five pounds. A very versatile boot that I see myself wearing into the summer with florals and plaids. My cobbler vowed to never get on my bad side after taking one glimpse of these. Zombie Apocalypse status. Funny Stuff.

Mainly Black

(Fedora - Maison Michel, Silk Top - Rory Beca, Bag - Saint Laurent, Denim - Genetic,
Boots - Saint Laurent)

One of the last looks that I shot in the states before heading to Beijing for a much needed vacation. I missed my connecting flight in San Francisco which allowed me to hang out there for a day waiting for the next departure. No complaints since SF is one of my favorite places to visit. Arrived to Beijing fairly late yesterday evening, ordered room service, slept off the jet-lag (a first for me), and surprisingly woke up this morning feeling great and adjusted to Beijing's time zone.