Snaps for the Gap! {finally}

The Gap has always been a good stand-by for your classic t-shirt and jeans. In high school (so 10ish years ago) I shopped there a little more often for tops and sweaters. Since then, however, I think their main collection fell off the....runway? a little bit. We all remember that multicolored. horizontal striped crew neck sweater from the 2007 holiday collection. All I remember after that is a series of different types of white button ups, that also came in black. Maybe they amped up their designs or maybe it's just because 'classic' is back in style, but I absolutely LOVE Gap's fall collection (and apparently stripes).

The Military Button Academy Blazer

The bright blue (and I swear I saw it in red in the store) color of the Military Button Academy Blazer adds a little fun to a classic shape! Paired with a Green Gingham button up or just a classic white one it would look clean, crisp and together!

Slip into either of these loafers for an added fun touch (especially the pink!)

The Nautical Stripe has been something I'm, personally struggling with. It looks absolutely adorable on other people, but for some reason every time I try on a shirt or a dress all I can think of is prison. I may have just gotten over that fear with the  Nautical Shift Dress! It looks super cute with a cognac belt and jean jacket. Perfect for the (warmer than normal) San Francisco falls!

Their 'We <3 Outfits' Section has tons of cute ideas!

I could probably pull of my entire fall wardrobe from this collection!

Trina Turk for Banana Republic

Trina Turk just came out with a fun, summer collection for Banana Republic. I love Trina's classic shapes, but whimsical and colorful patterns and designs. They are perfect for summer.
Here are some of my favorites!

 

 Her bright pink and orange Swirl Tunic dress is perfect for a day at the office or a Saturday morning Farmer's Market adventure!

 

This one shoulder silk cocktail dress reminds me of backyard pool parties! It also comes in Coachella Print.

I LOVE this pink, silk tie halter! Would go beautifully with a light navy cardigan. I absolutely must find these  patterned shorts! I couldn't find them on the website, but maybe that's because everyone else wanted them too?

 

She was also able to do a line of fabulous accessories. 

The turquoise clasp on her Tomato box clutch adds that elegant yet fun element I love about her stuff.

And how fun is that enamel cocktail ring!?

Hail to The Queen

The Queen of the WASPs one might say, is celebrating her 60th year on the thrown this weekend. People magazine has posted a gallery of her stunning style throughout the years. I was, quite honestly, a little surprised. Her Majesty's personal style is overshadowed by her daughter and granddaughter in-law's style, but when you take a moment to look at it she is quite and elegant and tasteful lady herself.

This picture reminded me of Princess Catherine's look at the Sun Military Awards last December,

Credit: William Hustler and Georgina Hustler/ National Portrait Gallery, London

A Friday Favorite

About a month ago a friend told me about The Conversation; a show coming to Lifetime featuring one-on-one interviews with successful women (some celebrities, others not). I had seen a couple previews, but didn't think much of it.

Well, I just happened upon the 3rd(?) episode featuring Miley Cyrus, Diane Von Furstenburg, Glenda Bailey and Megan McCarthy and I absolutely love it. Very enlightening, very real. It's a lot of the same things you hear from most people trying to give you advice, but when they're thrown in with personal anecdotes they really make you feel like you're sitting there chatting it up with DVF!

You can watch last night's episode on their website, which also has a lot of interesting blog posts and clips on life advice from all sorts of women.