The wild mix of colors, prints and textures that is happening in fashion right now reminds me completely of the wild colors, composition and patterns in Picasso's mid 20th century works.

Fashion designers freely admit that there are definite inspirations behind their ideas. No one in any creative field works in a vacuum.

And I'm probably showing my art student roots but, if it is done well fashion is just another form of art.

Total Tassels

Of course when you're in San Francisco you cannot help but notice trends. Usually the trends are heading your way and may not have arrived yet in your town.

It's fun to be the first to wear a trend and one that I am predicting is tassels on shoes. I snapped photos of a few in stores and the black booties are Vera Wang from an ad.

...and I totally hope I am right about tassels being a big deal in the Fall because I could not resist these darling shoes with ( count 'em ) FOUR tassels!
Not only did the shoes break my rule of not buying repeats ( already own too many brown shoes ), but since I am 5'11'' the super high wedge makes me freakishly tall!
But love is love and I do love these shoes.

What Happened ?!?

So I still have BIG dreams of posting daily on my blog BUT life keeps getting in the way:(
By September 10 everything should settle down into my normal monotonous routine when I can spend late nights creating new posts.
I've definitely got the ideas and now I just need the time...

Monday- What Should I Wear?

Short Day at Work :)
On Mondays I am going to be trying to style myself on images that influence me.
Today in my inaugural post I am going for shorts that mean business!
I'm thinking that shorts can be VERY casual so the look needs serious shoes and a tailored look on top. A hairdo beats messy hair but, my hair is always messy.
Mid-calf capris are so last summer; I'm totally into just above the knee shorts.

Weekend- WHY were they wearing that...

This hot summer day it was ALL about the hat!

Hats are my favorite accessory.
Some hats are more successful than other hats but, generally if I'm wearing a hat I tone down the rest of my outfit.

Most important is NEVER to look like you're trying too hard!

SSsshhhhh...great shop

This is a GREAT little shop named Shadow Lounge that just opened on El Camino Real in San Clemente! The owner Bridgette is the real deal, she been the designer for numerous national brands and still freelances for NY&Co.

Her brand new boutique is full of one of a kind samples and some fantastic original garments. And the best part is the prices!

If you are EVER in San Clemente this shop should be a must stop.