Look of The Week-Heat Wave

Look of the Week-Chambray And Stripes

Look of The Week/Earrings: Bluma Project Fringe Earrings/Bracelet: Citrine By The Stones Sol Forearm Band/Sunglasses: Oliver Peoples Jacey Sunglasses/Bag: Scotch & Soda Boho Bag With Fringes, Tassels & Beads/Top: Madewell Chambray Two-Tone Shirt/Shorts: Dolce & Gabbana High-Waisted Linen Shorts/Wallet: Coach Legacy Leather Medium Zip Around Wallet/Necklace: Ariel Gordon Crescent Moon Necklace/Watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs Silver New Blade Bracelet Watch/Sandals: Sam Edelman Exotic Sandals

Look of the Week-it's Pretty Black & White

Look of the Week/Bracelet: Marc by Marc Jacobs Gold-Toned Standard Supply ID Bracelet/Bag: Opening Ceremony OC NY Bag/Headband: Missoni Rainbow Crochet-Knie Headband/Platforms: Stella McCartney Faux Leather Wedge Sandals/Shirt: Marc Jacobs Striped Button- Down Shirt/Shorts: JBrand Slouchy Boy Fit Shredded Low-Rise Denim Shorts/Nail Polish: Essie Bond With Whomever/Earrings: Ariel Gordon Snake Stud Gold & Diamond Earrings/Wallet: Acne Zip Pouch/Ring: Jennifer Meyer Jewelry Mini Heart Ring/Ring: Jennifer Fisher XI Pulse Ring/Sunglasses: Madewell Hepcat Shades

Trending: Tropical Fever

Swimwear: Zimmermann Oasis Frill Bikini/Case:Bally's Circular Trunk/Shoe: Charlotte Olympia Platform/Earrings:Annette Ferdinandsen Small Pineapple Earrings/Tee:Mara Hoffman Aloha Tank/Sunglasses: Etnia Barcelona X Araki Sunglasses/Tank: Madewell Le Mont St. Michel Cropped Hawaiian Tank/Hat: Eugenia Kim Gabriella Appliqued Sun Hat/Clutch: Olympia Le-Tan Miami Embroidered Clutch/Shorts: Marc Jacobs Floral-Dot Print Shorts

Who has island fever?  I certainly do and I am so excited about this season's reintroduction of tropical prints, bright colors and kitschy accoutrements.  Take me to Palm Beach.  I'll hang out in my caftan with retirees, play poker and sip pina coladas.  Now..that's the life!

OOTD-Rollin' in Overalls

 Wearing: Headscarf: Madewell Floral Bandana (old)/T-shirt: James Perse Soft V Short Sleeve Tee in White/Overalls: Union Bay Acid Wash Overall Romper/Tennis Shoes: Superga Glitter Lace-up Sneaker/Handbag: Prada Convertible Crossbody/Necklace: Juicy Couture Peace & Dove Necklace (old)

S-O-L-A-N-G-E

Solange Knowles, baby sister of Beyonce, but a star in her own right, is a fashionista whose experimental style I aim to emulate.  Her love of mixed afrocentric prints, color and statement accessories make her an attractive face for contemporary clothing companies.  In 2012, she landed her first major clothing campaign with Madewell, the less conservative sister store of J. Crew.  Her funky, laid-back aesthetic was a harmonious match for this emerging retail chain and the experience cemented Solange's recognition in the fashion world. We will be hearing a lot more from this Brooklyn-based quadruple threat (singer, dancer, actress, DJ) in the future!

Alexa Chung-SF Shop Girl's "IT" Girl of 2012!

I thought it would be apropos to end the year, with a feature on my personal fashion inspiration and the Style Award winner at the British Fashion Awards for 2012, Alexa Chung.  I started blogging in 2010, mainly because I was so enamored with Alexa's effortless style, incomparable beauty, and 'I don't give a f**k', attitude towards fashion.  Let the haters hate.  She's parlayed her status as an "icon" into lucrative partnership deals with such notable brands as: Acne, Maje and Madewell, as well as a coveted contributing editor position at British Vogue.  She's incredibly savvy, seeing herself as a marketable brand, and not jeopardizing that by getting into trouble or being seen out with the "wrong" people.   I celebrate her celebrity, because she's influential without being pretentious and is self-depricating, authentic and isn't a slave to trends.  Let's face it...I wish I were her!  All kidding aside...SHE ROCKS!

Outfit of the Day-Girls, Girls, Girls!

Wearing: Turban Head Wrap, available @ Asos, Stella McCartney Round Sunglasses in Soft Pink @ Shopbop, Madewell Mini Fall Festival Necklace available @ Madewell, Holt Renfrew "Girls" Sweatshirt available at Holt Renfrew stores, H&M Silk Black Romper, Red Rebecca Minkoff Mini Mac Python Bag (no longer available), White Converse All-Star High-Tops available @ Nordstrom

Outfit of the Day- Joan Harris anyone?

Ray Ban Extreme Cat Eye Sunglasses @ Urban Outfitters, Madewell Artdot Novelist Shirtdress @ Madewell, YSL Patent Leather Black Belt, Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Insolite Wallet available @ Louis Vuitton Stores, Pour La Victoire Aeesha Patent Pumps in Rose @ Shopbop

Outfit of the Day-Pajama Chic!

Stella McCartney Round Sunglasses in Soft Pink @ Shopbop, James Perse Sheer Slub Side Panel Shirt in White @ James Perse, Madewell Soft-Stitch Sweater in Melodic Purple @ Madewell, H&M Satin Paisley Pants, Michael Kors Sport Watch @ Shopbop, Black Saffiano Leather 'Lux' Mini Crossbody Bag sold @ SaksFifth Avenue, Pour La Victoire Aeesha Patent Pumps in Rose @ Shopbop

Outfit of the Day-Rock N' Gold

J. Crew Black Knitted Skull Cap, Tom Ford Alasandro Fashion Glasses @ Amazon, James Perse Sheer Slub Side Panel Shirt in White, Madewell Cross-Stitch Grey Sweater, BDG Cuffed Faux Leather Legging @ Urban Outfitters, Black Leather Valentino Boots, Cuff -Barneys New York Co-op, Black Saffiano Leather 'Lux' Mini Crossbody Bag sold @ SaksFifth Avenue