surrender

(cape-Zara, button up-Equipment, sweater-random, shorts-Asos, boots-Zara, socks-American Apparel, sunglasses-Karen Walker c/o Need Supply, bracelet-J.Crew, ring-Tiffany & Co, belt-Bally)

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Win $150 to Lulu's!

Let's celebrate almost Friday, aka Thursday, with a little giveaway!

Lulu's is offering a $150 gift card to one lucky Late Afternoon reader.

To Enter:

1. Comment on this post with your favorite item from Lulus & why you love it

2. Follow me on Instagram - LateAfternoon (if you have an IPhone)

3. Winner chosen at random 

4. Open to U.S. and Canada 

5. Contest Ends next Thursday, December 15th

Good Luck! 

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$100 Threadsence Giveaway

If you follow my Twitter, you've probably seen my tweets about dabbling in creative directing and set styling. The lookbook above is what happens when a company has way too much faith in me. I think our hard work paid off, but I'm biased. What do you think?

See the entire lookbook here.

A $100 Giveaway to celebrate!

Win a $100 Gift Card to Threadsence
(open to international readers)

To Enter:

- View the Threadsence Lookbook 

- Comment on your favorite lookbook item

- Extra entries for following on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, & Youtube

- Winner will be announced on Threadsence's Facebook Wall on 11/15

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Sunday casual + a giveaway

 (shorts-H&M, button up- J.Crew, sweater - J.Crew, parka-Forever 21, shoes- Zara, sunglasses- Karen Walker, scarf- Kelly Wearstler, bag-vintage Bally)

I'm a huge scarf aficionado, so when Kelly Wearstler asked me to style one of their iconic scarves, I knew I couldn't possibly resist.

I settled on a casual layered look to go with my relaxed Sunday mood.

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$75 Threadsence Giveaway in celebration of the new "Urban Castaway" Lookbook!

To Enter:

*Comment on this post with your favorite "Urban Castaway" look!
*Extra entries for following us on: Tumblr, Twitter, Facebook, & Youtube

*Open to international readers

*Winner chosen at random & announced on Tsence facebook wall

*All questions directed to info@threadsence.com

*Contest Ends September 26th

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Featured + besobeso Ring Giveaway

A little feature I did for Ceci Magazine.

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Besobeso Giveaway!

I've been rocking my besobeso jewels nonstop lately, so I'm really excited to bring you this giveaway.

Besobeso + Dietch PR is offering their purple gem ring ( I have the exact same one) to one lucky LateAfernoon reader.

To Enter:

1. Follow besobeso on Twitter

2. Like them on Facebook

3. Comment on this post with your contact info

Open to international readers. Contest ends August 16th.

Good Luck!

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Through the Looking Glass

  (Dress- Threadsence maxi skirt, necklace- Painted Bird)
I love finding pieces that can be transformed into something new.  
I was lounging around in this maxi skirt all day, and needless to say feeling more than a little frumpy. When Sam suggested we pop outside for an afternoon drink, I was hesitant to interrupt my laziness, but Sam was relentless. Finally  I pulled off my top, pulled up the skirt, knotted it, and was out the door. It was the fastest he's ever seen me get dressed.


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Ruche Summer Resort $75 Giveaway!

Win a $75 gift card to shop Ruche's feminine and sweet summer pieces.

To Enter:

1. Follow Ruche on Twitter.
2. Tweet a link with your favorite Ruche item. 
Make sure to use the hashtage #LoveRuche
3. You have until next Thursday 12:00pm PST to enter.
4. Winner will be randomly chosen by Ruche and announced via Twitter and Facebook.
Open to ALL readers.

Good Luck!

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Forever Young Threadsence Giveaway

Win a $75 shopping spree to Threadsence!

To Enter:

1. Follow Threadsence on Twitter

2. Share the Threadsence lookbook on your Twitter, FB, Blog, or Tumblr
(a share on any of these social networks counts as a separate entry) 

3. Leave a comment on the post with a link to where you shared the lookbook

4.Winner will be chosen at random

5. Open to international readers

Lookbook link:

http://www.threadsence.com/lookbook_sum11.html

UPDATE: Contest Ends June 17th.

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tucked away

(skirt & button down -J.Crew, parka- H&M, shoes- Alexander Wang, bag-c/o Foley and Corinna, necklace-H&M, sunglasses-YSL)

Having fun exploring LA and catching up with old friends.
The weather is perfect.

_________________________________Foley and Corinna Bag Giveaway!
Win a Mid City handbag in the color of your choice.

To Enter Just Click Here!

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out with the old, in with the new

(via threadsence)
I'd like to apologize for making you wait so long for the news. I was having fun teasing you guys, but also wanted to wait until everything was finalized.

The news comes in 2 parts.

Part 1.
Sam and I have decided to move back to the city of angels, aka Los Angeles.
This decision was insanely difficult to make. Sam and I LOVE San Francisco, we adore the life we have built here and the friends we have made. But both Sam and I are career driven, and Los Angeles just happens to have a booming art community and a far more established fashion industry. We can't have our cake and eat it too.

Part 2.
Going along with the move is a new and exciting job! I'm thrilled to be joining the team at Ruche & Threadsence as their new Marketing/PR Manager. I have worked with the company both as a blogger and a model. After working with them on their Winter Lookbook, I knew if I ever moved to LA this would be the company for me. I have all the freedom and creativity I want, and none of the corporate red tape to slow me down.

This whole process has been bittersweet. Now that everything is settled, I can't help but look back and wonder why exactly I'm leaving a city I love so dearly.
I'm both excited and anxious about all the possibilities LA will bring.
If you've been reading my blog from the beginning, you've seen me graduate college and move to San Francisco. You've been there when I frantically searched for a job, began modeling to make ends meet, and eventually began my career at Chictopia. More importantly, if you regularly read this blog, you've shared some of my most precious memories.
Now, come share a new adventure and see Los Angeles through my eyes.

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To celebrate the big news I'm having a giveaway with Chic Shop.
They are offering a $150 shopping spree to one lucky Late Afternoon reader!

To Enter:
*Follow Chic Shop on Facebook
* Follow Chic Shop on Twitter
*Comment on this post with 1 item you'd like from the store
*Leave your email in the comment

Open to international readers!

Good Luck!

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pretty things and giveaways

Ruche S/S 2011 Lookbook
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Fashiolista.com Giveaway

Fashiolista.com allows you to quickly and easily share all of your favorite fashion finds. You can follow other fashionistas and discover new products and styles. Spotted something you truly love and feeling the uncontrollable urge to spend some cash? Every item has a link to the store you can purchase the find. So basically Fashiolista is the perfect website to share your fashion inspiration.

To win a 100 pound ($160) gift card to Asos you must:

*Love the item on Fashiolista
*Become my follower on Fashiolista. (for this a profile is required)
*Become a follower of my tumblr

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Style by Marina Giveaway

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I have a sweet little giveaway for you this weekend!
Style by Marina is offering a $50 gift card to one lucky Late Afternoon reader!

To Enter:
* Comment on this post with your favorite items from the store
* Leave your email in the comment
* Open to international readers
* Winner will be chosen at random
*You have until March 23d to enter

Good Luck!

Check out my Style by Marina two-tone sweater and suede jacket.
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Live in LA?

Come to the ultimate shopping event hosted by Lucky, Lucky Shops 2011!
Shop designers up to 70% off and enjoy cocktails, music, and more.
Use code AFTERNOON to get 10% off tickets!

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spring lace giveaway

The Threadsence spring lookbook makes me wish I could spend all day lounging around in frilly lacy things.

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Threadsence Giveaway

Prize: Your favorite outfit from their spring lookbook or a $150 gift card.

To Enter:
*Comment on this post with your favorite look from their Spring'11 lookbook
*Leave your contact email
*Open to all readers
*Ends March 4th

Good Luck!

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Sunshine at my fingertips

(skirt- vintage, top-H&M, shoes- c/o Pierre Hardy for Gap, hat- American Apparel, sunglasses-H&M, beaded bracelet- c/o Planet Blue), wallet-Botkier)

Just a quick shoot during a lunch break. I love meeting Sam for lunch during my workdays.
We grab a bite to eat and he acts as my voice of reason when I decide to do a little lunchtime shopping.

Since SF weather has been so wonderful to us, I've been pulling out all of my spring/summer staples. I love transitioning my wardrobe from winter to spring. It gives me a chance to play with new textures and colors. I love mixing heavyweight fabrics like this cropped sweater with flouncy skirts or flimsy chiffon dresses. Heavier fabrics keep silks and chiffons balanced while creating interesting proportions.
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$150 Beso Giveaway!
What better way to step into spring than winning a mini shopping spree from Beso.com!

To Enter:
*Like Beso on Facebook
* Comment on this post with a link to one item you like from the site
*Leave your email in the comment
*Open to international readers
*Ends February 4th

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transparent

(sheer jacket- c/o thrifted.com, tank-vintage, leather pants- H&M, shoes- Jeffrey Campbell)

Another image from the photo shoot.
Thank you everyone for your birthday wishes!


Enter my $100 Shopbop Giveaway!

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