Lace and suede.

Photos by Chanda

Brown Urban Outfitters floppy hat (similar style here), Black white c/o Alyssa Nicole Fall 2012 lace dress (similar style here), Black Ivanka Trump knee-high boots, Brown c/o Hobo 'Farah' crossbody bag (black version here), Gold rings via Coach (silver style here), Gold K+Q initial ring (gifted by the boyfriend) via Bauble Bar.

With the Fall and Winter season coming fast, I've transitioned pretty slowly into the season's layered clothing and coats.  I'm still wanting to wear dresses, and so I find this Alyssa Nicole lace dress a perfect transition into fall fashion.  The lace and long sleeves are so lovely, Alyssa created such a beautiful dress.  I surprised her this past week by wearing this at her trunk show she hosted at Fashion Elles in the Marina, SF.  It was a sweet time enjoying rose and cupcakes while viewing her new Fall 2013 collection, be sure to check it out here.

I decided to style the dress with a few simple accessories including these knee-high suede boots -- it's so hard for me to find boots with a small circumference on top because I have such small calves.  So happy these were a perfect fit.  I think in the future I'm going to create a post on what kind of boots would be good for those with small calves, the same issue I have.  Also paired the outfit with my trusty Hobo Farah crossbody bag, I've been using it non-stop.  What I love about the Hobo bags is they have so many pockets / compartments, so important for me especially when I'm in a rush in the mornings or any time really, trying to find my keys or clipper card (haha my BART issues).

Hope you lovelies have a great start of the week! Keep inspiring. Btw! Stay tuned next week (I can't believe already the time is coming fast), for the launch of the new Inspirafashion website! 

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Thanks so much again lovelies for all the amazing love and support.

xo,

Kathleen

Freda Salvador: Spring 2014 Preview at Scribe Winery

Freda Salvador flagship store on Union St., SF

Pastries from Marla Bakery

SF Pressed Juicery

Kate from The Fancy Pants Report, Alyssa from Alyssa-Nicole.com

Amazing wine and food from Scribe Winery

This cutie pup wanted to take an outfit photo too.

OOTD: Zara floral top and skirt, Tory Burch satchel, Marc Fisher booties.

With the lovely designers of Freda Salvador, Megan Papay and Cristina Palomo-Nelson

Trunk show of their new Spring 2014 collection

Last Friday, I was invited to preview the Freda Salvador 2014 Spring Collection and to attend a mini field trip out to Sonoma Scribe Winery.  The event started right when we arrived at their Union St. flagship store -- was greeted by a chic model army wearing bejeweled face masks and beautiful shoes.  After viewing their current collection at their store and enjoying some breakfast including delicious pastries from Marla Bakery and juice from Pressed Juicery SF, we went on a bus to travel to Sonoma.  Inside there was also a surprise with small tin lunch boxes with snacks and the Freda Salvador logo labeled on top, was too cute! 

I think the event was so successful because we were able to venture out of the city (what we're so used to) to instead an entirely new place, being Scribe Winery -- even better we enjoyed wine tasting on a beautiful Indian summer day and nature all around. The wine and chardonnay were so refreshing along with the pairing of cheese and bread (say cheese, and I'm always there).

After we previewed the new Spring 2014 collection, we were ready to try on the shoes! I ended up picking this black bootie with the black fabric contrast in the front and back.  I love how the boot also has side cut-outs and a mini heel for extra height but also comfort.  I loved the collection especially because it had unique patterns/prints: snake skin (in different colors, the blue was gorgeous) and fringe on some of the sandals.  All was completely wearable and I could see them fit in with my wardrobe perfectly.  

A big thank you to Freda Salvador for this amazing event, it was probably one of the biggest highlights of my year.  Can't wait to see more from them as their designs are amazing!  Be sure to check out FredaSalvador.com for more of their shoes (in their current collection, they have some leopard booties I'm dying for too!).  Also, get to know the designers, Megan and Cristina, behind the brand more here.

Hope you lovelies have a great week ahead!

xo,

Kathleen