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Quest and Quality SmileSolar solar powered watch

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Pictured: Sunglasses: Prada / Lipstick: Chanel Melancholie / Earrings: Kendra Scott / Scarf: BR X L’Wren Scott (old, also love SAVE or SPLURGE) / Necklace: Kendra Scott / Tee: Halogen (I have this in multiple colors, it is a must have!)/ Faux Fur Jacket: Karen Kane / Watch: c/o Quest Quality / Ring: Kendra Scott / Handbag: Mansur Gavriel (pre-order here and here) / Jeans: Gap (Love these so much!) / Nail Polish: Tom Ford Blackout / Boots: Tory Burch

Quest and Quality SmileSolar solar powered watches are nothing short of amazing! I am in love with my cute, new, Q Q watch. It has pictures of red and green apples on it, an uber cool watch face, and it is powered by the sun! Eco-Chic = LOVE!

Since wind up watches are a thing of the past, the majority of watches in today’s marketplace are battery powered. When battery-powered watches first came out, they offered the convenience of not having to wind up your watch. This seemed so modern and high-tech at the time! Of course, as time moves forward (pun intended), the battery powered watch is becoming passe, and the solar powered watch is new, now, and cutting edge tech. Isn’t that what we love here in Silicon Valley? Of course!

The Quest and Quality SmileSolar watch is powered by solar. This means you never have to run to the watchmaker, and leave your watch for a week, in order to replace your dead battery. It also means you don’t have to worry about the disposal of said battery, and it’s impact on the environment. Love that!

Not only does the Quest and Quality SmileSolar watch eliminate the need for an eWaste battery, it is made partly from recycled products. Now that’s eco-chic 😉

I have found my Quest Quality watch to be an extremely accurate timekeeper. Of course, I watched my iPhone time in order to make sure it is keeping time, and it is! I also found it worked even when the sun was not shining. It seems to hold it’s charge for a long time! Love!

I am excited about my Quest and Quality SmileSolar watch and have decided this watch collection is perfect for giving as gifts this holiday season! I cannot wait to surprise my loved ones on Christmas morning with fabulous watches by Quest Quality.

I would also like to give a shout-out to the faux fur jacket I am wearing in the photos above. It is really soft, warm, and cozy. It is perfect on cold days! I cannot wait to wear it more often this fall, and upcoming winter season. It also comes in ivory, and would make a great holiday gift. It’s under $250!

To shop my Q Q watch, please click here. To view the current collection of Quest and Quality SolarSmile watches, please click here.

70s inspired suede skirt

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Pictured: Earrings: c/o Kendra Scott (would make a great gift!) / Lipstick: Christian Louboutin / Sunglasses: Prada / Top necklace: Kendra Scott (only $50), bottom necklace: c/o Kendra Scott / Blouse: Express / Cuff: Kendra Scott (under $50!) / Ring: Kendra Scott / Handbag: Chloe / Nail Polish: Chanel Rose Fusion / Skirt: Joie (on sale!!) / Shoes: Prada

Ever since I noticed the 70s were a huge decade of influence for the fall 2015 season, I had my heart set on scoring a fabulous, button down, 70s inspired suede skirt. If you have been following along, you may remember this navy button down skirt, and this brown suede skirt, I also purchased for the season. It is pretty obvious that  any 70s inspired suede skirt is high on my list of things to love!

The navy skirt I purchased has traditional, 70s style buttons down the front. The dark brown suede skirt has pleats, no buttons. So when I spotted this beauty on sale in a cool, pale beige color, I loved how the buttons were there yet hidden. I find the hidden buttons, which are actually large snaps, a fresh take on a 70s inspired suede skirt.

The suede is exceptionally soft on this 70s inspired suede skirt, making it feel ultra luxurious. The lighter color is nice too since it will be easy to wear into the spring season. Suede and the 70s are still hot for spring! This means, this skirt, is a great investment; especially since it is on sale! Love that!

The two necklaces, and the pair of earrings I am wearing in this post are also under $100. They will make great holiday gifts for the girl, or woman, who loves fashion-forward, edgy jewelry! I plan on getting a few of these necklaces for my friends this Christmas 😉 shhh, don’t tell them!

Also, this blouse, which is well under $50, is a great closet staple which can be worn with skirts, trousers, culottes, or jeans! It is really versatile. The sleeves unbutton and can roll down to be traditional long sleeves. That makes it a two-in-one! Love!

What are some of your favorite finds this fall season?

Fall on Instagram

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Fall on Instagram has been filled with transitional outfits, sweet treats, a little playtime, and of course-sushi! September until now, has been a mix of soaring, summer-like temperatures, as well as fall-like days dipping into 50-degree territory. I have been reaching for summer favorites, and also pulling from the back of my closet for fall, and winter favorites. This has been an interesting weather season for sure!

laser cut midi skirt

I find myself reaching for this laser cut skirt often. It is one of my favorite fall pieces! You can see it in an outfit post here. On this particular fall day, I wore it with these shoes, this bracelet, this bag, and this tee.

snake and butterfly

One of my favorite places to grab a hot cocoa is Snake Butterfly in Downtown Campbell. They have a wide array of chocolate, gelato, and more! The decor is pretty fabulous too. I usually stop in with my kids, and relax with a good book. Handbag online here.

mansur gavriel lady bag casual look

Here in the San Francisco Bay Area, our fall temperatures can mimic summer. On this casual day, I paired my favorite tee with these comfy boyfriend jeans (old, similar here). These flats (color sold out, other colors here) are incredibly comfortable too. This Mansur Gavriel Lady Bag is a new favorite, and this bracelet is too!

blue angels san francisco

Fall in the Bay Area cannot happen without the Blue Angels! I always watched them when they came into town as a child. I remember them loudly soaring overhead during rehearsals when I worked in the financial district, and I remember watching them through my adulthood. My husband and I are keeping the tradition alive by bringing our kids to the show when they come to the city. I trust they are the most amazingly talented pilots on Earth. Love!
frost cupcakes on halloween

If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area, and you love cupcakes, you MUST go to Frost in Downtown Campbell! They have the best cupcakes on Earth. These are the cupcakes I picked up from Frost for Halloween. My kids were in heaven eating them. Oh yes, I do not exaggerate; best.cupcakes.on.Earth!

workout nike id

In case you didn’t know. I am a bit of workout junkie. I have to be with my sweet tooth! Ha! In this photo, I was on my way to one of my favorite classes; BodyCombat. If you have not tried it, it is a fabulous cardio kickboxing class which targets the whole body. I love it! It also burns 600+ calories, which is key after eating cupcakes 😉 I wore my favorite pair of Nike ID’s (similar here), which you can see styled here, these comfortable workout pants (old, similar here), and I carried this cute little blue bag.
kiku sushi

If you follow my on Instagram, you might be aware of my love for sushi. One of my favorite sushi places in the south bay is Kiku Sushi. They are on the border of Cupertino and Saratoga, tucked behind a gas station, and a small medical building. The food is amazing. If you are local, you must try it!

The weather is finally moving in a winter-like direction, so my Instagram posts should start to get cozier, and more holiday inspired!

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Thank you for following along, and stay fabulous!