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The first weekend of summer has officially arrived. I can't believe it's here. I feel like it was just Christmas, but I couldn't be happier for my favorite days of sublime summertime. There's nothing like it!</div>
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Despite the fog and chance of showers today in San Francisco, I'm off to enjoy brunch and a cozy holiday.</div>
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Sometimes after a long day at work, my favorite thing to do is to go for a walk in the cool evening breeze around my neighborhood. Although heels aren't normally the most desired walking shoe, my roommate and I both added some new pointy toed pumps to our closets this week, and we wanted to try them on for a post-work stroll. I just love going for walks with my camera and finding colors and objects to be inspired by along the way. In this case, the blossoming flowers of the season and a cotton candy pink vespa were the perfect compliment to my pastel-inspired ensemble. </div>
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{shoes: <a href="http://bit.ly/105C106" target="_blank">diane von furstenburg</a> // blazer + shirt: h&m // skirt: <a href="http://www.lulus.com/products/everything-illuminated-lavender-skirt/83846.html">lulu's</a> // watch: <a href="http://bit.ly/18HnY7w" target="_blank">michael kors</a> // necklace: <a href="http://jennifertuton.com/">local designer</a> purchased at <a href="http://www.heidisays.com/">heidi says</a><br />
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After work on Friday, I drove to Carmel to spend the weekend with my mom and it truly felt like a mini vacation. We spent time by the pool, napping at the beach, eating yummy food and taking walks through the quaint neighborhoods. I just love visiting Carmel, especially when it's warm enough to return home with a sunburn. It's so important to make time to escape from routine and enjoy a glass of champagne with no agenda. </div>
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{I'm guilty of unintentionally repeating these flower jeans far too many times on my blog, but they are just my favorite spring item}</div>
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{thanks to my mom and her love of great spas, I'm lucky enough to frequent <a href="http://www.montereyplazahotel.com/vista-blue-spa" target="_blank">this amazing spot</a> often}</div>
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{I've been living in Chambray, I just can't get enough of these comfy shirts dressed up or down}</div>
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{enjoying sunshine and bubbly with my mom at our <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/starlight-65-rooftop-lounge-carmel" target="_blank">favorite rooftop lounge</a>}</div>
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{on me: shirt: H&M (similar <a href="http://bit.ly/17YMnnQ" target="_blank">here</a>) // pants: Topshop (similar <a href="http://bit.ly/17YMAaD" target="_blank">here</a>) // sandals: Coach (old) // sunglasses: Marc Jacobs (similar <a href="http://bit.ly/17YMnnQ" target="_blank">here</a>) // watch: <a href="http://bit.ly/18HnY7w" target="_blank">Michael Kors</a>}</div>
Sera Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14485330047345131672noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2393035375642628852.post-34477727104253604492013-05-06T04:00:00.000-07:002013-05-08T16:57:09.721-07:00SF Street Style via LLC<div style="text-align: center;">
One of my favorite subjects to photograph are people, especially people with great style. My roommate, and writer of <a href="http://llc-style.com/" target="_blank">LLC Style</a>, has a sophisticated yet playful look, that is always so much fun to capture on camera. I'd describe her style as classic, clean and always colorful. In other words, <a href="http://j.crew/">J.Crew</a> meets <a href="http://www.katespade.com/" target="_blank">Kate Spade</a> with a splash of <a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/home/us/en/" target="_blank">Zara</a>. </div>
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{collages 1 + 2 were photographed in San Francisco // collages 3 + 4 were photographed in Los Angeles}</div>
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In honor of May Day, I wanted to share my favorite spring color combo as of late. I tend to gravitate towards a specific color palette each season, and right now I can't get enough of mint and coral. Together or on their own, I just love these soft, feminine hues. I may have gone a bit overboard in the mint department, as my <a href="http://500blog.blogspot.com/2011/07/new-fiat-500-mint-lemon.html" target="_blank">new car</a> is also this lovely shade of green, but that's one accessory that will be sticking around long past springtime. As you've noticed, most of this collage is made up of items that can be found at <a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/home/us/en/" target="_blank">Zara,</a> another thing I just can't get enough of this season. </div>
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I love food and one of my favorite treats during the week is to go out to a great dinner. As much as I love dining out, my wallet doesn't always agree. If you're anything like me, cooking is the last thing you have energy for at the end of a long work day. I enjoy the process of cooking, but it can often seem like so much effort at the end of the day. Last week I made this simple polenta dish for dinner, and was pleasantly surprised by how easy and tasty it was. It turned out to be the perfect mid-week dinner: simple, easy and transitions from stove to table in 15 minutes.</div>
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{image via <a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2013/03/san-francisco-apartment-tour-500-square.html" target="_blank">A Cup of Jo</a>}</div>
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I found my kitchen's twin. I discovered this image on <a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2013/03/san-francisco-apartment-tour-500-square.html" target="_blank">Joanna's blog</a>, and the resemblance to my kitchen is uncanny. I love how this SF family (featured in the apartment tour in the link above) made the most of their small space. As we know, space is limited in SF apartments, and we too styled our kitchen similarly with an island for a table and barstools for chairs. It's fun getting creative with small spaces. Do click on the link for more great ideas.</div>
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Last week I told you about my amazing trip to the not-to-be-missed <a href="http://seramariamichael.blogspot.com/2013/04/treasure-island-flea.html" target="_blank">Treasure Island Flea</a>, which by the way is <a href="http://www.treasureislandflea.com/" target="_blank">happening next Saturday and Sunday</a>. While I was there I discovered the best deal on succulents I've found yet. I purchased all of the plants below for a total of $7. The best! I love these plants for two reasons: you don't have to have a green thumb to make them flourish and they make for great city plants, as there is no room for anything larger in my mini apartment! I have to admit that I salvaged this vase from the trash can at my office, but as soon as I saw it I instantly thought it would make a great terrarium. </div>
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Although San Francisco has a reputation for being notoriously foggy, I have been tremendously lucky in the sunshine department since moving to the city. I do live in an especially sunny part of town, but this weekend was exceptionally warm and amazing across the entire city, I even have a sunburn to prove it. I spent the weekend exploring neighborhood stores and flower shops for inspiration, enjoying the sunshine at a rooftop launch party and sharing good food and fun adventures with my mom who came to visit me this weekend. Of course there's never enough time to squeeze in every magazine and restaurant on my list, but there's nothing like a fun-filled weekend to feel refreshed and motived come Monday.</div>
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You know that feeling when there isn't an empty hanger in your closet, yet you can't find a thing to wear? Lucky for me, my roommate (writer of <a href="http://llc-style.com/" target="_blank">LLC Style</a>) has something close to a <a href="http://www.thecoveteur.com/" target="_blank">dream closet</a>. She also just purchased a new camera, so we woke up on Saturday morning feeling inspired for a shoot. When I couldn't decide what to wear, we decided to switch things up and she styled a look for me inspired entirely from her closet. I thought this was such a fun idea for a blog post and of course, I had to share. I felt just like I was playing dress up, which of course was a favorite every day activity for me at age seven.<br />
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one: <a href="http://www.thompsonhotels.com/hotels/la/hollywood-roosevelt/explore-hotel/main" target="_blank">Roosevelt Hotel</a> pool / pink accents / if you're going to San Francisco... / <a href="http://www.centralkitchensf.com/" target="_blank">Central Kitchen</a></div>
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two: flowers + <a href="http://www.dominomag.com/" target="_blank">domino</a> / new bakery on my block / chic mani <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pams-Kin/175931355827694" target="_blank">by p&k </a>/ my new minty fiat!</div>
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I just love adventures. As you know, last week my friend <a href="http://llc-style.com/" target="_blank">Laura</a> and I left foggy San Francisco to attend the Lucky FABB fashion and beauty blogger conference in sunny Los Angeles. It was so much fun packing up the car after work and heading out for our mini spring break adventure. We stayed at the <a href="http://www.thompsonhotels.com/hotels/la/hollywood-roosevelt" target="_blank">Roosevelt Hotel</a> in Hollywood, where we snapped some photos on the star-studded sidewalk after the conference. This outfit is an unintentional ode to my Topshop splurge in London this past summer. When picking items to wear to the conference, I instantly gravitated to the springiest pieces in my closet, which in fact, all happened to be purchased from Topshop. </div>
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What a weekend! I couldn't be more ready to jump into bed, but not of course without telling you about my trip to L.A. for <a href="http://www.luckymag.com/blogconference" target="_blank">Lucky FABB</a> West, presented by <a href="http://www.luckymag.com/" target="_blank">Lucky Magazine</a>. About 300 bloggers were invited to attend this two-day event, to learn from industry icons and network with fellow fashion and beauty bloggers. The conference was held at the beautiful <a href="http://slshotels.com/beverlyhills/" target="_blank">SLS Beverly Hills</a>, and of course they didn't miss a beat. Fresh flowers, candy carts and a <a href="http://www.smilebooth.com/" target="_blank">Smilebooth</a> photo booth, were just a few of the blogger-appropriate features decorating the lobby. </div>
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I loved being able to network with like-minded bloggers, all of which have a love of sharing beautiful things (hello Instagram!) and being creatively inspired. Kelly Osbourne shared her fierce approach to fashion, Drew Barrymore talked about life and beauty, Betsey Johnson premiered her new reality show, Emily Schuman (<a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/" target="_blank">Cupcakes and Cashmere</a>) talked the business of blogging, Eva Chen (Conde Nast) and Hillary Kerr (<a href="http://www.whowhatwear.com/" target="_blank">Who What Wear</a>) talked success and Rachel Nguyen (<a href="http://www.thatschic.net/" target="_blank">That's Chic</a>) shared her knowledge of styling. It was a treat to learn a few tips and tricks from some of my very favorite fashion and lifestyle photographers, as well as industry icons that I look up to every day. I never wanted it to end. And of course, Lucky Magazine sent us off in style with an entire Le Sportsac weekend duffle bag, filled to the brim with fabulous goodies. </div>
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I've always wanted to attend a blog conference, specifically <a href="http://iheartblogshop.com/" target="_blank">Blogshop</a>, <a href="http://heartifb.com/ifb-conference/" target="_blank">Independent Fashion Bloggers Conference</a> and <a href="http://www.luckymag.com/blogconference" target="_blank">LuckyFABB</a>. Well, now I can say that my <a href="http://llc-style.com/" target="_blank">blogging bestie</a> and I are officially off to LuckyFABB in Los Angeles. We are so excited! </div>
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Because "Spring Break" is no longer in our vocabulary or on our schedules, we decided to make it happen regardless. We are packing our bags and hopping in the car tomorrow evening for a mini spring break getaway.</div>
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Thank you all for voting so generously for my blog post during the Lucky Magazine contest. I can't thank you enough for all of the nice comments and votes! Although I didn't win the contest, I was still invited to attend the LuckyFABB conference. So I'm off! Now the question is, what to wear?</div>
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I've been collecting corks for a crafty cork board project for what feels like ages. I finally found this great frame at the Santa Cruz Flea Market, and with a little bit of TLC, it turned out to be just the the finishing touch I was looking for. I love finding hidden gems that have so much potential with a fresh coat of paint. </div>
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Happy Friday! Thanks to Alison of <a href="http://www.longdistanceloving.net/" target="_blank">Long Distance Loving</a> for featuring my blog post on her weekly link-up, <a href="http://www.longdistanceloving.net/2013/03/pretty-in-pastels.html" target="_blank">Friday's Fancies</a>! </div>
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Today was the perfect spring day. On my lunch break I took a quick walk outside and was pleasantly greeted by singing birds, sunshine and a warm breeze. There are precisely two times during the day when the lighting is just magical: early morning and just before sunset. Yesterday my boyfriend and I ran outside to snap a few photos just before sunset in hopes of catching the last of the magic hour, but not before stopping to pick up some pink flowers of course. </div>
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Sera Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14485330047345131672noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2393035375642628852.post-88350928569860582432013-03-11T22:29:00.000-07:002013-03-12T00:03:55.277-07:00Home Sweet Home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our home doesn't have an official living room space, so <a href="http://llc-style.com/" target="_blank">my roommate</a> and I got creative and worked with what we had to create a mini common area in our foyer. With a cozy bench and some handmade chevron print pillows that I <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SayItWithPillows?ref=shop_sugg" target="_blank">found on Etsy</a>, we turned our hallway into a space that can be used as a gathering place when we have guests come by. We added a <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/2895308/?catalogId=11&bnrid=3918508&cm_ven=Google_PLA&cm_cat=Dining_+_Kitchen&cm_pla=Serveware_+_Trays&cm_ite=West_Elm_Lacquer_Wood_Tray_14%22x18%22_Silver&srccode=cii_17588969&cpncode=30-129624881-2" target="_blank">tray</a> to our coffee table which provides a stylish place to organize pretty books and candles. I look forward to adding to our growing collection of coffee table books. The garland (also <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/StudioMucci?ref=top_trail" target="_blank">from Etsy</a>) is probably our favorite addition, it's the type of thing we can only get away with having in an all-girl household. The soft colors and the hint of sparkle add just the right amount of brightness to our neutrally colored space. I also added a few finishing touches to my bedroom, my favorite being the fuzzy white pillow on my bed.</div>
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Last night I went down to the Embarcadero to view the amazing new <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/LED-display-puts-Bay-Bridge-in-new-light-4331416.php#media-60688" target="_blank">light installation on the Bay Bridge</a>. It was truly magical. I ate dinner with a view of the lighted bridge and couldn't take my eyes off of the show for the entire meal. Watch the video in my link for a live experience, but it's something that's so fun to bundle up and watch in person. </div>
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blazer, belt & boots: H&M // skirt: <span id="goog_415264190"></span><a href="http://brandymelvilleusa.com/clothing/bottoms/brya-skirt-1.html" target="_blank">Brandy Melville</a><span id="goog_415264191"></span> // tights: Urban Outfitters</div>
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I love three day weekends. Although they always fly by much too fast, that one extra day is just <i>so</i> nice. My family from Orange County, my parents and my boyfriend all came up to visit over the long weekend. I always love visitors. And I also bought my first brand new car! I'm very excited about it, it's a mint green Fiat. Monday was a cozy day of staying warm and eating Pho, my favorite cold weather food. My boyfriend and I also ventured to this lovely lookout for a panoramic view of San Francisco. It was just as cold as it looks, but I'm happy to check this destination off of my places to see in San Francisco list. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihFssC7VBUHXhafSJQQ1dCwxnTgAfhmPcZPvOf7-fVUG2GzJWcUGt85uY-NTSJxvH5jVXLbu4DQTeQBGxVDm4exw2FS7r5AWjXqTZJ7DYxVeZom9D_XM-3kEH7KmccbRHoVFRJh91_fBem/s1600/DSC_0848.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihFssC7VBUHXhafSJQQ1dCwxnTgAfhmPcZPvOf7-fVUG2GzJWcUGt85uY-NTSJxvH5jVXLbu4DQTeQBGxVDm4exw2FS7r5AWjXqTZJ7DYxVeZom9D_XM-3kEH7KmccbRHoVFRJh91_fBem/s1600/DSC_0848.jpg" /></a></div>
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jacket: J.Crew // scarf: Urban Outfitters // jeans: 7 For All Mankind // ankle boots: Coach<br />
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{photo credit: Art Mueller}</div>
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