Drift / 6 / Salt Lake City

 Although it's 70 degrees in La Jolla (not like that ever changes) I'm pretending it's chilly because I'm finalizing the fall collection for Borelli.  Fall 2012 is leaning towards jewel tones and grandma chic, a random yet fun mix of prints and colors inspired by my travels in India and my late Grandmother Lorraine.  

To see more of Borelli's fall inspiration head over to our pinboards - Fall - G-Ma.

I was flying back to San Diego after a week in Salt Lake City for the Outdoor Retailer show and Alt Summit.  It was an exhausting trip and I just wanted to cuddle up to my Southwest Airlines seatmate.  TDH rarely gets jealous but that would be going too far.  So, I cuddled with my wrap dress instead.  I designed it back while attending UCLA for undergrad.  (Yes, I keep clothes for a VERY long time, I still wear things from high school.)  The boots were a very calculated purchase, I didn't have enough confidence to pull them off at first.  But once I took the plunge I couldn't take them off.  You can ride a bike or wear a sexy dress or mini shorts with 'em. 

jacket - Theory / Dress - vintage Borelli / belt - Gap / leggings - Max Studio / boots - Steve Madden

How to throw an ALT party

Last week I attended Altitude Summit, otherwise known as ALT, in Salt Lake City.  I met talented established and up and coming bloggers from all over the world.  I have more posts in progress on what I learned and how it can help you but for now let's make this Tuesday a little lighter and celebrate the art of party hosting.  Hope this provides some inspiration for your next event.  Ciao mi amici. 

Destination - Salt Lake City

Hellllllllo Salt Lake,
I haven't seen you since I was a teenager.  How ya been?  Happy to see there is still snow on the ground.  Cabo San Lucas last week was just way too warm for me.  Now, I didn't bring ski clothes so please don't decide to have a blizzard.  The 2 block walk to ALT Summit would be brutal.  I'm thrilled to be here and attend ALT and the Outdoor Retailer show at the same time.  It's a little nutty, that's a lot of people and a lot of information to take in over 3 days but I'm excited.  This trip almost didn't happen.  I almost canceled everything yesterday, sick in bed for the last few days, unable to focus on a computer screen let alone a television.  Too much Cabo. 
Anyways, the flight from San Diego to Phoenix wasn't bad, met a few people on the way to Sundance Film Festival.  (Note to self - stay extra 2 days next year to join the fun).  As we are about to take off from Phoenix I realized I have no idea what hotel I'm staying at.  In true Marissa fashion I forgot to add it to my calendar, print a confirmation or even look it up before I left.  You would think I'd learn by now, I forget to book flights far too often, mix up flight departure dates, hide my passport so well I can't even find it and rarely arrive on time at the airport.  Oh well, if we ever take a trip together just make sure I'm not in charge of the paperwork.  The airport was a ghost town when I arrived at 6:30pm.  The area around my hotel was pretty sleepy too.  The cabbie and I could only discuss food because we both skipped lunch and dinner didn't seem likely.  I gave him one of my apples to tide him over.  I decided against my only option, Papa John's, but maybe I will treat myself to a grand breakfast tomorrow.  After all, it is the start of ALT.  Buona notte mi amici.