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Destination - A day in San Francsico

I love visiting San Francisco.  I lived in New York City for 2 years while attending grad school and miss the energy and chaos of city life.
Our day in the city (that's what Northern California people call San Francisco) started with a quick coffee stop at Philz in Palo Alto.  Have you tried their Iced Coffee Mojito?  Divine!  Try it tomorrow!  Lunch at B Bar overlooking the skyline and enjoying the sunshine and truffle fries. 

What did I wear?  Layers were key because although it was sunny and clear the wind was feisty!  I actually wear this outfit weekly, I've always been a dress or skirt over pants kind of girl.  I'm always cold and I ride my biker everywhere in La Jolla, this is my way of smashing fashion and function together. 

Get the Look

Borelli wrap dress   /  Borelli active scarf in Bahamas green    /   Club Monaco black skinny pants   /  Sperry Topsiders in gold   /   Kate Spade Karen purse

Then TDH and I cruised Chestnut and Union to scout out stores and studios for Borelli. 
I could have spent hours in the the tucked away garden of Union Street Papery. 

Where I would live if we moved to the city, it was a block from the water and covered in seafoam green and gold accents. 

Where are your favorite spots in San Francisco?   

Road Trip 499.66 miles

Last Friday TDH, the Frenchies and I drove from La Jolla to Half Moon Bay with a quick stop in Santa Cruz along the way.  We woke up at 4am and finished dinner at 11:30pm.  It was an epic travel day!  Percy and Nacho were troopers while healthy snacks and the rare curly fry kept us awake.  Here's a few pictures and dance party videos from the trip. 

Video Friday - WHIT

This week's video is a creation from Whitney and her husband from the adorable apparel line WHIT out of NYC.  Enjoy the holiday weekend!  

Drive - Yoga on the Cowell-Purisima Trail

TDH and I explored the recently opened Cowell-Purisima Trail a few months ago while visiting Half Moon Bay.  You must walk the 7.5 mile trail next time you find yourself on the NorCal coast.  The gorgeous scenery inspired impromptu yoga at sunset.  (First time practicing in biker boots!)  And the coastal views were breathtaking, the herd of cows living on the trail are living the dream.  The trail was relatively flat but a perfect way to work up an appetite for dinner overlooking our wedding location at Sam's Chowder House.   

Video Friday - Tout

Have you seen Tout yet?  It's basically Twitter for videos.  Each movie can only be 15 seconds long.  I post little bits around my home in La Jolla, traveling every other week and dancing, naturally. 
Follow my touts here!

Drift / 8 / What to wear in Copenhagen

Copenhagen is a bit chilly in spring.  Actually, it's FREEZING for two sisters from California.  Bundle up and travel comfortably with these tips!


What to wear in Copenhagen
* Killer boots.  Everyone wears cool shoes in Europe, no matter what time of day or the season.  (It must be taught in school.)  Even the moms at school pick-up are donning adorable wedge heel boots and their mode of transportation is a bike.  I can barely ride a bike in flats!
*  Fleece lined leggings.  I picked up mine at the Max Studio outlets in Napa.  
*  Bright colored mens button down shirt.  This pink number I was actually hoping to buy for TDH (he lives in neon) but TopShop Men only had a small.  Sorry hun, guess I get to keep it!   
* Headwear.  Anything knitted or warm will do.  It rarely drops below 60* in Southern California so I was thrilled to put my knit baseball cap to use I picked up in Milan awhile back.
* Scarf.  A BORELLI active scarf of course!  What other accessory wicks away your sweat while biking around the sites, warms you up when taking a boat tour or doubles as a towel for the shared bathrooms while staying in hostels? 
* Fingerless gloves.  Yes, I know regular gloves would keep your hands warmer but then it's difficult to take pictures! 
* Jacket.  I would go with anything warm and comfortable.  I wear this one from Theory ALL the time (also worn here).  I snatched it up 70% off at a chaotic yet exhilarating sample sale while attending grad school in New York City.  For those not living in the city, Gilt Groupe provides the same deals from the comfort of your own computer.

Design - What's Your BORELLI Color?

Are you a Tangerine, Bahamas Green, Sunrise Pink, Lilac or Navy?  Explore here.

DIY - Global Coffee Table

For a few years now I've been saving bills from each country's currency I visit.  They don't take up as much space as coins and are super lightweight.  Every ounce counts when you are backpacking or living out of a carry-on for 5 weeks.  As a designer, my favorites are color and name driven.  Hong Kong is never one to blend in with the crowd and covers their bills in HOT pink.  Australia has been using Pantone's color of the year, Tangerine Tango for years.  Last but not least is India, for the sole reason I just miss paying in Rupees! 

 Instead of letting the bills gather dust we used them to decorate our drab Ikea coffee table.  Any glass top table with a layer underneath would work.  Plus it's a great conversation piece for your next dinner party.

                               A few more recipes for the dinner party I mentioned.
                                                  appetizer   /   main   /   dessert

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

Destination - Sleepy Gamla Stan

If you find yourself in Stockholm, Sweden, you must walk around the 13th century island of Gamla Stan.  During the week it can be overcrowded and jam-packed with tourists but on a Sunday afternoon you can cruise the cobblestone streets peacefully.  Visit adorable little shops, snack on buttery bagels and take some time off of the museums & monuments itinerary.