Friday Forecast: The Ruffle Hem Pant

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Have you snatched up a pair of the season’s most coveted ruffle hem crop trousers yet?

I have been on the prowl for the perfect pair these days for the following reasons:

  1. Not only are they ridiculously playful (they lend just the right amount of unexpected punctuation to the pant’s chic simplicity.), but you can actually rock them in the boardroom with a polished pump.
  2. They pair perfectly with booties + I can’t stop, won’t stop searching for the perfect gold bootie. Suggestions anyone?
  3. We’ve been rocking the romantic ruffle trend on tops for days. Let’s give our trousers a moment in the spotlight.

These Club Monaco sweater pants are on the top of my wishlist, but I just can’t get behind the price tag on a SUCH a trendy piece. I’m thinking about starting off with a fast fashion trouser before I make the plunge.

What do you think?

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Are you a fan of this trend too?

Shop some of my favorite ruffle hem pants here:

How Does Farm Rio Fit – Farm Rio Review


Farm Rio SALE SZN is here!


EXTRA 50% OFF SALE AT ANTHRO – RUN

Farm Rio SALE at Farm Fio 

50% off + an extra 30% off with the code: WINTER30

Nordstrom SALE

SAKS SALE

Neiman Marcus SALE


How Does Farm Rio Fit


this photo was taken on the Xochimilco in CDMX

I HIGHLY suggest this Airbnb experience 


Farm Rio was started by a group of creatives from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, that believe in the existence of happiness.

Based on good energies and beautiful frequencies: They believe that solar rays enlighten the soul. They believe in all colors and shapes that nature brings to our eyes, to our feelings. They believe in local culture, and they keep it alive. They believe in quality, they adore details, and the emotions created by these elements because a powerful product inspires positive transformations in everyone and everywhere.

They also believe in hugs, or in Portuguese – we believe in “abraços”. And once they believe, they are.

Just like that. Welcome to their magic, and feel it in your soul.


Farm Rio will plant one tree for every purchase of its product as a partner of the global reforestation nonprofit

One Tree Planted.


How Does Farm Rio Fit

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Shop Farm Rio at

Neiman Marcus

Net-a-porter

don’t miss the net-a-porter sale section here

Nordstrom

Saks 5th Avenue

don’t miss the Saks sale section here

Shopbop


Farm Rio White Spring Bananas Belted Mini Dress


White Spring Bananas Belted Mini Dress

[size medium]

A delicious statement-making fave: the White Spring Bananas Belted Mini Dress is what your sunny seasons ask for! It has a flowy fit with versatile buttons, and the belt with a beaded buckle is something to turn into your next staple. Throw your sandals on and go have fun everywhere!

DETAILS

• Easy fit
• High neck
• Center front button placket
• ¾ sleeves
• Belt with beaded buckle
• Ruffled edged hem with lace


How Does Farm Rio Fit


Colorful Bananas Puff Sleeve Maxi Dress

on sale + an extra 30% off at Farm Rio

on sale at Saks 

[size medium]

Bright bananas lend a splash of color to this smocked-bodice maxi dress that effortlessly brings the tropics to your wardrobe. The colorful bananas puff sleeve maxi dress features a smocked bodice to hug you and a more relaxed skirt to follow your bold moves. This dress is by far the most forgiving dress I own from Farm Rio and runs very true to size. I took a medium with this dress and feel comfortable wearing it with or without a strapless bra.

DETAILS

• Easy fit
• Square neckline with elastic shoulders
• Smocked bodice
• Long sleeves with ties and beaded tassels


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$45 shoes


How Does Farm Rio Fit, Blue Fresh Bananas Pants


Blue Fresh Bananas Pants

[size large]

These Bananas Pants bring all the flavor! They feature a relaxed fit (without any stretch) with ties. These pants are easy and the perfect cover-up pant that you can easily dress up for dinner. This fabric does NOT give, so size up if you are blessed with curves like me.

How does farm rio fit? Not for curves -> so size up!

DETAILS

• Easy, relaxed fit
• Elastic waistline with ties and beaded tassels
• Front pockets
• Cropped legs

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Farm Rio Ombre Forest Tiered Maxi Dress


Ombre Forest Tiered Maxi Dress

on sale at Saks

[size medium (but a large would probably work better)]

How tropical (and amazing!) can a fave be? The Ombre Forest Tiered Maxi Dress is definitely a fresh example!

It has an easy fit with a tiered skirt and ruffled detailing, and the ties with beaded tassels at the waistline make it look like your next wear-on-repeat staple. Mix it with top handle bags, and fresh sandals.

DETAILS

• Easy fit
• Adjustable waistline with ties and beaded tassels
• Square neckline with elastic
• Tiered skirt with ruffled detailing


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KatWalkSF Does The Businesswoman Special

San Francisco blogger KatWalkSF styles an ASOS DESIGN tailored asymmetric blazer for her Businesswoman Special.

“Do you have some sort of businesswoman special?”

If you don’t know where that line comes from you open a new tab, google it and come back over here when you know.

OK. Now that we are all on the same page over here let’s discuss the standout pieces from this look. Yes, together they create the ultimate business special a la “Romy And Michele’s High School Reunion” however they can all easily work into your everyday wardrobe – even when you are not acting as a businesswoman.

The ASOS DESIGN tailored asymmetric blazer is far from your basic blazer. The asymmetric ruffle detail instantly steps up your workwear game and the $87 price tag won’t break the bank.

Are you on the hunt for the perfect black pant for work? Look no further. If you are a fan of Jamie Jeans from Topshop than I am about to blow your mind! The Joni High Waist Skinny Jeans ($65) have everything you love about the Jamie Jeans but they are work appropriate.  The pocketless front and cropped length elevate the retro flair of high-waisted skinny jeans and the inky black wash makes them perfect for the office.

Last but not least let’s have a quick chat about these pink shoes. Disclaimer: they are not my shoes. I saw them sticking out of Ashley from Two Peas in a Prada’s bag and may or may not have tried to steal them. The block heel adds just the right amount of height to any look without compromising comfort. Not into a pink shoe? Don’t worry they come in grey, sage and nude.

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San Francisco blogger KatWalkSF styles an ASOS DESIGN tailored asymmetric blazer for her Business Woman Special.

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San Francisco blogger KatWalkSF styles an ASOS DESIGN tailored asymmetric blazer for her Business Woman Special.

What I Wore:

Blazer: ASOS DESIGN, Tailored Asymmetric Blazer

Tee: Madewell, Whisper Cotton V-Neck Pocket Tee

Pants: Topshop, Joni High Waist Skinny Jeans

Shoes: Kristin Cavallari x Chinese Laundry, Lakeview Slide Sandal. Check out another perfect businesswoman special shoe here.

Bag: Saint Laurent, Crocodile Embossed Charlotte messenger bag

Sunglasses: Le Specs, Air Heart 51mm Sunglasses


Create Your Own Businesswoman Special Below:

I’m 31 and I still shop at the Brass Plum Department at Nordstrom.

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I’m 31 and I still shop at the Brass Plum Department at Nordstrom.

Oh, you mean the teen department at Nordstrom, Kathleen? Yep.


The Brass Plum department and BP. collection are available exclusively at Nordstrom (my go-to department store). BP. offers the best of juniors fashion (LOL), with cute, cool and covetable looks at affordable prices – yes, please. The Brass Plum department includes a wide range of clothing—like jeans, dresses, sweaters, tops and more—but I consistently find myself stocking up on sweaters. Why? They are on trend, affordable and sold at Nordstrom (the customer service capital of the shopping world). There is EVEN a book, The Nordstrom Way to Customer Experience Excellence: Creating a Values-Driven Service Culture about the AMAZING service behind Nordstrom.


Ok. So we’ve established that I love Nordstrom and their teen department (especially the sweaters) AND today I’m sharing three simple sweater looks from my favorite teen department, Brass Plum…

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[What I Wore: Sweater, Jeans, Boots, Sunglasses, Earrings, + Bag]

Look #1 The BP Cable Sleeve Pullover

$49 – $29.40 – 40% off -Available in Beige and Crimson


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[What I Wore: Sweater, Sunglasses, Pants + Shoes]

Look #2 The BP Flare Sleeve Sweater $39

$39 – Available in Black, Brown Rustic, Purple Mist, Red Jester and Teal


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[What I Wore: Sweater, Clutch, BeltJeans, + Sunglasses]

Look #3 The BP Ruffle Chenille Sweater

$49 – 29.40 – 40% off – Available in Green Jasper and Burgundy Royale

So there you have it – A 31-year-old in three sweaters from Brass Plum…the teen department at Nordstrom.



Shop my favorite sweaters from Brass Plum below:

A Statement Sleeve for Fall

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Fall arrived in San Francisco two months ago, so there are already plenty of fresh fall sweaters in my wardrobe. I snagged this statement cable-knit sweater for the always chilly Outside Lands music festival at the beginning of the month! The knit ruffle sleeves made just the right statement for the music festival and I have now styled it for an every day look…every day (sorry for the Instagram overload).

This statement sweater comes from Indie Brand, Style Mafia. With an affordable price point and just the right bit of modern edge and flare, Style Mafia has quickly become one of my favorite brands.

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The tiered butterfly sleeves take this look from simple to sassy (my speciality).

Saint Laurent Fringe Tote

A Fringe Tote – A welcome addition to a statement sleeve.

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Style Mafia Sweater

What I Wore:

Sweater: Style Mafia, Stellar Sweater. On sale here too.

Pants: J. Crew, Pixie Snap-Front Pant

Shoes: Shellys London (c/0), ‘Emma’ platform oxford

Bag: Saint Laurent, ‘Large Shopping’ Fringe Tote

Necklace: Marrin Costello, Marnie Necklace

Photos by Garry Alexander