For the Love of Cheetah {Blogger Style}

Spotted: Amazing animal print on a few of my favorite bloggers this week!! :)

I was giddy like a school girl to see these outfit posts so I thought I would share them with you, just in case you somehow missed them.

Karla's Closet

Sea of Shoes

Cupcakes and Cashmere

Weekend To-Do List:

Friday Night White Coat Ceremony & dinner for Shaylyn 

Saturday St. Patrick's Day/Housewarming Party

Sunday Spring Cleaning 

Chinatown's Charm

When I lived in Northbeach a walk down Grant Street through Chinatown was almost an everyday experience. I usually kept my head down while power walking as fast as I could to escape the crowds and fragrant aromas. It wasn't until recently that I've come to appreciate this cultural neighborhood for it's vibrant colors, thrifty shops, fresh fruits and the complete experience it offers. Chinatown has a charm unique in itself; I'm glad I finally 'slowed down' to see it. 

PS: Have you ever tried dragon fruit? 

Sweet Treat {Kara's Cupcakes}

I am typically an ice cream or frozen yogurt girl, but when in the company of my boyfriend (an any kind of sweets fan) we switch it up in order to satiate his ever present sweet tooth. After a long and VERY hilly walk through the city we ended up in Ghirardelli Square; my boyfriend's mouth watering for Kara's Cupcakes. I personally think cupcakes are almost too cute to eat, yet I manage to be talked into doing so on a fairly regular basis. Kara's in my opinion is better than Sprinkles, has the perfect amount of frosting to cake ratio and I have yet to hit a sugar low after devouring. 

I like to try the latest seasonal flavors but my absolute favorites are: 

Chocolate Velvet, Sweet Vanilla & Kara's Karrot

{His: Vanilla Chocolate} & {Hers: Sweet Vanilla (with Oscar's themed star to top)}

Calling all San Francisco tourists, be sure to add a trip to Kara's on your must do list! 

Spring Wish List

While getting ready for work this morning I had a "I hate everything on my clothing rack" experience. I know you've been there! This usually happens to me in between seasons and/or trends. And although the weather is beginning to change in the city, even on those sunny days (like this past weekend) the breezy wind stops me from wearing what I actually want to wear. In preparation for spring (and because I'm over the rain), I am going to start clearing out my thick winter sweaters, making room for flirty dresses and colorful accessories. I'm currently eying a few fun pieces to add to my wardrobe and have put together a little wish list:


1. Pale Pink Sunnys (Chloe)
2. Gingham Button Down (JCrew)
3. Coral Polish (Flirt by Essie)
4. Floral Dress (Forever 21)
5. Denim Dress (Lover)
6. Hot Pink Clutch (Rebecca Minkoff)
7. Wrap Belt (JCrew)
8. Oxfords (JCrew)


What's on your 'Spring Wish List' ? 

Alameda Flea Market

Sunday morning I woke up way too early (I even talked the boyfriend into going) and crossed the bay for the monthly Alameda Flea Market. I have been wanting to go for some time now but always seemed to miss the Sunday's it fell on. I finally made it a point to mark my calendar and I'm glad I did! With a large cup of coffee in hand, I strolled down aisle after aisle and was impressed to find a wide array of treasures. From: crystal chandeliers, antique dressers, fur jackets, chunky necklaces and rows of glasses this flea market has it all covered. I was completely torn and in fact,  a little overwhelmed with how much I wanted to take home with me. Somehow (props to the boyfriend for not letting me go crazy!) I managed to walk away satisfied with just one purchase, a gold framed mirror that I plan on hanging above my bed secured with ribbon. 

Here are my tips for those who plan on attending in the future:

1. You do NOT have to wake up at the crack of dawn - anytime between 9-10:30am, when the entrance fee is cheaper ($5) is fine and I guarantee it will not be picked over.
2. Load up on caffeine and wear comfy shoes - you will do a lot of walking and may need the energy boost as you could easily spend all afternoon here. 
3. Bring extra cash - I could have purchased much more but ran out of cash (this was probably a good thing).
4. Remember where you parked your car - the parking lot is massive!