image via Jennine

I am so thankful to have Jennine take my outfit shots-they are few and far between but when I get them done (usually the days I work for IFB), I think it’s worth the wait. (YES, it was that cold that I worn FUR in the summertime. Hey, it’s San Francisco.)

vintage fur coat from my great-grandmother (seen here, here, here, and here) | thrifted silk blouse | AA leggings | BCBG wedges | cheapy wanna-be Karen Walker sunnies from H&M | vintage leopard silk scarf worn in hair | usual vintage jewelry

My “work weeks” have been usually insane. Normally, I keep myself super organized, everything gets written down, checked off, replenished, etc. However, I’ve come home to a messy apartment, missed important appointments, forget to follow up with people- I feel like a mess. So, I’m going home today to be with my family and relax.

I attended a wonderful event in San Francisco the other day, thanks to Christina for lending me her ticket and also to Meghan for hosting such a great mixer.

image via Wit & Whimsy (pictured Katie, AOL Stylist | myself | Laura, OnTheRacks | Yuri, Lookbook.nu | Meghan, Wit & Whimsy

image via FayFrisco (pictured Fayrouz, FayFrisco | myself | Laura, OnTheRacks

And of course I had to come home and do a vlog so check that out too!

Networking Tips

  1. Be prepared with your business cards with correct/updated info
  2. Breathe and relax!
  3. Work the room-smile, appear approachable and be willing to introduce yourself
  4. Yuri did something great at the event-She had great questions to ask one another which sparked great conversation. So come prepared to ask some fun questions you’d genuinely like answered
  5. Always be yourself. People know when you’re faking even when they don’t know you
  6. Have fun and remember, don’t take yourself seriously!

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image via Jennine

This was quite the candid moment, but THAT FACE is exactly how I’ve been feeling as of late; flared nostrils and all.

xx.

  • http://pagesixxx.blogspot.com/ Jamie-Lee

    I just love the coat! It's stunning. Hmm no I'm not an IFB member, are you able to give me the link so I can check it out? Cheers love x
    http://pagesixxx.blogspot.com/

  • http://pagesixxx.blogspot.com/ Jamie-Lee

    I just love the coat! It's stunning. Hmm no I'm not an IFB member, are you able to give me the link so I can check it out? Cheers love x
    http://pagesixxx.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.thecitizenrosebud.com Citizen Rosebud

    It's as if you live worlds away from me, in your black long leggings and fur coat. It's so hot here, I can imagine wearing socks, much less tights and a sweater. But you look so good! I love the headscarf, the camel color with the black leggings and the fur coat is YUM!. And strangely enough, you manage to still look alluring flared nostrils and all.

  • http://www.thecitizenrosebud.com Citizen Rosebud

    It's as if you live worlds away from me, in your black long leggings and fur coat. It's so hot here, I can imagine wearing socks, much less tights and a sweater. But you look so good! I love the headscarf, the camel color with the black leggings and the fur coat is YUM!. And strangely enough, you manage to still look alluring flared nostrils and all.

  • http://heathersdesignblog.com/ Heather Fonseca

    I have heard that it's been freezing in San francisco this summer. You look great in your fur, though I'm surprised you didn't get hell from the natives. If they throw paint on people driving big cars they will probably throw who-knows-what on women wearing furs!

  • http://heathersdesignblog.com/ Heather Fonseca

    I have heard that it's been freezing in San francisco this summer. You look great in your fur, though I'm surprised you didn't get hell from the natives. If they throw paint on people driving big cars they will probably throw who-knows-what on women wearing furs!

  • http://www.fvncy.com Michelle Elaine

    i need to get my ass to these events! one reason why the south bay / east bay totally blows -___- but hey our weather has been damn near perfect lately!
    are you still trying to do a blogger meet up! i wanna hang with like minds already!
    KeepItFvncy,
    M.E.

  • http://www.fvncy.com Michelle Elaine

    i need to get my ass to these events! one reason why the south bay / east bay totally blows -___- but hey our weather has been damn near perfect lately!
    are you still trying to do a blogger meet up! i wanna hang with like minds already!
    KeepItFvncy,
    M.E.

  • http://profile.typepad.com/6p0120a600b1e8970b Profresh Style

    lol. I know, when I was in Mountain View, I was in heaven. I couldn't believe there was a real summer here. lol. It was great!
    I would love to do a blogger meetup, I've just been so swamped and it's literally been the last thing on my mind. AHHH! But yes, I'd love to meet even if it wasn't a blogger meetup. Lunch at Google again sounds great! LOL

  • http://profile.typepad.com/6p0120a600b1e8970b Profresh Style

    lol. I know, when I was in Mountain View, I was in heaven. I couldn't believe there was a real summer here. lol. It was great!
    I would love to do a blogger meetup, I've just been so swamped and it's literally been the last thing on my mind. AHHH! But yes, I'd love to meet even if it wasn't a blogger meetup. Lunch at Google again sounds great! LOL

  • http://profile.typepad.com/6p0120a600b1e8970b Profresh Style

    Oh yes, I definitely get the snarks and stares but I'm used to it from the bay. I live in Berkeley so I get the worst of it lol. Luckily, no one has tried to damage such merchandise! Fingers crossed!

  • http://profile.typepad.com/6p0120a600b1e8970b Profresh Style

    Oh yes, I definitely get the snarks and stares but I'm used to it from the bay. I live in Berkeley so I get the worst of it lol. Luckily, no one has tried to damage such merchandise! Fingers crossed!

  • http://profile.typepad.com/6p0120a600b1e8970b Profresh Style

    LOL, I'm pretty sure that wearing a fur coat is not a common thing right now ANYWHERE, which is why I got so many stares lmao. And thanks, the headscarf is my new dealie. I swear, washing my hair is just not a priority lol. Gross I know. ;)

  • http://profile.typepad.com/6p0120a600b1e8970b Profresh Style

    Thanks Jamie-Lee! It's got to be one of my favorite furs. Hope you checked out IFB!

  • http://profile.typepad.com/6p0120a600b1e8970b Profresh Style

    LOL, I'm pretty sure that wearing a fur coat is not a common thing right now ANYWHERE, which is why I got so many stares lmao. And thanks, the headscarf is my new dealie. I swear, washing my hair is just not a priority lol. Gross I know. ;)

  • http://profile.typepad.com/6p0120a600b1e8970b Profresh Style

    Thanks Jamie-Lee! It's got to be one of my favorite furs. Hope you checked out IFB!

  • http://www.gritandglamour.com Grit and Glamour

    You look amazing! Totally sweatin' the fur…I love it! And I'm dying for the ring!
    ♥ V
    http://www.gritandglamour.com

  • http://www.gritandglamour.com Grit and Glamour

    You look amazing! Totally sweatin' the fur…I love it! And I'm dying for the ring!
    ♥ V
    http://www.gritandglamour.com

  • http://calivintage.blogspot.com calivintage

    for serious, why has it been so cold this summer? but at least you know how to dress for it. that last picture is classic.

  • http://calivintage.blogspot.com calivintage

    for serious, why has it been so cold this summer? but at least you know how to dress for it. that last picture is classic.

  • http://witwhimsy.com Meghan

    love, love, love Christina! so great meeting you on wednesday and so glad you had fun at the event! we should hang again very soon :) you rock a fur and head scarf better than anyone i know, girl. xo, http://witwhimsy.com

  • http://witwhimsy.com Meghan

    love, love, love Christina! so great meeting you on wednesday and so glad you had fun at the event! we should hang again very soon :) you rock a fur and head scarf better than anyone i know, girl. xo, http://witwhimsy.com

  • http://www.fabblab.blogspot.com Arushi Khosla

    YAY for blogger meet ups :) Love the nude look going on there. Esp. the coat and the shoes.

  • http://www.fabblab.blogspot.com Arushi Khosla

    YAY for blogger meet ups :) Love the nude look going on there. Esp. the coat and the shoes.

  • http://profile.typepad.com/6p0120a600b1e8970b Profresh Style

    THanks! Nude has literally been on my go-to "color" this summer. I'm not sure why…possibly because I wear way too much jewelry and accessories lol. Keepin it SIMPLE ;)

  • http://profile.typepad.com/6p0120a600b1e8970b Profresh Style

    THanks! Nude has literally been on my go-to "color" this summer. I'm not sure why…possibly because I wear way too much jewelry and accessories lol. Keepin it SIMPLE ;)

  • http://profile.typepad.com/6p0120a600b1e8970b Profresh Style

    I enjoyed meeting you as well! I'm so happy you had this event! Yes, let's hang out soon!! You'll definitely be receiving an invite to the store opening<3.
    A head scarf is the perfect way to hide greasy hair lol so thanks!!

  • http://profile.typepad.com/6p0120a600b1e8970b Profresh Style

    I enjoyed meeting you as well! I'm so happy you had this event! Yes, let's hang out soon!! You'll definitely be receiving an invite to the store opening<3.
    A head scarf is the perfect way to hide greasy hair lol so thanks!!

  • http://profile.typepad.com/6p0120a600b1e8970b Profresh Style

    LOL, girl, if I only knew. I couldn't possibly understand it and I've been in the bay area my entire life lol. That picture had me cracking up lol.

  • http://profile.typepad.com/6p0120a600b1e8970b Profresh Style

    LOL, girl, if I only knew. I couldn't possibly understand it and I've been in the bay area my entire life lol. That picture had me cracking up lol.

  • http://profile.typepad.com/6p0120a600b1e8970b Profresh Style

    LOL. That fur has got to be my favorite. And that ring, I actually found out some crazy story about it by some barista at Peet's. But I forgot it. Something about a magician lololol. <3.

  • http://profile.typepad.com/6p0120a600b1e8970b Profresh Style

    LOL. That fur has got to be my favorite. And that ring, I actually found out some crazy story about it by some barista at Peet's. But I forgot it. Something about a magician lololol. <3.

  • http://emilyviveur.blogspot.com emily

    i am absolutely in love with this look! the color palette, the head scarf, the fur (especially)…sheer perfection.

  • http://emilyviveur.blogspot.com emily

    i am absolutely in love with this look! the color palette, the head scarf, the fur (especially)…sheer perfection.

  • http://profile.typepad.com/6p0120a600b1e8970b Profresh Style

    thanks so much! gotta love fur!

  • http://profile.typepad.com/6p0120a600b1e8970b Profresh Style

    thanks so much! gotta love fur!

  • http://likefreshlaundry.com Natalie

    Love this girl! You have so much personality. I also had a great time at the event. We should have these more often.

  • http://likefreshlaundry.com Natalie

    Love this girl! You have so much personality. I also had a great time at the event. We should have these more often.

  • http://profile.typepad.com/6p0120a600b1e8970b Profresh Style

    I know! I'm hoping Meghan will do another one soon! We should get together next time I'm in the city. I really liked talking with you with Yuri. It was very in-depth..Lol. No but really, it was! I enjoyed it!

  • http://profile.typepad.com/6p0120a600b1e8970b Profresh Style

    I know! I'm hoping Meghan will do another one soon! We should get together next time I'm in the city. I really liked talking with you with Yuri. It was very in-depth..Lol. No but really, it was! I enjoyed it!

  • http://www.fayfriscolife.blogspot.com Fayfrisco

    I love this POST! youre so funny, it was Great meeting you as well Christina!
    Hope there are more of these!
    Im emailing you right now
    xx

  • http://www.fayfriscolife.blogspot.com Fayfrisco

    I love this POST! youre so funny, it was Great meeting you as well Christina!
    Hope there are more of these!
    Im emailing you right now
    xx

  • http://mermaidsandmacabre.wordpress.com/ Lexi

    So cute! The fur and the glasses remind me of Edie Sedgwick/Edie Beal!
    Can't wait to rock my fur coat this fall!

  • http://mermaidsandmacabre.wordpress.com/ Lexi

    So cute! The fur and the glasses remind me of Edie Sedgwick/Edie Beal!
    Can't wait to rock my fur coat this fall!

  • http://mimosasinbed.blogspot.com maggie battles

    awesome meeting you that day! too bad we didn't chat longer but i had to cut out of there early. i dig your style, girl xox m

  • http://mimosasinbed.blogspot.com maggie battles

    awesome meeting you that day! too bad we didn't chat longer but i had to cut out of there early. i dig your style, girl xox m

  • sara

    Great Blog . Really cool style & interesting write ups.
    Please check mine out at http://seraluxe.blogspot.com

  • sara

    Great Blog . Really cool style & interesting write ups.
    Please check mine out at http://seraluxe.blogspot.com

  • ElizabethGracie

    Ok, so I came across your blog and I think you are hilarious. In a good way har har but whatever. I think your style is great! And i'm loving your "new" look but obviously I don't know your "old" look because I've just come across this.
    I know exactly what you mean about the hair thing, I only tend to wash mine every couple of days (it's healthier) And the lipstick blusher thing you had going there was awesome, I've never seen that before. I'm starting to blabble now arn't I.
    But Check out my blog, I've not been doing it long though so don't think it's rubbish will you! I'm still learning!
    http://misselizabethgracie.blogspot.com/
    Yours, Elizabeth.

  • ElizabethGracie

    Ok, so I came across your blog and I think you are hilarious. In a good way har har but whatever. I think your style is great! And i'm loving your "new" look but obviously I don't know your "old" look because I've just come across this.
    I know exactly what you mean about the hair thing, I only tend to wash mine every couple of days (it's healthier) And the lipstick blusher thing you had going there was awesome, I've never seen that before. I'm starting to blabble now arn't I.
    But Check out my blog, I've not been doing it long though so don't think it's rubbish will you! I'm still learning!
    http://misselizabethgracie.blogspot.com/
    Yours, Elizabeth.

  • http://www.antiquatedtreasures.blogspot.com Danielle

    Okay, you're so funny!! I love your blog, amazing pictures!!

  • http://www.antiquatedtreasures.blogspot.com Danielle

    Okay, you're so funny!! I love your blog, amazing pictures!!

  • http://stylewithbenefits.com Becs

    Wow, can't believe it's so cold in SF right now! Love the fur coat and the headscarf. Fab job with the video, and I've never tried the lipstick on the cheeks either. Will need to keep that tip in mind!
    xx, becs

  • http://stylewithbenefits.com Becs

    Wow, can't believe it's so cold in SF right now! Love the fur coat and the headscarf. Fab job with the video, and I've never tried the lipstick on the cheeks either. Will need to keep that tip in mind!
    xx, becs