I do infusions a few times a year, typically simple things like a bourbon with spices + orange zest or a limoncello. These things take time, but are very low on prep/active time: you pretty much just put everything in a jar and let it sit for a few weeks. 

A few months ago I was inspired to try out a blueberry infused bourbon (inspiration came in the form of a blueberry basil bourbon donut from Blue Star in Portland). I used dried blueberries for their concentration of flavor and sugars. I used ¼ cup of fruit per 16 oz bourbon. I usually let everything hang out together in a jar and mingle for a full week before taking my first taste test. For this infusion, I let everything commingle for a full 4 weeks. The bourbon will get a nice, dark color very very quickly – but don’t be tempted! It’s not ready until your taste buds (not your eyes) tell you it’s ready. Once you are happy with the flavor, just strain through a coffee filter and funnel into your container of choice. 

For the cocktail:
2 oz blueberry infused bourbon
½ oz lemon juice
½ oz simple syrup
1 egg white
Soda or Mineral Water to finish, if desired

Combine bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup and egg white in shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for a full minute. Strain in cocktail glass, top with fizzy water if desired. Garnish with desired herb. Drink and think about summer :-)

Wearing Vivetta trousers, Everlane Tee, Oscar de la Renta earrings, and Bite lipstick. 

I was stalking Vivetta for about 3 years before splurging on this shirt. And two others. And a pair of pants. And a hat. 

This is my first pair of white pants, purchased a few months ago from The Gap when I was on my Gap kick. I was always afraid that white pants would be too see through and/or not very figure flattering for those of us with curves. But this pair doesn’t have any of those issues. And I must say, it is nice to have a pair of white pants to throw into the mix for summer. 

When I wear high-waisted pants I’ll usually try to have a boxy crop top or else wear something tighter on top to accentuate the waist. One thing I’ve been doing a lot this Spring and Summer is actually to layer a button up over a tank but criss-cross the two sides as you tuck it in. This gives the top a nice blousey look and further accentuates the waist. 

I particularly like to style my button-up like this when I wear a really big necklace that I want to show off. Here I’m actually wearing two necklaces to create the full necklace effect. 

OUTFIT DETAILS - Chloe Aviators; Crescioni Necklaces; Vince Favorite Tank; J Crew Chambray; Gap Pants; Rachel Comey Shoes

Can I please escape this last day of the week in my poofy princess skirt? 

You can always rely on spring to bring the safari trend back around. Some seasons the perspective is literal, using camouflage and leaf prints. Other seasons the perspective is more utilitarian, bringing back cargo pockets, flowing linens, and belted waists. 

The latest Spring runways inspired me to abandon certain things in my closet, including a lingering pair of skinny cargo chinos. But it also inspired me to revive this old Marc Jacobs dress (which I’ve nearly parted with on several occasions). 

I bought this dress a few years ago, while I was still living in Austin. Spring safari trends were very chino and utility oriented, but this dress felt embellished enough to be work appropriate. I hadn’t exercised it very much since relocating to San Francisco, but there were a few combinations on spring runways that inspired me to do something a little different with it: the first was, obviously, the safari trend, and the second was the 70′s revival of tunics over pants. While this combination isn’t exactly on par with the flowing bohemian styles of the 70′s, I thought it better to pair a relatively fitted dress over a more tailored trouser. 

Feeling Spring

I’ve been really ‘feeling Spring’ over the past week while the sun has been shining bright in San Francisco. The temperature hasn’t quite caught up to the sun’s enthusiasm, though. So I’ve been searching for outfits that will keep me warm when I venture outside but also be light enough that I don’t feel too swaddled. 

Layering my Everlane sleeveless turtlenecks over tunics and jogger pants has been the perfect option for me. To get just a bit of polish, here I’ve chosen a silk jogger with leather striping and paired them with a high-heeled bootie. 

OUTFIT DETAILS - Velvet by Graham & Spencer Tunic; Everlane Chunky Knit Sleeveless; Vince Joggers; Calvin Klein Platform Booties; Jewelmint Rings; & Other Stories Clutch; NARS Roman Holiday Lipstick