I love restaurants that are tasty and “chill.” We frequent Capannina during the week nights on the patio in “work clothes,” and Saturdays inside dressed to kill. In the life of Kelsey and Jonathan Kaplan, work clothes range from barre garb, scrubs, slacks, to sport coats. The point I am trying to make is that it doesn’t really matter what you wear! Regardless, I feel my best when I am over dressed. With that said, I always take advantage of an opportunity to wear something spicy, like this leopard jacket.

Last fall I bought a beautiful leopard and emerald faux fur coat in Italy. The ROI was great on this item as it became my go-to winter coat. Fortunately or unfortunately, it is no longer cold enough to wear faux fur in San Francisco. This lightweight leopard print jacket is a great springtime addition to my date night attire. It looks expensive but looks can be deceiving. At H&M, you can purchase this item for only $69!

Photos do not do this sassy jacket justice. The metallic print is super sharp and appears custom made. I receive so many compliments from women of all ages during dinner at Capannina. On the versatility scale, I rate it a 10. You can wear it as an overcoat, a dress coat, or as pictured above with a bodysuit. As an attempt to balance out the tight top on my upper half, I paired this look with destroyed girlfriend jeans (last seen here). Hope you enjoy my date night attire, but even if you don’t, you still have to try Capannina!

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Leopard Jacket | Jeans | Bodysuit (similar) | Shoes (look for less) | Lip Stain – in Marvelous Mauve | Watch

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It sounds ridiculous but decorative sleeves can instantly transform an ensemble from good to great! This skirt and top combination would have been far less interesting if it weren’t for the oversized sleeves. The same goes for this pom pom shirt and this tassel hem dress. Catch my drift?!

With September quickly approaching, I am slowly but surely working fall hues into my daily attire. The transitional period between summer and fall is a tricky outfit period. You do not want to dress too summery and bright, but it is still too warm to deck out in full fall weather garb. Try swapping out your blue denim for green. Or your platform sandals for suede peep toe booties.

Taking a page out of my own book, I styled this lace top with olive ripped jeans. I polished off the look with blush cutout sandals, a choker, and a bedazzled clutch purse. With an easy shoe switch and lightweight jacket, however, this outfit is autumn ready! Get your bell sleeves on!

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Top (c/o Current Clothing) | Jeans (similar here and here) | Shoes | Clutch | Choker | Lipstick

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When I came across this retro floral top at my local H&M, I had to have it. Featuring three quarter length sleeves and a darling pleated back, this top is the perfect addition to your autumn attire. Sticking with the same color palette, I paired this piece with olive Girlfriend Jeans from Gap and a pumpkin wristlet. I completed the look with green bangles and leopard print wedge booties. Contrasting prints is one of the easiest ways to take your outfit to the next level – just work around one dominant color. For example, when I look at this floral pattern, my eye is immediately drawn to the orange hues. I knew the leopard shoes would work, because they are in the same orangey-brown color family. Capeesh?!

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Top (available at your local H&M) | Pants (sale alert) | Booties | Earrings | Wristlet

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While boyfriend jeans continue to flood the apparel market, girlfriend jeans are slowly but surely gaining territory. Slimmer fit than your boyfriends, yet looser than a typical “skinny jean,” these bottoms offer the same relaxed feel with a more feminine silhouette than their counterparts. I am happy to report that Gap has this trend figured out – the 1969 Girlfriend Jeans are the proof. Available in different shades of indigo, black and white, as well as surplus green (pictured above), you cannot go wrong with a versatile pair of pants like these. On that fall weather kick, I styled mine with an ivory sleeveless turtleneck a longline sweater vest, and beige pumps. To spice up the neutral theme going on, I rocked a bright red lip, a houndstooth wristlet and black and white printed sunnies.

It’s amazing how accessorizing your ensemble can transform your look from boring to bold in a matter of seconds!

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Top | Jeans | Sweater | Shoes | Wristlet | Sunglasses & Necklace (Ambiance SF – Call 415-923-9796 to order)

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