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Istanbul street style

My family and I are just beginning a trip to visit my sister who is studying abroad in Tel Aviv. We reunited yesterday in Istanbul and we'll be here for a few days before we head to Israel. I'll try to post some pics during my travels. For now I'll share this street style pic of a guy I saw in Topkapi Palace this morning. The hair! The white blazer and loafers! He was even wearing an ascot. I'm pretty devastated I didn't capture it.

the peplum

Peplum by missioncloset on polyvore.com

Peplum skirts, dresses and tops are popping up everywhere lately. Like art deco dresses, peplum is another fun trend to try for a dress to wear to a spring wedding. Keep the top half of your outfit fitted and your waist defined and aim for shapes that give you a feminine hourglass.

spring ahead: art deco

Art Deco by missioncloset featuring knee length evening dresses

Many people attribute the art deco trend we saw all over the Spring '12 runways to the upcoming release of Baz Lurmann's rendition of The Great Gatsby. I think Marion Cotillard's fabulous costumes in Midnight in Paris also deserve some credit. Art deco inspired jewelry is a low profile way to wear this trend and a flapper style dress would make a glam statement at a cocktail party or spring wedding.

Deco inspiration by missioncloset on polyvore.com

neon lip balm

Long time no see! Apologies for my inconsistent posting lately. Things have been busy with the new job but I'm happy to report I love it. The commute has been an adjustment but I'm blogging from my phone on the shuttle as we speak! I'm aiming to post once or twice a week for a while. I'm also going to try posting more tidbits on my Facebook page and instagram.

Today I want to share my latest beauty find, Sephora's new line of Hot Hues neon lip balms. I picked up the fuchsia one for $10 this weekend after seeing it featured in Bazaar. I loved the subtle pop of color when I tried it on at the store. I haven't had the heart to wear mine yet because the jello-like, translucent stick is just too pretty. It also comes in coral, hot pink, and purple.

posh party pics

Photo by Kurt Manley

The Poshmark dress party at Acre/SF last week was a blast. It had been too long since I'd seen my blogger buds and I had a great time catching up with everyone over drinks, cupcakes and photoboothing. It was also fun to check out Acre/SF, a hip boutique atop Telegraph Hill.

Kim's fab earrings

Crayola colorful men's shirts

Curly babes

Lovely ladies resting their toes after a fun evening

pull out your party dress

Wednesday's   SF Posh Party is fast approaching. I'll be posting this turquoise Banana Republic number. Have you picked a party dress to sell? Clean out your closet and find a few dresses that need new homes. List them in the app from the comfort of your couch or join us at Acre/SF for cocktails, selling and shopping.

you're invited: live sf posh party

Next Wednesday I'll be participating in a live posh party at Acre/SF with my friends at Poshmark. Join us in person or in the app for a lovely selection of party dresses from women across the country. Hope to see you there!

#isnapsf

Tomorrow evening some fabulous photographs by my friend and fellow blogger Kate Seward (thestyley.com) will be featured in a group art show, #isnapsf. If you love Instagram, Hipstamatic and iPhone photography in general, then this is a show for you.