my so-called {instagram} life

Outfit posts have been slowing down here lately (caught a bit of a cold last week) but that doesn't mean  things won't be in full swing soon! To tide you over, here's a peek at what I've been up to the past few weeks.

1. Celebrated the wedding one of my dearest friends and former college roommates last weekend. So fun catching up with old friends and tearing up the dance floor!

2. I blame this next one on my cold, but I thought it would be fun to start an Instagram account for my pup, Elvis. You can follow his corgi adventures at elvis_thecorgi. 

3. I can now officially check off "be an extra on the set of a movie" from my bucket list. If any of you happen to catch the new Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson movie "The Internship" you might just catch the back of my head in one scene! (Hey, it's the little things that count, right?)

4. "Look at me, I'm Sandra Dee...."

5. Gotta love sale season! Scored these Olympia babies on The Real Real.

6. Sitting front row at the Academy of Art graduation presentation. 

Blue Knit

You may have noticed may incredibly boring post names during your time reading my blog. I'll often be non-stop writing during the creation of a post but as soon as I get to the title, I have a complete blank. Do you get that? Anyway, I've stuck to generic describing the outfit titles so as not to make a complete fool of myself! Not much has happened recently (I've been bored to death stuck at home) but my biggest news is that I've finally gone and joined instagram (a bit too late I feel). I'm a complete amateur but I have been getting into the swing of it recently so if you'd like to follow me, click here. I'm looking for people to follow as well so feel free to leave your usernames below and I will check them out. 

I had these photos spare from my shop so I decided I'd use them as an outfit post today. I do really really like this jumper. It's the perfect granny-style item I've been lusting after for ages. Don't you just love this colour? (It makes me think of toothpaste!). If I don't end up selling this jumper, I'll have absolutely no problem keeping it in my wardrobe! The velvet skirt can also be seen in this post. The truth is, I haven't worn it much since I first made it (probably because I see it more as a summer item than one to be worn in the cold) but that doesn't mean that I don't love it! You must be so so bored of seeing these shoes by now but they just go with everything and my shoe collection is still very limited - more reasons to buy some new heels!

How has your week been? What do you think of my outfit?

 jumper - vintage (buy it in my shop)

skirt - cut from the bottom of a vintage dress (see here)

shoes - New Look

my so-called {instagram} life

Just a little peek at what I've been up to the past few weeks outside of work. You can follow along with me on Instagram right here. 

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life lately

Here's what I've been up to lately...

1.) The view circa mile 10 of the Nike Women's Half Marathon last weekend. Right around this time I was so incredibly thankful for the foggy weather -- the mist was much needed to cool down.

2.) Indian summer sunset up at Alamo Square.

3.) Loved reading this op-ed piece from our First Lady in Elle Magazine.

4.) An intimate dinner fête with the West Elm and Glitter Guide team. I was lucky enough to sit next to West Elm's creative director Vanessa Holden, whose Australian accent and entertaining stories from her publishing days at Martha Stewart had me at hello! Plus, she told me I reminded her of her good friend, Yasmin Sewell, which practically made my week!

5.) A post-half-marathon-treat thanks to Miami-based food emporium, Cooper Avenue. It took a lot of restraint to stop and take this photo after one bite. I devoured it shortly after.

6.) Mr. Mailman was good to me! A surprise runner-up gift from dressed, for participating in this little style challenge. 

7.) Pumped up kicks thanks to Nike! These Nike Dunk Sky Highs (with Tiffany blue accents!) has this once-skeptical girl embracing the wedge sneaker trend.

8.) Oxblood and cobalt. Speaking of oxblood, did you see mine and Heather's monochromatic looks from earlier this week?

9.) All race "medals" should come in a Tiffany's box. Just sayin'...

10.) Hanging with Jennifer of Fools in Fashion at my Macy's curated closet event last week. Great meeting you, Jennifer! I hope you come back and visit SF really soon!

11.) Pre-half-marathon treat at Ghirardelli Square.

12.) More oxblood -- this time in the form of a darling, fur detailed backpack thanks to Pour La Victoire!

As always, you can follow along with me, right here or on Instagram directly, username krystal_bick.

life lately

 Life lately according to my phone -- follow along with me on Instagram here!

miami swim fashion week {recap}

It would be a horrible understatement to say that I enjoyed my stay in Miami. I absolutely loved it! From the great company (Laura, Olivia, Erika, Jenni, Rebecca, Daniel and Blake, I'm looking at you!) to the stellar lineup of events, I couldn't have asked for a better time, so many thanks are in order. First, huge thank you to the Sofitel hotel whose hospitality and feather beds put this weary traveler instantly at ease and secondly, to Socialyte, for inviting me out. I hope many more mini van adventures are in our future! 

From top left to right:

1.) I experienced a total swoon moment when I found these Tabitha Simmons beauties on sale at the Bal Harbour Shops.

2.) Here comes trouble! Miami partners in crime, Olivia and Laura.

3.) Hanging in South Beach, admiring the boutique hotels.

4.) View from our rooftop brunch at the Soho Beach House.

5.) Cheers! A mid-shopping break for, what else, mango margaritas! 

6.) A comfy lounge chair in my hotel room at the Sofitel. 

7.) Olivia's net-inspired Free People dress. Jealous? Me too.

8.) Poolside lounging at the Sofitel.

9.) Perfect parfait!

10.) A tangerine look from the Style Saves runway show.

11.) My new shoe crush from the Pour La Victoire press preview.

12.) Speaking of shoe crushes, here's a Charlotte Olympia seashell pair, also found on sale at Bal Harbour. 

summer style escape

Perhaps what I love most about summer is how energized it can make you feel to check things off your must-try lists. For me, that means a lot of exploring around San Francisco, in which, I fully embrace playing "tourist." Yes, after living here for over two years now, my first cable car experience was only a mere few weeks ago. (The line always looks too long -- but definitely was well worth the wait!). That said, when Refinery29 and Sunglass Hut asked me to share a bit of my San Francisco summer, I was more than happy to let them (and you!) in on my escapades. Click on over to Refinery29 to see my whirlwind SF tour and, of course, my trusty sunglass rotation that hasn't left my side since!

snapshots

A glance back through the past few weeks -- looks like summer has arrived early in SF! That means reading up in Alamo Square, sunny baseball games and strolling around Golden Gate Park without too many layers! 

How's your summer shaping up so far? Any big plans? 

As always, you can follow along with me on Instagram right here.

snapshots

Just wanted to pop in for a quick hello from the weekend and let you know that I'll be participating in IFB's digital summer road trip, which officially kicks off today! You can follow me and the other lovely ladies all right here, as each day a new blogger shares Instagram shots from her city -- a day in the life if you will -- starting on the west coast, ending on the east! Yours truly is up on June 2nd -- but as always,  you can follow along with me on Instagram at krystal_bick.

And before I forget -- Happy Memorial Day!