what to wear: coastal wedding weekend, mendocino, oct.09

my precious friend LeRoy is gettin hitched this weekend! i fly into san francisco tomorrow, get to visit some beauties for a couple days and then off we go to a weekend in mendo. the list of events is a lengthy one and i'm trying to do strictly carry-on, so need to be smart about the pieces i choose. just checked the weather forecast and i'm so excited to report sunny skies through sunday! sunshine and 60s means sweaters and sunglasses and mendocino draws out the flannels and duck boots in me!


Friday: The Leviathan's Waltz Welcome Dinner
this grape-cluster shawl is versatile enough to be worn day, night or weekend (anthro)

beautiful beachgrass printed dress to match the beautiful setting (anthro)

ruffle toe heels beg for a party (rachel comey)




Saturday: The Ghost of Fogerty's Picnic at Big River

no no-cal beach trip is complete without a Dude sweater (eBay)


goin back to my Northwest roots with this boyfriend flannel (Steven Alan)

white cords will lighten the heaviest of looks (jcrew)

beach-perfect flip flops (havaianas)




Sunday: THE BIG DAY
vintage cream cardigan to keep me warm (etsy)

this fun peachy frock reminds me of LeRoy! (eBay)

sweet cream maryjanes create the perfect look for a sunny beach-front autumn wedding (polyvore)




Monday: Don't Go Goodbye Brunch
This event, followed by a 3.5 hour car ride back to SF, will be allll about comfort. I'll bring back the white cords and shawl, throw on a comfy raglan tee and some boots and voila!
a lightweight wrap is versatile enough to be worn day, night or weekend (anthro)


this tri-blend raglan pullover is perfectly comfy for a long ride home (aa)



west coast chic n cozy (rachel comey)



SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!!!!!