Fashion Archives - A Side of Sweet

Stylish Sneakers for Travel

My favorite stylish sneakers for travel, just in time for my trip to Japan! The perfect balance of style and comfort that will keep you looking great.

I announced on Instagram today that I’m headed to Japan next week! I’ll be spending 9 days in Okinawa and Tokyo. It’s my first time in Japan and I would love your recs on things to do, see and eat while I’m there! Hit me up in the comments below.

Inevitably packing for a trip makes me realize I don’t have quite the perfect (insert clothing item here) that I want for my adventure. This time, it was the perfect stylish sneakers for walking the busy streets of Tokyo. Comfort is a priority obviously, but because of the many shots I’ll be taking holding food, they sure as heck better look cool too!

In my research, here were the top contenders…. Read More »

Host a Galentine’s Day Fête – Inspiration

Details and decorations from a girly Galentine’s Day Fête I hosted with some of my favorite San Francisco bloggers and Anthropologie!

February holds one of my very favorite holidays. A holiday that celebrates relationships. And the color pink. And dessert.

Wait, did you think I was talking about Valentine’s day?

Nope. I’m all about celebrating the amazing ladies in my life on Galentine’s Day. And seriously, what better excuse is there to host a brunch?

To celebrate, I invited some of my favorite San Francisco bloggers over for a Galentine’s Day brunch. You can see it all today on the Anthropologie blog!

Here are a few more details and tips for hosting your own Galentine’s day celebration…

Versatile Grey Cocktail Dress for Work to Play

I’ve been wearing this versatile grey cocktail dress from Kit & Ace to multiple holiday parties, from Pat’s work party to a recent blogger event I hosted. I can’t get over the chic fit and elbow length sleeves. The grey makes it the perfect palette to dress up or dress down any way you see fit, like the colored tights I chose here. Click through for some other great grey options that you can wear all winter long…. Read More »

Our 2016 Holiday Cards + Minted Review

A look at our 2016 Holiday Cards, which is a special annual tradition for us! In order to support independent designers, we chose Minted for our cards.

Every year, I look forward to shooting our holiday photos for months. We always try to do something that reflects our personalities and highlights the beautiful city we live in. We have some pretty special shots, like the time I convinced Pat to wrap ourselves in vintage christmas lights. This year’s shoot took us to Land’s End, which is one of the most beautiful places in San Francisco…. Read More »

I Need New Boots – Flat Booties on Sale

‘Tis the season for boots and booties! Here are some ideas for flat booties that you can wear this holiday season, and all of them are on sale!

As we start to pack for holiday travel, I’m realizing that I’m lacking a nice pair of flat booties. They’ve been on my list for a while, but I kept putting off making the purchase, mostly because it’s been in the 70’s here in San Francisco until last week! Now we’re headed to the Midwest and planning a Spring trip to Iceland. Guess I’m overdue for a sensible but chic pair to travel in.

Black Friday is coming, so it’s the perfect time to invest in a nice pair of booties, at a huge discount. I detest the holiday shopping crowds, so I made my purchase online though the Shopbop Black Friday sale! You can save 15-25% off depending on your purchase amount.

Holiday Travel Tips + Travel Outfit Ideas

Holiday travel tips and some travel outfit ideas to look (and feel) great while getting there. You don’t need to choose between style and comfort!

Holiday travel. We are always trying to save money on flights and maximize our time with family, so we end up on horrible redeye flights that leave at midnight and get in at 5am. It’s so brutal. It’s not like there’s much time to catch up on sleep either, with trips home already being too short. For me, keeping sane comes down to packing smart, and staying comfortable without looking sloppy.

Here are some holiday travel tips and a few travel outfit ideas for looking (and feeling) great while getting where you need to go!