April 30, 2013

currently lusting for...

The Reformation Floral Fauna Dress

You may not yet know about my obsession with The Reformation, but just know that it's there. Check out this sustainable, eco-friendly brand that repurposes vintage and surplus materials to create killer chic clothes.  Their dresses are to die for and I can boldly say that their dresses perfectly speak my ideal style. I found an all black Fauna Dress from their sample sale last week (which you can see in my instagram post), that I fell head over heels in love with. The dress accentuates your curves in all the right places and makes you look and feel amazing with no work. True effortless design. On the UO site, I found this floral Fauna dress as part of their Reformed collection (sounds like an spin-off for a more affordable price point) and I bought my second Fauna instantly.  I say get yours and you will have no regrets, ever. 





April 29, 2013

instagram mondays


1. arm party decked in Chloe + Isabel (cuff, leather beaded, feather
2. found it possible to style my impossible hair with ghd
3. *caption this*
4. obsessed with the reeds collection from Chloe + Isabel (dainty necklace, pendant necklace, cuff)
5. getting ready to go out to Newport
6. checking out DL1961
7. denim on denim is going to be my summer look on repeat. AG Jeans top and jeans, Shoemint heels
8. lace Fauna dress from the Reformation sample sale
9. all black Fauna dress I ended up taking home from Reformation sample sale
10.  starting the summer with a perfect bowl of strawberries
11. getting our bowling game on 
12. been on a denim craze...latest jeans by Rich & Skinny
13. the yummiest breakfast hash at BLD (LA)
14. thrifted Levi's jacket from Crossroads
15. wearing the perfect light summer dress from LAST NIGHT
16. super comfortable, nude lace ups from Shoemint
17. taking in the soft light in my 2b floral kimono (sold out, similar here)




April 26, 2013

summer classics


I pulled out an old, recurring summer staple from my closet - my chambray Motel romper, one of few pieces that I know will last in my wardrobe for years to come. I love it for its relaxed, retro fit, its light wash, and its ease of style. I paired it with other classics, like this heritage floral printed backpack and of course, some Vans sneakers. The paint splatter print on the Vans is such a fun and fresh compliment to the look and I love these shoes for its comfort. I can't wait for SoCal to get out of this cold funk so I can pack a blankie and some food and beer and picnic on the grass under the sun. Looking forward to this perfect summer day on which this outfit will definitely be worn. 

romper: Motel (on sale!)
bracelet: c/o Bee Charming
sunnies: thrifted
bag: c/o Wet Seal
shoes: c/o Vans




April 24, 2013

bayside

Ella Moss Bikini from Swimspot.com on Honey & Silk
Ella Moss Bikini from Swimspot.com on Honey & Silk
Ella Moss Bikini from Swimspot.com on Honey & Silk

I had wished for better weather this past weekend to show off my Ella Moss vintage-inspired bikini from SwimSpot, but alas the clouds rolled on in and stayed by the time I could get out to the sand.  No bother, I love dressing up a good bikini top for daytime strolling. My favorite street swimwear look is pairing a bikini top with high waisted shorts or skirt and an opened button down shirt (or jacket in my case because it was chilly). It's cute without overtly showing skin. I adore this bikini because of its colorful, retro floral print and style, so it only made sense to go for an entire vintage-inspired look. Check out SwimSpot for more designer swimwear, they have tons of cute selections!

This thrifted Levi's jacket is one of my most favorite finds ever, especially after always wanting a classic, heritage denim jacket. This past Saturday, I was in Newport Beach for a friend's birthday and I regrettably forgot my varsity jacket in the car as we headed out in the late afternoon. Kyle took me across the street from the bar to Newport Crossroads and scoured each rack for jackets or sweaters. No after no to everything found in the women's section so I headed to the men's, much to Kyle's surprise. I honestly love the simple cuts of men's jackets and the slouched look it has on a women's frame like mine. And there I found this Levi's, the last on the rack, and in a small. It's probably the best purchase I've ever done on a whim and in a time crunch and after some of my last hopes of staying warm had gone. Thanks to Crossroads for being awesome!


bikini: c/o Ella Moss via SwimSpot
jacket: Levi's
shorts: H&M (old)
shoes: c/o Soludos
sunnies: c/o Guise by Benjamin




April 22, 2013

instagram mondays


1. Jurlique skincare has become my latest obsession. Every product is amazing! Review post to come soon. 
2. Wet Seal's Coachella survivor kit
3. BCBG lace for Palm Springs (top and skirt)
4. Soludos were perfect for desert walkin (red and floral)
5. Denim on denim is one of my favorite go-to looks
6. Benefit cosmetics for beauty prepping (highly recommend each product!)
7. Cutoffs are a Coachella necessity. Bringing my True Religions
8. Homemade chicken corn soup as my comfort food before the wild weekend
9. A lil gym time for the weekend doesn't hurt either
10. At the BCBG Beauty Bungalow in Palm Springs (top and skirt)
11. View from my hotel room
12. Laying out in Beach Riot at the True Religion x Flaunt Mag brunch
13. It was a margarita Sunday brunch in Palm Springs (wearing Lulu*s dress and BCBG sunnies)
14. Taking in the fun atmosphere at the Rhonda party in the Saguaro
15. Outside the Do Over party at the Ace Hotel (wearing Lulu*s dress, Bella Dahl shirt, Kelsi Dagger heels)




April 19, 2013

fierce feline


Raising my glass to the most amazing and fun swimsuit I've ever worn! It's not all that extravagant or frilly or fancy - it's just the sexy high leg cut, the cool lattice back, and the daring puma print that radiated a fun, fierce spirit. I took it to all levels of becoming a cat for my second day at Coachella because of this raging puma suit from the undoubtedly cool brand, Beach Riot. I have so many thanks to Lulu*s for introducing me to this swimwear brand based out of Newport Beach (yeah OC!).  People complimented this swimsuit all day, so Beach Riot is doing something totally right.

I wore it first thing in the morning as I dipped into the pool and laid out before the day's wild festivities. I pulled on some True Religion cutoffs before heading out and realized the puma suit acts as an awesome bodysuit that I'll definitely be rocking all summer. First stop was the True Religion x Flaunt Magazine brunch, which was intimate and set at a beautiful house in Palm Springs. Kyle and I fueled for the day on their amazing omelettes and mimosas and we headed out to the H&M party at the grandiose Merv Griffin Estate, complete with polo fields and a lake with paddleboating.  Props to Santigold for an electrifying performance with her two dancers in the seemingly 100 degree heat. I definitely had to take a couple heat breaks in the large atrium filled with lounge beds (not complaining). For our last stop, we decided to meet with my bestie Chanelle at the Rhonda party at the Saguaro, which was the perfectly wild end to the day.

Would I do Coachella again? YES. Was I tempted to go back for weekend 2? Hell yeah. But I already had the best time last weekend, so I'm content on the great memories made with friends. For those going to Coachella this weekend, HAVE A BLAST!


swimsuit: Beach Riot c/o of Lulu*s
bracelet: Lulu*s
shoes: Matiko c/o Lulu*s