We're going to rattle this ghost town

It has been so warm in LA lately that I've been turning my week-ends into little stay-cations.  There is nothing as fun as being a tourist in your own city, discovering new sights out of familiar places.  Give me a simple summer dress and a tank full of gas and exploring awaits.  This particular day was spent meandering about LACMA one of my favorite places in LA.

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Dress: BeBop

Sunglasses: Prada

Necklace: garage sale

Bag: Rebecca Minkoff

Sandals: Gap



This house is falling apart

I generally live by very simple fashion advice.  I buy and wear what I like and when all else fails I always channel my inner french girl.  Lately, I've had so much going on that instead of retreating to a comforting neutral or black palette I instead retreat to what I feel most comfortable and classic, the trio of black, white and red.

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Top: H&M

Necklace: Anthropologie

Skirt: Anthropologie

Belt: Fabulous on a dime

Shoes: Abound via Nordstrom Rack

Pictures and fabulous nails by Nancy Som

DIY- Uses for olive oil

If you've read my last blog post about the honey, lemon face scrub you know that I am REALLY into DIY, especially with beauty products you can find in your pantry.  My latest obsession is olive oil!  You don't have to break the bank and buy a pricey brand, for my beauty uses I just by the cheap store brand and it really goes a long way. There are so many uses here are just a couple.:

 Mix with sugar to create a lip scrub for smooth and moisturized lips.

 I do so much to my hair, such as using heat products and coloring it, that I often find it damaged.  Applying a little bit of olive oil to the tips at night will leave it shiny and help prevent split ends by moisturizing the hair.

 

It can also be applied to your nails and cuticles and is a wonderful replacement for cuticle oil that leaves the skin moisturized and the nail shiny, it looks like you just had a beautiful manicure!

* Some other helpful uses not pictured are applying it before shaving to prevent razor burn as well using it to help you remove eye make-up.  It is basically a wonderful go to product.

DIY Lemon and Honey Face Cleanser

As I've mentioned before, I've really been getting into DIY projects, which has recently explanded to my beauty regime as well.  I love the item of use natural ingredients on my skin rather than strange chemicals and such.  While I was perusing pinterest I came accross this wonderfully simply face cleanser that just involves a half a lemon and a couple of drops of honey, rub, rub, rub, let sit for a couple of minutes, rinse and voila, a beautifully fresh face.  Although, as I have learned from experience, be very carefully not to squeeze the lemon as you are rubbing it on your face, it will almost always go in your eyes.

We're hanging by our shoestrings

It has been so warm lately in the LA area I have found I'm drawn to nautical looks, I guess I'm subconsciously wishing I was sailing the high seas.  Sailing or not, I feel very lucky indeed to have been able to spend some leisurely days with very fun people. 

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Top: Liz Claiborne

Skirt: Ann Taylor Loft

Shoes: MIA
Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Sunglasses: Gucci

Clip: DIY

I'm a fireball

So if you have seen some of my outfit posts you can probably deduce I am a sucker for a super cute print dress.  This one is no exception, it is a robot print with a peter pan collar and pyramid buttons.  Umm....yes please!  I love the whimsy of the dress and why not wear clothes that will be instant conversation starters...? I was lucky enough to be able to wear this dress out on the town with one of my nearest and dearest.  Our date included empanadas from the always delicious Nonna's Empanadas and some shopping at The Grove, just another wonderful Wednesday.

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Dress: Zara

Sweater: Design History

Sunglasses: Prada

Belt: Ann Klein

Tights: Hue

Shoes: Kelsi Dagger

Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Photos by Beth Fung

I was born to

I absolutely love meandering about on gorgeous days, especially with good friends.  Today I was lucky enough to meander a bit while waiting for a friend before scooting off for a delicious meal at Royal/T.  The saddest news of all is that Royal/T will be closing July 22nd, so make sure you get in one last time before they do.  On a lighter note the beautiful day gave me a perfect excuse for wearing this super cute sundress gifted to be by a dear friend who recently returned from a trip to Israel.  Knowing that such a cute dress came from there makes me want to visit all the more.

{Outfit Details}

Sweater: Constellation Sweater, Anthropologie

Dress: Fox, gifted

Necklace: Anthropologie

Tights: Hue

Shoes: Bass via Anthropologie

Tote: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Photos by Laura Vargas

I see you're back again....

Hello my friends, it has been quite awhile, but I am back with a vengence!  I have been really into crafting and home improvements lately and my latest project is just too cool not to share.  I have a small collection of vintage eyeglasses that have until recently been littering my bookshelves, but today I mounted them in shadow boxes and I could not be more pleased with the results.  Please let me know if you have any fun projects going on!

that's a frosty way to speak

I'm still adjusting to my new hair color but it isn't as jarring as it used to be.  Occasionally I will come accross a picture with my blonde hair and I'll have a tinge of nostalgia, who knows how long this change will hold up.  Anyways, I happened upon a fabulous location for blog pictures.  It is so peaceful and for the most part empty, leaving me to make a fool out of myself undisturbed. 

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Coat: Lauren Moffatt via Anthropologie

Dress: Gap

Sweater: Isabella Rodriguez

Tights: JCrew

Shoes: Unisa

Sunglasses: Chloe

It's good to be in love

 

Just a quick post, trying to stay up on the game.  I was able to spend some time at my undergrad alma mater today, Chapman University.  It is actually where I met my boyfriend.  Thinking back at my time there, I had such a wonderful experience, I loved my classes, I met some wonderful people and the professors were amazing.  Walking around there makes me feel so nostalgic but it was nice to have a little stroll about.  It was especially nice to walk through the art building where I held a job in the photo lab before and between classes and where I spent quite a bit of time working on projects and such and my junior and senior art shows.  Thinking back it is moments like those that I will always cherish.  Panther Pride.

{Outfit Details}

Sunglasses: Prada

Necklace: Anthropologie

Dress: Anthropologie

Sweater: Isabella Rodriguez

Belt: Marshalls

Shoes: Steve Madden

Fabulous Finds Friday

I am back!  I have yet again allowed my blog to fall into disrepair as I have been battling exhaustion from the holidays and returning back to reality.  What better way to return than with some fabulous finds! 

My find is a local favorite of mine...dipped nails, which you might have read about here.

I happen to go quite often so I decided to share a collage of sorts of my fancy nails c/o dipped.