if i never get back home

 What a lovely weekend that just left us, a sorry excuse for fall weather but what do you expect from Southern California?  Regardless, it was beautiful.  Unfortunately I could not fully enjoy it.  The culmination of my graduate school career is fast arriving and I spent the week-end preparing but because of the lovely weather I was able to do so outside.  And, sitting in my sweats all day was starting to make me feel a bit depressed so I decided to pop on this bright and cheerful outfit to lighten my mood and dissipate the stress.  AND of course when all else fails, there is retail therapy which I definitely indulged in as well.  The blouse I am wearing is actually a product of my stress shopping.  It has a beautiful flower print with adorable gold buttons adorned with butterflies at the shoulder how could I have possibly resisted?

{Outfit Details}

Sweater: Design History

Blouse: Solemio

Skirt: Floreat

Shoes: Restricted

Fabulous Finds Friday

I absolutely loved the movie Drive.  It was beautiful, very violent and graphic but beautiful.  One of the best parts of the movie was the amazing soundtrack that definitely completed the scenes.  The soundtrack includes music by more independent artists like Kravinsky and Lovefoxxx and College.  Even if you don't see the movie, but you should, listening to the soundtrack will make you want to drive like a Honey Badger.

I am so in love with the new television series PAN AM.  The show is just so glamorous with the retro
fashions the music from the '60s.  It makes me almost want to drop everything and become a flight attendant and travel the world and participate in acts of espionage.  Oh to be so fabulous.  It is like Mad Men with out the men, or a very girly take on the aforementioned.  One thing is for sure, next time I go on a plane I will definitely step up my fashion game.  Watch PAN AM, Sundays on ABC at 10/9C.

  

lights and music are on my mind

My one day of rain has subsided and now I am left with a bit of a chill and some wind.  Lovely October weather none the less but not my rain.  Too bad the leaves don't really change colors in LA.  Anyways, my ensemble today was definitely inspired by the changing of the season.  Naturally as the weather cools we reach for our layers and boots.  I have had this dress for about two years now and it is one of my go to staples.  I actually bought it to wear to a Thanksgiving dinner and it has become one of my favorite Fall dresses because it is easy to layer with.  And, it was chilly enough today to break out my leather bomber jacket by Hinge, I bought at Nordstrom a couple years back as well.   I do not mean to keep gushing but there is just something so magical about Fall.

{Outfit Details}

Jacket: Hinge via Nordstrom

Dress: Final Touch

Leggings: Apt. 9 via Kohls

Boots: Dollhouse

Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs

and you my love, are gone

 

The first rainy day of Fall has arrived and I greeted it with open arms.  Perhaps it is because of my Nordic heritage but I do love cold, stormy weather and I do have quite the collection of super cute coats.  One of my favorites is this one from Zara.  I absolutely love the peter pan collar detail with the kick pleats in the back and the drop waist, giving it a depression era feel.  Also it's made out of wool so it is super warm.  I was also so excited to wear my new dress by Max C. from asos.  It literally has all my favorite things, a bird print, big bow, puffed sleeves and cute gold button details.  Honestly what is nicer that a cozy day indoors sipping on a warm cup of tea while snuggling up in an oversized chair or couch reading a book listening to the rain beat against the glass of a window? 

{Outfit Details}

Coat: Zara

Dress: Max C.,asos

Tights: Target

Boots: Dollhouse (they have an oversized zipper detail on the outside which unfortunately did not photograph.)

Ring: Kohls

Just about town

Just about town by missdellastreet featuring marais shoes

Miss Selfridge cowl dress
£35 - missselfridge.com

Marais shoes
$110 - shoplesnouvelles.com

Friis Company doctor bag
€70 - sarenza.it

Kenneth jay lane ring
$180 - maxandchloe.com

from my window to yours

I <3 Culver City.  There are so many interesting places and delicious restaurants.  Last night my boyfriend and I went to Fraiche for dinner and it was such a lovely experience.  The decor is just fabulous and they play delightful music such as Louis Armstrong's "I'm in the Mood for Love" which was playing when we walked in.  

For my night out on the town I wore some of my old favorites, my Marc by Marc Jacobs London Fog and my Dear Creatures, girl scout inspired, Nine to Five dress.  How I love good food and good clothes...

{Outfit Details}

Coat: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Scarf: gifted

Dress: Dear Creatures

Tights: Target

Shoes: Merona Collection, Target

Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Rings: Target (black)/Fashion 5 (Owl)

it was me on that boat, but you couldn't see me

Layering is like a magically way to expand the size of your closet.  For example my skirt, is not really a skirt, it's a dress! that I layered a sweater over!  Ok, so maybe not a groundbreaking concept but exciting none the less, because really, who doesn't want more clothes?  The dress/skirt I used is actually a slip dress, perfect for Summer but not great for Fall/Winter.  It is a nice navy with little dots, like twinkling stars which makes it a nice transitional piece.  I paired it with a sweater from Urban Outfitters.  I love the sweater because of the bow detail at the V, and I can not resist a good bow, and I cut out the tag so I can either wear the V front or back.  I am absolutely loving a good V back number though, it feels so elegant and retro.  I topped this ensemble off with some wedges I haven't had a chance to wear yet but am absolutely in love with, I only regret that I did not also get them in black, darn hindsight, always 20/20.

{Outfit Details}

Sweater: Urban Outfitters

Dress: Final Touch

Tights: Target

Wedges: MIA

Rings: Forever 21 (bird)/Gifted from Mom (Sapphire)