the city is my church

Just another bright and sunny November day here in Southern California.  I decided to enjoy the sunshine while it lasts and walked around in more of a summer outfit than fall.  I even got away with wearing open toed shoes.  I'm going to be traveling to Boston, MA soon and I know I will definitely not be packing my tank tops and open toed shoes, so why not enjoy them now right? Especially when the weather "should" cool down ever so slightly, at least one would hope, as winter approaches. 

{Outfit Details}

Sunglasses: Chloe

Top: Liz Claiborne

Skirt: Odille via Anthropologie

Belt: Talbots

Bag: Rebecca Minkoff

Shoes: Steve Madden

Charlotte Taylor

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I wanna see the Mona Lisa if they ever do release her

I was expecting a rain cloud to greet me outside today but aside from some very scattered and light showers nothing exciting.  Instead the lovely weather allowed me to go for a nice walk with a friend.  While walking we came upon this freeway overlook.  There is something quite peaceful about a freeway, ironic right, an LA freeway being peaceful? Well, maybe if you aren't driving on it, but watching it from a distance and listening to the sound of the cars zipping by, it is much like watching and listening to waves at a beach.  And as for my outfit today, anything but peaceful, I wanted to make an overstatement of florals, it sort of something I like playing around with, taking one detail and totally exaggerating it.

{Outfit Details}

Sunglasses: Chloe

Dress: Restricted

Lace Top: Bozzolo

Tights: Target

Shoes: Steve Madden

Bag: Deux Lux

*Photos by Julia Scolovsky

because, we own the sky

 

I must admit I am sitting on cloud nine this week.  I am officially a graduate of graduate school and to celebrate I went to an amazing concert last night, M83 at the Henry Fonda theatre in Hollywood.  I've been to a lot of concerts in my day, primarily because I used to write for a now defunct music webzine, and last nights show was hands down the best one I've ever been too.  Amazing.  And, because I have M83's Because we own the sky  song stuck in my head today I decided to wear my dress that looks like it has little stars on it. AND, I received my Golden Ponies, triple strap patent flats and was so excited to wear them.  I literally have been wearing them every day since they came in the mail, it's love.  Unfortunately, despite all of this excitement I've been battling a terrible cold so I haven't been updating lately...

{Outfit Details}

Jacket: H&M (a year or so ago)

Dress: Final Touch (

Cashmere Scarf: Nordstroms

Tights: Target

Shoes: Golden Ponies

Zipper Necklace: Gifted

Cluster Necklace: Anthropologie

Boomerang Necklace: Marida Jewely

*Photos by Brooke Nash

definitely delectable

It is a rainy day here in Los Angeles and I feel like baking.  While I am enjoying a cozy day in, nothing sounds more pleasant than the warm smell of fresh baked cookies engulfing the house.  And, this recipe is supposed to be amazing. 

*Photo from Butter

Dear I fear you've killed the gift horse

I feel as if I haven't done an outfit post in ages but honestly I have been in such a funk and it definitely shows, lately when I am taking pictures I have such strange expressions in my pictures. Today in particular my hair was totally awful but I carried on.  Fortunately for me, one of my dear friends was nice enough to take the photos for me, and she did a lovely job despite the fact that I mucked everything up.  I was hoping if I wore an outfit that I love (i.e this fabulous elephant print dress by Porridge and my new edgy ripped sweater by lush) it might lift the spirits but to no avail, just one of those funky days.

{Outfit Details}

Sweater: Lush

Dress: Porridge, via Anthropologie

Tank: Forever 21

Tights: Target

Boots: Bamboo

 

*Photos by Beth Fung

Fabulous Finds Friday

My first fabulous find is the 5" dish with the Rumi quote by MB Art Studios.  I am not a follower of Rumi but from the little knowledge I have of it, I do appreciate its poetic nature.  I especially love this dish because of it's beautiful simplicity. The hand stamped quote and the minimalistic design work in such great harmony together.  Usually my aesthetic taste isn't very minimalistic however, there is something about this dish that feels so peaceful that draws me to it.

My second fabulous find is this small clasp bag from Cheeky Leopard.  It is described as a handbag organizer, and what a fun one at that.  In fact, the shop is full of fabulous prints, with a little something for everyone.  I myself, am drawn to bright colors and quirky prints so this spectacle print in lime green (my favorite color) was hands down my favorite.  But, it was difficult to choose just one to picture.  I also love how the inside is just as fun as the outside and I would much prefer to find this in my handbag than the usual mess of crumpled wrappers, papers and pens.