to blaze or not to blaze

Blazer | Old, similar here    Shoes | Lulu’s, similar here   Pants | Nordstrom    Clutch | C. Wonder    T-shirt | Boutique, similar here    Necklace | Forever 21, super similar here

No not that kinda blaze, I’m talking blazers today. I used to be a big blazer wearer, but they’ve been on bedrest until now. What do we think — blazer or no blazer? 

xoxo,

daydreaming…

rainy day brights

Coat | Old, similar here    Shirt | Brandy Melville, similar here    Beanie | BP    Shoes | Old, similar here    Sunnies | Old, but LOVE these    Bag | Second hand vintage, similar here    Necklace | Similar here

For the sake of easing our drought crisis, I know this rain is great news. For the sake of my own superficial and super selfish happiness, I kinda hate it. I have been looking for some clever ways to get around the issues it brings me and I think this outfit hits all the marks I need to feel better about this much needed weather. Frizzy hair? Beanie. Seasonal affect disorder? Brightly colored apparel. Chapped lips? Hot pink gloss. Cold temps? Hot latte! General feelings of missing the sun? Chanel bag (I mean rock a vintage Chanel and tell me you’re still sad.) With a coat this fun I think I might be able to handle the rain after all…

How do you deal with a wet weather forecast?

Thanks for dropping by! xoxo,

some much needed rain

Vegan Leather Pants | Nordstrom    Cardigan | Forever 21, similar here & here    Slingback Heels | Old, similar here   White Tee | Nordstrom    Statement Necklace | Sold out, similar here    Bag | Michael Kors Selma Satchel

I am a joke when it comes to being weather appropriate. Vegan leather is water resistant, right? Come rainy season I pretty much put my hair in a top knot, throw Uggs in my car just in case and then proceed to wear whatever I feel like. If you can believe it, this kind of outfit is actually a vast improvement from my high school rainy day ensembles in which me and my girlfriends would wear flip flops. Not only that, but at 16 I hadn’t yet discovered the power of a good tailor so all of my jeans were about 3 inches too long and sopping wet to the knee by 2nd period. One day I’ll learn, today’s not that day.

xoxo,

Happy February!

Heart Print Blouse | Forever 21 (similar here, here, & here)   Polka Dot Skinnies | Old, similar here & here    Sunglasses | Aldo   Watch | Michael Kors  Gold Statement Necklace | Forever 21, similar here

I wish I were one of those cool girls who didn’t care about Valentine’s Day and was above all the pomp and circumstance, but…. I am so not that girl. I am a big believer that if there is something to be celebrated, I am gonna celebrate it DAMNIT! Birthdays, holidays, Tuesday, raise at work, finished a book, a yoga class, drank enough water for the day…whatever (mundane thing…) it all deserves attention in my book. Life is short so I never want to miss an opportunity to pop champagne or eat a honkin’ slice of cake!

Raise your hand if you’re a big cheesy holiday celebrator like me! Sound off in the comments.

Thanks for stopping by! xoxo,

big girl shoes

Chambray | Forever 21, similar here   Shirt | Gap   Jeans | Forever 21   Shoes | JustFab   Necklace | Windsor, similar here   Bag | Michael Kors

If there is one thing I love it’s a BIG pair of shoes. At 5’2” I spend a lot of my day staring up at people, climbing on cabinets to reach dishes, and just generally standing on my tippy toes trying to grab/see/do things that weren’t made for munchkins like me. The truth is though, I love being short! As a kid I always felt like a shrimp, but as an adult it just means “bring on the heels!”

What clothing item are you a sucker for? Be sure to tell me in the comments below!

xoxo,

deserted

Top | Old, similar here   Bottoms | Nordstrom   Hat | J.Crew   Booties | Forever 21

I’ve done the drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles and back more times than I can count. There was a time in college where we did this drive probably twice a month, so I feel like I know this drive. But this past weekend something cool happened — I actually noticed my surroundings. Usually Amit and I are too busy rapping every lyric to every GirlTalk album for all 6 hours and stuffing our faces with popcorn and Sour Patch kids to notice anything else, but when we stopped for gas at the halfway mark I noticed how pretty the mountains were. I have the blog to thank for this. I started this as a space to be creative and I am so happy it has started to bleed into all aspects of my life. I hadn’t intended to photograph my wrinkly top when we first got in the car, but the surroundings were too perfect not to stop for. Thank you to Amit for the impromptu mid road-trip photoshoot!

xoxo,

LA Love

Studded Blouse | Forever 21, similar here   Ripped Jeans | Old, similar here   Watch | Michael Kors   Tennis Shoes | Keds   LA Dodgers Hat | Lids  Bag | Louis Vuitton Speedy 30

This past weekend I packed my bags and headed on a road trip to my favorite city in the world, LA. It was great seeing all of our friends and eating at all of our favorite spots, we had such a fun silly time. It has been tricky adjusting to a new city, but this past weekend reminded us that there are adventures to be had in any city, discoveries to be made, rituals to be created… We spent the drive back making a list of things to do and try in San Francisco, just sort of setting our intentions for our time in the bay area and I can honestly say I am so excited to get started! Here’s to a new week and new adventures. 🙂

Have you set your intentions for the week? What are you hoping to accomplish? Be sure to tell me in the comments below!

xoxo,

a little glitter

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