Lainey Turns The Camera On

Yeaggy Couture

2012-02-08T18:02:00.000-08:00

Working in fashion, it's usually apart of my job to find out what our city has to offer in terms of up and coming designers. Recently I was happy to discover Alexandra Yeaggy, an LA based designer specializing in couture fashions, who made her first red-carpet debut last Saturday at the 39th Annual Annie Awards.

For those who aren't aware-the Annie Awards are basically the Academy Awards of Animation. They judge and award the top animated films, shorts, TV shows of the past year. But this year was extra special, because Yeaggy Couture walked down the red carpet for the first time. Shown above are two of her designs, worn by Annie Awards announcer Dina Sherman and actress Diana Lansleen. Both dresses are one of a kind pieces made here in LA at the Yeaggy Couture Atelier.

I am so pleased that Alexandra is getting the recognition she deserves. She makes exquisite pieces that are not only unique, but you can tell are made with passion and years and years of training. I have no doubt that we will be seeing more of her designs in the near future.

To find out more about Yeaggy Couture, you can visit her website here.

(pics courtesy of Kathy Hutchins/Hutchins Photo and David Derks)

Tell me I'm your National Anthem

2012-02-06T19:58:00.000-08:00

To say that I'm obsessed with Lana Del Rey would be a huge understatement. Ever since I heard her sing about 6 months ago, I knew she would be one to watch. Not to mention, look at that face! I've always been a fan of the retro Lolita look. Then, all of sudden her first single "Video Games" started playing on the radio-and now she's become a bona fide international superstar. Granted, her first national appearance on SNL, was a tad embarrassing ( I blame it on thrusting her into it way too early)...her new album definitely makes up for it. There is no denying the girl is friggin talented. I've never heard so many rhythmic changes in my life, until I heard this album. Consider my mind blown...I've probably listened to it about a million times since I got it last Tuesday.

xoxo

Feet don't fail me now...

2012-01-30T19:09:00.000-08:00

Last night were the SAG awards, and I was so happy watching the red carpet arrivals special, I kept calling out for Geo to "come and see!" I'm sure he was annoyed by the end of it, but it definitely was a lot better than the Golden Globes. Here are my top 5:

5.) Ashlee Simpson in Jenny Packham- To be honest, I've never seen her look this good. Her hair is so beautifully platinum, she's gained a little weight, and is now dating Vincent Piazzo-which I didn't even know about! They were so amazingly dapper together and I love that she went for a 20s theme.

4.) Emily Blunt in Oscar De La Renta- She didn't particularly do anything last night, except be a supporting wife to John Krasinki. But she looked so beautiful in her dress, Giuliana Rancic HAD to pull her up with her hubby just to see the dress. The color is even brighter than this on TV; I wish it didn't look so muted in pictures. My girl crush can do no wrong.

3.) Michelle Williams in Valentino- Simple, so simple and yet so unique at the same time. I'm convinced that everything she puts on, no matter how simple becomes unique because of her. She just radiates this glow, unlike any of the movie stars I see on the red carpet. Maybe it's her fragility, but all I know is she alone made that dress all the more spectacular.

2.) Rose Byrne in Elie Saab-When I saw her for the first time, I was already reeling over that new chic haircut of hers. And I only saw her from the waist up. Then they asked her about the dress and panned down. Turns out it was a friggin jumpsuit! And that's when I probably screamed my husband's name about 50 times, because someone else besides me needed to it! This is, without a doubt, one of the most exciting moments for me last night.

1.) Emma Stone in Alexander McQueen-All I can say about her last night is "perfection." Emma Stone has always killed it on the red carpet, but this was different for her. I've never seen her look so girly yet edgy at the same time. And I love the 50s throwback. It was definitely a good look for her, and I really hope she sticks to these kinds of silhouettes.

Can't wait for the Oscars!!! xoxo

I dare you to let me be, your one and only...

2012-01-25T14:26:00.000-08:00

I'm never been a fangirl. I've always held a pretty level ground when it comes to these kinds of things. The only other series I've ever really loved was Harry Potter, and that was because I literally grew up with it. Watching it end was a roller coaster ride of emotions, and I swore to myself that I wouldn't fall again. But the 15 year old inside of me is screaming to get out, and sometimes it becomes a little stronger than I want it to be. I, without a doubt, have fallen completely in love with The Hunger Games. I'm on the 2nd book of the trilogy now, and I can't seem to put it down. I find myself craving as much peace and quiet as possible, just so I can curl up with my book and a cup of tea. Not to mention, the most unhealthy part of this whole thing...I seem to have also fallen in love with Peeta Mellark, a character from the novels. Isn't it unfair when books can feel so real, that every word send shivers down your back?

My hub says to me: "So you're in love with a 17 year old boy, who isn't real? Where does that leave me?" Haha!

All I can say is-March 23rd can't come soon enough.

Keep making me laugh

2012-01-16T21:30:00.000-08:00

(Love 21 top/F21 shorts/H&M tights/Assorted jewelry/Vintage Dooney&Bourke bag/DolceVita boots)

Today was a great day. Days off with my love are always great, because it's so rare for us to have them in the first place. We stayed around the better part of the valley, having lunch at Sweet Butter, window shopping, and catching a movie. Can I just say, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo has got to be one of the best films of 2011. I'm still reeling from how great it is, hours after seeing it. It's made me that much more obsessed with Rooney Mara. My one gripe, having to pay $15 at the Arclight since it's a holiday. We're loyalty members, but I keep forgetting to order my tickets online. The movie ended up being worth every penny-thank goodness.

In other news, the Golden Globes were last night. And every year, during awards season-I always do a best and worst dressed post. I decided to just go with the best only because I pretty much hated the majority of last night's fashion. Huge disappointments for a lot of people-cough Mila Kunis cough. But the 5 pictured above were standouts to me:

5.) Rooney Mara in Nina Ricci-She stayed true to herself. Loved the shaggy ponytail. She's just an epic beauty who doesn't really need much to stand out. Loved the cut-outs with the little bows on her dress. Enough girliness with a huge amount of edge.
4.) Emily Blunt in Elie Saab-Wish she would've walked the red carpet. She seemed annoyed when she presented, but it didn't matter because all I could focus on was her body in that amazingly beautiful dress. The color and the detail speaks for itself.
3.) Nicole Richie in Julien McDonald-I love that she's getting a little more glamorous. I'll always love bohemian Nicole, but I loved this side of her too. So sexy with the metallic dress and I love how she still incorporated her design with the House of Harlow clutch. And she's giving good hair!
2.) Angelina Jolie in Versace-I mean, come on! Just look at her picture. She's so regal on the red carpet, you just know you're looking at a movie star. A lot of people were making fun of the red fold on the dress, but that happens to be my favorite part. The dress would be boring otherwise.
1.) Charlize Theron in Dior Couture-My heart leapt when I saw her. She looked so angelic and ethereal, without looking schmaltzy. The tiered bow on the side was the right amount of uniqueness and fun. I haven't seen her look this good on the red carpet in awhile.

So there you have it. There are still a couple more awards-the most important being the Oscars. And I am super pumped for that. Hope you guys had a magical day!

Fresh to death...

2012-01-13T23:53:00.000-08:00

Hello, my name is Rooney Mara, and I'm perfect.

Talk about someone who not only is a truly gifted and committed actor-but also has an incredible sense of style. I don't know who her stylist is (or if she even has one) but she has been killing it on the red carpet lately. That hair cut is probably the best thing to ever happen to her.

What can I say? Looks like I have a major girl crush on the girl with the dragon tattoo. ;p

Can't wait to see what she pulls out at the Golden Globes on Sunday!

Take me to the finish line

2012-01-09T14:04:00.000-08:00

Last night I finally got to hang out with my best friend, Kate, whom I haven't seen in 42 days. She was on a work trip for the entire month of December, so we never got a chance to see each other around the holidays like we usually do each year. Seeing her was worth the wait. We exchanged our Christmas gifts, looked at all her wedding plans, and sat silently. Sometimes, that's all we need. Just a couple hours of hanging around and not particularly doing anything is what we do best. And that's what makes her my best friend. She knows me better than anyone I know, enough to know that we can have the greatest time doing nothing and yet have it feel like everything.

I love you, Bester. I'm so looking forward to the next couple weeks so much!! In just 8 short weeks, you're going to be married, and I can't wait to be right by your side through it all!

xoxo

P.S. Yes, that is the House of Harlow starburst necklace. It was her Christmas gift to me, and I'm absolutely in love with it. She knows me so well.

Reformed by Reformation kimono/H&M skinnies/Ecote by UO boots/Michael Kors watch/Assorted jewelry/House of Harlow 1960 necklace

Walking on sunshine, and don't it feel good...

2012-01-04T22:08:00.000-08:00

(F21 blazer and necklace/Thrifted sweater/H&M skinnies/Dolce Vita boots)

(XI top/AA skirt/Urban Outfitters leggings/JC Lita/Vintage Dooney&Bourke bag and sunnies)

Hooray to my first post of 2012! I can't believe I've had this blog for 4 years. It's such a joyous experience looking back at all my old posts, and thinking about how important or great that day was for me. I can't wait to blog even more this year...I'll make it a point to blog at least 5 times a month.

These past couple of days have been such a whirlwind for me. Today was my first day back at work since NYE, and it seems like this year is already going by too fast. First off, NYE was extremely low key. The husb and I had a romantic sushi dinner, followed by games and drinks at his friend's house who conveniently lives on the same block. It was really nice to have a relaxing evening, and wear just the right amount of sparkle.

On the 2nd, my beautiful baby (not so baby anymore) sister, turned 20. I couldn't believe it myself. We had an amazing day planned-lunch at Mexicali, bowling at Pinz, and a movie at the Arclight-followed by a sleepover at my house, where we got to indulge in Gossip Girl on netflix, In n Out, and making our 2nd music video (more on this later). And for the record, we did not intend to match that day. I guess yellow was the color of choice for us that morning. Needless to say, we got a lot of stares...

Now about that video. My sister and I sing. We especially love to sing together, just for fun. We decided to make a little something because we hadn't done it in years. Hope you guys enjoy!

You say goodbye, and I say hello...

2011-12-31T18:47:00.000-08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR'S EVE!!

Just to make things clear...2011 wasn't exactly my year. In fact, I'd rather forget it even happened. Apart from 2 amazing vacations (Santa Barbara in April and San Francisco in November)-everything I wanted to happen, didn't. But instead of making this a post about regret, I wanted to focus on the fact that tomorrow is not only a new day, but a new year. I'm looking forward to taking hold of all of my goals and taking them in a direction where I know they'll be fulfilled. I hope everyone has a wonderful evening planned, and I hope 2012 will bring us all lots of joy and hope.

I leave you with some of my favorite looks from 2011...

xoxo

Merry Christmas darling...

2011-12-27T18:15:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas!!

It's been two days, and still it feels like Christmas never even happened. With just a blink of an eye, it was over. Too fast, in my opinion. I wish Christmas was a week long celebration! Hell, I wish it was an entire month. But enough of my complaining, because in all honesty-my Christmas was pretty grand. I got everything I could ever ask for in life...my health, my family, my friends, and my love. I hope everyone had a beautiful weekend filled with lots of joy.

FreePeople headpiece gifted by Pamela/Vintage top gifted by Maeghan/Assorted jewelry/Timeless lace pants/Asos ring

Because I knew you...I have been changed

2011-12-18T23:11:00.000-08:00

Last Wednesday, I got one of my Christmas presents early...

My honey surprised me with tickets to see the return of Wicked! I saw it with my family the first time it was in LA back in 2008. But I was extremely excited to see it this time around, because A. I heard the cast is way better. And B. It was Geo's first time, and it's always exciting to share something so near and dear to your heart with someone you love.

The night was heavenly. It was my first time wearing my new rust and magenta hat, which I got super discounted at BCBG a couple days before. It was the perfect night to wear it. We had dinner at Tender Greens, which if you haven't been, you are really missing out! It's basically gourmet food in a cafeteria like setting. No muss, no fuss.

Then we made our way to the theeeaaaaattttrrre. To perform at the Pantages one day would be a dream come true. Our seats were as perfect as can be. Right smack in the middle, in the front row of the mezzanine. I must've cried at least 3 times throughout the entire show. Definitely one of my favorites of all time. Thanks for an amazing evening, babe. xoxo

Free People coat/Love 21 top/H&M skirt and clutch/BCBG by Max Azria hat/Asos ring

They were kids that I once knew...

2011-12-13T16:52:00.000-08:00

Just some recent pics from my phone...

1.) My hair and makeup for the event I sang at on Saturday. I was going for a 40s vibe. My favorite decade.

2.) My Christmas present for myself. The gorgeous Winter Kate dress arrived at my doorstep last week, and was an absolute dream to put on. I've been fantasizing over the dress since I first saw it on Nicole Richie at an event a couple months ago. I can't wait to wear it to my best friend's wedding in March.

3.) I've been living in these red velvet pants from Timeless since I got 'em. They're so warm and so comfy. Plus it goes with practically everything in my closet.

4.) My sister and me at the event I sang at. It was so nice to have my family there to support. Plus the food was absolutely amazing. Especially the cupcakes.

xoxo

Promise you'll remember that you're mine...

2011-12-08T21:35:00.000-08:00

Finally have some Thanksgiving pictures to show you.

It was spent with family (Nuguid and Ackles) as always, taking lots of pictures, and eating till sickness. Literally.

We don't do a traditional Thanksgiving meal at my parent's house, which is great since we know we'll have that stuff later on for dinner. Instead we stuffed our faces with lamb, pasta, beef stew, and my sister's homemade cake pops. That's right, homemade! I'll never have to get 'em at Starbucks ever again.

Dinner at my in-laws was pleasant, up until the last hour when I got so sick I couldn't breathe. So needless to say, I will definitely not be eating like that again next year.

I can't believe there's only 17 days left til Christmas. Xoxo

Kaitlyn dress/UO necklace/Dolce Vita boots/Assorted jewelry

They had lights inside their eyes...

2011-12-04T21:12:00.000-08:00

(Vintage sweater/Gifted scarf/Timeless bag/H&M jeans/UO boots)

The day before Thanksgiving, my sister and I went out on a date. We had been wanting to see Like Crazy since we first saw the trailer a couple months ago. So we got hot dogs at Carney's then trekked over to the Arclight to see it. It was incredibly emotional and really tugged at my heart strings, especially at certain moments that sort of paralleled my life. It leaves you pondering awhile after it's over. I highly recommend it. Plus, I now have such a girl crush on Felicity Jones-what a face!

My sister comes back for winter break in a couple days! I cannot wait to have more sister dates with her. We have the most fun whenever we're together.

P.S. The fringe boots I'm wearing, I found at Urban for a mere $30! It has a low heel, super comfy, and fits around my calves (which is rare). I was so ecstatic to take them home.

They say that the world was built for two...

2011-11-29T12:12:00.000-08:00

This was the 3rd and final day of our trip, which was like 2 weeks ago. I realize I'm way behind...but looking at these pics takes me back to the elation I felt that day.

We went to the same place in front of the Golden Gate Bridge, where we took pictures 4 years ago. But the marine layer was so thick this year, that we didn't exactly get the same image this time around. Just to give you a sense, here is the original:

But the pictures we took this year, the bridge is nowhere to be found. So eerie. But anyway, after that-we had breakfast at La Boulange. I had been wanting to go this place for a long time after I've heard such great things from everyone I know who lived in the bay area. It certainly did not disappoint. They have the best macarons I've ever had. I got my sister and her best friend Veronica each a box, since I know they don't have a good macaron place in Santa Cruz or any for that matter. We left San Francisco early because we were meeting my sister and Veronica in Santa Cruz to have lunch and hang out for a couple hours before our long drive home. Seeing them was so exciting, especially since I hadn't seen Victoria in 2 months. Even though it was short, knowing I was seeing her in a week made it easy to part.

That was one of the best trips I've ever had. There's always something so soothing about going up north. We sometimes feel that's where we belong. Perhaps not right now, but I would love to live there when we're a little more settled. Until next time, San Francisco...

Vintage blazer/Zara star dress/H&M tights/Dolce Vita boots/Jewelmint earrings/Flea market sunnies/Timeless bag

Kissed me til the morning light...

2011-11-24T22:21:00.000-08:00

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Today I was thankful for not throwing up at my in-law's house due to overstuffing myself. But apart from that, my day has sort of been perfect! Pictures to come soon, since I've found myself way behind on blogging. Instead I give you pics from the 2nd day of our trip.

First off we woke up to the most amazing view from our hotel. The bay looked absolutely beautiful and picturesque, we spent about an hour just standing on the bridge taking in its beauty. We stayed in Mill Valley the majority of the day, exploring what the cute town had to offer. Then we drove into the city in the evening to do a little shopping in Union Square. Finally it was dinnertime at Tyler Florence's restaurant called El Paseo, back in Mill Valley. I give the restaurant a 4 1/2 out of 5 stars due to it's rustic modern decor and very cozy atmosphere (we were sat next to an elaborate fireplace) and very attentive wait staff. Unfortunately the food was only ok...which bummed me out considering how long I waited to eat there. All in all, it was a beautiful day, and just thinking about it makes me want to go back very soon!

But back to today, I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I'm so thankful for all of the amazing people and blessings I have in my life. And I'm so happy I get to see my family again tomorrow!

xoxo

F21 coat and pants/Zara blouse/Vintage necklace/Buy.com sunnies/Timeless bag/DolceVita boots

Heaven is a place on earth with you

2011-11-19T21:30:00.000-08:00

The beginning of this week was something I had been looking forward to for months now. The husb and I have been working so hard lately, longer hours, etc...that we haven't been able to really relax. So we decided to get away for a couple days and drive up north to a little town just 15 minutes above San Francisco called Mill Valley. We booked a hotel right next to the bay overlooking Sausalito, and the view from our balcony was just exquisite. This post is just day one of our trip...since we drove, we didn't arrive at our destination til about 4pm. We got settled in, then we went into the city for some vintage shopping and dinner at Ragazza. I'm pretty much sure that nothing beats the food and shopping in SF. I got some really amazing vintage pieces and had some of the best food I've had in a long time that night.

P.S. Five people stopped me at Haight Ashbury asking me where I got my red velvet leggings. Timeless, baby! Come check out our store, we've got tons of great winter stuff!

xoxo

Free People jacket/UO button down/Timeless red velvet leggings and bag/Dolce Vita "Jamison" boots

Playing pool and wild darts...

2011-11-11T20:32:00.000-08:00

Sorry it's been like 2 weeks since my last post. Life has been a little overwhelming for me lately, but a good overwhelming. I've recently changed jobs, and I am so happy where I am right now. I currently work for 2 amazing companies, and last night-my Timeless crew got together for a wonderful dinner at Maggiano's at the Grove. It was so sweet of Stella to take us all out. It was definitely a night filled with so much laughter and love. I feel very lucky to have such great girls to work with.

Max Studio kimono/Foreign Exchange dress/Cheap Monday earrings/JC Foxys

Breaking into pieces...

2011-11-01T21:57:00.000-07:00

Hope you guys had a great Halloween! I sure did! My best friend made us an incredible dinner (chicken pot pie), and then we hopped on over to her sister's best friend's house for a low key Halloween shindig. Great people, great food, great times!

I've been wanting to dress up as Edie Sedgwick, one of my fashion icons, for a very long time. And this year, I finally got a chance to...I already had practically everything in my closet-which made the decision much easier. All I needed was the blonde wig. It was nice being blonde for a night. :)

The books are growing faces...

2011-10-24T21:46:00.000-07:00

Today was SUCH a beautiful day in the City of Angels. Not too cold, not too hot-it was perfect. Not to mention, today we were inspired by the Tim Burton exhibit at LACMA! We both had been wanting to go since we first heard of it back in March. And of course, we had to leave it for the very last week before it ends. Still, it was truly worth the wait. I was so in awe of how talented he is, from his sketches to his movies, to his notes--it definitely was a wake up call for my artistic soul. Hopefully it has given me enough of a jolt to get creative very soon.

P.S. Still can't get over the fact that all of these pictures were taken with my phone. It pretty much compares to the SLR we have.

Is everyone ready for Halloween? I am!

Kova&T button down/Alexander McQueen skull scarf/Heritage21 pants/F21 hat/Deena&Ozzy shoes/Michael Kors watch/Timeless bag

Baby, it's not a gain

2011-10-17T17:23:00.000-07:00

I surprised my folks today by driving to my hometown to take 'em out for lunch. My mom recently went to the doctor and found out she has this thing that prevents her from touching other people. Thank God its curable, because that would just be the most awful thing-not being able to touch anyone forever? That would be hell. But it's only for a couple weeks, and I thought it would cheer her up to see me. The not hugging part was tough though. Anyway, we went to this new gastropub that just opened up in old town, and it was decked out it in Halloween decor. This made me stress about the holiday a little, because it's coming up so fast...and I still have no clue what to be or what we're doing. So I think I have to get on that-2 more weeks!

In other news, I finally got an iPhone-the new 4s, that has artificial intelligence and takes better photos than my regular camera. I took my outfit shots today with it, and they turned out amazing. I probably won't need to bring my camera with me ever again. Less to carry, yay!

I really hope this week goes by fast and smooth. Really looking forward to next Monday! Xoxo

Lush via Timeless kimono/Timeless bag/F21 tank/Heritage21 jeans/eBay boots/Michael Kors watch/Assorted jewelry

These are a few of my favorite things...

2011-10-10T18:45:00.000-07:00

My first video blog...I hope you guys like it. I'm a bit of a bore, but I hope it's helpful. xoxo
Edit * If it stops randomly, try watching it on youtube. :)

Let's go far away to the humming meadow

2011-10-05T15:14:00.000-07:00

Things have been great. As great as they can be lately...it seems like things are beginning to fall into place. These are some pictures from the other day. It was mine and Geo's day off, so we wanted to do something lovely....brunch at Little Dom's in Los Feliz and an afternoon stroll/shopping day at the Americana. I had the best french toast ever at Little Dom's and I fully intend to go back there soon to try their other stuff. The Americana was a ghost town, which made the shopping experience a good one. I always seem to have the best luck at Free People's sale racks. Found a dress that used to be $180 marked down to $29.95. All in all, pretty spectacular day.

Thoroughly enjoying this rain....

Vintage floral duster/F21 tee and pink shorts/eBay boots/Michael Kors watch

If you're my guide, I'm your guide...

2011-10-01T21:18:00.000-07:00

(TJ Maxx top/MaxStudio dress/F21 necklace)

(Reformed By the Reformation kimono/F21 tank/Sister-made studded shorts/Timeless fringe bag/Wild Pair combat boots/UO cross necklace)

More pics from the amazing birthday weekend I had with my friends. I promise this is my last birthday post...

Siera (my birthday twin and one of my best friends) celebrated her birthday the following evening at her favorite spot The Edendale in Silverlake. I had never been there before, and it's always so nice to discover new places. It's quite exceptional, from the aesthetic to the drinks to the photo booth-I had such a great time, and I hope she did too. Oh, and can I just say-best calamari I've ever had in my life.

The next day, Geo took me to Universal Studios to celebrate since I practically didn't see him at all that week due to conflicting schedules. Apart from a wonderful birthday morning when he made me my favorite breakfast (double chocolate chip pancakes), this was the only day we were both available to have some fun! We had the best time being there, with it being a ghost town. It makes me not want to go to a theme park in the middle of summer ever again.

I had an amazing start to my 26th. I just hope it keeps getting better from here.

Write about love

2011-09-27T23:28:00.000-07:00

(F21 blazer and pleated silk pants/Michael Kors watch/Asos ring/Macy's bracelet)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

My birthday dinner could not have been anymore perfect than it was. My best friend Kate had a handful of surprises up her sleeve, and it began the minute I walked into the restaurant. The whole table had been decorated by her fiance with pink boxes that contained cupcakes, bags of candy, and balloons! I was so shocked, I literally had to pause to take it all in as soon as I saw it. Her birthday gift to me was a Michael Kors watch I had been dreaming about for awhile, complete with engraving in the back. So touched. And finally, my birthday cake consisted of chocolate and peanut butter cupcakes, which she baked herself. Dessert also included an entire box of macarons, because she knows I'm obsessed. The whole evening was absolutely lovely, and I am so grateful to have her in my life. Looks like I gotta step it up for her birthday next year ;) xoxo

Brighter than the sun

2011-09-20T23:53:00.000-07:00

(FreePeople crochet maxi/eBay boots/F21 necklace/Asos ring)

(H&M sweater/Vintage leather vest, boots, and Louie Vuitton clutch/Abercrombie&Fitch jeans/Assorted jewelry)

My birthday week began in Santa Cruz this past weekend. This is the second year in a row I've celebrated in that wonderful town, and thank God my sister is planning to attend college at UCSC straight through. I'll be looking forward to more birthdays spent with my family there. As always though, saying goodbye to my sister was rough. She is my ultimate partner-in-crime, and knowing she's not a mere 45 minutes away kills me. But it makes the next time I see her all the more exciting.

Got my crochet dress at Free People the other day. It went from $228 to $19.95. I'd say that is a pretty big win. :)

I turn 26 in 15 minutes...it doesn't feel real yet. I'm just wondering where the hell September went?

xoxo

Let there be love...

2011-09-12T20:58:00.000-07:00

(Free People dress/Max Studio cardigan/JC Foxy/Vintage belt and jewelry)

One of my best friends got married on Saturday. And it was absolutely beautiful...definitely the most gorgeous wedding that I had ever been to, that is for sure!

Congratulations Danielle and Steve. I wish you guys all the love and happiness in the world.

xoxo

She's the only one I got...

2011-09-06T17:26:00.000-07:00

(Wasteland lace kimono/F21 tank/Life in Progress jeans/Vintage necklace/Timeless fringe bag/Jeffrey Campbell Foxy)

(UO men's tee/Vintage biker vest, skirt, belt and Louis Vuitton clutch/Assorted jewelry/DIY feather piece/Jeffrey Campbell Lita)

Yesterday was girls day. My mom, sister and I spent the day shopping, eating and taking pictures as always in our beloved Pasadena. But prior to that, I thought I would surprise my sister with the pair of shoes she's been coveting for the past year now-the Jeffrey Campbell Lita in taupe suede. Needless to say there was a lot of screaming and jumping up and down involved. I was so happy to see my sister that elated, that it made the purchase worth every penny. Happy Back to School sissy!

On my front, I got a 2nd job with an amazing company called Timeless. I felt so blessed and proud of how well I've been doing lately that I decided to reward myself with a pair of JC's as well, except I decided to go with the Foxy's. They're pretty comfortable (stood and walked around for 4 hours straight) but the Litas are more comfy (Victoria was in them for 6 hours straight and didn't have to change) so who knows? I'll probably have to succumb to them eventually. ;)

Hope everyone had a wonderful Labor Day weekend!

P.S. One of my dearest friends is getting married on Saturday, and I cannot wait. I love you, Danielle!

xoxo

Set fire to the rain

2011-08-29T17:41:00.000-07:00

It was such an eventful weekend for me. I worked a lot, but in addition to that I celebrated both Danielle's bachelorette party at the Saddle Ranch and my mom's birthday the following day. It was so great to see Danielle having such a great time, and she looked so beautiful. I can't believe her wedding is in 2 weeks!

The next day, my family celebrated my mom's birthday at our favorite restaurant Cafe Bizou. The food and service is so excellent, we always leave feeling incredibly satisfied. After lunch, we saw One Day. But I'm in the middle of reading the book, so I wasn't sure if I should see it yet- but I didn't want to be a party pooper, so I saw it anyway-and it was so beautiful. I didn't think I would cry, but I did. And it was acted amazingly by both Jim Sturgess and Anne Hathaway. I would definitely recommend it. And I can't wait to finish the book.

And...I'm sorry I don't have any great pics of my outfits. It's just been so hot outside- dressing has mostly been for comfort and cooling- and the last thing I want to do is stand around taking pictures in this heat. Hopefully, when September rolls around it'll get a little cooler.

Hope everyone had a beautiful weekend!

You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one

2011-08-19T20:01:00.000-07:00

5 Things that make me extremely happy at the moment...

One of my many maxi dress hangers. I think I need to start separating my dresses out more evenly though, because this one is feeling very heavy lately. But looking at its diversity makes me smile. I have created quite a collection for myself-you really can never have too many maxis.

Pinkberry's salted caramel. Last night my girls and I went out for dinner and dessert, and thank God we tried this, because it was this flavor's last day...I'm bummed it will be gone, but sorta thankful because I would probably become obsessed.

The fact that I will be in New Orleans in 2 and a half months. I intend to do a lot of traveling during this time of reflection.

Vintage Stevie Nicks. I've been listening to her constantly. It's starting to affect my mood (not so good) and my style (amazing).

Friendship. I have the best girlfriends.

xoxo

Let's hear it for the boys...

2011-08-15T00:34:00.000-07:00

I cherish moments like these...my sister was able to spend the entire weekend with me. And today, we had the extra special treat of going on a double date with my best friend and her sister. We perused the Melrose flea market, where I found the most perfect pieces for my apt, and the John Lennon sunnies I'm rocking in all these pics. As you can tell from my outfit, I was inspired by some of the menswear I've been seeing all over the September issues. I couldn't wait til fall, so I decided to pair my shirt with leather shorts to give it a more summer feel. Afterward, I found the most amazing sheer silk chiffon maxi dress at Shareen Vintage. I can't wait to wear it out for an evening with my girlfriends. Just the right amount of subdued sexy.

Love sister days so so much.

Thrifted striped top/Zara leather shorts/F21 necklace/Dolce Vita brogues/Vintage Dooney&Burke bag/Flea Market sunnies

I put a spell on you...

2011-08-08T17:13:00.000-07:00

(Foreign Exchange top/Timeless lace pants/Various jewelry)

(H&M watercolor kimono dress)

I had quite the eventful weekend with my girlfriends. First up, was Kristina's 25th birthday party at her apartment, followed by Page 71. I finally got to bust out my lace flared pants. It's quite a risque move-something I'm not used to wearing. But sometimes, I like to take chances when it comes to fashion. And Kris' party was the perfect opportunity to showcase it.

The following day was Danielle's bridal shower in the Pacific Palisades. It was such a relaxing vibe, filled with all things girly. D was glowing, and the food was spectacular. There's nothing like mimosas and brunch, especially when it's to celebrate one of my closest friends getting married. :)

All in all, such a fun-filled weekend.

There is no place I cannot go...

2011-08-01T00:02:00.000-07:00

I'm back. I'm sorry for the long hiatus. I know I haven't posted anything new in 2 weeks...there has been a lot going on in my personal life lately. Of course, I'd really rather not talk about it on here and weigh you guys down. But I will warn you all, there are going to be a lot of changes going on in my life in the near future. I hope the changes bring a lot of good and strength in me, and will hopefully help me evolve into an even better human being.

In the meantime, I'm finding solace and satisfaction in my family and my friends. Today I finally dug myself out of the hole I created, and had a date with one of my girlfriends. When it comes to vintage hunting and thrifting, Maeghan is my girl. I have discovered so many hidden treasures in LA because of her. And through me, she has now discovered Bottega Louie and macarons. Today was definitely the day I've been needing for awhile.

Express top/Heritage21 maxi/Vintage jewelry and sunnies

Time will always come for you...

2011-07-15T17:19:00.000-07:00

(MaxStudio capelet/ Love Story dress/Vintage necklace and rings/Vintage Dooney&Burke bag/eBay boots/Jewelmint earrings)

(Vintage dress/Thrifted cardigan/F21 headband/Vintage Dooney & Burke bag/Vintage silk scarf/Vintage boots/ BySamiiRyan feathers)

These past two days have been the best in a long while. We celebrated my Dad's birthday with an amazing lunch at Buddha's Belly in Hollywood, followed by a leisurely stroll around The Grove and Farmer's Market. Family time is always important for me, and I'm especially taking full advantage of it before I start my new job next week. We ended the day with froyo and So You Think You Can Dance. It's always the little things that induce the most happiness.

Tradition is also very important. So we braved the crowds and the countless screaming teens, to camp out at the theatre in my hometown, to see the final installment of the series that changed my life. My family and I have done this for every movie apart from one, due to my sister being in Santa Cruz last November for Deathly Hallows Part I. And every time it's incredibly stressful, but incredibly fulfilling as soon as we're in our seats and the Warner Bros. logo pops up on screen. The energy is palpable and uncontainable, and a completely different feeling seeing it with diehard fans. All I can say is, the film could not have ended in a more perfect way. I felt a satisfaction that I haven't felt from any movie I've seen. It's a huge part of my life, and probably always will be. I hope you all enjoy it just as much I did.

xoxo

Somewhere only we know

2011-07-11T19:40:00.000-07:00

HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS PART II

PREMIERE

United Kingdom vs. North America

I love each look, and I'm loving the whole light and dark theme Emma Watson has been working lately. Although, I'm partial to the UK premiere a little more because I feel like soft suits her features way better, but I also love how risque and sexy she looks at the NYC premiere. Either way, Emma Watson is a stunner who can pretty much pull off anything. I can't wait to see what other looks she'll rock for the promotional tour.

This picture pretty much sums up my feelings on the fact that 12 years of my life is finally coming to an end on July 15th. There are absolutely no words to describe the amount of tears that will be shed that day. The anticipation and the dread is killing me. xoxo

Darling, stay close to me

2011-07-09T19:00:00.000-07:00

In honor of starting a new job on the 19th with an amazing jewelry company, I decided to reward myself with something pretty. And no, my new job is not with Jewelmint. However, I have been eyeing the "Eros" earrings for quite some time now, and luckily for me they put it back in stock for those of us who couldn't have it the first go-around. I have never ordered and received anything so fast, and considering the shipping was free and ground-it was a total shock to find it in my mailbox in 4 days. Presentation was beautiful. Came in a mint colored box the size of my hand, with a ribbon tied around it. And inside were the earrings that I've been dying to own for months, along with a "note" from Kate Bosworth and Cher Coulter (owners of Jewelmint) thanking me for my purchase and hoping I enjoy them. I have been wearing them constantly. Even when I'm just lounging in my apartment. They're just as beautiful in real life as they are in pictures. The craftsmanship is outstanding and has a very romantic but edgy look about them. My one gripe though? It's not a pair of earrings you can wear all day, unless you want your ears looking like a tomato. They're very very heavy, and can often cause discomfort to my delicate ears. Perhaps I'll get used to them.

All in all, Jewelmint is a fabulous jewelry company and I cannot wait to order from them again. I'll be posting pics of me wearing the earrings very soon. :)

Baby, you're a firework

2011-07-05T17:53:00.000-07:00

(F21+DIY flag tank/H&M shorts/eBay boots/Vintage jewelry)

(FreePeople tunic/h&m leggings/Blowfish sandals/B.Makoswky bag/Vintage sunnies)

Just a smattering of pictures from my 4th of July weekend. On Saturday, I spent the day at the Americana with the fambam. We had a wonderful dinner at the Cheesecake Factory followed by dessert at one of my favorite cupcakeries in LA-Crumbs. It was a quintessential summer day.
To celebrate our independence, I went over to my best friend's house for a small bbq. The evening was filled with lots of laughs, love, music (by The Absolute) and lots and lots of food. Also, thanks to Kate's mom-I've discovered a renewed obsession with Merengue cookies. I NEED a good recipe pronto, so I can whip 'em up all summer long. I've gotten so many compliments on my flag tank lately...funny story, I actually got the tank for $10 at Forever 21 about a month ago. But it was too pristine for me, so my husb dyed, distressed, bleached, spray painted and wrinkled the hell out of it, and voila! The pictures don't even do it justice, it looks so amazing in person.

I hope you all had a very eventful and fun holiday weekend!

Time still exists

2011-06-30T13:33:00.000-07:00

I took these in Studio City this morning. I figured I haven't done a full blown outfit post in a long time, and I felt kinda cute today so here they are. Sorry for the grainy quality, I kinda had to go rogue with this session. As always life has taken me for a roller-coaster ride...it's been a really stressful month for me and Geo. I just hope July brings me more joy and ease. Good news is, I get to see my best friend for the 4th. I haven't seen/hung out with her in over a month, so it's definitely much needed.

I hope you all have an amazing weekend. xoxo

F21 top, vest, and necklace/GAP jeans/Vintage earrings/Alex&Ani bracelet

That's how it is...

2011-06-24T18:25:00.000-07:00

I should title my new inspiration board:

Battle of the Blondes

1.) Caroline Engman of The Fashion Squad

2.) Coury Combs of Fancy Treehouse

3.) Elizabeth Victoria Clark of Chic Heroin

These 3 women are a constant inspiration to me when it comes to personal style. You all should definitely check out their blogs, if you haven't already heard of them. I promise you that once you visit-you'll be hooked.

I hope you have a beautiful day! :-)

Magic was everywhere, and we had to have it...

2011-06-20T23:30:00.000-07:00

For Father's Day this year, we decided to spend the day at Universal Studios! I haven't been to a theme park in 4 years, and I haven't been to this particular one since I was in high school. It was nice that the whole family got a chance to be together, including my cousin Andrea who is visiting from the Philippines. It was such a pleasant day too as far as the weather goes, and I was able to rock my comfy Freddy Kruger sweater all day long!

My favorite ride of the day was the Simpsons ride. I thought I would miss the Back to the Future ride, but I thought the Simpsons was a nice replacement.

We ended the night with amazing food at Camacho's and my dad really loved my present. Can you tell by his face in the last picture? I love you Pop, I hope you had a beautiful day!

There's a fire starting in my heart

2011-06-17T13:26:00.000-07:00

This was just one of those relaxing, beautiful, incredibly peaceful days you recall when other things in your life are not necessarily working out as planned. This was last Monday, when the Husb and I went to Burbank to see Super 8 (which I highly recommend btw) and shop. Well, I really didn't do much shopping, but the boy got a lot of amazing things including this beautiful navy, military jacket from Wasteland (pictured above). It was the most perfect buy of the day. Afterward, we went to Ikea to pick up a few things for our home-which reminded me that I'm still in major need of a dresser. Right now I'm still living out of boxes and bags-which is embarrassing to admit considering we've been in our place for 6 months now. But such is life...

We ended the evening with a romantic dinner at one of our favorite restaurants, Star Cafe in Montrose. I think I was squeeing the whole ride there, because I had no idea Geo had planned that for us. We hadn't been there since we first started dating which was literally like 4 years ago. So it was definitely a wonderful end to an already wonderful day. I couldn't have asked for more.

Love Culture top/Zara leather shorts/Hue tights/Wild Pair combat boots

Quelqu'un M'a Dit

2011-06-14T16:37:00.000-07:00

A couple days ago, I had a photo session with one of my favorite photographers-Danielle Palomares. I feel like, aside from my hubby, she's the only person I trust to take a good photo of me. She has the most amazing eye, and always captures me in the best light. None of these pics were taken in a studio with fancy flashes. They were all taken outdoors, in natural lighting, in the heart of Old Town Pasadena. I'm always so satisfied with every shoot I do with her. I can't wait to start using these professionally. Thanks Danielle!

Vintage cocoon floral coat/MaxStudio blue maxi/Random purple shirt/F21 lace maxi dress/FancyTreehouse floral headpiece

Every word you say I think I should write down...

2011-06-07T00:16:00.000-07:00

June 4th, 1977

A beautiful cherubin baby was born...who eventually grew up to be an incredibly handsome and talented man...who eventually made me the happiest woman on the planet.

We celebrated my babe's birthday with simplicity this year by going to our beloved Old Town Pasadena and basically just hanging out.

Finally got a chance to see The Hangover II, which I have to admit-we were both extremely disappointed about. It was exactly the same as the first-to a T. Every single beat was the same, even the ending had no twist. But I have to say my adoration for Zach Galifianakis will never cease. He's wonderfully funny and brilliant.

After that we did a little shopping, had cupcakes from my favorite DotsCupcakes, and chai lattes at Intelligentsia. It was a perfect afternoon, which ended with a super romantic dinner at our favorite Japanese restaurant Sushi of Naples.

Happy Birthday Baby. I hope you had a wonderful day! Xo

F21 top/Vintage Levi's/Vintage Dooney&Bourke bag/Hue tights/eBay boots/Alex&Ani bracelet/Assorted rings

All the right moves...

2011-05-25T19:58:00.000-07:00

Last night, one of my best friends celebrated a milestone-graduating college.

I have to say, it's been one hell of a week for me (in a not so good way), so a night with friends, Italian food, and wine was definitely in order. I am beyond proud of her, and I can't wait to see what lies ahead. She's one of the most talented people I know, so I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that she'll be a success in anything she does.

Congrats, boo. I love you!

Here's to many more milestones, and celebrating it together. xo

Vintage jacket/F21 crochet dress/Various jewelry

I'm your guide...

2011-05-22T00:10:00.000-07:00

3 Things:

1.) I love my friends.

2.) Days spent thrifting/vintage shopping and eating tacos are the absolute best.

3.) I'm obsessed with my vest.

Friday was a pretty spectacular day. My friends and I spent the entire day jumping from one bargain to another. We ended up leaving several stores with bags of inexpensive pieces of vintage. We also stopped in Shareen's where I found the most magnificent dress. I want to go back to shop for some weddings I'll be going to in the next couple of months. I cannot wait to style all the unique things I found. That last picture pretty much sums it all up.

As you can see my outfit was pretty much inspired by Isabel Marant. I am so beyond in love with everything from her line. But of course, I don't have $450 to spend on pink shorts, so I try to substitute it for something much less. Always love me a good bargain.

Zara blouse/F21 macrame vest and shorts/Ebay boots/RayBans

Shines down on my home

2011-05-16T18:28:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it's over...my sister and I finally got to watch our favorite band, Eisley, perform at the Troubadour last night. And they put on quite a show. I always love seeing them perform live, because the people who usually come out to see them are truly dedicated fans. The vibe of the room was electric, and everyone sang along-even to the songs from their new album. Most importantly, my sister and I got to spend some much needed time together, which I had truly missed with her living so far away. Another highlight of the evening-I finally got to meet my facebook friend/style crush, Maeghan. She and I have mutual friends and a mutual respect and love for each other's style-so it was exciting to finally see and talk to her in person. My only gripe of the night? The troubadour security guards...such assholes. One guy even lasered me in the eye just because I was taking pictures, when there were 25 other people in the crowd doing the exact same thing...weirdo. But other than than, nothing could've ruined my night. We both went home extremely satisfied, with tour posters in hand to commemorate the evening. Perfection.

Jack by BB Dakota blazer/Mystic top/Silence and Noise jeggings/F21 brogues and earrings

Being controlled by the pull of another

2011-05-10T18:12:00.000-07:00

(TCEC Couture jacket/F21 tank, skirt and headband/Marc Fisher heels)

The other night, one of my dearest friends-Danielle-celebrated her 25th birthday in the Palisades. You might notice, we all kinda look the same. That's because the theme of the party was to dress up as your favorite "Danielle." After weeks of perusing her facebook pics (and due to the fact that we already had the same skirt) I decided to go as Going Out Danielle, while my husband-went as Edgy/Rocker Danielle (yes, he even stuffed his shirt and wore lipstick-talk about dedication!). Everyone had embraced the theme, and had a really great time!

The next day was Mother's Day, and it was really nice to be with my folks. We decided to take my mom to Mexicali-they really have the best margaritas. As her gift, I got her a print of one of my favorite pictures of the 2 of us...she was so excited and happy. Even though my sister couldn't be with us, we were constantly on the phone with her, so it felt like she was there. We ended the day with a matinee showing of Something Borrowed-which was really cute, Yogurtland and In 'n' Out. Perfect perfect day!

Xoxo

P.S. Wasn't my mom a stunner? I mean, she still is-but that last photo is actually a painting one of her suitors gave her. I think she was only 19 at the time. Anyway in honor of Mother's Day, I thought I'd share it with all of you.

We are stars...

2011-05-04T16:11:00.000-07:00

(F21 caftan and shorts/H&M bikini/FancyTreehouse flower crown/Vintage sunnies)

(F21 top and shoes/H&M skinnies/Flea Market feather hairclip)

This is the final part of our beautiful trip. It was spent relaxing at the beach (albeit very cold), eating delicious food, and exploring new places with my love. There's really nothing more I can say about those 4 days. They were definitely much needed, and I still reminisce about it constantly. Sometimes we joked about moving there. While that would be nice, we are very much dedicated to LA. But Santa Barbara has a huge place in our hearts now, and we're already excited to go back. Whenever that may be...Below is a video montage I made of our trip to the tunes of The Pierces. I hope you guys love it just as much as I do. xoxo

P.S. I know Coachella was weeks ago, but can I just say that I fall in love with Kate Bosworth more and more every time I see her. This was by far my favorite look from the music festival. So relaxed yet such a statement. I cannot wait to rock this on the 4th of July!

Want to be loved by you...

2011-04-30T18:58:00.000-07:00

The Royal Wedding

I'm not sure how many of you actually watched the ceremony, but I've been anticipating this day since the announcement of their engagement last November. I watched in awe, as Kate Middleton stepped out in her gorgeous Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen wedding gown. It certainly did not disappoint, and was reminiscent of Grace Kelly's gown, which was always one of my faves growing up. I shed a few tears-not gonna lie-especially her procession towards Will and the exchange of vows. The ceremony was so magnificent and magical, it was definitely worth the wait. They are such a beautiful couple, and I wish them all the luck and love in the world.

Meant to live our dreams

2011-04-27T18:39:00.000-07:00

(Vintage necklace/Nordstrom striped top/Vintage Levi's cutoffs/H&M tights/Wild Pair combat boots/B.Makowsky bag)

Part II of our exquisite SB trip.

We went on a wine tour. A first time for me, and Geo had been dying to take me for years now, so we thought this would be the perfect time. Basically what happens is, a shuttle picks you up at your hotel real early, like 9:30. And there were about 6 other couples with us as well. We went to 4 different wineries: KOEHLER, LINCOURT, KALYRA and SOLVANG. The last one isn't really called Solvang, but it was pretty forgettable apart from the fact that it was in Solvang-hence what I'm calling it. The first 3 were amazing, but my 2 favorites were Lincourt and Kalyra. Lincourt was just beautiful with the barns, the sprawling vineyards, and the cottage like gazebos where we had our lunch. It was so picturesque and the owners had the cutest bulldog I had ever seen. He took quite a liking to Geo.

Kalyra is an Australian winery known for it's rugged style and quirky decor. It's the only place we bought a bottle from. By the last stop, it was already 4pm, and I was completely wined out. Maybe it's why I didn't enjoy the last one very much. But all in all, it was a great experience and one I cannot wait to do again-hopefully in Napa. We ended our long but beautiful day with burgers and fries from The Habit! There's nothing like greasy food after a long day of drinking ;)

And just to clarify...I did not get drunk on this trip. Surprise, surprise.

I walked into this life a lover

2011-04-22T22:32:00.000-07:00

(UO cardigan/Flea Market feather hair clip/Vintage jewelry/American Apparel gray tank)

(Vintage Guess denim jacket/H&M maxi dress/Soda sandals/Asos ring and clutch)

While everyone else I knew spent last weekend in Coachella, we decided to celebrate our 5 year anniversary by going to our favorite beach town-Santa Barbara. You must forgive me for the lack of posts recently. We were there for 4 days and just arrived home 2 nights ago-not to mention having to be back at work early the next day, sure has put me in a dead tired situation. So this trip will have to be split into several posts.

We left Sunday morning, boarded the train (barely making it, due to packing procrastination at its finest), and quickly got into the swing of things. Our lunch was less to be desired, but we decided to take a walk along the pier to enjoy the art festival. George had the most brilliant idea to rent a scoot coupe. It was a blast, rolling around town in the tiniest car known to man. After that we finally got to relax in our hotel, and get ready for our beautiful anniversary dinner at Olio e Limone. I'm still reeling over how amazing the food there was. It was probably, with absolutely no hesitation or exaggeration, the best food I've had in a long while. Not to mention, they remembered it was our anniversary so our waiter brought out a chocolate mousse cake with a candle on top-like it was our birthday!

We walked back to our hotel feeling extremely joyful and fat. Haha!

More to come...

Make me better love

2011-04-12T19:21:00.000-07:00

Eisley

There once was a band called Eisley, whom I discovered back when I was only 13 years old. I had heard of this little band from Texas through a friend. She was really into finding great unknown music, and this song happened to be playing in her room...

And while I've never spoken of them or any music that's inspired me on this blog (kinda sad)-they've been a front runner in my life. A band that cuts through me emotionally, every single time I hear their voices. Perhaps, it has to do with the fact that soon after I began listening to them-my sister had also gotten hooked by their fantastical and whimsical sound. Pretty soon, everywhere we went we sang their songs together. Me the melody, she the harmony. It was almost a requirement at family gatherings, that she and I would put on Eisley performances. It made sense for us...Eisley is a family band after all-consisting of sisters Sherri, Stacy and Chauntelle, with their brother Weston and cousin Garron.

It's been 12 years since I first heard Room Noises. Then in 2007, their second full length album Combinations was released. But it isn't until their latest album, The Valley (released just last month)-when I listened straight through, and cried my little eyes out. I've heard them grow from singing about being lost at sea and marvelous things, to now singing about their failed marriage, and broken engagement. It's the most personal and grown up album they've ever released, and it's my baby. To say I listen to it every day would be an understatement. My sister and I will probably always have Eisley as one of our biggest bonds. We grew up with them, and felt every note and every word sung. The last time we saw them live was at the El Rey in 2008, and it was such a magical night. So we're very excited to be seeing them once again at the Troubadour on May 15th. I have a feeling it's going to be pretty special.

xoxo

A blazing, burning star

2011-04-06T20:05:00.000-07:00

Finally, finally, finally got the budget friendly version of these beautiful Isabel Marant booties I've been obsessing over for as long as I can remember. Kate Bosworth just always makes it look so easy. It's a quality I crave when I get dressed in the morning. The boots arrive tomorrow-whoo!

A little pack of fire

2011-04-01T14:42:00.000-07:00

After months of careful deliberation, I finally found the PERFECT utility jacket, or field jacket, or army jacket. Whatever the name may be. I just love the rugged look it provides, while still being able to dress it up. I found it at GAP, on sale, and the moment I put it on I knew. I can't wait to wear it constantly during my trip, with all of my lacey tops and cut-offs.

You are the sun in my Sunday morning

2011-03-27T19:09:00.000-07:00

Today was my sister's last day in LA. What's better than vintage shopping at an LA landmark-the Fairfax Flea Market and having lunch at Bottega Louie? The sun finally came out right when we got there, and the weather was just exceptionally beautiful. I was incredibly happy with our finds too. My sister made out like a bandit and was able to find a great pair of vintage brogues and a button down for only $15! My hubby got me the sunnies pictured above, and I finally found the perfect feather hair clip. I had been thinking about doing extensions for awhile-but I wanted to be able to take it out whenever I felt like it, so I thought a hair clip made more sense for me. Besides, I don't know if my workplace would've allowed it. The guy I found, custom made it for me-which meant I got to pick the length, how many feathers, and what kind of feathers went in it. I was incredibly pleased with the end result. My sister ordered hers about a month ago, and when she came over the other day-I just knew I had to have one too. Hehe. We ended the day with pizza, mimosas, and macarons. I don't think this day could've been any better.

6 x 6 blouse/GAP wide leg jeans/Vintage cross earrings and necklace/Guess By Marciano boots

Ready to start

2011-03-24T19:40:00.000-07:00

Modern and Vintage Sienna will always make me happy. Talk about inspiration on a daily. She's my number one forever and always. :)

Have a wonderful day beauties!

Got me breathing through an oxygen mask

2011-03-20T20:46:00.000-07:00

Happy Rainy Sunday.

This is as close to an outfit post as you're gonna get today, due to the fact that it was pouring all over the valley. But I had an extremely beautiful day regardless because I got to spend time with my family. Lunch at Mexicali-probably one of my favorite restaurants in the area, then shopping. I feel like that's what me and my family do every time we see each other. Haha! My mom is a sweetheart and got me a couple things for my trip. Lots of beautiful pieces I cannot wait to wear.

Self portraits in the fitting room, and in my home. And in case any of you are curious, my shirt says-"I love you, yes I do" in francais. Probably the most comfortable shirt I own. :)

UO men's denim shirt/F21 tee/BDG jeggings/H&M aviator jacket/Vintage earrings and rings/LoveCulture bracelet

You're a sunbeam ray

2011-03-18T12:08:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to share 2 of my most recent purchases. I love the feeling you get trying something on for the first time, and absolutely adoring the way it looks. That's what happened with these, and I just can't wait to put them on again. Unfortunately, I'm going to have to wait a little while because these purchases are for next month's anniversary trip with my love. I can't believe it's been almost 5 years. Time certainly does fly.

xoxo

I spy on room to room

2011-03-15T14:51:00.000-07:00

The apartment is coming along. We've really only got the bedroom to worry about. Right now it's in a bit of a state. But I love our artsy-fartsy style, and even though we've got very little space-we make it work, and everything has it's place. Most of the lamps you see here, were all made by one and only true. Yes, he is an incredibly talented human being who dabbles in all things creative. Notice the generic-looking lamp in the corner, that's not on? Well that one is from Ikea. It's the only lamp we own that we actually purchased, and I don't like it very much. Haha!

Fire kites drifting through the skies

2011-03-05T20:59:00.000-08:00

WARNING:

This post contains some serious sisterly love-and a great deal of pictures to prove it. ;)

(Vintage jacket/F21 top/H&M hat/Silence and Noise jeggings/Sam Edelman clogs)

(Vintage top and boots/Givenchy tights/Calvin Klein cut-offs/F21 necklace and hat)

Yesterday was pretty perfect to be completely honest. I got to spend time with my sister, who I maybe see once a month now :(, and we ended up doing a little impromptu photo shoot. A big kudos goes to my mom who was patient enough to shoot 2 cameras that afternoon. I can't wait to see how the ones on her camera turned out. But really, it was such a gorgeous day-and I'm so happy I now have these amazing pictures of me and Victoria. I'm thinking of blowing one up poster-size to put in my office. Which one should it be? I can't get over how amazing my sister is. She's got more style in her pinky than anyone else I know. She knows her aesthetic and works it beautifully.

(Winter Kate "Jasmine" kimono/Geo's hat)

Later that evening I was extremely lucky to spend time with my best friend as well, whom I also haven't seen in awhile. Can you believe we used to live a stone's throw away from one another, and now we live 3 cities away? I know it doesn't sound like much, but it's a great distance when you're constantly working and busy with other things. But last night was the cd release party of The Absolute, which happens to be her little sister's boyfriend's band. They were absolutely amazing. Go check 'em out, if you guys get a chance!

P.S. There's nothing better than In-N-Out, when you're really hungry and everything else is closed. xoxo

You got me good

2011-03-02T23:35:00.000-08:00

The Oscars

To be completely honest, this was probably the best awards show-red carpet wise-I've seen in a long time. Everyone looked so beautiful, apart from a few disappointments (ahem-Nicole Kidman). But for the most part, everyone did such a fantastic job-really stepped it up. Here are my top 5 choices...

5.) Jennifer Lawrence in Calvin Klein Collection-She looked bangin'! She was one of the first people on the red carpet and she really had jaws dropping. I was blown away by how beautiful she looked. If I could hope for any type of body right now-hers would be it.

4.) Mila Kunis in Elie Saab-I mean come on! She is so hot, it's almost unfair. She looked so ethereal and romantic, which we don't see from her a lot. But the lavender is stunning, and I love how it hugged her body.

3.) Natalie Portman in Rodarte-I'm so glad she chose Rodarte instead of Dior (which was her rumored dress in the beginning) because Kate and Laura Mulleavy know exactly how to dress their friend to a T. The color was stunning on her, and this was definitely my favorite look from her throughout the whole awards season.

2.) Mandy Moore in Monique Lhoullier- I saw the dress first, and I gasped. Then she turned around, saw it was Mandy, and gasped even louder. I have NEVER seen her look this stunning, ever! She is so breathtakingly beautiful, and she has been looking so good lately. That dress...my God-it looks like it was painted on her.

1.) Michelle Williams in Chanel-This is the 2nd time I've chosen Michelle as my top girl. The first being the mustard one she wore when she was nominated for Brokeback. Those pictures of her and Heath will forever be some of my favorite pictures on a red carpet ever. But there's something so demure and delicate about this one, I just knew it was perfect. The hair and makeup was stunning too.

I hope you all enjoyed the Oscars as much as I did.

Team King's Speech!! xoxo

Winter's chill chilled me to the bone this year

2011-02-26T15:27:00.000-08:00

What's in my bag?

I've always wanted to do a post like this, but never got around to it, until now. :)

1.) Bag-B.Makoswky. I love this because it's huge, and I can literally throw anything I want in it. It's starting to show it's wear though, but it's one of my favorites.

2.) Camera- Canon Powershot SD800 IS. Old, gifted by my love. But I'm craving a new one. Takes the majority of pictures shown on my blog.

3.) Mascara-pretty much whatever I can grab in the morning. This one happens to be L'oreal.

4.) My keys. Tons of keys, for work, home and car.

5.) Chapstick and at least 2 lipstick shades. I always change my mind halfway through the day. I need my options.

6.) Compact mirror for those touch ups. This one is fun for it's retro look.

7.) Burberry Weekend. My perfume always and forever. I can't remember the last time I haven't worn Burberry. Sometimes I do the simple sprays from Victoria Secret, but this is my ultimate go-to fragrance.

8.) Wallet-Hobo International gifted to me from my best friend, on our first Christmas together. I've used it ever since, and that was 3 years ago. The leather is beginning to show some wear-but what can I say-it's loved.

9.) Sheer foundation-Fit by Maybelline. This one goes on really light, which for the majority of my week works better for me. I usually don't wear makeup to work, but if I do it'll be this one.

10.) Blackberry-so old. But I shall miss it when I move to the iPhone in April.

11.) Nylon mag-or any magazine for that matter. I like to have foldable reading material in my bag. ;)

12.) Ray Bans-my fave pair probably ever. I wear them constantly.

13.) iPod-(not pictured, because it's in my car) Again, really old. It's a nano-like the 3rd generation. And can only fit like 900 songs. But it'll do.

So there you have it.

I have to say today has been shaping out to be a pretty terrific day. My babe and I enjoyed a wonderful breakfast at Le Pain Quotidien this morning in Studio City. Then headed over to Urban Home, where we purchased a couch for the first time! Our old couch was the one he grew up with, but it was really on it's last legs, so we decided to get a new one. It was probably the biggest purchase I had ever made-but it's so beautiful-it's worth it. Can't wait for it to get delivered on Tuesday!

I hope you all have an amazing weekend. Here's hoping it doesn't rain at the Oscars tomorrow! xoxo

Free People utilitarian coat/Gifted scarf from Best/RayBan wayfarers

I had a flame, but she had a fire...

2011-02-24T19:46:00.000-08:00

A couple facts:

1.) I spend way too much time, and way too much $$ at Urban Outfitters.

2.) Finally saw The King's Speech. And it will be a travesty, if it doesn't win best picture this Sunday.

3.) Ordering rolls and rolls of sushi, because they're tiny is a bad decision. We were full after the appetizers.

4.) When I wear anything furry, I pet myself.

5.) I'm using a different foundation, and I'm still on the fence about it. I feel like it makes me look darker.

6.) Date nights with my hubby are ALWAYS magnificent.

7.) John McCrea's voice=on constant repeat in my car and in my head.

xoxo

BDG plaid shirt/YASO furry gilet/UO hat/F21 necklace/Silence and Noise jeggings/Guess by Marciano moto boots/B.Makowsky crossbody bag

Love you madly

2011-02-20T19:25:00.000-08:00

Hello lovelies. I'm sorry I haven't posted in awhile. It's been one helluva week, with work and play and all sorts of love. Valentine's Day came and went. We don't really celebrate it, because let's be honest-it's a hallmark holiday. Geo and I express our love everyday of the year. Although, I do love eating all the chocolates...

(Vintage leather blazer/F21 striped tee/Flea Market necklace)

A couple days later, we saw CAKE at the Troubadour. We had been waiting since Christmas for this night. Geo grew up listening to CAKE, and I grew to love them when we first started dating. I hadn't seen them live before, and boy was I IN LOVE! First off John McCrea-unbelievably handsome-but also absolutely brilliant. His songwriting and the way he performs, makes you want to watch them forever. I didn't want to leave. If you haven't heard any of their albums, this is the time to start. Their most recent release "Showroom of Compassion" is one of my favorites.

My parents also celebrated their 33rd anniversary. So I took them out to one of our favorite restaurants Cafe Bizou. It's really the best French American fare anywhere. And I wore my red pants again. It's become one of my faves. It's so bright and puts me in a good mood

F21 cardigan/Zara top and pants/B. Makowsky bag/Dolce Vita brogues

No promises, no demands

2011-02-11T23:25:00.000-08:00

These are just a couple shots from my day with the girls today. We had been anticipating this day for awhile now, so needless to say-we all had a fabulous time. Lunch at Hot's, followed by a little impromptu gab/photo session at a nearby park.

The weather was also really beautiful. So beautiful in fact, that I was actually able to wear shorts without tights, socks or anything-in the middle of winter! However, although it was nice to feel springy today, I do hope that we get a little more cold weather here before it completely disappears for good.

I love my girlfriends. We always have a grand ole time. xoxo

Pretty Good lace top/H&M polka dot shorts/RayBan sunnies/F21 necklace/Fossil watch/Sam Edelman Zoyla

I'm still taken by surprise...

2011-02-05T23:06:00.000-08:00

As you can see I had a pretty stellar day. First off, I knew my sister was going to be in town this weekend for her bf's birthday. But we devised a plan a couple days ago, to surprise my parents. So neither of us told them, and my parents were in shock, when she jumped out from behind a couch at Crate and Barrel. My mom screamed in the store, and didn't have a care in the world who was looking. I wished I had videotaped it. It was a pretty spectacular moment. Then, we ate at Noodle World (I know, I know-it's like we never eat anywhere else) and I got a boba. Magnificent afternoon indeed.

But then when I got home, Geo told me that one of our dogs (currently living with my mother in law) got out, and we haven't found him since. No one's called any of the numbers on his tag. And Geo is still out there looking for him. My high from earlier today was completely crushed, and now I can't stop thinking about Orvis. I hope he's ok. The thought of anything else, would just be completely devastating-so I'm going to put it out of my mind.

It was really nice to be with my family. And laugh so hard, that tears start streaming down my face. And kiss my sister a trillion bazillion times, whilst she pushes my face away. Haha! It was nice. Everyone please think good thoughts about my doggie. xoxo

Edit: A women found our dog the following day, and we were all reunited soon after. I am beyond happy. Thanks for all the well wishes, I really appreciated it. :)

Free People crochet tunic/Love21 shorts/F21 necklace/TCEC Couture jacket/H&M otk socks/Chinese Laundry boots

It's a new dawn

2011-02-02T14:55:00.000-08:00

Hi Lovelies, I'm back. Below are my fave looks from the SAG awards last Sunday. I know I'm late again, but that's because I've been preoccupied with moving into our new apartment the last couple of days. It's been an incredibly stressful, overwhelming experience-especially with work mixed in. But now that it's over, I can just focus on unpacking and finally getting things in order.

Did you guys watch the SAG's? There were some pretty exceptional dresses on that carpet. Waaay better than the Golden Globes in my opinion. Mila Kunis is a goddess!

Also, below are two pictures from a shoot I did a couple years ago with brilliant photographer, Danielle Palomares. I've already done a couple shoots with her, and I can't wait to collaborate again soon. She's got amazing things going on right now for new clients, so definitely check her out on my sidebar.

I can't wait for the weekend. My sister and I have a surprise for my parents. ;) xoxo

There's not a thing that I would change

2011-01-26T15:05:00.000-08:00

My first ever Beauty Post...

I was gonna get really into this, I mean do a whole tutorial and everything, but I didn't have time. Perhaps I will do one after the move. Right now I am knee deep in boxes, but I wanted to take a quick break to post about a couple of my beauty essentials.

As you can tell from my blog posts, I don't have one ideal regimen when it comes to makeup. Makeup to me, is about reinventing yourself in a way you can't express through words or clothing. I can go from light to dark, with just a simple shade of lipstick. And it'll all depend on my mood-or how I'm feeling that day. Makeup is essential. And anyone who tells you otherwise is kidding themselves. I mean, it won't make or break your happiness-but there's something about makeup that makes me feel just a little bit better about myself on a really crappy day.

I'm a huge fan of drugstore makeup. I have a few things that I spend quite a bit of money on like perfume and my hair products. But as far as makeup, sometimes I feel like the drugstore goodies work just as well as the designer stuff...

1.) Boots No. 7 mousse foundation in Almond-I got this at Target about 3 years ago and never looked back. I dread the day that Boots discontinues it, or goes back to Europe. I love the weightlessness of it and how smooth it looks. I can't tell you how many compliments I get on my skin every time I wear it. It's just the perfect foundation.

2.) Deborah Lippmann in Superstar-This is the polish I stalk. It's my favorite in the realm of party nails-which I don't do a lot. I usually opt for the more classic colors. But when I feel like a huge change, this is definitely my go to. It's a bit on the ridiculous side when it comes to the price ($18) but it's worth every penny, I feel.

3.) Victoria's Secret lipstick in Stilleto-I wear this lipstick a lot. Quite a lot. If you see me on the blog wearing a dark, burgundy hue, it's this. I don't think the picture is the correct shade, but this lipstick is very deep and rich. And makes me feel super vampy. And I love that it stays put...but still Geo refuses to kiss me when I have it on. ;)

4.) Victoria's Secret eyeshadow in Provocateur- It's shimmery champagne, for those days I don't want to wear a lot on my eyes, except eyeliner. I like applying it wet, with a primer to really make it shine. A lot of people are always surprised when I tell them the majority of my eyeshadows are from VS. They make the most amazing makeup. No lie.

5.) Revlon Colorstay eyeliner in Black Noir-The name says it all. It just glides on and stays put. I never feel the need to reapply, and the black is super intense. Like carbon black. I love it.

6.) Victoria's Secret eyeshadow in Between the Sheets-This one is a shimmery brown. I love mixing it with my more matte shadows, to give 'em a bit of pizazz. But it's super creamy, and I also love applying it wet-so the color becomes a little more intense. It's the perfect brown.

7.) Rimmel Hide the Blemish Concealer- My mom actually gave me her old one, that she used like twice. She didn't like it very much, but I became hooked. It's stuck with me since 2007, and I've been faithful. I only put concealer under my eyes, and no where else. And this covers up the dark circles very well.

8.) Rimmel in Stilleto Red- This shade of red is the old hollywood red I love. It's the red I go to when I wanna feel sexy and going out with my babe. This also happens to be his favorite of all the polishes I own. It dries super fast too!

9.) NARS lipstick in Roman Holiday-The name got me at first. It's one of my favorite Audrey Hepburn movies. And then the second I applied it, I knew I had to have it. Again...super pricey for a lipstick ($25), but it sure is worth it. It's my go-to for my light days. It's the perfect pink. A retro pink, if you will.

10.) Essie in Velvet Voyeur- This was a gift from Kristina. It beats all the OPI darks I have, in my opinion. It's super soft, and the color is the perfect blend of purple, brown, black and red. It's just my go-to dark, and I love the saying the name!

11.) Revlon Lash Fantasy in Black Noir-This was a recent addition to my makeup bag. I wanted to try something new. And boy, am I hooked! I love the fact that there's a primer, and then the mascara all in one tube. It separates all my lashes one by one, and makes them look longer than they are!

So there you have it! I hope you all enjoyed seeing what I put on my face/nails. Maybe next time I'll do a hair post! xoxo

Across the Universe

2011-01-22T22:00:00.000-08:00

Today was a day for my parents. I miss my sister a lot, but I love hanging out with my folks from time to time as well. We met up in Pasadena, shopped, ate at Noodle World (our fave), and laughed. It was a much needed break from all the packing and stressing due to the upcoming move.

I'd like you to meet my beloved new cardigan. It reminds me of being in the desert and looking up at the stars, for some reason. I love the deep mustard/camel color of it, and the navajo print. And the way it just envelops me. It took me forever and a day to finally own it, and now I do. And I'm immensely happy. I miss my sister, she'd totally appreciate this sweater as much as I do.

For now I leave you with this cute picture of my mom, copying me. Haha!

Asos blanket cardigan/American Apparel tee/BDG jeggings/Wild Pair combat boots/F21 necklace

The whole world stops and stares for awhile...

2011-01-19T19:03:00.000-08:00

Golden Globes 2011

Best and Worst

Sorry it took me awhile to post these. Sometimes after an awards show, I like to mull it over for a few days before I make my final decision. ;) Let's start with the worst dress first shall we?

5.) Eva Longoria in Zac Posen-I feel like we've seen this silhouette on her a thousand times. It's very typical Eva Longoria. Plus that face she always makes on the red carpet, like she's hot shit. It's annoying and unattractive.

4.) Tina Fey in L'Wren Scott-This was actually good for Tina Fey. Although, not good enough. I thought the material was bulky, and made me feel like I was in a bad western. But it's okay...for her.

3.) Michelle Williams in Valentino-Ok. Can I just say, this pains me beyond belief, because this is just awful. And I love her, and I love her style. I mean, this is the woman who's Vera Wang Oscar dress I keep on my desktop, just to stare at for inspiration. I just hope she does better for the Oscars, if she's nominated.

2.) Jennifer Love Hewitt in Romona Keveza-Again, seen this so many times. Been there, done that. Plus it looks like she has a huge seashell on her chest. Not at all flattering.

1.) Julianne Moore in Lanvin-I think she's a brilliant actress, but she always makes the most stupid red-carpet decisions. And it's not like she has an awful figure-she's actually quite stunning. But she chooses dress with a silhouette of a paper bag. And in this case, she looks like she has a giant pink diaper stuck on her arm.

Now, onto the creme de la creme...

5.) Natalie Portman in Viktor & Rolf- I know a lot of people have been hating on this dress because it's very kitchy. But I can't help but love it, only because the colors exude everything she's feeling right now. I've never seen her so happy and so in love. And I think this dress sorta represents that. Plus, she's glowing. How can you possibly hate on pregnancy glow?

4.) Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace- A "roar of screams" emerged from the crowds when she showed up. I guess that's the reaction you get when you look like her. Emerald green was the color of the night, and this vintage inspired gown was the best out of all of them. It's just tailored to perfection.

3.) Scarlett Johansson in Elie Saab-She was going to be my number one, but I couldn't get over her hair. It made the whole look very Bride of Frankenstein-ish. But despite that, the gown is gorgeous and it's very vintage inspired which I am absolutely loving right now. I love the butterfly sleeves and the detailing.

2.) January Jones in Versace-She's always on my top 5, because she takes risks and constantly pulls it off. She picked this straight off the runway, and said "I want it in red." Done. I wonder what the original color was, because I can't even imagine it being anything else.

1.) Anne Hathaway in Armani Prive- I think she looks like a movie star. Which at these types of occasions, is what you wanna look like. But not like you're trying too hard. You just have to exude it naturally-and she certainly does that. The back of this dress, is truly the highlight. It must've weighed a ton. But she wears it like she was born to.

Can't wait for the Oscars! xoxo

Show 'em what you're worth

2011-01-16T16:50:00.000-08:00

Well today was an amazing day. I feel like I say that a lot on this blog-but today really was tops. I accompanied my best friend Kate to the bride expo in Downtown this morning to peruse wedding vendors and such. Those things are always so hit and miss. I think she got a lot of great information though, and we got a couple of cute photo booth pics to take home with us. Those are always fun. And since we were in town-we thought we might as well have lunch at Bottega Louie. I absolutely love the decor and style of that place. It was basically an old bank revamped to look like a restaurant-so it has that nice mix of industrial and retro at the same time. I ordered the eggs benedict and Kate had the portobello fries. You read correctly. Deep fried mushroom goodness...I was in heaven. Speaking of heaven...I had been looking for macarons EVERYWHERE in this damned city. And we finally found some-Kate and I were freaking out in the bakery-and people were staring, but we didn't give a hoot. I love my best friend. She's pretty much my soulmate.

MaxStudio velvet kimono-cardigan/F21 white tank, feather necklace and flower brogues/H&M skinnies/B.Makoswky crossbody bag/Vintage ring

Such great heights

2011-01-11T21:57:00.000-08:00

So we're moving in less than 15 days. Yet again. I know it shouldn't even feel like a chore anymore since we do it every year, but each year it comes-and it still brings me no joy. The only part I like is that we're moving back to the same exact place we were before, except in a completely different unit-with outdoor space for barbeques, entertainment, etc...I look at it this way- it's one step closer to owning our dream home in Pasadena. *Sigh* Hopefully (crossing my fingers) we'll be homeowners next year. What I'll really miss from our current place is my massive bedroom-sized walk in closet. Shoe library and all. I can't bear to think about it right now...I'll think about it tomorrow.

This is what I wore to run errands today. I couldn't wait to break in my new Sam Edelman's. And you know what? I never knew the amount of attention one can get from wearing 6 inch platforms. We were in line at Chipotle today, and no joke 5 women literally almost dropped their tray of food from gawking at them. :-/ I know I'm really late in the game when it comes to these babies, and at first I thought I wanted the Zoe's. But I'm really happy I went with the Zoyla's. Studs are really more my thing anyway. I'm a happy happy girl. Next dream shoes: LOUBS! Yeah, right ;)

MaxStudio sweater/F21 tank/BDG jeggings/Vintage flea market necklace/RayBans/Sam Edelman Zoyla

Ignite the light, and let it shine...

2011-01-07T21:52:00.000-08:00

Shopping days with Kristina is like eating red velvet cupcakes. Incredibly good and satisfying but bad for you at the same time. Haha! While I loved the time spent with her-I ended up spending way too much $ than I had anticipated. And that's because I finally bought my dream Sam Edelman Zoyla's at this little boutique in Studio City. They were half off! How could I resist, when everywhere I looked it was over $200-at least! But we had such a wonderful time, having lunch at Mexicali (I'm still dreaming about the salad I had), and taking fun shots of us on the sidewalk. I have her to thank for all the wonderful outfit shots of me-she has quite a great eye, no? Love you, Kris.

xoxo

F21 blazer/Kova&T striped button down/H&M skinnies/Vintage necklace from my mom/B.Makowski crossbody/Dolce Vita brogues/RayBans/Scala hat-Geo's

A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight

2011-01-04T10:50:00.000-08:00

My sister and Kate Bosworth share the same birthday: January 2nd.

Why is this important you may ask? Well, it's because Kate Bosworth and my sister are two people who inspire me on a daily basis with their style and charisma. As my sister gets older, she becomes more cooler and style savvy than I could ever dream about doing in my 25 years on earth. She's only 19, but she's stuck to her eclectic/edgy/grunge/bohemian look for as long as I could remember. I on the other hand, jump from style to style because well, I love playing around and taking chances-even if it sometimes doesn't work. I've noticed lately in my recent posts (apart from Christmas-which I must admit was truly inspired by Blair Wardorf/Black Swan) that my style has started to evolve in the more sophisticated/edgy route. Recently, Kate Bosworth's street style has made me want to explore this route even further. I love seeing her in comfortable, shabby chic, clothes. Not always looking so put-together, but manages to still look great in the end. She's sort of become my style crush in a way. I've obsessed over countless outfits of hers in 2010, and has become a sartorial dream for me. Now, I'm not saying I'm going to go and dress like Kate Bosworth in the next year, but I have become immensely inspired by her.

So in honor of both their birthdays, I wore my gorgeous Topshop rhinestone embellished sweater (gifted to me by best friend, Kate) with my acid wash cords, and combat boots. Kate B. always seems to do the sweater/acid wash/boots combo constantly. But it was raining, and the look was so easy breezy-how I could I resist?

My sister's birthday was grand-filled with sushi and starbucks and walking in the rain. It was just a perfect perfect day. I love you seester!

xoxo

Topshop sweater/F21 cords/Vintage hat and ring/Gifted necklace from my dad/Wild Pair combat boots/RayBans
Sister: MaxStudio drape cardi/F21 tank/Mossimo dress/AA knee highs/Vintage boots

To new beginnings

2011-01-01T21:09:00.000-08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Geo and I rang in the new year at home this year. We both had to work that day, and had to work the next morning. So needless to say, we were pretty pooped to go out. I apologize to anyone who invited us to their parties. Perhaps next year? Another reason I didn't want to go out, was the fact that 2 of my best friends weren't in town to celebrate with me. However, it was nice to just be at home, get all gussied up, and eat the lovely steak dinner my love prepared for us. We had a mini photo shoot, laughed whilst watching the Backstreet Boys/NKOTB perform, and clinked our champagne glasses to the prospects of greatness in the year ahead. We have every intention on making this a year to remember. And so far, I can say we were on the right path last night. I hope everyone had a wonderful New Year! Here's to all our dreams coming true. :)

Sparkle and Fade rugby sweater/Vintage necklace from my mom/H&M skinnies

You can't carry it with you if you want to survive

2010-12-29T13:24:00.000-08:00

Best of 2010

Picking 10 of my favorite outfits this year, was just too hard. But I eventually narrowed it down based on the ones my readers and I both loved.

2010 was such an amazing year for me. I got everything I had ever wanted in my 24 years of life, all in one year. I told myself in January that it would be my main goal and I feel so accomplished knowing that I made it happen. 2011 will be the year of reclaiming my passion and creativity. I missed performing way too much this year, but I know that whatever I put my mind to, I'll do. So, I just have to work hard, think positively, and hope for the best. That's really all I can ask for. But I have the strongest faith that everything will fall into place very soon. I hope you all had a wonderful year, stay strong, and let's hope that next year is filled with lots of love, happiness and style ;)

xoxo

Oh by golly!

2010-12-26T19:35:00.000-08:00

My Christmas was absolutely magical. On Christmas Eve, I had to work in the morning-but when I got home, I was in full clean house and cooking mode. I was so excited to have my family over our house this year for Noche Buena. We got to eat, drink and open presents! And I was completely satisfied with everything I got. Funny but kinda awful story...I made a wishlist for Geo a few weeks ago which had this amazing Modcloth military coat included in it. He ended up ordering it for me, and when it arrived-he pulled it out of the box, and the thing looked like it was stitched together by a 5 year old. No joke, it looked more like $6 than the amount Geo paid for it. Needless to say, both of us were very upset and I was extremely disappointed since I had heard such great things about Modcloth. Now, I can't say this is my last time ordering from them, because I've seen so many other bloggers in their stuff-but I will definitely be more wary of what I get from now on.

So apart from that tiny glitch in my evening, the food was amazing, and the drinks and company were superb. Christmas Day was spent with Geo's side of the family at the Smokehouse in Burbank. I had never been, and they're apparently known for their amazing prime rib. I have to admit though, that the garlic bread was much more appealing than my main course. I hope you and your loved ones had a very Merry Christmas. Now, we have to wait another 365 days for the next one.*Sigh*

H&M cardigan/Zara tank/F21 skirt/Hue tights/Vintage Bruno Magli heels

I'd ask the world to dance

2010-12-20T19:24:00.000-08:00

Gift exchanges with my best friend are always special. But this year, we decided to have a tea party. Little did I know how all out she would go, and I was extremely floored when I was welcomed with her Alice in Wonderland themed table set up. The tea, the pastries, the cucumber sandies-were all exceptional. Our gift exchange went successfully as well...I mean, she knew EXACTLY what I wanted and vice versa. It's a pretty great feeling, and she's a pretty amazing Best. Love you, Kate!

4 more days!

H&M polka dot sweater/Gap leopard scarf/Vintage cross earrings

It makes such an almighty sound...

2010-12-16T23:59:00.000-08:00

Date night tonight consisted of playing in Sherman Oaks. First up, dinner at The Stand-one of my favorite burger joints. But not only do they have amazing burgers, they also have hot dogs, sandwiches, salads, etc...has the retro feel without looking chinsy. Tonight I got the mushroom burger with sweet potato fries. It was heaven in my mouth-especially their chipotle special sauce. I don't know what they put in that thing, but it is damn good. Another treat for the night, was getting to see Black Swan over at the Arclight. This movie has been on my most anticipated list since probably March. I love Natalie Portman to death-I think she is one of the best actresses of our generation. And this film did not disappoint me AT ALL. It kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time-acting, choreography, music-all brilliant. It's definitely one of those films, where after it's over, it'll leave you sitting there in shock and awe. Geo didn't quite share my enthusiasm with the film-but that was to be expected ;p.

Tonight was amazing.

8 Days till Christmas!

TCEC Couture leather jacket/H&M dress/F21 sweater/Dollhouse wedges/Vintage Borsolino hat/Vintage necklace

Drumming Song

2010-12-11T22:53:00.000-08:00

My sister's home for her winter break, yay! To celebrate I met up with the fam bam for a lovely afternoon in Burbank. We caught up on some Christmas shopping, and brunched at Market City Cafe (one of my faves). Family time is always nice, especially being with my sister. I don't think I laughed so hard in months. She's quite a character, you see. ;)

14 more days til Christmas! xoxo

Love by F21 top/Vintage blazer/Zara leather shorts/Hue tights/Dolce Vita brogues/B.Makowsky bag

I wanna hold your hand

2010-12-05T21:59:00.000-08:00

No, but really I do. I know it's a little late but this whole Beatles on iTunes thing? Really stoked. And yes, I used the word stoked to describe my feelings on the matter. Need proof?

Haha! No, actually this is a result of my mom (who is an even crazier Beatles fan than I am) forcing me to pretend I was "in the band!" LOL. She's a nut but I love her.

Last night, a few of my PCC girls were reunited at Josie's holiday party. It was my first time at her new place, and it looked absolutely beautiful. It had a very retro feel, and had quite the "old hollywood" charm. Needless to say, the evening was lovely-and it was amazing seeing some of my old friends again.

Max Studio sweater dress/Hue opaque tights/Marc Fisher cut-out booties/B.Makowsky crossbody bag

Catch my disease

2010-12-01T12:19:00.000-08:00

So, I have this obsession with leopard...

Went to my alma mater last night to see my friend Dana perform in Arabian Nights. It was such a visually stimulating show. And she, as always, was magnificent in it. I got really sentimental walking down the hallways of Nordhoff hall. I can't believe it's been almost 2 years since I graduated, and that every time I'm there, the fewer people I know. Both Dana and Siera will be graduating in the spring. So I don't see me coming back to CSUN a lot anymore, unless it's to visit Garry Lennon (my mentor, and who directed me in 2 musicals). Although, with the new theatre building opening up, it might give us an excuse to drop by from time to time.

Sorry the pictures of my outfit are kinda bleh. George thought it best to snap pictures of me in motion, whilst waiting anxiously for Dana. Me, not so much. So I promise I will get a better picture of my new leopard babies soon. They're not the most comfortable, but they're lovely and any excuse to bring leopard into my life-well, it was sort of a "gotta have" moment.

HAPPY DECEMBER! xoxo

Jack by BB Dakota bf blazer/F21 tank top and earrings/H&M skinnies/Max Studio velvet kimono/Charlotte Russe leopard booties

Louder than sirens, louder than bells

2010-11-27T19:58:00.000-08:00

I'M THANKFUL FOR...

Family, my gorgeous sister who is also my best friend, my amazing group of bests (KBSDK) who love me no matter what, and my George-who makes me happy every single day.

My Thanksgiving was an amazing one. Every year, Geo and I get to celebrate it twice. Once with my family and once with his. Until we're able to house 15-20 people at one time, I just don't think we're able to have a Thanksgiving dinner all at once. That's another thing I want to add to my list of goals-get a house big enough for family events.

I love the fact that our family doesn't do a traditional meal-we eat things like roast of lamb, wild rice, spinach and artichoke dip, halibut, etc...The dinner we had with the Ackles clan made up for that. I love having Thanksgiving up in the Hollywood hills at his Aunt and Uncle's-their house is so beautiful, and they always create the most unique tablescapes. Needless to say, by the end of the night Geo and I were both so stuffed, we couldn't even move. :) I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

YASO faux fur vest/Zara top/Sneak Peek skinnies/Worthington clutch/Fossil watch/Asos ring/Nine West shoes/F21 brooch/Vintage bracelet/Nordstrom necklace

Je t'aime...Moi non plus

2010-11-23T19:28:00.000-08:00

The title of my post is also the title of one of my favorite French songs by Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin. It's actually quite funny, the first time Geo heard me playing it he said, "Are they having sex or what?" It's a very sexy, sensual song. I was feeling very french on Sunday, and was reminded of the song-I played it over and over as I got ready. My look is very Parisian chic, non? :) I especially love my Zara top which I planned my entire look around. It says: Le sont les bons moments que nous gardons au fond de nous. Which loosely, translates to These are the moments we keep (cherish) in our lives. Thanksgiving came a couple days early with my theatre family. I had such a great time eating all of the amazing food people brought, and playing Apples to Apples (a game we used to play in the CSUN green room constantly). It was just a cozy, fun filled evening, with the people I keep near and dear to my heart.

Can't wait for the upcoming Thanksgiving festivities! I hope you all have a Happy Turkey Day!

xoxo

Zara top/F21 coat, cardigan and hat/H&M liquid leggings/Rockport boots

It all ends here...

2010-11-20T20:46:00.000-08:00

When I was 12 years old, I picked up a book at the library called Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. At first I thought I would be too old to read the series and was hesitant on borrowing it. Little did I know how much my life would change after that day. A bit dramatic right? But in all honesty, this series has been with me for literally HALF my life. I followed these characters and watched them grow up right before my eyes. I've made traditions with my sister and my family while reading them and watching the films. So needless to say, seeing it come to a close (almost) is a bit bittersweet. Sad to see it end, but happy for its success and what it gave us-something to cherish forever, and something I can't wait to read to my kids someday.

Yesterday, Geo and I made a day of it. We went over to Glendale, had some yummy Portos for lunch, and came straight over to the Americana for the 3 o'clock showing. Luckily there was no line when we got there, because soon after we arrived-it became a mad house. I cried, I laughed, I mostly cried. It was an exceptional movie which really did the book justice. I can't wait for Part II.

I have to say, at first I wasn't sure about Emma Watson's new do. But the more I see it, the more I feel it suits her personality and style. She looks like a modern day Twiggy. Here are some of my favorite looks from the promo tour:

My favorite is the last outfit. She looked stunning and ready for her new journey. Out of all the HP actors, her career is the one I find the most promise in. She's grown up to be such a truthful actor, and exceptionally beautiful. She shouldn't have any trouble at all after this.

My outfit yesterday. It was very cold. And I didn't wear enough clothing...Sorry for the poor quality. I'm so excited to see my sister in a few days! And Thanksgiving!! One of my favorite holidays-because I get to eat anything I want, without an ounce of guilt. Love it. :)

F21 Cardigan and tank top/UO Men's denim button-down/Hue tights/Zara leather shorts/Wild Pair combat boots

The stars, the moon, they have all been blown out

2010-11-14T21:40:00.000-08:00

As you can see, I have yet to post any pics of my amazing vintage leopard jacket I acquired on my recent trip to Melrose. That's because I haven't really found the right occasion to wear it. I have visions in my head of how I want to style it and how I would want to wear it. So I went a little crazy on Polyvore releasing all of my ideas and inspiration and this is what I came up with...

Which look is your favorite?
xoxo

Always in this Twilight...

2010-11-10T11:33:00.000-08:00

A little less than 2 months ago, I surprised Siera with tickets to see Florence and the Machine at the Wiltern for her birthday. Monday night, the concert finally arrived and we were extremely excited since neither had us been to a concert in so long. This was also our first time at the Wiltern. Such a beautiful venue-really the prettiest venue I've ever been to. I'm such a sucker for anything art-deco...

Florence didn't get on until 10p, which is fairly typical for headliners-and it would have been tolerable if it wasn't for the fact that the two openers sucked. But once she came on, it was magic. Of course the highlight of the evening was when she sang Dog Days are Over. People were going nuts-I'm sure a lot of them were either drunk or high. But the evening was amazing, and it made me realize that I really should go to concerts more often. There's something about seeing live music that makes me feel really content.

H&M hat/Kova&T striped blouse/TCEC Couture jacket/Vintage Levi's cut-offs/F21 tights/B.Makowsky crossbody bag/Dollhouse wedges

She's a brick...

2010-11-05T22:52:00.000-07:00

Today was hot. But it was also a very good day. It always is when I get to spend the day with the love of my life, in the city I love-Pasadena. Every time we get to go back to our hometown, it's such a treat. We had Father Nature's for lunch, where they have the absolute best lavash wraps in the world. We shopped for a bit, saw The Town (which was excellent btw) at the new Arclight, then had a lovely romantic dinner at our favorite beloved Sushi of Naples. All in all, one of the best days I've had in a long time. Especially...since I get to work ALL weekend. :(

P.S. This sweater is pretty popular among the blogging world. And at first I didn't quite get why...but it's so damn comfy and really fun. It'll probably end up being my go-to sweater.

(Karla's Closet and Blue is in Fashion)

xoxo

H&M polka-dot sweater/F21 shorts/Dolce Vita studded brogues/B.Makowski crossbody/RayBans