I've gone away again...my heart and my head have been swept up by the summer Olympics. As it only happens every 4 years, I'm glued to my couch every evening after work catching up on what happened in London earlier that day. Staying away from all things Olympics, when you're sitting in front of a computer all day, is NOT easy. I don't want to know the outcome of a race London time, I want to watch it for myself. So I have to twiddle my thumbs, and wait it out. USA has been doing so great. Incredibly proud of my beloved America.
Apart from working a lot and being a couch potato, I've managed to sneak in some fun every now and again, as evidenced from my photos above. Sister dates, love dates, family dates, and a helluva lot of food. Sounds like a perfect summer to me! Can't believe there's really only a month left...and I have not once put on a bathing suit. : /
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.
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
It never ceases to amaze me how much fun I have with my theatre boos. Especially combined with the Fairfax Flea Market and Toast-done deal. That's where we trekked on Sunday-and I was on a mission. I have been on this mission for almost 3 years now. I needed to find the most perfect leopard coat I can find, that didn't cost me an arm and a leg. I must say though, people who work at the Flea Market have become major a-holes. They're rude, and price things way too high thinking they'll get you. But oooh no, sir-I will not be shelling out $200 for your FAUX fur jacket, even if it is stunning. I did end up finding this beautiful Aztec-looking necklace, which I immediately put on because I decided it looked good with my outfit. Didn't see anything else, so we left and had brunch...actually more like linner at that point. Toast is one of my faves. It's a little cheesy with all of the actors/casting directors/agents/etc...who eat there, but their food is amazing. Richie had the brilliant idea to want cupcakes from Magnolia Bakery afterward, so we walked the two blocks over there, and in this little shop called Polkadots & Moonbeams-I FOUND MY LEOPARD COAT! In my price range, and perfect as can be. Like Kristina says, "It's like the Fashion Gods (in my head, it's Coco Chanel) shined a light" and there it was waiting for me! I immediately put it on, and haven't taken it off since. Well, you know what I mean...I wore it for the rest of the day, until I went to bed. Haha! I cannot wait to pair it with lots of things this season. All in all, a very good day indeed.
xoxo
Winter Kate "jasmine" kimono/F21 tank/Vintage Levi's cut-offs/Target tights/Wild Pair boots/Flea Market necklace/H&M hat/B.Makowsky bag
These pictures were taken this past Sunday. Kristina and I ventured out to my favorite shopping destination-the Fairfax Flea Market. She had never been there before, and was super excited to see what all the fuss was about. Needless to say, neither of us were disappointed. I found a very cute, vintage polka dot dress, a leather jacket for the hubby, and Kristina found A LOT of things. Including a Karl Lagerfeld tee which I have to go back for as soon as I can go there, because I've been obsessing over it for the past couple days.
To refuel, we decided to go to Lemonade for lunch. We both had never been there- but it's been on my list of places to eat for a long time. So we thought, hey-why not? This place was a total win. Not only was the food healthy and exceptional, but it was also inexpensive and they have $1 cupcakes! I wish I had gotten 2! Anyway, that's definitely a place I would love to take George one of these days. Another plus from the trip? We saw Nora Zehetner-a super adorable Indie actress who was in Brick with Joseph Gordon Levitt (among other films). Yes, she was just as beautiful in person-perhaps even more so.
On other news...rather really upsetting news...I just found out my old school is doing not one but TWO musicals for their upcoming season. One being Cabaret! I think I cried for about an hour when I found out. Perhaps, this is a little dramatic...but since Cabaret is the reason I fell in love with musical theatre, and it's a song I had been singing since I was 5-it's only fair, I get to throw a tantrum. Sigh. Oh well, if it's not meant to be, it's not meant to be...and I can't do anything else about it. But to prove to myself that I would make a perfect Sally Bowles, I'll just have to watch this video over and over and over...
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On Kristina: Love by F21 top/Unknown black skinnies/Boutique 9 flats/H&M purse
On Me: F21 top and vest/Vintage shorts/H&M tight/Chinese Laundry boots
Last Sunday, my best friend Alli and I decided to peruse the Fairfax Flea Market for some Christmas deals. So we got an early start, grabbed some Starbucks and headed on over the hill. It was a really really cold day. I completely underestimated how cold it would be. And while I thought I was dressed appropriately enough-I was still "brr-ing" like crazy. For the most part, the trip was completely successful. We got a couple things for ourselves, of course, but I was also able to find something incredibly unique for my sister. At one of the tents, I got really taken by the 20s boudoir looking, handmade headbands. I promised the lady I would come back and buy it, but I never did. And I still kinda feel bad about it. I do want to come back, when I have a little more money and get the one pictured above. But all in all, it was a very cold but very good day!
On Alli: F21 Coat/Gap Cardigan/Target everything else On Me: Free People Utilitarian Coat/Truly Madly Deeply Tee/Jones New York Scarf/F21 Leggings/GuessByMarciano Moto Boots
