Los Angeles Heat

Top : Sandro // Bottoms : Current/Elliott //

Despite the fact that fall is right around the corner, it definitely
does not feel like it in Los Angeles (today it is apparently in the 90s).

One way to keep cool : fairy-light silk tanks from Sandro and ice cold drinks.
It works, I swear!

Either way, tonight J and I are going to see Moderat and I am a little too excited...

Happy Thursday!

Anine Bing Linen Tank and Raspberry Rose

Top : Anine Bing // Bottoms : Current/Elliott //

While walking down 3rd Street, J and I came across Carmela Ice Cream, my new favorite place to get sorbet.
Using organic ingredients from local farmers markets, Carmela offers an unique selection of ice cream and sorbet flavors, including my current favorite flavor : raspberry rose.

I wore a black, 'fairy-light' linen tank from Anine Bing, which is perfect on its own for hot summer days or for layering during the colder months. I am actually kind of in love with this tank, it is so soft and I get the urge to wear it with everything. Anine Bing's linen tops are definitely going on my list of staple items.

Happy Wednesday!

Mexican Wedding Dress

Top : Vintage // Bottoms : Current/Elliott // Shoes : Gap //

I love Mexican wedding dresses, I am not sure why exactly but I do.
The best and only place that I know where to find them is at vintage markets.
They come in a variety of lengths, patterns, and are always 100% cotton.
I picked two up recently, each for only $10, this being one of them.

I will show you the other one soon!

Summer Perfect Outfit

Photography (with thanks) : Johns Hopkins Congdon //

Top : Urban Outfitters (now on sale) // Bottoms : Current/Elliott // Bracelets : Stilbym //

 

Happy Friday!

I am going to take a momentary break from posting pictures
from here in Los Angeles to show you some pictures from VT.

This is one of my go to summer outfits that I feel like works on both coasts.
If you know me then you know that East Coast outfits vs. West Coast outfits
is something that I struggle with (mostly because I usually wear all black)
so I feel like I have cracked some sort of fashion code.

What is more perfect for summer than a fairy-light,

white cotton top paired with some denim?

And now that I have brought up fairy-light tops...
I actually love this top so much that I have been thinking
about picking it up in black seeing as it is now on sale.
Or do you think that would be too much?
♥

Sandro Black Leather Shoes

Bottoms : Current/Elliott // Shoes : Sandro //

Hello from Los Angeles!

I thought I would give a quick update and apologize for the lack of posts! I have been traveling and have not had much time to spend on the computer.

While I am at a computer I thought I would show you my new shoes from Sandro. I picked them up while I was in NYC a couple of days ago and I am kind of in love with them. I usually have a hard time finding shoes that I like enough to actually buy so I was pretty excited to find these. I will try to get a better picture to show you soon!

I hope you are all doing well!

♥

Current/Elliott Ankle Skinny Jeans in Hunter

Top : Gap // Bottoms : Current/Elliott // Bag : Louis Vuitton //

In my opinion, Current/Elliott makes the best fitting jeans for petite body types.

Their Stiletto and Ankle Skinny cuts are my favorites. The Ankle Skinny is a

little bit longer than the Stiletto cut (the Stiletto is perfect for if you are shorter).

I like them so much that I picked up another pair of the Ankle Skinny jeans,

this time in Hunter. This may be turning into a problem...kidding (kind of)!

Look for Less : Isabel Marant Alexia Embroidered Top

Top : American Eagle // Bottoms : Current/Elliott // Hat : American Apparel // Shoes : Cheap Monday //
 
Photography : Johns Hopkins Congdon //

Another Isabel Marant look for less...from American Eagle (has this store always had such Boho, Marant-ish things?). This time it is Isabel Marant's Alexia Embroidered Top vs. American Eagle's Studded Boho Top, both of which are on sale right now. The AE one is 100% cotton, lightweight, and perfect for summer!

Also! On my wrist I am wearing a bracelet from my Etsy shop made out of matte amazonite gemstone beads, light pink Swarovski crystals and sterling silver. I hope you like it!
I hope everyone had a lovely Sunday!
♥

'East Village' Current/Elliott Ankle Skinny Jeans

Photos : Johns Hopkins Congdon //

Top : Victoria's Secret // Cardigan : Gap // Bottoms : Current/Elliott // Scarf : American Eagle //

Good morning!

This morning I have another jeans outfit post for you. Another Current/Elliott jeans post to be specific. I wear jeans all year-round, they are so essential. I like that you can wear the same pair of jeans with two different style tops and have two completely separate vibes. In the summer I am always into looks that are kind of 'rock and roll chic' (I guess that is my style no matter what the season is) but with a sort of 'California cool' vibe.

It is the subtle chicness of a denim and white top combination that gets me! It is an outfit that can look so effortlessly stylish when executed properly. To do so you have to have a nearly perfect pair of jeans and a nearly perfect white top, both in a style that you like.

Personally, I like skinny jeans and I have been loving my pair of Current/Elliott Stiletto jeans in 'Federal Blue' so much that I decided to pick up a similar pair. I ended up finding this pair of Ankle Skinny jeans, which are a little bit longer than the Stiletto jeans, in 'East Village' (their names make me laugh). I adore them. They are darker and have more of a 'rock and roll' vibe, perfect for pairing with a simple white tank.

Federal Blue Current/Elliott Stiletto Jeans

 

Top : Urban Outfitters // Bottoms : Current/Elliott // Shoes : Gap //

I picked up this pair of 'federal blue' jeans from Current/Elliott a couple of days ago. I had wanted a pair of light weight blue jeans for the summer months and I think these were just what I was looking for. I got them just in time too seeing as the past few days have been extremely hot and sunny, which in my opinion is so much nicer than endless days of rain.
I paired them with the white cotton top that I bought for my trip to Scottsdale. Both garments are simple and perfect for extremely hot days and I have a feeling they will be two of my summer essentails.

Happy Sunday!
♥

Packing One Carry-On for One Week : Scottsdale, AZ

My moodboard for my recent trip to Scottsdale (Isabel Marant <3)
Two tops and two bottoms that can be mixed and matched

One of the outfits I laid out (inspired by my moodboard).
 Top & Bottom : Urban Outfitters // Boots : Cheap Monday // Bag : Gucci //
The top from the previous outfit worn with a pair of Current/Elliott jeans (also from the second picture).

As I mentioned in my post about Louis Vuitton's Art of Packing, I recently traveled to Scottsdale, AZ for a week of sunshine. It was so nice to be in the warm weather and to be able to wake up and see palm trees out my window.

I also enjoyed being able to wear skirts and dresses again, one of the perks of Arizona's harsh weather (100°+ heat and unhealthy amounts of sun exposure), which is something I was well aware of before I left and took into account while preparing what I was going to bring in my one carry-on suitcase.

I say prepare because I find that in order to pack things that I will actually wear I have to follow a process that prevents me from bringing unnecessary items. I get so annoyed with myself when I end up with a suitcase full of garments that I have no interest in and do not end up wearing, I do not even know how to explain it!

This is how I prevent that from happening :

1. Make a mood board!!! I swear I am happiest with what I bring with me when I make a mood board before hand.
2. Look up the weather.
3. Find out what sort of activities you will be doing and make note of any activity that requires any sort of special attire (a party, hiking, etc.).
4. Make a calendar for the days that you will be away that marks the weather and any special events that you have planned.
5. Make a list of things you know you need/want to bring.
6. Using the mood board and calendar choose and set aside any special occasion outfits.
7. Choose garments/shoes/accessories that you can mix and match so you do not bring too many things. Try to eliminate anything that you know you will not wear.
8. Lay everything out to make sure you are not missing anything!

What is your process? I would love to know!!