playing catch-up

My have I been a bad little blogger lately.  I have been super slammed with work these past couple weeks and have not given ample time to much of anything else.  But hopefully (fingers crossed) all of my hard work will pay off very soon!  Later this evening I want to share with you a new restaurant in Downtown LA, in which I attended their grand opening press party.  But for now, here are some things in the Internet world keeping me inspired:

image via oh happy day!

 How amazing would it be to look out your window and see this? Or live two hours away from Paris in general, like Kristin does now?

image via my style pill

I have been looking for a great clutch, and would love to add this Jennifer Haley snakeskin one to my collection. I just entered a giveaway to win this fun bag--click here for your own chance to win.

image via eat.sleep.wear

I'll take a wall of shoes one day please. And Lela Rose's shoe collection, while we're at it.  I learned recently that she is doing a collaboration with Payless--that definitely seems like something worth checking out.

image via sacramento street

This grilled asparagus and ricotta pizza looks fresh and delicious, and super simple to make. You can find the recipe here.  The best part is that you can substitute whatever toppings you like. My roomates and I have already planned to try it out soon...even if they don't know it yet.

image via i saw today

I love the look of a plain tee, jeans and a blazer.  The detailed buttons on this one kick the entire outfit up a notch.

image via brooklyn blonde

I really love this photo--from the outfit details to how you can see the photographer in the sunglasses lens. She looks super chic and cozy, and that clutch needs to get in my life.

image via blonde bedhead

Nothing is cozier than a big chunky sweater, and when it's a fun, bright hue like this one--what's not to love?

image via sequin harvest

This seems like the perfect time of year for wine tasting.  I would love to pay another another visit to Malibu Wines.

image via lisa leonard designs

If you saw my last post, you already know I'm getting into the holiday spirit as much as possible!

Also, a crazy giveaway.
For those of you who didn't know, many major fashion bloggers have amazing giveaways, in which they partner with brands to gift random readers jewelry, bags, clothes, sunglasses, etc. Check out a few of my favorites for your chance to win an upcoming giveaway!
[the glamourai,Sacramento Street,eat.sleep.wear.,Brooklyn Blonde,My Style Pill,A CUP OF JO]

Good luck and Happy Friday!
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