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3/16/12

happy friday!

I'm not sure about the rest of you, but I am thrilled it's finally Friday afternoon! This week has been dragging along, and the cold, sticky (and now rainy) weather is not my ideal almost-spring setting. Unfortunately the rain will keep on through the weekend, but I refuse to let it run St. Paddy's day! My roomates and I have some friends coming to stay with us and we'll be making green pancakes and green beer (of course). I'd also be lying if I haven't been thinking about which green pieces to wear on Saturday. What is everyone doing to celebrate?

image via thoughtfully simple

Here are some entertaining and inspiring things floating through the web right now:

Artist Kurt Perschke's RedBall project is so quirky and light-hearted.

I'm now coveting an antique bar cart for my apartment.

A cute and simple DIY to spice up your storage.

I'm craving homemade pizza.

John Steinbeck's letter to his son makes my heart melt.

The only reason I want a child right now.

A personal and eclectic office space.

Cupcake genius.

I think I need these mint shoes for Spring...

A good pick-me-up. I was so excited the balancing pup visited to my hometown!

Intermix is still having their warehouse sale! I just snatched up a knit tank for under $15--score.
Have a great weekend!
xx

3/15/12

travel uniform

After my mini-getaway last weekend and booking a trip for June, travel is in the forefront of my mind lately. I've been traveling more over the past couple years, and so I've discovered the best and worst things to wear while on-the-go.

Now that I'm in the "real world," I feel silly wearing sweatpants while traveling. Sure, it's comfortable, and I tend to always put comfort first, but it's also incredibly impractical when you land and are headed straight to meet family or friends. Personally, I don't think "bum" qualifies as a great trend. Recently I've developed a travel uniform that's both comfortable and presentable. That's a win-win in my book.

1. A relaxed, light sweater or t-shirt--this serves as a base for everything else. You want to choose something that's easier to layer with because temperatures on planes are so unpredictable!
2. Comfortable jeans with good stretch
3. Cozy scarf--bonus if you can find one large enough to double as a blanket.
4. Good shoes--I find the best travel shoes cover your entire foot, are comfortable (obviously), and are easy to run around in, yet still look a bit dressy for an overall polish.
5. Watch--so you'll always be on time.
6. A large, quality carry-on bag--mine needs to be big enough to carry all the necessities (including snacks).
7. Lipstick--I always try to bring a colored lipstick so as to freshen my look upon arrival, that way I'm not spending extra time in the bathroom trying to primp (ignore the photo for this one).

If you have a light jacket (maybe a trench like this one) that could be a great key piece as well.
Happy jet-setting!
xx

3/13/12

weekend wear: easy breezy

[dress and feather ring from nordstorm {sale rack}, wal-mart sandals, chanel bag, david yurman bracelet, michael kors watch, opi nails, alumni sunglasses-gift]

A half-day trip to Coronado (or any trip, for that matter) requires a simple, no fuss outfit like this strapless maxi dress I scooped up from Nordstorm last summer. I have no idea who makes it...so I guess you could say it's almost like it was thrifted...same concept of digging...except, you know, at a department store. Regardless, this is one of my favorite dresses to throw on for nice, sunny days. It's a fun color, it's comfortable, and I look decently put together when I wear it. I can't think of a better dress to sip cocktails by the beach in.

As I mentioned yesterday, we had some perfect weather this weekend and I had to take advantage. Now that Spring is exactly one week away, California is super cold and windy. I'm taking this as my cue to wear all my sweaters and faux fur until the warmth returns.

3/12/12

weekend snapshots

This weekend was a revitalizing, relaxing adventure--which is everything I needed. My boyfriend's mom came into town, and the three of us spent the weekend eating delicious food, toasting with some good wine, and taking in San Diego's beautiful scenery. It's really nice to get out of L.A. sometimes and just relax, away from (as much) traffic and people. And obviously, we planned a girls' shopping trip for her next visit, much to Griffin's dismay I'm sure.

After his mom left, the beau and I made an impromptu day trip to Coronado. He always has the best ideas.

low tide at a beach in la jolla

a refreshing wine we had at eddie v's during dinner in la jolla

filling homecooked meal: steak grilled by the beau, broccolini and a loaded baked potato

spice farm at hotel de coronado

walking the boardwalk behind hotel del coronado

details: david yurman bracelet, michael kors watch, nordstrom ring, chanel bag, opi nails

seals sunbathing on a rock in la jolla

drinks and bar snacks at hotel de coronado

I hope everyone's weekend was as relaxing and fulfilling as mine. Here's to a productive week! I'll show you what I wore on my little Coronado getaway tomorrow.
xx

3/7/12

color and patterns

[target tank and shoes, s.y.l.k. blazer, bdg jeans from urban outfitters, michael kors watch, david yurman bracelet, ring from lavish in crested butte, polo ralph lauren glasses, opi gel manicure, chanel lipcolor in superstition]

Yesterday was a chilly, dreary day in Southern California. But with Spring weighing heavily on my mind, I had no intention of putting away my bright items. I recently purchased this coral blazer from S.Y.L.K. in Century City, and I've already worn it a few times (similar styles here, here, and here). I paired it with some comfortable basics of contrasting prints for work, and I wore it with a black lace top and black pumps for a night out with some of my girlfriends over the weekend.

I've also been obsessing over the gel manicure I got over the weekend. It's the perfect color for Spring and the gel polish will last for a couple weeks. What are you coveting this season?
xx

3/6/12

the perfect egg sandwich

I'm a sucker for a great breakfast sandwich. Living in LA you can find many creative varieties--but I often prefer the simple ingredients. On Saturday I made this sandwich which consisted of 2 eggs and some shredded cheese.

This bad boy took about a total of 10 minutes to make. Next time I'd like to try a slice of cheese instead of shredded for extra cheesy goodness. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to make one for dinner...
Enjoy!
xx

3/5/12

snapshots

I apologize for the lack of posts, friends. Life took me by surprise and I needed a break from the cyber world for a while. But I'm returning to you completely rejuvenated and ready to share all sorts of exciting things! For now, here's a recap of the last couple of weeks from my phone's lens.