I am definitely having a moment with colorful monochrome looks. I am actually definitely having a moment with color?! I decided a few months ago that what was somewhat lacking in my wardrobe – and on my Instagram – was color. Los Angeles is made up of such a vibrant and happy culture and...
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10 THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY IN LA
In honor of World Happiness Day – which seriously puts a smile on my face for no other reason than the fact it’s a day dedicated to smiling, basically – I’m putting together a list of 10 things that I love about living in Los Angeles!
THE BEST PLACES TO GO & THINGS TO DO IN LA TO CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY
[Photo cred: Casey’s Irish Pub via Instagram] Don’t you just love holidays such as St. Patrick’s Day, that don’t actually mean anything (to you), yet, are still SO. FUN. to celebrate? I do, I do! St. Patrick’s Day is one of those holidays for me. Technically, the “Day of the Festival of Patrick”, is a cultural and religious celebration held...
HOW TO PULL OFF A MONOCHROME LOOK WITH A BOLD COLOR
Monochrome has to be one of the absolute easiest ways to put together a dope no-brainer outfit. In most cases it’s a sure fire way to get instantly chic. Real talk though – did I put on an all yellow/marigold outfit and think, “this is totally going to work”? Hell to the no. But...
MY FAVORITE LOOKS FROM THE 2018 OSCARS
[Photo from 2015 Governors Ball Preview] Okay, one of the MAIN reasons I love the Oscars is because of the maj, maj, MAJ fashion that is served. Like a free expensive glass of champagne… or an unexpected (yet totally expected) free birthday treat at your fav restaurant… the fashion is the icing on the awards...
CURRENT OBSESSION: THE TRENCH TREND.
Two words: TRENCH COATS. They’re a big thing in LA (and beyond) this season… but they’ve never really ever gone out of style, have they. Designers have been reimagining the trench coat for decades, and 2018 has truly outdone itself. I’ve been falling head over heels for wild textures, bright colors, and different ways to...
THE BEST INDEPENDENTLY OWNED GIFT SHOPS IN LA
My favorite kind of shopping is shopping for gifts. For me. Ok fine, I do love shopping for friends and family too – I promise! But regardless of why we’re shopping, going to a store, trying on clothes, terrible dressing room lighting and the hassle of parking – it’s all a lot. But when...
WEEKEND GETAWAY WEAR: OJAI
I had just 24 blissful hours in Ojai last weekend, and still I managed to pack a bag I could barely carry. Why do we do that? The fact of the matter is, we can’t help it, especially when we’re talkin’ vacation and we know the weather will be in your favor. There’s something particularly...
WEEKEND GETAWAY GUIDE TO OJAI
I always forget how close Ojai is from Los Angeles. It’s like… driving-from-the-Eastside-to-the-Westside-in-traffic close, which makes it the PERFECT place for Angelenos to skip town for a night or two. What you’ll love about Ojai – whether you’re a fast-paced city slicker or a laid back local hippie – is that its a...
N. HOOVER ST IS A TOTAL BLOCK PARTY. HERE’S WHY.
[photo via @shoprecollectionla / Instagram] You know that little part of Hoover St, between Bellevue and Melrose? You might not actually not on first thought, because it consists of literally two blocks. But it’s turning into two blocks of pure joy. One might even say… a block party, if you will. I appreciate these...