Tiny Dancer

 

Black Silk Dress: Joe's Jeans 'Dorian' Dress (here)

Heels: Banana Republic 'Gayle Zip-Strap Pump' in deep chestnut (here)

Clutch: Valentino

Bracelet: Torchlight Jewelry

 

I took ballet & figure skating classes for awhile when I was a kid, but I quit them both when I realized I wasn't any good at being elegant or feminine. I eventually came to terms with the fact that I was never going to be graceful or coordinated enough to be the amazing dancer I always dreamed of becoming. But hey...that hasn't stopped me from at least faking it. Plus, my signature top knot helps "ballerina-ize" any outfit lol.

Urban Ninja

Leather Jacket: J.A.C.H.S Girlfriend

"Fuck Forever" Sweater: Reformation x Baron Von Fancy Collaboration

Pants: Romeo & Juliet Couture

Booties: Dolce Vita

Clutch: Valentino

This all black ensemble makes me feel like some sort of urban ninja just ready to kick some butt lol. I simply transformed my outfit from daytime to nighttime by slipping my flats off, slipping my badass booties on, and layering on a leather jacket. The jacket was just the touch needed to pull the boyish & badass look together because it added an extra toughness to the look.

I maRANt to H&M!

Last week I braved the crowds at a local H&M store and eagerly awaited the launch of the Isabel Marant pour H&M collection. I woke up at 3:30am to wait in line because I was on a mission to scored the most coveted item of the collection...the beautifully embellished cropped jacket! I've been drooling over Marant's jacket since her Spring 2012 collection so I was thrilled to see a similar version of the jacket in the H&M lookbook for a fraction of the price. I did what I had to do to get my jacket and ran to H&M way before the sun came out. Losing a few hours of sleep was such a minor trade off for such a great collection.

The embellishment on the jacket is over-the-top (in a good way) and done impeccably! And since there's already so much going on with the tiedye, beading, rhinestones, embroidery, etc., I kept the rest of the outfit relatively simple. I styled my new favorite jacket with my new favorite heels and completed the look with faux leather leggings and a sleeveless blouse with contrast details made to look like a tie. As my cousin claims, "this outfit is very Sgt. Pepper"! And I'm totally ok with that! Hahaha

Keep an eye out for future posts featuring more of my scores from the Isabel Marant pour H&M collection! 

Jacket: Isabel Marant pour H&M (here)

Sequin Heels: Isabel Marant pour H&M

(Complete Lookbook here)

Blouse: Millau (LF Stores)

Pants: Romeo & Juliet Couture

Clutch: Valentino

Jewelry: Luv AJ and TomTom Jewelry

 

On the Grid

Although I had a blast with my family and friends, I was still alittle sad because my Eddie was stuck working for the entirety of my birthday weekend and missed out on all of my birthday brunches, dinners, and drinks. But it's ok because he made it up to me earlier last week with a semi-surprise dinner at one of our favorite places...Roy's Restaurant!

Not only was I excited about eating at Roy's with my man, but I finally had the opportunity to wear this amazing dress that I bought online months ago lol! It's a gorgeous white dress with caged paneling on the front and back of the dress. It's detailed with puffed capped sleeves, contrast black trimming, and two front slits.

I kept the styling simple for this black and white dress because there was already so much going on. I paired the amazing dress with a pair of simple black suede Jeffrey Campbell heels, a Luv AJ cuff, and a Valentino clutch. 

Dress: Finders Keepers 'By the Way Dress' (here)

Clutch: Valentino

Cuff: Luv AJ (here)

Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell 'Hough' (here)

Chevron Ring: TomTom Jewelry (here)

Party Animal

There's been a lot of celebrating in my life lately. Celebrating birthdays, new beginnings, and life in general. I wore this outfit to one of my best friend's boyfriend's surprise birthday party, which was way too wild and crazy. I don't remember having that much fun or that much to drink since college haha. I snapped these shots before I headed out to Pasadena to hide behind a couch cushion for an hour or so (since the birthday boy was running late lol). My beastly pomeranian, Milo, decided to join me and pose for the camera too. I guess Milo and I are just a couple of party animals...

Colorblock Blouse: Olive & Oak (Bloomingdale's)

Shorts: Angel Biba (LF Stores)

Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell 'Hough' (here)

Clutch: Valentino

Necklace: from Italy

Rings: Amrita Singh, Banana Republic, and gifts

 

  

 

 

boys will be boys...