Happily Gray

Blazer: Gestuz "Malu" Blazer (here)

Boots: Ugg "Cortona" Convertible Boot in Indigo (here)

Sunglasses: Wanderland "Lauderdale" in matte black/grey (here)
Wrap Watch: La Mer Collections (here)
Striped Tank: Zara

Tights: HUE

Anyone that knows me personally knows that one of my least favorite things has to be cold, rainy weather! When it rains, I have an extremely difficult time leaving my house if I don't have to. As weird as it may seem, I prefer to snuggle up in a big comfy blanket and eat pints and pints of ice cream to cheer me up and cancel the slight depression onset by the rain. I personally find ice cream extremely comforting so it's typically my go-to rainy day cure! 

Another thing that's made this cold, drizzly weather a little more bearable are these Ugg boots! These boots aren't just cute, but they also come with Ugg's signature sheepskin footbed AND they're convertible! These boots are actually two in one! You can wear them as I did or simply unbuckle the shaft for a short bootie. Ever since the weather has gotten cooler, I've been living in these shoes! Not only do I get the warmth and comfiness that Uggs are known for, but I actually find these boots chic and stylish unlike the old classic style that looks like loaves of bread lol. I know...I bet you never would have guessed that these equestrian inspired boots were Uggs! 

Fifty Shades of Grey

Striped Top: Bec & Bridge 'Elements' Top 

(on sale from $120 to $84 here)

Coat: Joe's Jeans

Jeans: Ditto Brand

Lucite Heels: Jeffrey Campbell "Affair" heels

Necklace: Chan Luu

 

An achromatic color scheme, which means "without color", is probably the easiest for anyone to pull off. No need to hassle about whether or not this colored top pairs well with those colored shoes because black, white, and grey always pair well together! It's a foolproof way of getting dressed. I know on days that I'm feeling lazy and uncreative, I can just simple throw together a monochromatic black outfit or an achromatic black & white outfit in little to no time and still look chic. 

I'm Back!

Asymmetrical Dress: Finders Keepers (similar here)

Velvet Bralette: Free People

Shoes: Dolce Vita 'Elka' Heeled Sandals (on sale from $170 to $118 here)

Leather Backpack: Stela 9 ($224 at Revolve Clothing here)
Necklace: Chan Luu (other styles here)

I'm finally bouncing back from the laziness that had taken over my life! Eating and drinking whatever the heck I wanted and not working out at all while on vacation in Portland last month had finally caught up to me, which explains why there haven't been any posts for awhile. I've been feeling a lot like a lazy slob lately so my boyfriend and I are making it a point to get fit together. We've been swimming, working out, and taking our dog on walks together after work instead of our usual (baking cookies & cinnamon rolls to eat while binge watching shows on Netflix until we pass out on the couch). I'm sadly admitting to this so you'd understand why I've neglected my blog for so long. I know...I suck...but I'm working on getting back into the swing of things! Hopefully that means at least 2 posts a week. Thanks again for following along, everyone! 

Stripe Hype

Striped Top: Bec & Bridge 'Elements' Top (on sale from $125 to $84 here)
Silk Shorts: Parker 'Pacific Kane' (on sale from $223 to $78 here)
Wool Blazer: Joe's Jeans 'Meredith Blazer' (on sale from $278 to$139 here)
Shoes: Dolce Vita 'Elka' Heeled Sandals (on sale from $170 to $118 here)
Leather Backpack: Stela 9 ($224 at Revolve Clothing here)
Necklace: Chan Luu (similar here for $155)

What's the hype with stripes you ask?! They're simply a perennial and versatile staple. You can style them with just about anything all year long ...which means more bang for your buck! Plus, they can easily be dressed up or down. 

That's why I'm currently obsessed with this Bec & Bridge 'Element' top. It's my ultimate go-to piece at the moment. When I'm feeling lazy, I just toss on this top and pair it with some jeans, shorts, skirt, or pretty much anything. It honestly goes with everything! Unfortunately there aren't any pictures showing the back, which is what sets it apart from other simple black and white striped tank tops. It has an adorable open tulip-style back with contrasting stripes, which shows just enough skin to keep it classy and a little bit sexy. 

Choosing and Styling Horizontal Stripes:

1) Choose a top with thinner black stripes than white stripes. This will help counter the illusion of making you look wider when wearing horizontal stripes. 

2) Break up the stripes with solids. As the name of the top suggests, use the stripes as an 'Element' of the outfit because full stripe outfits will create the illusion of a wider frame. For example, I added my solid black blazer to break up the impact of the stripes, which helped slim my figure a bit. 

So just remember that horizontal stripes are not the enemy. If styled strategically, it could easily become one of your favorite go-to pieces too. Andddd...this amazing top is on SALE! So hurry up and get yours before it's sold out!

*Just as a side note, this was taken while I was in Portland where the weather was significantly cooler than Los Angeles. I wouldn't be caught dead wearing a wool blazer in LA right now...it's too damn hot!!! 

Flow(er)

Although it's almost been a week since my birthday, I am STILL celebrating! It turns out that I'm kind of celebrating this whole month of October with trips to Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, the Grand Canyon, and Portland!

In addition to these trips, I bought myself an old lady gift...an outdoor grill for my relatively new home (so be ready for some BBQ fun, friends)! After assembling that monster, I had Papa Pleng grill up some ribeye steaks for my actual birthday dinner with the family. 

Then the following night was spent with some of my friends out in the NoHo Art District at Pitfite Pizza and Brickyard Pub for a casual night of pizza, beer, and darts. This totally felt like a mini UCSB reunion with everyone back together again like the good ol' college days! 

The night was just a casual night out with friends, so I decided to wear something pretty simple. I belted a flowy vintage maxi dress, threw on a DOMA leather jacket over it, and paired them with some UGG heeled sandals. 

Leather Jacket: DOMA Leather Jackets (here)

Dress: Vintage

Shoes: UGG 'Luella' Heeled Sandals (here)

Necklace: Chan Luu

Belt: Vintage

 

Little Miss Sassy Pants

I've been feeling a little spunky and sassy so I decided to bust out a pair of my "sassy pants". I have quite a few of these "sassy pants" that are just kind of out there, bold, and outrageous. I love them because it reflects my ridiculous personality. I know I may come off as "girly" and maybe even sometimes"pretentious" from my outfit posts, but my friends know that I am quite the character. I'm such a goober and I'm darn proud of it! I mean...I can't even keep a straight face for my pictures. I'm always busting out laughing. 

Trust me, I have tried multiple times to take the typical blogger pictures and pose seriously but it's just not in my nature lol. I have to smile because I just love to laugh and be happy. There's so much to be grateful for, so lets all enjoy our lives before it's too late.

These crazy pants of mine are from one of my favorite stores, LF. They carry mostly European brands and can be pretty pricey but their pieces are so unique. I actually scored these babies on sale! They went from over $200 to about $40 or $50! I paired the busy printed pants with a light weight short sleeved sweater and stilettos. In order to keep my outfit from becoming a little too outrageous, I kept it simple by pairing the pants with a white top and neutral colored heels.

Hope you all have a fantastic week and don't forget to laugh alot!

Sweater: R.P.S

Jeans: Carmar (LF stores)

Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell 'Solitaire' (here)

Swarovski Crystal and Semi-Precious Stone Necklace: Chan Luu (similar here)

Bralette: LF Stores

Watch: Invicta

Bracelets: Tiffany & Co.

Turquoise ring: vintage from Indian tribe in New Mexico

Attempt 1 at being serious.

  Attempt 2. Somewhat succeeded but this modelesque look was only
made possible by the fact that I was about to sneeze hahaha

City of Color

Earlier this week, I spent my day all over LA running some errands. So when I had some time for a break during my hectic schedule, I stopped by Amoeba Music to pick up a couple records. This place is absolutely amazing!  It's pretty much heaven to anyone that appreciates music! You're guaranteed to find any CD or vinyl record your little heart may desire. And to top it off, they occasionally have live performances there! I've only been to a couple shows, but it's always a fun time.

I honestly always feel a little overwhelmed when I enter the building because the place is ginormous and there's just so much to sift through to find one of the thousands of hidden gems there. Luckily the people working there are always happy to help me find exactly what I'm looking for.

I put together this outfit based on the types of errands I had to run. I had meetings to attend where I had to look somewhat professional (in a stylish and not conservative way). Since I wasn't literally running around, I opted for some cute stilettos rather than some flats. To add another level of instant class and chicness to my outfit, I layered my casual tank top and denim shorts with this printed blazer. At first I couldn't quite put my finger on what I loved about this blazer, but then I realized that it reminds me of something my Thai grandma would have worn. This print is so old Asian lady and I adore it!

To be honest, I was a little iffy about my outfit choice at first because my blazer was just a tad bit longer than my shorts from the front, but in the end who cares?!?! I felt comfortable in it, which is really all that matters. I hope you guys enjoy my look as much as I enjoyed wearing it.

 Tank Top: Sanctuary

Color Block Denim Shorts: Joe's Jeans

Printed Blazer: Costa Blanca

Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell 'Solitaire' (here)

Bracelets: Vanessa Mooney (here) and Luv AJ (here)

Swarovski Crystal and Semi-Precious Stone Necklace: Chan Luu (similar here)