Color-Block Party

When it came to getting dressed for dinner and a friend's birthday party, I was feeling a bit lazy and uninspired due to the hot weather. Then I luckily came across this beautiful silk color-blocked dress in my closet by Staple the Label. It was perfect because I was looking for something I didn't have to style much, that would keep me cool, and that was still cute and trendy. This dress was the obvious winner for the night.

 

Staple the Label is probably one of my favorite Australian brands because their clothes are so simple and relaxed, but also chic and stylish. They start with a basic and tweak it a bit to keep it fresh and new. They play with the silhouettes, colors, and hemlines, which makes their basics more unique and fun.

Like I said, I didn't have to style it much. All I really did was add a vintage Versace belt to accentuate my waist and add some accessories to complete the look. As for my hair, I did something a little more special than just my usual topknot. I braided it and then made a bun hahaha (I have to be the laziest person when it comes to hair). My hair is so difficult to manage because it's so thick and heavy. The only way I know how to beat the heat is by throwing it up and plopping it on top of my head. Anybody have any tips or summer hairstyles for long thick hair? I need help!!!!

Silk Shirt/Dress: Staple the Label

Shoes: Dolce Vita 'Elka' (here in black/silver)

Purse: Miu Miu (here)

Belt: vintage Versace

Necklace: Vanessa Mooney

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

Rings: TomTom (here) and vintage

Twisted Tie Dye

Yesterday, I spent the day with my man running some errands and just enjoying the fact that we had the whole day together. We went to brunch with his family and then walked around the area a bit when we decided to go explore this little lake. We've driven past it many times but never really walked around. Since we had time to just hangout, we took a stroll along the walking trail and admired the beauty of the place and the different types of wildlife around. We spotted about 20 turtles or so and some big cranes (or what I thought were cranes hahaha)! We then spent the rest of the day making pizza and hotdogs, eating girl scout thin mint ice cream, swimming, and watching Despicable Me at home (to prepare for Despicable Me 2 on our next movie date).

I wore a twisted tie dye drape top over a crisscross bralette with some black leggings and my Dolce Vita 'Elka' sandals. I paired the outfit with my Miu Miu crossbody bag and piled on Vanessa Mooney, Luv AJ, and TomTom jewelry. Hope you all had a great and relaxing weekend like I did. Happy Monday, y'all! 

 

 Tie Dye Top: Costa Blanca

Crisscross Bralette: LF

Leggings: Costa Blanca

Heels: Dolce Vita 'Elka' (here in black/silver)

Purse: Miu Miu (here)

Jewlery: Vanessa Mooney (here and here) , Luv AJ (here), TomTom (here)

 My boyfriend.

 I spy with my little eye 12 turtles in this picture...how many do you see?

Crane...maybe?

Cold Shoulders

My boyfriend decided to surprise me with a really nice 'dinner and a movie' type of date. Without telling me what we were doing or where we were going, I put together this outfit. I figured since the weather in LA has been in the 100s lately, I'd throw on something that I wouldn't overheat in.

I'm really not a fan of surprises but this was such a fun date! It's rare that I get to go on nice dates with my boyfriend because of our conflicting work schedules but this worked out perfectly for us. He took me to this luxurious movie theater about 45 minutes from where we live. You may wonder what's so luxurious about it that we'd drive so far.  So let me just start with RECLINING LEATHER SEATS! Yeah...you read that right! He planned ahead and reserved our seats online earlier. Once we got there and were seated, a waitress came and took our order for dinner. Honestly, this was the fanciest movie theater I have ever been to with gourmet food AND cocktails! All I had to do if I wanted to order more food or get a refill was push a button on my seat and our waitress came to us in a matter of seconds! To top off the amazingness of this place, I was able to put the armrest between us up and snuggle comfortably with my man.

Because I wasn't expecting to go to the movies, I wasn't prepared for the cold air conditioning. But that was fine because my boyfriend just simply pressed the button and ordered a blanket for me to keep my 'cold shoulders' and legs warm.

Overall, I give my boyfriend an A+ for this date. Perfect movie (Monsters University...since I'm a total sucker for any and all animated/family movies), perfect atmosphere, perfect dinner, and perfect boyfriend. Can't really complain about any of that. 

'Cold Shoulders' Blouse: Finders Keepers

Silk Patterned Shorts: Greylin (Nordstrom)

Shoes: Dolce Vita 'Elka' Sandals (here in black/silver)

Purse: Miu Miu (here)

Necklace: Chan Luu (similar here in grey Swarovski crystals and black leather)

Rings: TomTom Jewelry (here and here)
Cross Bracelets: Vanessa Mooney

RAW Moonlight

This past Thursday night my boyfriend's beautiful sister participated in her first art showing at a RAW Natural Born Artists event. She showcased her amazing ceramics pieces and even sold quite a few items! If you like what you see below, you should definitely check out some of the pieces she's selling on Etsy (here).

When I was trying to figure out what to wear for this art show, the first thing that popped into my head was this little artsy fartsy kind of dress I had recently purchased from For Love & Lemons called the "Moonlight Dress'. I'm totally in love with the crochet detailing down the front with the cutouts on the sides because it really adds a little sexiness and femininity to this loose and flowy dress. I paired this little number with some simple ankle-strap black suede Jeffrey Campbell heels and a sterling silver purse I had gotten from Thailand awhile ago. Since the sleeves were so long, I really didn't need to accessorize much. I just threw on some earrings and rings and rushed out the door for a long drive to the event in Ventura with my man.

Dress: For Love & Lemons 'Moonlight Dress' (here)

Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell 'Hough' (here)

Rings: TomTom Jewelry 'Pyramid Spike' and "Chevron Mini' (here and here)

Amrita Singh 'Yasammez Antique' Ring 

Earrings: Nordstrom

 Sterling Silver Purse: vintage

 

 

 

The Artist, Amanda, is in the upper left and middle pictures.

My boyfriend, Eddie, is in the upper right picture.