a n o t h e r / o p t i o n




when it comes to dressing at night in the heat, i always try to get myself out of the "just throw on a dress" mentality. silk pants have really come to the rescue with me providing another option to keep it light and fresh in the evening. 

m i a m i / h e a t






continuing on with my glorious stay in miami last weekend, this little number (ok, actually the entire ensemble) was stolen out of my mom's closet. i always say it's one of the funnest things about going home : raiding her space and seeing what gems she's purchased since my last visit, and then styling it to make it my own. slapping on karla's sunnies and voila we had an outfit for the hot hot heat. 

when elegance comes easy












and so the time has come: autumn wear ( i know i know, you're saying "idalia we're in the middle of summer!") 
but let's start planning ahead, shall we? trenchcoats, turbans, monochromatic suits, animal print...

model: frida gustavsson
photog cred: victor demarchelier 
mag: vogue japan august 2012 


oh, venice






such a wonderful day spent in sunny and windy venice. it being caroline's last weekend in california (insert tears here), we had to live it up in the sun.


click here to follow me on twitter



scolding tracks









life is a train of moods like a string of beads; 
and as we pass through them they prove to be many colored lenses, which paint the world their own hue, 
and each shows us only what lies in its own focus. 
- emerson


nothing like standing on some scolding hot train tracks in the middle of the desert. the conductor did honk at me when i waved the arm motion for him to do so. 
success!


photog cred: c.alderson and moi 


what i wore: staring at stars(urban outfitters) romper, forever 21 necklace, havaiana flip flops, chloe sunglasses

i've been to the desert










two weekends ago i packed my bags and hit the desert running. 
thanks to the familia bonks, my friend caroline and i were able to enjoy a wonderful weekend in 114* heat.
can i get an amen?


i will put up various posts about the trip and the adventures that awaited us...


what i wore: american apparel mesh top, j brand shorts, kimchi blue(urban outfitters) sandals, gilly hicks bra, chloe sunglasses 


photog cred: c.alderson 


click here to follow me on twitter