s t r i p e s

photos by joe joe

it's happening... it's autumn and it's coming on quick.

there are brief moments in the day where the temperature rises to a comfortable 72* and you see the city back to wearing it's shirts and jeans. one must take advantage of what's left of the warmth.

j. crew top   dstld denim sam & libby sandals

vintage sunglasses

g r e e n

photos by joe joe

one of my favorite parts about my neighborhood is actually a church garden down the block from me which houses the most beautiful flowers and greenery. i happily tend to find myself on weekend mornings grabbing coffee and a book and spending quite a bit of time relaxing there before my day actually starts. any bit of retreat in this big city is always welcomed.

eddie borgo necklace    3.1 phillip lim trousers   

project social tank   kimchi bra   sam & libby sandals   

vintage sunglasses

green gem

photos by stevie and mada

whereas last year i was all about shorts, this spring and summer i've taken quite the liking to dresses. transiting them from day to night is quite easy and adding different components is just as fun (ie: my scarf and beloved fauxenstocks which have resurfaced after a brutal winter). this little green gem from sheinside has taken on several occasions as the long sleeves lends itself better to event than a traditional short sleeved dress. 

sheinside dress   hermes silk scarf   sam & libby sandals

memorial day '15

photos by  stevie + mada

nothing could have made me happier than having a four day weekend (i know right?!) with the weather being nothing short of glorious. alas i'm welcoming dresses to my wardrobe and saying adios to the sweaters. where as last spring and summer, i fully indulged in shorts and tees, the forecast it seems for me this year to be dresses - from loose to tunics to structured. i'm embracing the feminine while keeping it sharp. with high street brands, effortless marries affordable. wish me luck! 

h&m tunic dress   sam & libby sandals   ray-ban aviators

denim + denim

photos by jen fairchild

i've been wanting a denim dress for quite a while now so when i popped into top shop and saw this bad boy hanging, i snagged it up immediately with much delight! adding a denim jacket around the waist adds an extra layer and a more modern chromatic look.

needless to say, sandy loo (my pup) makes another cameo on the blog.

top shop denim dress   express denim jacket   sam and libby sandal

vintage sunglasses 

1984 / summer bag

photos by jonathan morffi

although i'm not one for graphic tees, i fell in love with this 1984 men's shirt from marc jacobs (yes, that was the year i was born. hence my affinity for it.) it was snagged while i was really at the shop to get my new summer bag. if you know me, you know i'm not one to switch purses like some people do underwear. my faithfulness to the same bag can last me throughout an entire season. strange, i know. i'm just not a bag lady. so when i saw this gem, i knew i had to buy it and claim it summer 2014.

on a side note - yes i will eventually take off my faux-kentstocks. the daily mockery of my friends saying that's all i wear is beginning to sink in.  

marc jacobs tshirt   helmut lang jeans   sam and libby sandals    ray ban aviators   good girl collective serpent ring

marc jacobs purse (similar here)

brunch

photos by jonathan morffi

what is like music to my ears on a sunday morning, you may ask?
brunch!
and i'm definitely those that actually like doing it early so i can continue to peacefully enjoy the remainder of the day. after living in la for almost 9 years, i was baffled at the fact that i had never been to beachwood cafe. my experience was nothing less than wonderful - the food was delicious, the atmosphere chill, and the decor absolutely darling.

helmut lang tshirt  lovely girl overalls   fendi sunglasses   
sam and libby sandals    urban outfitters necklace   
vintage chanel purse