s c h o o l ' s / o u t

photos by joe joe

this summer i've been quite drawn to shirts with horizontal stripes (you'll be seeing more and more of this). although in the past i've strayed away from them for utter fear that i'll appear wider than i am, i've surpassed that superstition and have embraced the stripes. paired with an olllllld school a&f skirt (this dates back to my college days, people!), it makes such a simple and cute outfit.

ralph lauren shirt   a&f denim skirt    

stan smith/adidas sneakers   ray ban aviators   

eddie borgo for target earrings   louis vuitton purse

e d d i e / b o r g o

photos by kd

last week i was able to join kristina bazan (the hostess with the mostess) in an intimate dinner with jewelry designer (and absolute sweetheart) eddie borgo who's collaborating with target with a brand-spankin' new line of bracelets, earrings, necklaces, pins, belts, wall art, and handbags that are all customizbale with a variety of charms, beads, and studs. on the rooftop terrace overlooking manhattan (can we just take in the view right now?! surreal!), we were given the 411 and were able to create such wonderful jewelry with eddie himself. you'll be sure to be seeing my creations on future posts. 

how fun was this?!

happy fourth

photos by jonathan morffi

there is always something to be said about the fourth of july for me. the past few years it has been the hallmark of rather life changing events: 2012 my then boyfriend asked me to be his, 2013 i was in the dominican republic celebrating a childhood friend's wedding (and also secretly trying to manage my overwhelming anxiety over the person i was with at the time - insert pina colada emoji here), and alas 2014 has brought me a new job. i've been a firm believer that life has a brutally funny way of giving us what we need at the time we need it - even if said thing is gut wrenching and painful. but like rumi says, sometimes we need to crack in order to let the light in. and that's exactly how i'm feeling about my life right now... full of light. excitement and gratitude are at the top of the list every morning when i wake up. 

so while i was on top of my neighbors roof, watching the fireworks solo (before going to my friend's house), i found myself with peaceful tears in my eyes thinking at the many accomplishments and hurdles overcome these past seven months. i kissed the sky, and thought: happy independence day indeed! 

marc jacobs sunglasses   american apparel bikini top    

american apparel mesh top    

target bikini bottom    ok1984 necklace

weekend fun

happy memorial day weekend y'all. i'm looking forward to some sunshine and bar-b-ques with friends. here's to all the troops who have sacrificed their lives in order to protect our country. 

what i wore: f21 sweater, old navy bathing suit top, target bathing suit bottom

photog cred: c.alderson

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color the coast

color the coast with your smile

it's the most genuine thing i've ever seen

i was so lost. but now i believe.

- dashboard confessional

this was honestly a perfect malibu day. the sun was high above, the temperature was warm, the radio was spot on with tunes, and there was a bag full of munchies to last throughout the afternoon.

jean shirt: topshop / shoes: topshop / bathing suit: target / sunglasses: ray-ban

photog credit: c.alderson