Posts from — July 2009

As a little girl, I rarely wore anything besides my tutu and fireman’s hat (together, I might add).  I still have a fascination for anything that resembles ballerina attire, which brought about my love for these Capezio studded ballet slippers.  It’s such a great twist on a sweetly classic look so I threw together a few more pieces that instill that I’m-a-ballerina-off-duty vibe.

1. Studded Ballet Slippers, $48
2. Strata Dress, $199.99
3. Mesh Dot Tiered Skirt, $14.80
4. Cecile Bralette, $58
5. Cecile Boyshorts, $48
6. Seam Detail Cup Corset, $65
7. Bow Belt, $49.99
8. Faux-Leather Trim Canvas Tote, $15
9. Narrow Brim Panama Hat, £22.00
10. Mamba Flats, $98
11. Jennifer Ouellette Headband, $70
12. Benjamin Sunglasses, $325
13. Multi Chains w/ Ribbon Necklace, $8.80

I’m definitely what you would call a creature of habit.  I like to reserve my Sundays for multiple naps (seriously – one in the morning and one in the late afternoon), long strolls to get coffee and organizing my apartment for the week.  Yesterday was a welcomed change when we had friends over for brunch then jumped into their car and found one of the most remote beaches in Malibu.

{Simple Blueberry Muffins}

{Smoked Ham, Gruyere and Carmelized Onion Fritatta}

{El Matador Beach}

{Our friends have the coolest portable record player that’s perfect for the beach.  We provided the Cool Ranch Doritos.}

This week marks the 75th Anniversary of the Original Farmers Market by the Grove.  It was one of the first places I would visit when I moved to L.A. and the same spot my grandma bought her produce many years ago.  It’s home to nearly every kind of ethnic food and a great place to people watch and witness a little bit of Los Angeles magic.

{Stools by Loteria Grill}

{English teas}

 {Lights under the awning}

{Cold pitcher of beer}

{Dusk at The Creperie}

{Choosing my ice cream flavor}

I went with vanilla dipped in chocolate.

A few days ago I had my first Pop-Tart in what must have been 15 years.   Let me just say that the experience left me horribly dissatisfied.  This spurred an hour-long conversation with my co-workers about all of the amazing junk food that originated in the 80′s.  To my constant disapproval, my mom was all about healthy everything so I felt deprived for oh…an entire decade.  That didn’t curtail any of my excitement, though when I came across all of the treats I craved as a kid.  I just love all of the simple graphics, bright colors and processed goodness.

Which foods most represent the 80′s to you?