This transitional time in between seasons (at least in L.A.) can be tough to dress for. One day last week the temperature seemed to vacillate 20° and nearly every outfit I threw on felt like it would be either too hot or cold at some point. I settled on classics: leather, ...read more
When I dress in neutrals, I often go all out—all-black, head-to-toe army green, draped in beige—for the simple reason that I love a monochrome look. It makes a statement, without looking too over-the-top. For this outfit, I took the opposite approach to create a similar effect, ...read more
Fall begins a little later in Los Angeles than it does in most places (if at all), but even though it's barely August, I'm already excited for my favorite season. Since the nights are starting to get chillier, I've started to break out some of my favorite transitional pieces ...read more
There's no question that I'm a girly-girl through and through, but when I spotted this oversized All Saints leather vest, I uncharacteristically made a beeline for it. I took it home with me, and pretty characteristically decided to wear it with a lace cream pencil skirt that ...read more
I hadn't been to a Gap since I bought these pants about a year ago and I must say that I was pleasantly surprised by all of the great pieces in store. I came home with this dress, which has the feel of a classic shift, but hugs in all of the right places instead of feeling ...read more
Little details, like scalloped frame sunglasses, a nail ring, and leather sleeves, ensure that simple dressing never feels too plain. ...read more
Yesterday I ventured out for my first holiday shopping excursion and was delighted by the abundance of all things sparkly, sequined and shimmering. All of the unabashedly feminine dresses begged for tough elements, so began my search for a pair of deconstructed buckled ...read more
Every season, when the leaves create a crackling, gold blanket on the ground, I get nostalgic for my childhood. This has always been my favorite time of year and I love the earthy colors that emerge in every aspect of life. These bags channel the flavors of Autumn in deep ...read more
There's something I find oddly relaxing about shopping on Friday evenings. While most people are hurriedly getting ready for their nights out, the malls are left empty for wandering souls like myself. Yesterday was no exception, and in an attempt to limit my unnecessary ...read more
Some people are naturally adept at styling hair. I am not one of them. From an early age, I was very particular about how I wore my hair, and insisted that my mom recreate the same look for nearly seven years [see above for the beginning of what I call the 'whale spout' ...read more
For whatever reason, no matter the size of my purse, it always ends up weighing the equivalent of a large feline. In the past, I tried carrying smaller bags thinking that they wouldn't accumulate as much stuff, but that theory never seemed to work. I've since accepted my ...read more
As I mentioned in a previous post , belts have become a complete staple in my wardrobe. Though I prefer to purchase them at flea markets since they're infused with unique details that current belts often lack, I'm always open to the options available at normal department ...read more
First impressions are crucial, which is why yesterday, when I had to go fishing around my entire purse to come up with a single, crumpled business card, I realized I had blown my chance at appearing organized. Metal business card holders are too rigid, both literally and ...read more