Kickin' it Old School

I wasn't sure about the wedge sneaker trend at first, but when I found a pair at Kohl's (for 49.99!) I was smitten! They can sometimes be tricky to style. I usually rock my pair with black skinny jeans. However, they look equally chic with a pair of jean shorts or a mini skirt too! For this week I thought I'd go for a sporty look, with my letterman jacket and a fresh white collared button up.

What I'm Wearing: Short Sleeve Button Up, V-neck Tank (similar here), Jeans (similar here), Jacket (similar here), Wedge Sneakers. 

Don't you worry child

It was a rainy, yet fantastic, evening at LA's Historic Park. Where I, and a few friends, had the privilege to see Swedish House Mafia one last time!! Their Masquerade Motel surpassed all our expectations and provided us with an amazing evening of music and dancing! I was not only excited to see the trio live, but I was also looking forward to the fashion at an event like this!  I thought I'd focus on wearing something funky and fun, yet practical for the muddy terrain. i.e. dr. marten boots...

While I chose a grunge look for the festival,

my friend Kim and my sis Emily went for tie-dye and color! 

As for the rest of the crowd, there were lots of masks, tights, headbands, tutus, and yes, even an argyle sweater. Everyone had their own interpretation of festival-style and that was a fun thing to see!

So, when it comes to dressing for an event like this, don't you worry child, you really cannot go wrong!

I Love Nueva York

I have been obsessing over Phillip Lim's Spring 2013 collection. Not only does he bring grunge back, but he also makes that touristy I "heart"New York shirt fashionable! I have been browsing the web waiting for these fantastic t-shirts to arrive in stores. However, the $350 price tag left me less excited. I was struck with a brilliant idea: DIY project!! So, yes folks, I decided to take on the challenge of making this I "heart" Nueva York shirt on my own.

What you need:

  - black cotton short sleeve tee

- iron-on white letters

- iron-on red sparkly transfer paper

- beads (go crazy! I went with a red and gold color scheme)

- silver tube beads (for collar)

- black thread

- sewing needle

                         

           I found it best to put on the shirt first and mark with stickers where to place the first letter of each line. Then, I ironed on each letter. Next, I cut out a heart shape on the red transfer paper and ironed it on. 

                           

I then sewed on the beads in random floral designs. Again, with this, go crazy! Any geometric patterns or shapes work with this tee. 

After that, I sewed three of the silver tube beads vertically along the collar. I separated the sections about 1/8" apart. This was definitely the most time consuming part of the whole process. But, in the end it was all worth it. 

Yes...it took 12 hours total to finish, but I couldn't be more happy to sport my DIY t-shirt!

Thanks for the inspiration Phillip Lim!

Downtown...

My friend Kim is fearless when it comes to fashion. She always finds a way to take a casual item, like a Nike tank top in this case, and work it to create THE coolest outfit. Her style is eclectic, fun, and has a serious downtown vibe to it. So, for today's post I thought I'd celebrate her style. 

I mean...she fancy huh?!

photos by Reyanne Boardman

Get Kim's Look: Tank Top,  Denim Shorts,  Flannel Shirt, Camo Vest, Ankle Boots, Watch. 

SO!Cal Fun

I just got back from a fantastic 10-day vacation in Southern California! My first stop - West Hollywood. From there I drove down, with a couple of friends, to the (almost always) sunny San Diego to visit ma famille!

I am truly the WORST packer on the face of the earth. I am far too familiar with those $25 oversized luggage fees. So, before this trip, I planned out my outfits ahead of time. Including two fancier ensembles and then some casual pieces that I could mix and match. Like my Willow and Clay Anorak, boyfriend jeans, or Asos sleeveless button up. I was also careful to limit my shoes to 4 pairs.

My suitcase consisted of the following...

Bouchon in Beverly Hills. The tastiest brioche grilled cheese with tomato soup.

A beautiful day at San Diego's Seaport Village. With mood-appropriate sky-writing to boot!

Nativescapes Garden at the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park. 

Dancin' Shoes

I would definitely consider myself a flats person. And sadly, it is a rare occasion for me to throw on a pair of high heels. So, whenever I want to jazz or dress up an ensemble I go for a great pair of loafers. Loafers and smoking slippers are truly the bee's knees! 

The thing I've found most important when sporting these fancy slip-ons is to show them off. So, I usually wear mine with a cropped slack or an ankle jean. 

     photos by Reyanne Boardman.

Wearing: Coat - 3.1 Phillip Lim, Sweater - Vintage Find (similar here), Blouse - Caron Callahan (similar here), Pants - J.Crew (similar here), Shoes - Bettye Muller, Bag - 3.1 Phillip Lim (similar here).

Gettin' Crafty

This week I decided to get crafty! With some help from Honestlywtf.com, Ace Hardware, and my friend Emily, the brass nut bracelet was born.

          

                   Wanna attempt makin' this sweet bracelet on your own...

                    All you need:

                      18 brass or silver hex nuts

                        6 Strands of Twine 

                             (everything is available at your local hardware store)

                          How To: http://honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-braided-hex-nut-bracelet/

I'm always inspired by Emily's knack for stacking bracelets...

So, I had her put together some arm candy with our final creation!