OOTD | Spring Forward

February 28, 20162 Comments

Is it spring yet?! The weather in California seems to be confused lately. Some days are sweltering hot, while others are gloomy and chilly. The weekend before last was one of those perfect California winter days though, with the weather right in between.

My cousin and I decided to dress up a bit. It was her birthday and we were also celebrating Galentine’s Day. She wore a blue jean dress while I wore a floral winged romper.

She dressed up her outfit with a vintage purse, a thrift store find, and handmade sandals from Mexico.

I wore my Lucky Brand studded gladiator sandals and small tan Marc Jacobs cross body purse.

We had a great time exploring Old Town Pasadena and ate to our heart’s content. Check out my previous post to see what we were up to.

A wise girl knows her limits, a smart girl knows she has none. – Marilyn Monroe

XOXO

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DIY | Ombre Nail Tutorial

February 11, 2016February 28, 20166 Comments

Happy Thursday Lovlies! I’m so excited to bring you this DIY ombré nail tutorial designed by my cousin, just in time for Valentine’s day. 💕 My cousin describes this look as a Lana del Rey inspired edgy romantic style. Cue “Young and Beautiful“, this beautiful ombré effect is so simple to do! The look is meant to be a little messy which makes the application that much easier. The gradient pink of this DIY helps to draw attention towards the tip of the nails, without being overly dramatic. Oh, and did you notice the little gold heart detail? A little detail that others can’t notice from afar, but you’ll know, since it’s a heart just for you. 😘

Pair this nail style with something comfy but cute. Our #OOTD is a pale pink romantic sweater paired with jeggings and combat boots, to add a edgy vibe. A simple white clutch completes this look with a pair of rings.

DIY | Ombre Nail Design

What you’ll need

White nail polish
Two shades of pink nail polish (One brighter than the other)
Gold nail polish
Eye-shadow sponge
Small piece of aluminum foil
Nail art dotting tool
Nail polish remover
Q-tips

How to

Start with the white nail polish to set the base for your design. Apply two thin coats and allow to completely dry before moving to Step 2.
Apply a drop of the lighter pink polish on a piece of aluminum foil.
Dab your sponge in the polish from Step 2 and sponge on (lightly stippling) to cover 3/4 of your nail, starting from the tip; let completely dry before moving on to Step 4.
Using the same technique from Steps 2 & 3 apply the brightest shade of pink polish to 1/4 of the nail, starting from the tip, adding color until you build the desired intensity. Allow to completely dry. You can either stop here and skip to Step 6 or add the heart design.
Heart Design: Using the dotting tool, add two dots of the gold nail polish side by side leaving a small space in between. Drag the two dots downward at an angle, connecting each end to form a heart.
Use a q-tip soaked in nail polish remover to remove excess polish.
Seal the design with a clear top coat.
Repeat on the rest of your nails.

Tips

Start with clean nails.
Do one hand at a time.
In order to avoid muddy colors, allow the polish to completely dry before moving to the next step.
Dampen the sponge with water to avoid over saturation. This also helps for smoother application.
In order to avoid making a mess, dot the nail polish on aluminum foil or a wax plate instead of paper. Nail polish will soak through paper and could potentially leave a mess.
Don’t have a dotting tool? Make your own by sticking a pin in the eraser end of a pencil.
For the heart design, work quickly to make your connecting lines before the dots dry.

XOXO

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OOTD | New Year, Same Shoes

January 3, 20165 Comments

Happy 2016 lovelies! It’s a New Year, but the same me. 😜 Went for a ‘kind of’ hike up Soledad Mountain in San Diego the other day. I say ‘kind of’ because we drove to the top, then “hiked up” the set of stairs. 🙂 teehee

It was sweater weather. The sun was out and the sky such a vibrant blue. The view from the top of the mountain is incredible. You can see the whole La Jolla coast.

I wore my favorite studded booties in tan, a black and white plaid shirt, jeggings, and light grey pull-over.

I love the ribbed texture of the pull-over. The material is so soft and warm.

In the spirit of the holidays, I went with a dark red polish.

I kept the accessories simple with a black Betsey Johnson bow ring and small black Marc Jacobs clutch.

How did you celebrate the first day of the New Year?

XOXO

OOTD: Endless Summer Pastels

November 22, 20151 Comment

Slightly shy of Thanksgiving, smack in the middle of November, that California endless summer, neither fall nor winter in sight.

This weekend was a beautiful 85* by the beach. Days like these remind me of why I don’t miss winters in New York. Like many of you can relate, I spend the majority of my week stuck indoors in an office. Yes, I am by a window, but often times find myself so busy I don’t even remember to look outside. I live for the weekend. These are the few days I get to relax and do whatever I want, go wherever I want, wear whatever I want. Be F R E E. So the most important thing for me is to spend that time outside. Especially in days like these. Where summer continues to defy fall and the ocean breeze brings about a sense of peace. That endless summer.

Palm Trees, Ocean Breeze, Salty Air, Sun Kissed Hair. That Endless Summer, Take Me There.

Here is the outfit that I wore to catch the Newport sunset. It felt strange picking out shorts when just days before it felt like fall was approaching. But the weather was undeniable. I went with pastels – pink and lavender – and a large statement necklace in the same color palette.

XOXO

OOTD: Blue Jean Romper

November 16, 20156 Comments

Please excuse the sleepy face 😴 but Monday’s are always a bit of a drag. Here is an OOTD from a few days ago. Fall in California usually consists of pretty consistent 75* F degree weather. I picked this blue jean romper to wear out to walk along the beach on a bit of a gloomy day. This Betsey Johnson cross-body was perfect for carrying snacks and essentials. (Basically anything Betsey Johnson is always perfect.) We had a nice walk, no coats required, but as the days get shorter the nights are getting colder. Hopefully it’s not too chilly wherever you are.