Rosy.

April 25, 2014

Los Angeles, CA.

Every once in a while it’s fun to blend in a little right? Ok, well it all depends on the context, but in my case, today, I loved fitting in with my beautiful surroundings.  There’s a lovely little rose garden outside of my place and while I often marvel at the fact that I live in such girly building (I’ll have to post pictures some day) with roses out front and private vanity rooms in every apartment, I often imagine that Audrey or Marilyn may have visited this old Hollywood gem back in the day as I walk up the little walkway home.  A girl can dream right?

Anyways, it’s Friday so I decide to have some fun and add a bit of color to this otherwise cloudy spring day with this collared floral dress.  It has a bit of a European vibe with the collar and the pleated bottom and puffy sleeves, which I absolutely love.  Check out some similar ways to get this look below & have a great weekend!

Dress: Urban Outfitters

Sandals: Macy's (In white) 

Nails: Essie

Bracelet: c/o ThatsMine!Boutique

“As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round.” – Ben Hogan

Photos taken by : Courtney Locks

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Just Go with It.

February 13, 2014

Hancock Park, CA

It’s February, and while we’re still in the thick of winter, and snow is beginning to pile high in most parts of the country, it was 80 degrees today in LA.  I mean, if I had a pool, I’d be laying out right now, that’s the kind of weather I’m talking about here.  And while I had all intentions of wearing a totally different, much cozier, and seasonally appropriate outfit today, I’m not sure whether the glare from the bright sunshine or my glistening sweat would’ve made those photos more distracting.  Either way, I decided to be true to my current spring-like climate.  I threw on this breezy, mint polka-dot dress from Maison Jones and took a walk over to some of the beautiful gardens in Hancock Park.

By the way, do you notice that when the weather gets beautiful, everyone seems to be in a better mood?  I feel like people were just a tiny bit happier everywhere I went today and I, personally, couldn’t stop laughing during the whole shoot this afternoon.  My photographer, Jennifer, kept cracking jokes and we just couldn’t keep it together. Oh and the best part is that these photos are right in front of someone’s beautiful home (sometimes you have to do weird things when taking photos) and she came home in the middle of the shoot, stared at us for a second, and then went along with her business inside the house… sending us into yet another fit of laughter!  Probably not the most mature moment of our lives but I’m going to go ahead and blame it on the sun.

Oh and speaking of getting into hilarious shenanigans with your friends, did you guys know that today is officially called Galentines Day?!  When I learned this, I was basically thrilled and embarrassed at the same time.  Not only am I not the only gal who enjoys taking a moment to celebrate her girlfriends around Valentines Day, but in fact, there is an actual HOLIDAY dedicated to it.  And here I was thinking all this time that I was so clever, dedicated an entire blog post talking about the idea, and low and behold, there is a GALENINTES DAY (by the way how creative is that name?- AMAZING) invented for this very thing. Ha! At least now I’m in the loop… and so are you guys- unless you already knew but didn’t tell me (how rude).

I just got this retro-inspired dress and it’s perfect because it combines everything I love: polka-dots, mint, flare and it feels oh so girly.  I hope that this outfit today inspires you to get excited about spring and all the sunshine that we have to look forward to.  And don’t worry snow-bunnies- I’ll be back in Boston next week, where it’s sure to be chilly and cold too!

Dress: Maison Jones/ Macy's

Heels: Aldo

The human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter. – Mark Twain

Photos by: Jennifer Biswas

Older And...

January 24, 2014

Los Angeles, CA

Well, it’s official, I’m another year older (crossing over into my late twenties) and I feel just that… older. Ha! I am not sure that I feel all that much wiser, taller, or more accomplished.  In fact, I feel quite the opposite if I’m being honest.  At twenty seven, I pretty much figured I would be a mature woman, ruling the world, and some days, I still feel like a high-schooler, who is trying to figure out where I belong in this great big world.  But who says I need to be doing anything other than just that?   While that is certainly a bit scary to feel like you don't quite have it all figured out, it also brings with it a great deal of excitement. 

That being said, I think the best is yet to come for this whimsical-minded dreamer of girl.

My mum always says, "Are you wearing your party dress?" when I talk to her on my birthday, and so this outfit was inspired by her.  Its sparkly, flowy, girly, and in my opinion, the ultimate party dress!  I actually meant to wear it for New Years, but since I chose something else for that night, I figured this would be a perfect little number for today's celebration.  So it's a party dress and party shoes only kind of day for (just for you Mum).  Oh and by the way, I am so very grateful to have such great friends and family, who spoil me on this day and remind me each year how truly lucky I am to have them.

So I guess, overall, while I do feel older, I certainly also feel luckier each year. It's such a privilege to be able to spend my ups and downs surrounded by the fantastic group of people I love and cherish so dearly.  It's an exciting challenge to constantly want more for yourself, to always seek a better opportunity and to strive for a better tomorrow and learn from your yesterday and I feel very lucky to be able to do that.

Dress: Macy's (SIMILAR)

Bracelet: Ruche

Shoes: Aldo

Freedom lies in being bold- Robert Frost.

Photos By: Jennifer Biswas