lust in love

I bought a lavender wig on Hollywood Blvd two days ago because I'm a responsible adult. 

Life hint: don't take yourself so seriously and you might find out things get better. Yes feathers on your thighs are freaking fabulous. Yes clothes can make you feel better about yourself as an individual.

I'll let you in on a secret, sometimes when I feel my worst I dress myself to the 11th degree because at least then I'll feel like a part of me is figured out. Growing up is hard but dressing yourself is simply fun. 

So who gives a damn if you post 10 outfit pics in a day? Since when was feeling good about yourself a sin? We're taught to hate ourselves growing up (especially girls) so that the moment we embrace something about our character we immediately get shunned for it.

But fu$# that; you are smart, you are beautiful, and you are sure as hell slaying that outfit. 

Photos by The Glass Camera

Hoodie: Monki, Shorts: Happiness, Thigh Highs: Stance , Boots: Zara

 

spectrum

I know what you're thinking. 

A. Another fur coat

B. Way too much pink

C. Other things that I don't want to know

Found this turquoise Almost Famous esque coat at the Rose Bowl Flea Market on my birthday a few weeks ago, and I've been obsessed ever since. Even though people probably don't take me seriously in a coat that makes me look like a 1st grader, I don't care. This coat makes me damn happy and I can easily pretend I'm the new age Cam'ron.

The pink hat and t-short combo also adds another hint of so called "playfulness" to the look. After standing in line at the Fairfax Supreme line with a bunch of 12 year old hype beasts (to my slight embarrassment), I finally went into the retailer and came out having purchased something (example 1 being this pink tee). If you can't appreciate a shirt with Obama smoking a joint on it I don't know what you're looking for in life...This dad cap is also from Basics Co who I interviewed a little while ago and shields me perfectly from the NY wind I'm in right now. Success.  

Suede Jury

Getting outside feels good.

Although I felt very ready getting into the new year, February didn't exactly go as I planned. But even though I've felt a little bit under the weather and uninspired recently, there's nothing a little adventure can't help. With a work trip to Joshua Tree currently underway, I feel ready for new views and new ideas. 

A good outfit can also make a world of a difference.

Vintage suede + criss crop top from Zara + Americana accessories = Desert Nostalgia

Oh, and you might want to hear this:



Self Assured


Sweatshirt: Urban Outfitters x Unif, Pants & Shoes: Zara,  Coat: Target



A great outfit makes you feel cocky. 

I don't mean cocky in a Scot Disick popping bottles in Miami way, I mean cocky in a Kanye at LAX "Do you see this coat?" kind of way. If there was a scientific way to measure how much better you feel wearing something you love I would do it just to prove this point. Why spend your life dressed in mediocre clothing when you can wear something creative & comfortable that feels a little bit more like you? Money in no way is required to have great style. I've found some of my most loved apparel at thrift shops and run of the mill fast fashion joints. So in the most cheesy and capitalist statement yet: just do it.

Ps. I've been loving mixing casual sportswear garb with more luxurious pieces lately. This black (faux) fur coat and Unif sweatshirt combo feels like the perfect mixture of cool and collected. Nothing outside the box, but still not another t-shirt and bomber jacket...

Frequent Fly, Never Trip









Rooftops are where I feel most comfortable. Being able to look at all the drama of the city from above makes me somehow feel at ease. Gorgeous views of skyscrapers and busy streets aren't so bad either! These shots are from one of these rooftop excursions a little while ago, this time on the bustling Broadway near the epicenter of downtown. 

 As for the clothing of choice there's something about this psychedelic print sweater that just feels right. Its a little bit crazy and out there but in the best way possible (not to mention the comfiest fabric ever). Paired with my uber cheap thrift shop pleated skirt and collar I think it turned out pretty cool. So don't trip, its just fashion.
Psychedelic sweater by Clover Canyon
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Pink collar
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Schoolgirl skirt

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 Downtown dreamer

Photos shot by the super talented Samantha of https://instagram.com/sofritasburrito/

It's Personal


Shirt: Frenemy

Jeans: Necessary Clothing

Personalized jackets are better than personal issues.

 Added a little something to this 5 dollar, denim jacket I bought at Goodwill with a bit of fabric, sewing materials, and a few extra evening hours. Baby Blue because even when the California sun is beaming down you can get the blues (and of course there's that one amazing song).




Just Peachy








I've always been a fan of the color pink, with its capability to be both equally feminine and powerful, I've just never really incorporated it into my daily wardrobe. But with this ribbed halter top from Topshop its easy to create a casual look with a bit of a lighter color; just add black. 

Light pink halter
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Mesh basketball shorts
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1970's rose gold
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Saturday day dreaming

Ps. If you need a weekend stop in downtown Los Angeles:

Classic Coffee in downtown

 862 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90014