stripes to the MAX!

last week i took a few days off of work to just hang out. i normally like to use my time off for a real vacation or sickness, but every now and then i'll take a day or two and just hang out with friends.  it's nice to have a day at home/go out to lunch/do something in the evening where i don't feel rushed after work.  on thursday night i went out with my friends to malo to watch some stand-up comedy, eat some tacos and have a drink or two.  it's been super hot lately, so i wanted to wear something that would be light, comfortable, and cute.  this striped maxi that i picked up from the last rachel pally sale was just the thing to wear.  

rachel pally maxi dress (similar), vintage belt (similar), shoe mint sandals (similar), ray-ban sunglasses (old), j.w. hulme bag (similar), gap denim jacket

the comedy show was hilarious, the tacos delish (get the squash blossom tacos!), and the dress was the perfect thing to wear for a warm summer night.  i can't say i love an outfit more than one that feels like pajamas!  this would also make a great traveling dress!

p.s. thanks to anjelica for taking my photos!

leopard... again

can you believe it? i am posting an outfit! it has been almost a month since my last outfit post, which is sad 'cause i had quite a few outfits i had planned on blogging (like the neon pink jeans i only wore a few times before spilling red wine on them.  7 washes later i've declared defeat.), but i just couldn't find the time to take the photos.  until today.

bb dakota top (similar), free people bandeau, j brand shorts, shoemint shoes

since i've decided to transition to zero waste, i've also decided to cut back on shopping.  save money & reduce my consumption.  reduced consumption means reduced waste.  it actually hasn't been as hard as i thought!  this also means i will be finding new ways to wear old things (top worn here & here). 

p.s. any tips on removing red wine stains???

liberty & chambray for all

another outfit from the long weekend.  i  decided to go the colorful route for a casual dinner sunday night, mostly cause i was hoping all the color would distract people from my sunburned legs (which doesn't look as bad as it felt).

madewell shirt, liberty of london for target dress, shoemint wedges, elizabeth & james sunglasses, jw hulme bag

i've gotten so much wear out of this liberty of london for target dress, after all these years i still think that was my favorite target/designer collaboration.  remember back when it was actually possible to get something from those target collabs?  ohhh, those were the days!  i won these shoemint wedges back in february during the pose/shoemint valentines day contest.  it took awhile for the prize to arrive in the mail, but it was well worth the wait.  i love the shoes, they are the perfect color & style for the summer!  are you ready for summer yet?  do you have one summer staple you pull out every year?
    

packing for the desert (palm springs)

this coming weekend is what we like to call "memorial day weekend" - pretty much the unofficial start to the summer! while many people like to fill the weekend with bbqs, i will be spending the weekend laying by a pool, working on my tan, and maybe drinking a margarita or two in palm springs! 

the real reason for the trip is to celebrate my mom's birthday!  as usual what i'm planning to wear is a pretty big part of the planning process.   since we are mostly going to be hanging by the pool i don't need too many outfits, so i've gathered a few separates that i can mix and match!

1. san diego hat company PBL300 floppy straw sun hat - a wide brim hat is a must for anyone spending an extended amount of time in the sun.  i've spent enough time in the sun without any protection already, so keeping the sun off my face is super important to me.  

2. madewell perfect racerback tank - i love these lightweight tanks from madewell - perfect to throw on over a bikini with some cutoffs & will also look cute with a skirt for dinner!

3. mara hoffman techno animal high waisted bandeau bikini - i've become obsessed with mara hoffman bikinis this season!  i love this kinda retro, high waisted one for palm springs!  

4. free people vegan leather pleated skirt - this skirt is one of my favorite buys for the past few months!  i can wear it with the tank during the day and then throw my chambray over if it gets cool at night.

5. shoemint jill wedges - these are low enough to wear during the day, and cute enough to wear out to my mom's birthday dinner!

6. madewell crisscross boardwalk sandal - i love the pop of color on these sandals!  i will be wearing them all weekend long!

7. hawaiian tropic spf 20 - i think its pretty obvious why i'd pack this!

8. madewell campfire cargo shirt - i basically don't leave the house without a chambray shirt.  its definitely a must have in the closet.  i'll throw it over my bikini during the day!

i'll probably throw in a pair of denim shorts, a summer dress and something to sleep in but thats about it!  hopefully i can stick to this and i won't over pack!  what are your plans for memorial day?  any traditions?