angel wings

these pictures are funny because i am standing in front of some street art that makes me look like i have angel wings. i am not an angel. neither is carlos.  ask anyone.  we are more like devils (i was sorted into slytherin on pottermore).  on another note - it was actually cold this weekend.  like below 50 degrees!  at night!  that's cold for los angeles.  i made bf light the pilot light for the heater.   

free people jacket (old, but similar), free people slip, lululemon leggings (similar), frye boots (similar), ray-ban sunglasses, dog not available in stores - he's one of a kind.

my sunday: brunch at urth.  moca at the geffen contemporary.  macaroons from bottega louie.  stopping by the garden to water.  dinner at la cabinita.  i wish it was always sunday.  happy monday?

splendid/ella moss wharehouse sale!

yes, its that time of year again!  time for the splendid/ella moss sample sale!

this is the perfect sale to stock up on cute dresses and tops for summer!  also great time to pick up some stuff for the boyfriend, or kids... if you have them or know some!  the sale will be held next friday, june 8th and saturday, june 9th, from 9am to 4pm each day at the cooper building (860 s. los angeles st, 90014) on the 11th floor. 

happy shopping!!

strawberry sunday + sausage

i was running around LA with my sister all day sunday! we went to the theadshow, but got there too early so wandered around michael levine for awhile, lunched at wurstkuche, took too many photos, shopped at some local boutiuqes in eagle rock, went to the americana, and then went grocery shopping.  so much for a relaxing sunday!     

gap denim jacket, juicy couture dress (old), frye boots, 

ray-ban sunglasses, jw hulme bag

bracelets - sunday girl 77, katrin jurati via letters from LA, vintage, 

rotary watch, tiffany & co, stratus silver

i've totally been having one of those weeks where i am sick of everything i have in my closet.  thankfully my sister came to the rescue!  i owe this outfit to her really - she came in my closet and just pulled out this dress and said she'd never seen me in it & i should wear it.  the dress is a few years old so i found it weird she hadn't seen me in it!  the weather was warmer today, so the dress really worked out perfectly.  sometimes you just need a fresh set of eyes to look in your closet when you're having outfit issues (whats the fashion equivalent of writers block??).

and i just thought i'd throw in a few pictures from lunch (plus some cute street art)!

hope you all have a good start of the week!

thread show returns to LA + a giveaway!

hi guys!  if you've been following my blog for awhile you may remember back in june i posted about attending the thread show at the cooper building in downtown.  good news if you didn't make it last time, the show is returning to cooper building this november 13th from 11-5pm!  this is a great opportunity to shop and support local designers!  plus, you can pick up some holiday gifts!  annnnd, this is not just a shopping event - there will also be bites, cocktails, photo booths, pop-up art gallery, giveaways, a style lounge, DIY lounge, nail bar, and more!

i'm happy to say that not only am i going again, but i have 5 sets of passes to giveaway!  yes, 5 of my lucky readers and a guest can get in to the thread show for free!  all you have to do is: 

1. follow via google or bloglovin'

2. like the facebook page

3. comment below with your name

super easy!  winners will be announced on november 10th on the blog.

splendid & ella moss holiday warehouse sale!

time really flies! its almost time again for the splendid/ella moss holiday warehouse sale! 

the sale will take place once again at the cooper building in downtown los angeles on november 18th and 19th, from 9am-4pm.  splendid, ella moss, splendid mills, splendid and ella moss girl and littles (baby clothes) will all be available, annnnnnd the sale is restocked each day!  amazing!  start your holiday shopping early at the sale!  

mark it on your calendars, or set a reminder on your phone - you don't want to miss this sale.  see ya there! 

sunday excursion

this sunday i spent most of the day in dtla with my mom.  we went to see some of the art at moca, ate some lunch, and wandered around the outside of the disney concert hall.  i've yet to go there to see a performance and the only time i'd really ever been near it was the time i had jury duty (ughhh) and they make the jurors park in the underground parking lot at the concert hall.

madewell sweater (on sale!), free people top (similar), free people bandeau, rich&skinny jeans, bed stu loafers, ray-ban sunglasses, jw hulme bag

its really hard not to take massive amounts of photos, the building is so amazing!  i love all the reflections that show up.  you can't tell from the photos but i was kinda suffering (for fashion of course) - it was so hot today!  definitely shorts and NO sweater weather.  i'm soooo over summer and ready for fall.  please come soon!

sample sale - linea pelle + more!!

hi guys!  just a quick little post to let you all know that tomorrow (friday, august 26th) is the linea pelle sample sale!  and it gets even better because there will be a couple other brands participating in the sale as well!  unfortunately i can't go cause of work.  if only my office was in dtla, i'd totes go on my lunch break!  maybe next time.  happy shopping!   

scenes from THREAD show

this past sunday was another busy day for me and i ended it at the thread show at the cooper design space in dtla.  my usual shopping partner anjelica went with me and we had a a lot of fun shopping all the jewelry!  the biggest exhibitors seemed to be jewelry and accessory designers, which is great for me because i love buying my jewelry from small, independent, local designers!        

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trying on druzy rings from love tatum

various jewelry displays

tiny gold necklace by marida jewelry

i love these little terrariums by bumblebees!  although they could use some oilcloth on the table!

cotton candy dress, zara sweater, gap denim jacket, jeffrey campbell boots

so tired after a loooong/busy day/weekend

i didn't take as many pictures as i would have liked, i was too busy shopping around!  my favorite booth was the betsy & iya booth, the jewelry is beautiful and totally my style.  i tried on a few different necklaces but ended up deciding on a pair of the stacked dakota drip earrings (below).

i really did enjoy the thread show and will definitely be attending the next one.  i found some great new jewelry lines to follow although next time i will be sure to get there earlier!  we didn't get over to the show till around 1ish, so the wait for the manicure was about 4 hours long.  if you didn't get a chance to make it to thread show this time around, do not fret!  the show is returning to the cooper design space this coming november!