Spring is Coming.

Hang in there, baby. We're almost there. File as spring awakening. 

What to Wear, Where

Daydreaming about future travels per us(ual) and started to feel like all my favorite pieces had a destination to match them or vise versa. Haven't made up my mind completely about when/where I'll go next (my For Love and Lemons is calling Florence, my Zara low pumps Rome, and my Stone Cold Fox some farm in the middle of nowhere) but I'll for sure blend in.

Paris + legzzz for days

 Provence + a nothing maxi dress

Paris + the perfect vintage suede mini --- currently hunting for you at flea markets across Southern California

 Venice + denim on denim on Chanel

Rome + flirty floral dresses

[Images via: Me on Pinterest]

Pinky Promise.

I recently told my best friend that I wanted to wear a bright rosy pink dress to her wedding and while I instantly cringed waiting for her (text) response, I was shocked to receive a resounding yasssssss (almost exact words) from her ...maybe included a few (ok a lot of) emojis. Than it got me thinking: why have I had this aversion to pink (or most colors for that matter) of late? Buying the dress, wearing it loud and proud, YOLO. File as color bomb.

[Images via: Pinterest]

Fashion Killa - A$AP Rocky + Rihanna.

Yeahhhh. Love these two. Even more when there's couture involved. File as on repeat.


[Video via: GQ]

Make it Real Loud.

Punk: Chaos to Couture.

Just a little taste of one of my fave parts of my visit to New York a few weeks ago. Oh, and don't tell me that this is the least punk thing ever... earmuffs. File as punk love.


[Video via: The Met]

Home is Where Your Wifi Connects Automatically.

Two images courtesy of new French blogger crush Hello Elo. Ok, yeah I can't read most of what she writes (and by most I mean everything) but it doesn't mean I can't ogle her pics with envy. File as home sweet home.


[Images via: Hello Elo]

Labor Week.

For the first time in about 4 weeks (hence the hiatus), I've got my own apartment all to myself with no guests, no itineraries and absolutely nothing to do. Absofuckinglutely nothing to do. In the meantime while I recoup from what was an awesomely amazing month and a half, I feel compelled to share a few end of summer inspo images that I had no idea what to do with. File as all over the place.


[Images all via @TheMargaretFile on Pinterest]

Current Obsessions: California Adventure.

Confession: I used to constantly make fun of one of my closest friends (#sorrynotsorry) for wearing his stinky Birkenstocks circa high school with literally every outfit and to places where sandals are definitely not considered shoes (at least for dudes) until I shamed him so much that he was compelled to change into a less offensive shoe when he was around me. Fast forward a few years later, and I'm totally lusting for a pair of Birks of my own. (Trust me, he was the first to know of this new obsession as well as the first to support me.). And with the new ugly shoe resurgence (thanks Refinery 29 for this article) I'm feeling like I'm definitely not alone in the universe. So adding to my grunge wishlist will have to be a pair of black on black stocks. Now if only I had the modern Santa Monica compound to go with it - aren't they one and the same? File as one day.

UPDATE: Stop the presses, even more support of Birkenstocks has emerged!! ...feeling a little behind the trend at this moment. But really, I don't give two hoots. Hashtag time to go shopping.


[Images via: Pinterest]

Big and Bigger.

Dying for these two looks. Talk about some major drams with those extra wide pant/short legs. Not sure I'll be able to decide which I'd rather wear. File under both, please.


[Images via: Pinterest with stuff added by me]

It Girl: Aimee Song

Currently obsessing over one of Aimee Song's newer collabos with Vogue Spain for a 7 Days/7 Looks feature. The filtering on these photos, the relaxed feel of the whole thing, and obvs the peek into her home - file as can't stop looking.


[Images via: Song of Style]

Grunge is Good.

Too put it mildly, I've got grunge fever. Although it's the exact opposite of my wardrobe of year's past, I realized when an old friend came to visit the other week, that I may be adapting to my LA home a little more than I thought. What can I say, not everyone wishes the 90's were back, but I sure as hell am happy about it. Next on my shopping list: vintage overalls and an even bigger vintage men's denim jacket to rough up. File as more please.

[Images via: Bldg 25 and Pinterest combined by yours truly]

What's New Pussycat?

Ok, so I know I already professed my love for Soo Joo way back when... but with her new editorial in Harper's Bazaar Singapore, I'm falling all over again. Weeee! File as model crush.

P.S. Follow her on Instagram @SoojMooj if you're not already!


[Images via: Pinterest and her IG account]

And We'll Never Be Royals.

1. Silver Chain Choker, Wasteland, $18

2. Cropped Sculpted Shoulder Top, Delpozo via Moda Operandi, $2,000

3. The Stiletto Distressed Skinny Jeans, Current/Elliott via Net-A-Porter, $228

4. PS11 Mini Holographic Patent-Leather Shoulder Bag, Proenza Schouler via Net-A-Porter, $1,990

5. Winslet Ankle Boots, Nasty Gal, $98

[Images via: Links above]

Street Style: Couture Fall 2013.

Two faves from the recent crop of street style snaps from the Couture Fall 2013 shows, I'm totally lusting over these gals in monochrome white with a little pop of edge. If only I could keep from spilling on myself every time I try the the monochrome look. File as investing in more bleach. 

[Images via: Tommy Ton for Style.com]

Insta-Files: Stylist Dilemma.

I wish I could count the number of times I've bought something and then instantly wondered what the eff was I thinking. Newest purchase to make me question my judgement is this H&M beauty from their conscious collection (and by newest purchase I mean 2-months ago new). Granted I love a good blazer/jacket/coat, but this one has been hanging around practically mocking my mostly laid-back/casual closet. I'm gonna need to figure out a way to work this with some super-destroyed light skinny denim ASAP. Although it could turn into one of those pieces that I don't wear for months and randomly pull it out for it to become my new favorite (and most thankful) past-purchase. File under stay tuned.

[Image via: @TheMargaretFile on Instagram]

Sweet Escape.

Giving off some sweet sugary pink vibes today, with a hint of black (duh) and drama to keep things interesting. Sweet escape, here I come. File as until Tuesday.

[Images via: @MaggieMurrieta on Pinterest]

Change is Afoot.

Even though I wouldn't describe my current state of being as particularly moody or dramatic (some people in my life may disagree with that statement), something lately has been drawing me over to the darker side of clothing. Is it terrible that my wardrobe is consisting of more and more black pieces and is practically void of any and all color? Some LA-resident I am. File as gravitational pull.

[Images via: @MaggieMurrieta on Pinterest and @TheMargaretFile on Instagram]