Within this box rests my second Alexander Wang dickie sweater. It shipped from Hong Kong to Los Angeles, back to Hong Kong, returning again to Los Angeles. It’s a long story- and the only part of it that really, truly matters is that it has a happy ending. Complete with me hugging a gold box.

This Therese Rawsthorne dress is now hanging in my closet and will be in my Chicago, Seattle, and New York City closets in 2012. It’s the perfect travel dress to be seen in and to see twenty years from now- in my Los Angeles closet.

Just a few companions who came home with me in the early morning of the 25th. It was an early Friday that started out as dark as black, but by light’s near, it was a day shaded in happiness. Alexander Wang Chunky Dickie Twinset Sweater via Saks Fifth Avenue Alexander Wang Bustier Zip Blouse via [...]

I’ll be slinking through the day, evening, and early morning making memories and really- making it all up as I go along- in these Alexander Wang silk dresses. Each dress is the perfect slip-on for a brunch date underneath a flannel or denim button down shirt… a stroll along the beach with said flannel or denim button [...]

In a few days I’ll be headed to Puerto Rico for a summer vacation. And just like the wardrobe you buy when you go back to school, these pieces joined my wardrobe during my recent back-to-summer shopping and will also be joining me in my suitcase…. Black Milk bathing suit via Nasty Gal Nasty Gal [...]

Urban Renewal dress via Urban Outfitters, American Apparel leggings, Topshop boots, Bebe hat, Marc by Marc Jacobs bag I enjoyed a well-spent Sunday at the Rose Bowl Flea Market- a place so big that you run into those worth running into- designer/stylist/model Justin Barco (who I had just met the previous night), Suzy of Rossmore, [...]

Right before I left for Hong Kong, I treated myself to a significant Sephora online order- most of which I still need to experiment with. Here are the chosen ones- (From left to right) * Smashbox/Eye Wish Palette (housed in the gold box) * Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero (my main eyeliner [...]

Last Friday evening, I headed to Downtown Los Angeles to meet up with old friends and new friends of the Two Point Oh! LA variety. It was our monthly Bloggers’ Cafe, where we had the opportunity to handle the creamy Gypsy 05 tops and dresses and distinguished Nana Bijou jewelry- all displayed in a sleek [...]

Topshop dress and boots, Beso handbag Feeling musically-inspired after Saturday as I sweated it out at Sunset Junction seeing a number of bands play and watching life-loving guys dance to techno music. Later, I saw my friend, Andrew, rock it out on the drums at the Good Hurt with his band, Roulette Dares. These are [...]

My super sweet friend, Courtney, owner of LA Vintage Exchange, teamed up with Kristen and Kristen of VAINGLORIOUS to host a a clothing swap party this past weekend. My sister, Bec, and I went to Courtney’s beautiful home armed with 10 items to swap with a bunch of other girls in the fashion industry. And [...]

These orders from Saks Fifth Avenue, Shopbop, and Revolve Clothing arrived yesterday (with Topshop en route to me). I’ll be playing dress up tonight! * camilla and marc Beaded Shoulder Pad T-shirt * Marc by Marc Jacobs Muriel Stripe Cotton Skirt via Saks Fifth Avenue * Kathryn Amberleigh Open Vamp Suede Booties (Bought them when [...]

My arms are actually sore from carrying all of my Long Beach Antique Market finds. It doesn’t help that I was sweating in my LA Dodgeball Society t-shirt, Nightcap Clothing leggings, Dita Dynasty sunglasses, Free People boots, topped off by an oversized Pixie sweater that I had finally freed my body from only 20 minutes [...]