Clothes, Cocktails and California

Effed Up

2011-02-01T20:06:00.000-08:00

I totally took a shat on my blog today. It will be fixed tomorrow.

Sorry I'm not very tech-savvy.

Crrrrrraaaazy

2011-02-01T19:39:00.000-08:00

Who knew?

Click me to blow your fashion mind.

Gettin Swizzled

2011-01-30T21:06:00.000-08:00

Quick AZ weekend; home way too soon.

Tons of things to get done this week as I've somehow found myself with basically four different jobs plus school.

At least I got to go to Last Chance.

DINNER DATE WITH THE GIRLS:

Vince Big Chunky Tiered Sweater (from work, mine's chunkier and longer than this one)

Daftbird White Pocket Tank

ALC Black Slouchy Trouser ($14 at the Nordie jungle that is LC)

Forever 21 Scrunched Socks

Rag & Bone Tan Wedges (eBizzle!)

wear, repeat. no wash.

2011-01-16T13:09:00.001-08:00

maybe 30 min in the dryer for fluffing.

wearing:

nation ltd. striped cypress tee

j brand houlihan black cargos

boutique 9 brown boots

Fred Segal Sale S/S 2011

2011-01-15T10:15:00.000-08:00

I like to go to the sale on the first day to scope out the goods and the last day to actually purchase when they've marked everything down to pennies out of desperation. So I just browsed each shop but did buy some silver glitter Tom's for half off because I need internship shoes. And because they are sparkly.

Motorcycle art show in Santa Monica tonight, wearing:

Nation Ltd. White Tee

LNA Bralette

The Row Black Silk Maxi Skirt (can we discuss how I paid $30 for this at their sample sale and the one from this season retails for $1900 on Net-A-Porter? K thanks.)

Boutique 9 Black Boots

I'm Backkkkkk

2011-01-08T07:29:00.000-08:00

Missed Bloggin'. Back with some sporadic posts. Still forced to wear all black but have made learned how to make it far more interesting with the addition of tights, knee socks, turban headbands, texture differences, interesting jackets, draping and shapes. It's been quite the autumn.......

Most recent amaze-balls post-holiday purchase:

See By Chloe Studded Combat Boots

So good.

Also, this awesome Winter Kate Boho raw silk bed jacket.

G'day.

A Bad Sign

2010-09-11T15:25:00.000-07:00

Miley yesterday:

Lindsay yesterday:

Uh oh.

Giving the People What They Want

2010-08-24T18:14:00.001-07:00

And by people, I mean Becca J.

WEARING TOMORROW (gettin a head start on this shiz):

Madison Marcus Silk Blazer (work purchase - pretty sure I'm paid in clothes.)

Alexander Wang Gray Tank

Rachel Pally Black Basic Tank (underneath)

Helmut Lang Black Sheather Pants

Loeffler Randall Booties

Just for Becca

2010-08-24T17:47:00.000-07:00

I've had a request to do a post. This is only for Becca because she has to spend weekdays in scrubs from now on.

WEARING:

Joie Black Silk Dress (shown as a top; couldn't find a pic of the dress)

American Apparel Le String Belt (wrapped around hips)

Joie Caravan OTK Boots

WORE ON MY AMAZING DAY OFF LAST THURSDAY (that's right, I haven't had a day off since Thursday. and I have to be at work at 5am this Thursday. I'm needing this weekend off badllly).

Rebecca Taylor Floral Tank Top (work purchase - opposite of the top, could only find a dress pic. use your imagination.)

Theory Black Skirt (ditto)

Seychelles Black Army Boots

Pause

2010-08-16T17:05:00.000-07:00

So the blog's on a slower run since I'm working like a crazy person and my outfits every day are all black anyway, but I wanted to share what I got at my annual trek to the Barney's Warehouse Sale! I managed to tear myself away from work on Saturday (after going in from 8-10am) and schlep downtown to shop the last weekend of the sale and I'm obsessed with my goodies! Best part is, I can wear almost all of it to work!

Rag & Bone Black Silk Shorts ($50)

The Row Nude Loose Tank ($40)

Loeffler Randall Black Lace-Up Booties ($112)

Belle by Sigerson Morrison Black Cut-Out Flats ($40)

Antik Batik Studded Gladiator Sandals ($40)

Elizabeth & James Striped Mens Shirt ($60)

Day Off!

2010-08-09T15:20:00.000-07:00

Finally got a day off today! Went out for a few bottles of wine with the other merchandisers last night and subsequently left my bike at the store all night. Once I picked it up this morning (totally expecting it to have been stolen) we rode to the post office, to get sushi for lunch and to the beach for a little surfing and then came home where I made some banana bread and took the best. nap. ever. Work again at 7am tomorrow....

WORE (to work yesterday):

T Alexander Wang Black Maxi Dress

Joe's Jeans Behind Bars Belt Layered with Rebecca Minkoff Black Zipper Belt (on hips)

Corso Como Studded Flats ($50 on sale at work, so comfy for work - like walking on little pillows)

WEARING TODAY:

Nation Ltd. White Cut Tee

Honeydew Nude Lace Bra

Levi's Vintage Cutoffs

Gold Havaianas

Black Rayban Skinny Wayfarers

Catching up on Work Posts

2010-08-07T22:35:00.000-07:00

WEARING:

3.1 Phillip Lim Black Blazer

T by Alexander Wang White Tank

Saint Grace Black Harem Pants

Tory Burch Patent Reva Flats

Tirrrreedddd

2010-08-06T23:35:00.000-07:00

omg. can't say it enough. working overtime everyday. real jobs are tough.

WEARING:

Patterson J. Kinkaid Black Dress w/ Belt (because the designer was doing an in-store today and since that's one of my areas, I like to represent yo)

Dolce Vita Suede OTK Boots

Timex Gold Man's Watch, HofH ring and vintage ring

Real Posts Don't Happen During the Week

2010-08-04T20:53:00.001-07:00

work work work. article deadline on sunday. internship interviews. work work work.

I forgot my keys at home today and had to get the management office to let me in after work. I have a large water blister on my left heel from the shoes below. My pledge to Bloomie's was chosen to be read to a group of execs at a breakfast tomorrow and I'm nervous about having to read it aloud considering I don't even recall what I dashed off. Working all weekend with magazine writing in between. Crossfitting when I can.

But at least my summer school class is over!!!!!!

WEARING:

Theory Black Shoulder Pad Dress

Urban Outfitters Fringe Necklace (I took the cheap blue stones off)

Target Black Ripped Tights

Vera Wang Lavender Label Black Flats

Sushi Saturday

2010-08-01T19:13:00.001-07:00

Discovered a little delish sushi joint in my neighborhood that I'm kicking myself for never going to before because I'm now o.b.s.e.s.s.e.d. Went last night for the second time this week with bf and had a drink after at 4th & Jane. Had plans to meet up with some people for a friend's bday but I seriously bailed due to my new job exhausting me. However, I'm loving it more than anything - I've never had a job that I woke up and was excited to go in for every single day.

Summer school final tomorrow. Bloomie's opening on Friday. Runway article deadline on Sunday. Buckling down starts now.

So. Excited. For. Our. Opening.
Friday, August 6th: Bloomingdale's at Santa Monica Place. Epic.

WORE LAST NIGHT:

Joie African Print Silk Top ($44, Bloomie's Century City sale)

Helmut Lang Black Cropped Pants ($50ish. Ditto to above)

Cynthia Vincent Luella Wedges

Alexander Wang Donna Hobo

CC Skye Bracelet, Ring, and other goodies

Double Overtime

2010-07-31T13:35:00.000-07:00

Worked a 13 hour day yesterday; totally cherishing this day off today. Crossfitted and brunched at Jak&Jill's this morning and planning on going to Los Feliz to a used bookstore the boyf likes and hitting the farmer's market on the way home. As long as I don't fall asleep right now....

WEARING:

Free People Black Turtle Kitty Top (had a credit on Karmaloop, HATE that site btw)

Citizens of Humanity Acid Wash Cutoffs

Dolce Vita Black Sandals

Topshop Beads, Elizabeth & James rings, etc

Barney's. Warehouse. Sale.

2010-07-28T20:22:00.000-07:00

LA convention center.

August 5-16.

Yessssss.

Shin Splints!

2010-07-26T19:47:00.000-07:00

Welcome back shin pain. It's been a few years. Thank you to the trendy concrete floors at work + dress code shoes that contain no support.

WEARING (to class):

James Perse Gray Distressed Tee

Rachel Pally Black Dolphin Shorts

Seychelles Army Boots

House of Harlow Locket

No Time.

2010-07-24T22:42:00.000-07:00

Work 7-4. Class 7-10. Crossfit on nights without class. Working Saturdays also. No time to blog. G'day.

WEARING:

Bryan Adams Vintage Tee

J Brand Cutoffs

American Apparel Black Tights

Converse Sneakers

Forever 21 Knuckle Ring

Flash Weekend

2010-07-19T21:56:00.000-07:00

Quick weekend in Arizona for a wedding and a funeral. Now back at work where I'm putting in 60 hours this week getting the store in gear, plus classes and an internship meeting. It's Monday night and I'm already tired.

WORE (to work Fri):

Zara Black Puff Sleeve Dress

American Apparel Black Tights

Vera Wang Lavender Label Black Flats

WORE (to the wedding Saturday):

French Connection Wizard Dress

House of Harlow Necklace

Miu Miu Cutout Booties

Black Attack

2010-07-15T15:39:00.000-07:00

Already getting sick of the black. I thought I wasn't a color person but I def need a little white or nude in my life!

Work 7-3, school 7-10. Crossfit in between. This week has been a bitch.

WEARING:

American Apparel Black Raglan Pullover

CC Skye Spike Necklace

Vince Cuffed Trousers

Target Black Flats

Feel the Rain on Your Skin

2010-07-14T16:45:00.000-07:00

How dumb was that series finale? The lack of Heidi and Spencer was criminally disappointing.

WEARING:

Jenni Kayne Silk Blazer

Forever 21 Black Pocket Tank

Helmut Lang Black Sheather Pants ($78, Satine sale)

Zara Clogs

ROFL

2010-07-13T15:11:00.000-07:00

Due to this, obviously.

WEATHER:

Zara Black Blazer ($30, sale)

Nation Ltd Nude Tank ($10, sample sale)

Elizabeth & James Hall Skirt

Madewell Silver Mesh Necklace

Vera Wang Lavender Label Black Flats

Shortie

2010-07-12T18:05:00.001-07:00

Work 9-5, school 7-10. That is all.

WEARING:

Paige Premium Leather Jacket

M Missoni Gray Silk Tank ($20, Last Chance)

Saint Grace Black Harem Pants

Tory Burch Reva Patent Flats

Betsey Johnson/Subversive Meshed Necklace

Saturday Linner

2010-07-10T16:22:00.001-07:00

A meal at 4pm = Linner. (Something I quite enjoy if I had breakfast at 11ish). Linner'd at La Grande today after surfing but cooked up a storm all week between working and successfully made a panzanella bread salad, homemade nut-free pesto, Cuban rice & beans w/ grilled pineapple, and a plan to make multigrain peach & raspberry muffins later today. My many food allergies combined with having ever-worsening eosinaphilic esophogitis has made eating out really hard in the last year, and so I cook. And I'm actually liking it.

Also, I got myself some bangs again. There is a girl with super cute bangs at my work that I've been totally jealous of so I got some straight front ones again that I'm in love with but require definite extra effort. So there's that.

WEARING:

American Apparel Gray Raglan Pullover

C&C California White Classic Tank

Citizens of Humanity Acid Wash Cutoffs

Gray Havaianas

Doing it for the Thrill

2010-07-09T14:42:00.001-07:00

Doing some last work for my old job today and maybe some afternoon surfing... I love lazy summer days. Drove from 75 degrees and sunny in Hollywood to 61 degrees and gray in Santa Monica within 15 minutes - gotta love that ocean fog.

Listed some new eBay stuff today - check it out and bid!

WEARING:

Madewell Cardigan

Vince Black Racerback Tank

American Apparel Nude Bandeau

J Brand Houlihan Cargos

Zara Black Clogs (from the sale - jumpin on the clog trend but they'll be great for work also)

The Next Generation

2010-07-08T22:14:00.000-07:00

Degrassi is this decade's MMC. See Nina Dobrev, Shenae Grimes, and Drake.

America, 1
Canada, 1

WEARING:

Rachel Pally Black Poncho Top

Bailey 44 Black Skinny Pants

Miu Miu Black Suede Pumps

Kenneth Jay Lane Horn Necklace, FCUK Gold Bracelet, HofH Ring

Work Day 2

2010-07-06T23:24:00.001-07:00

Errands, work, class. Sometimes I feel like a real adult....

New job requires black - "poised, polished & professional". "Put your best foot forward... In a closed-toe black shoe". And so on. Brings a smile to my face :).

WEARING:

American Apparel Black Sexualitee (tucked in)

Diabless Black Wide-leg High-waisted Trousers ($50 last year from the Diabless store that closed on Melrose, had them shortened forevs ago)

Target Black Pointy Flats

My Everyday Gold Necklaces, Kenneth Jay Lane Ring, etc

First Day of Corporate Building!

2010-07-06T08:39:00.000-07:00

Joined my dad, his wife and my brother at Huckleberry before work this morning to see them off with a delish muffin and hot tea (where the eff did this rain come from?), then went off to 8 hours of corporate training for ma nouveau job. It was surprisingly painless and got me more psyched for the weeks to come!

WEARING:

T Alexander Wang Baggy Dress ($42, Ron Herman sale)

Joe's Jeans Behind the Bars Belt (waist cincher)

Vera Wang Lavender Label Black Flats ($69, Last Chance. Dead ringers for the Lanvin ones)

Alexander Wang Rocco Duffel

Ah-Maze-Balls Weekend

2010-07-05T21:44:00.000-07:00

Had a stupendous weekend biking the surfboard to Venice, laying on the beach reading "You'll Never Blue-Ball in This Town Again" in Santa Monica, happy hour at the top of The Huntley hotel where my dad stayed, dinner at Sushi Roku, and spending time with all my boys. Gearing up for a big-ass week; clearly the beach and awesome food were required.

WORE TONIGHT:

Kimberly Ovitz White Cutout Tank ($20, sample sale)

Bordeaux Black Tube Top (underneath)

Current/Elliott Faded Boyfriend Jeans

Forever 21 Black Surface2Air Knockoff Wedges

Multiple Rings including E&J Knuckle Ring

4th of July

2010-07-04T11:26:00.001-07:00

Watching a movie in the Hollywood Forever cemetery last night gave me an icky feeling. But have you ever seen the headstones in that place? Some of them are the most massive and ridick things I've ever laid eyes on. The boys demanded a trip to Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles beforehand and ordered sides of everything there: fried chicken, waffles, mac n cheese, cornbread, red beans and rice, and sweet potato pie. I tried everything except the chicken (still doing the veggie thing - 7 months straight now) and left with massive stomach pains as expected.

WEARING:

American Apparel Gray Racerback Tank

Anthropologie White Bandeau Bra

Rachel Pally Striped Long Full Skirt

Gray Havaianas

Rachel Pally Red Knotted Headband

Rocco's Here

2010-07-03T08:09:00.000-07:00

Alexander Wang Rocco Duffel.

Beverly Hills Barney's.

$329. No joke.

My summer is complete.

On a side note, please check out my eBay auctions!

LA Candy

2010-07-02T09:38:00.000-07:00

Taking a Barre Method class with a friend this morning and kicking off my 4th of July weekend with my visiting brother, dad and his wife. Plans to surf, eat at the rooftop restaurant at the Huntley where they're staying, bike to the Sunday night fireworks, go to a late showing of Easy Rider, go out to Indian food, and hangout on the beach. Class is canceled on Monday so I'm totally ready to go, yo.

WEARING:

Wildfox Tunic ($30, sample sale)

Velvet Long Black Bandeau Bra

Target Black Leggings

Gold Havaianas

CC Skye Cuff

Time-Filler

2010-06-29T23:14:00.000-07:00

Surfing, eBay selling, crossfit, yoga, baking cinnamon-raisin loaf, going to a documentary, vegetarian fajita-making, beach picnicking, dog walking by the ocean cliffs.

Filling my time with summer delightfulness before my exciting new job starts next week.....

WEARING:

Seneca Rising White Dakota Tank

American Apparel Nude Bandeau Bra

J Brand Black Lovestory Jeans

Balenciaga Sandals W/out Platform

Gold Rings in Abundance/Gold Timex Watch/Gold Little Necklaces

1 Class/Week

2010-06-28T10:17:00.000-07:00

Thank you 4th of July weekend, because I only have one class this week (tonight unfortch) and one next week. My dad and his wife may come out for the weekend and it's my good friend's 25th birthday so a night in the south bay with her should be in order. Plus as much Crossfit as I can fit in before work starts.

Also, me and the boy bought a surfboard! It's an NPS 8 ft longboard purchased because I can't ride his shortboard for shiz. $300 split between us from Action Watersports; it had been only ever been used once and the new one sitting next to it was $600, AND he added a new leash and some wax. We then took the slowest drive home ever with me holding it out the moonroof due to our cheapness influencing us not to buy a roof rack. I suck at surfing but I love it and the bf has some skills so hopefully I'll get better?

WEARING:

Nation Ltd. Gray Sweatshirt Tee ($10, sample sale)

House of Harlow Necklace

Current/Elliott Boyfriend Jeans

Dolce Vita Phoenix Booties

CC Skye Cocktail Ring

Cohabs

2010-06-27T13:36:00.001-07:00

Went to an old high school friend's bday party at Bar 210 and Plush at the Beverly Hilton last night and made use of her bottle service and delish lil' apps (gherkins anyone?). This was after spending the day cleaning the apartment and making free kitchen cabinets and closet space for the boyf who is coming to stay for a few weeks this time. He normally spreads his stuff all down my hallway, which I can tolerate for a weekend but his things need a place for any longer.... Here I come, temporary co-habitation!

WORE LAST NIGHT:

American Apparel White Sexualitee Tank (w/ black bra)
Madewell Silver Mesh Necklace (impulse purchase from the Madewell store but I love it so)

Myne Patterned Silk Skirt ($40, Nordstrom Rack)

Miu Miu Platform Pumps

WEARING TODAY:

Nation Ltd. Karen Burnout Tee ($10, sample sale) w/ some necklaces

Gap Black Bandeau Bra

7 For All Mankind Cutoffs

Rachel Pally Black Headband

Black Havaianas

Step 1: We Can Have Lots of Fun

2010-06-26T13:56:00.000-07:00

Step 2: There's so much we can do.
Step 3: It's just you and me.
Step 4: I can give you more.
Step 5: Don't you know that the time has arrived?

Courtesy of NKOTB.

WEARING:

Nation Ltd. Black Burnout Bali Sweatshirt ($10, sample sale)

J Brand Dark Cutoffs

Black Havaianas

CC Skye Spike Necklace

Vitamin A Leopard Bandeau Bikini

Sample Sale Weekend

2010-06-26T09:45:00.000-07:00

But isn't it always? Went to Nation Ltd. sale yesterday and got 7 things for $55. Super stoked with my haul. And I coincidentally wore a Nation Ltd tank there, completely not thinking. Because I'm an incredible nerd.

Going to Kimberly Ovitz sale today to find some work clothes. It's a weekend of Japanese karaoke bars, pool parties, birthday party clubbing in Bev Hills, and cleaning my apartment somewhere in the middle. It needs a thorough scrub-down, for sho.

WORE (yesterday):

Gray Nation Ltd. Racerback Tank

MinkPink Floral Skirt

Gray Havaianas

Planet Blue Army Jacket

WORE (Last night):

Nation Ltd. Nude Racerback Maxi Dress ($10, sample sale)

Joe's Jean's Behind the Bars Belt

Dolce Vita Braided Gladiators

Paige Leather Jacket

Rodarte on Abbott Kinney!

2010-06-24T15:25:00.000-07:00

The Mulleavy sisters will be at Mona Moore in Venice tonight, so excited to go stand in the same room as them! First is a manicure and Crossfit, soaking up my free time until I'm a totally working woman!

WEARING:

Vintage DIY Studded Army Jacket (I've jacked up my camera and the results are highly dissatisfying)

Velvet Black Cotton Romper

Elizabeth & James E-Slice Wedges

Elizabeth & James Knuckle Ring & Cross Ring, Forever 21 Two-Finger Ring & Pyramid Stud Ring, and Marc by Marc Jacobs Spike Ring (I wear all these often, I just fail to mention them. Out of pure, utter, laziness. But I'll pretend it's to save you the boredom of repeats).

Encino Nights

2010-06-23T19:15:00.000-07:00

Spending nights in the valley at a different graduate campus. Not so pleased about it but I actually enjoy my teacher so it's not a completely dreadful way to spend the summer.

Pick up a copy of Runway magazine at Barnes & Nobles or Borders this weekend and read my swimsuit article on page 76-77; help increase the sales so I can keep my lil' side job! Merci beaucoup!

WEARING:

Joie Floral Blouse ($20, Nordstrom Rack)

Black Lacy Bra from boutique in Paris (shown underneath)

J Brand Black Jeggings

Sam Edelman Moto Booties

She's Just Being Miley

2010-06-21T21:42:00.000-07:00

Little Cyrus has had some amazing fashion choices as of late, rocking a lot of Alexander Wang, Givenchy, LNA, and much more awesomenest. Most recently, the clothes have become quite a bit smaller and her latest venture into slore-wear just brings a smile to my face. Like Britney and Lindsey before her, this gal is bustin' out... Slutty Cyrus at her finest.

Hosted a great engagement party for one of my besties at my mom's house in Scottsdale, now I'm back in LA ready to start summer school (with a stupendous drive to the valley) and work (not for 2 weeks).

WORE (when the FB pics go up, I'll steal a less blurry one!):

Myne dress ($60, sample sale)

Joe's Jeans belt ($35, Hautelook - got droopy throughout the night, woopsie)

Miu Miu Cutout Booties

Manolo Encounter

2010-06-20T09:18:00.000-07:00

Couldn't resist Last Chancing it since I've been home, and got some awesome stuff this trip. While I was there, I carried around a pair of black, pointy-toed Manolo Blahnick pumps for $99 but in the end, didn't buy them because they pinched my toes a little. The next day, darling Becca bbm'd me to tell me she got a pair of black Manolos there. We wear the same size. And all is right with the world.

WEARING:

Torn by Ronny Kobo Black Floral Brooke Tunic (got it in black cuz I heart the white one so)

Velvet Black Bandeau Bra

7 For All Mankind Cutoffs

Elizabeth & James Crocheted Wedges ($69, Last Chance)

Scottsdale Coverups

2010-06-18T08:33:00.000-07:00

Pretty much just brought easy dresses home to Scotts for the weekend because:

1. It's 115 degrees out.
2. I have monstrous scrapes and bruises on my legs from the mud run.
3. I'm involving the pool in many of my daily activities.

Here are some of them (thrown on with some gladiators and I'm good to go):

Gypsy05 Gray Maxi Dress

Indah Gray Tie-Dye Maxi Dress

Rachel Pally Navy Fortuna Long Dress

Splendid Black Tube Dress

Rachel Pally Lace-Print Long Full Skirt (as dress)

Dolce Vita Black Braided Gladiators

Dolce Vita Red Irus Gladiators

Dolce Vita Tan Damsel Sandals

Bloomies

2010-06-15T17:15:00.001-07:00

Scored a sweet visual merchandising job at Bloomingdales and I'm extremely excited to start! Bonus - it's 4 blocks from my house. I begin my last graduate school class on Monday also. It's gonna be a fun summer!

Beachin' it today and going to an indie music fest in Silverlake tonight while trying to get along with my darling baby brother for another 24 hours.... ;)

Also, hello Allie from the City. What are you doing over there on Revolve?

WEARING:

Rachel Pally Aztec Print Off Shoulder Top (was the Thea dress but I chopped it to a crop top)

Vintage Levi's Distressed Cutoffs

American Apparel Black Tights

Seychelles Army Boots

Beads N' Things

My Brother is Still Annoying

2010-06-15T09:05:00.000-07:00

Despite being an alleged adult, he still acts like he's 5. He's been visiting me all weekend and while I love the boy, I'm ready to send him back to college across the country.

If he sings MMmmbop one more time, I'm going to beat him.

WORE YESTERDAY:

Rachel Pally Liat Top in Beige

Velvet Black Long Bandeau

J Brand Houlihan Pants ($59.99 Nordstrom Rack)

Dolce Vita Black Gladiators

CC Skye Black Ring

Money Can't Buy You Class

2010-06-10T21:27:00.000-07:00

THREE part RHONYC reunion special. Three weeks of pure bliss. TEAM BETHANNY!

WEARING:

LF White Boyfriend Blazer

Brandy & Melville Tank Top

J Brand Denim Shorts ($30, outlet)

Cynthia Vincent Black & White Wedge Gladiators ($60, sample sale)

Forever 21 Double-Bar Ring

In God's Country

2010-06-10T21:02:00.001-07:00

Watching a Lifetime movie about a Mormon polygamous cult with Kelly Rutherford from Gossip Girl as the mom. Amazeballs.

Received an invite to the Nylon/People's Revolution party at the Mondrian in a couple weeks... So obvi I'm already psyched about that.

WEARING:

Planet Blue Army Jacket

T Alexander Wang Tan Racerback Tank

Urban Outfitters Floral Skirt

Rainbow Sandals (busted them out from their hiding place after seeing LC wearing them a ton lately)

Forever 21 and Elizabeth & James Rings (E&J from Hautelook a few weeks ago in silver)

Alexander Wang Donna Hobo (switched out to this guy for the week)

Something Feels Promising

2010-06-09T17:14:00.001-07:00

Had a flurry of interviews last week and this week and it looks like I'm about to be offered a job. Wooohoooo! Did 100 squats with 75lb barbell yesterday and my legs are super sore - running the 10k mud run on Saturday so I may do a light jog today and take the rest of the week off so I'm not getting yelled at by my team at Camp Pendleton.

My dog licked up a small pile of Splenda I spilled on the floor - do we think this is bad? It's made from sugar right?.....

WEARING (interview gear):

LaRok Black Boyfriend Blazer

Forever 21 Gray Pocket Tank

J Brand Black Jeggings

Alexander Wang Hanne Boots

House of Harlow Dagger Necklace ($30, sample sale)

Quake Watch 2010

2010-06-08T22:14:00.000-07:00

We keep having earthquakes here in LA. And I'm actually feeling them now. The boyf told me to assemble an emergency kit of canned food, water and a flashlight. But I'm not sure how this will help me when my apartment building is crumbling to the ground.

WEARING:

Kate Moss for Topshop Floral Maxi Dress

The Row White Maxi Dress underneath ($30, sample sale. WAY too sheer to be anything but a slip.)

Mike & Chris Leather Vest (my summer leather jacket)

Dolce Vita Black Leather Gladiators

Balenciaga Black City Bag

Hey Soul Sister....

2010-06-07T10:54:00.001-07:00

Spent another lovely weekend in San Diego eating shaved ice on the boardwalk, attempting to have a bonfire on the bay and greeting my mom at the end of the RockN'Roll marathon where I mistakenly agreed to run the 1/2 mary at the Seattle Marathon in September. Whoops.
Jenn B., are you with me?

I acquired a nasty facial sunburn and my mother told me I have wrinkles on my chest from sun damage so there's that. Also, that South Bay earthquake totally woke me and Peps up at 2am last night when I thought my bed was dropping off the floor. So I'm tired.

Meeting Becca for din-din in Long Beach but I have no idea what's cool there.... Anyone?

WEARING:

Mike & Chris Studded Macguire Leather Jacket ($150, sample sale)

T Alexander Wang White Cami Tank ($21, Shopbop sale)

Levi's Denim Cutoffs

Sam Edelman Moto Booties

Maxxanista

2010-06-02T22:56:00.000-07:00

Was walking my darling dog around Santa Monica and stumbled upon the newly opened TJ Maxx on Arizona & 4th. Never one to be impressed with a TJs/Ross/etc but needing a large beach towel, I popped in.... and proceeded to spend the next 2 hours engulfed. This was like a glorified Nordstrom Rack. YSL, Prada and Fendi bags; 7 for all Mankind, J Brand and Joe's Jeans; Missoni, Pucci and Dolce & Gabbana gowns; Alice & Olivia, See by Chloe and Cynthia Vincent dresses; and fun tops by MinkPink, Joie and James Perse.

At TJ Maxx.

And did I mention the dressing rooms featured hardwood floors, red leather ottomans, and velvet drapes? And upon my entrance, I was gifted with a reusable tote bag and a DumDums lollipop? And a woman brought a cart upstairs for me when she saw I was weighed down with merch?

I also got a large beach towel. By Cynthia Rowley for $12.99.

I believe Ramona Singer is responsible for this insanity. Look it up.

WEARING:

Mike & Chris Leather Vest (sample sale last week)
Daftbird Heather Gray Maxi Dress

CC Skye Spike Necklace

Target Black Flats

Aruuuuuuugula

2010-06-02T17:15:00.000-07:00

Been loving that spicy little leaf lately. Putting arugula on homemade pizza with ricotta, on tuna with a little olive oil/green onion/sea salt, in a salad with apples/mozz/balsamic, and on a grilled cheese made with cheddar. Mmmmmm....

WEARING:

Brandy & Melville White Oversize Tank

Gap Black Bandeau Bra

J Brand Black Jeggings ($70, J Brand Outlet)

Dolce Vita Red Irus Sandals

Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Clutch

Last Night I Had Nightmares About Danielle Staub

2010-06-01T14:21:00.001-07:00

Note to self: switching between Housewives of New Jersey and Jersey Shore before bed isn't conducive to a good night's sleep.

Also: The sun hates me. Burns, rashes, etc. Fedoras do not provide an adequate face-brim. I'll save you the gory details.

WEARING:

Daftbird Gray Cut-Neck Tee

Velvet Bandeau Bra (this is longer than my other one for those modest days ;)

Target Black Leggings

Dolce Vita Tan Ellie Booties

Cynthia Vincent Green Studded Hobo

Twice Baked

2010-05-31T10:14:00.000-07:00

Went out for a second day of Memorial weekend sun and my back feels like burnt toast. My day spent in Hermosa on the beach and at a little rooftop party was worth the pain though....

WORE:

Rachel Pally Long Fortuna Dress in Midnight

Topshop & Flea Market Beads

Brixton Brown Straw Fedora

Dolce Vita Damsel Sandals

Vitamin A Brown Bikini

Just Beachy

2010-05-29T21:10:00.000-07:00

Beach day. Burnt a little but oh, so satisfied!

WEARING:

Wildfox Tee (sample sale, $30)

7 For All Mankind Cutoffs

Gray Havaianas

Eugenia Kim for Target Fedora (took the ugly sequin thing off of it)

Vitamin A Turquoise Top, Black Bottoms

Style Network, Sunday Nights

2010-05-27T10:09:00.000-07:00

I really enjoy Olivia from Jerseylicious. I can't explain my love for her. I watch it entirely for that girl. And because it's on after Ruby.

WEARING:

Patterson J. Kincaid Gray Baggy Cropped Sweater

C&C California Black Classic Tank

Current/Elliott Distressed BF Jeans

Dolce Vita Phoenix Booties

+ Some rings and things.

In the Bag

2010-05-26T18:11:00.000-07:00

Saw this pic and immediately tried to decipher what was in MK's PS1 bag. No luck. Zoom-capabilities anyone?

Carless & Computerless

2010-05-26T15:30:00.001-07:00

The laptop has been sent away by Bestbuy (currently using my old Toshiba) and the car is being repaired (going to take my bike the 30 blocks to Crossfit tonight). Stranded in my apartment. Technology has failed me.

WEARING:

Torn Ronny Kobo Floral Tunic

Bordeaux White Tube Top (underneath)

J Brand Jeggings in Olympia ($16, eBay)

Seychelles Lace-Up Boots

Damn You Hewlett Packard!

2010-05-25T15:47:00.001-07:00

The laptop crapped out again. 2nd time the motherboard got shot in the 9 months I've had it. Computers hate me.

WEARING:

American Apparel Gray Racerback Tank

Velvet Bandeau Black Bra

American Apparel Gray Infinity Scarf

12th St by Cynthia Vincent Silk Harem Pants ($50, sample sale)

Givenchy Gladiators

In Denial

2010-05-24T17:18:00.000-07:00

of the fact that I have to start my last summer school graduate class in a few weeks. I have been pretending I was was done with school....

WEARING:

Seneca Rising Dakota Tank ($20, sample sale)

C&C California Black Bold Classic Tank (underneath)

Current/Elliott Light-Wash Boyfriend Jeans

Forever 21 Surface2Air Knockoff Booties

Boy is Back in Town

2010-05-21T11:02:00.000-07:00

Plans for the weekend include making red potato salad and thin-crust arugula and ricotta pizzas, biking along the beach and reading in the sand, going to get Mexican at Border Grill owned by Susan Finegar because it's a few blocks away from me and I just saw her on Top Chef Masters making deliciously-amazing-looking tacos, crossfit today and yoga tomorrow, drawing up business plans, cleaning the apartment, going to the Old Glory motorcycle store and drinking wine and smoking hookah on the patio....

WEARING:

H&M Floral Trapeze Tank

J Brand Black Distressed Skinnies

Black Havaianas

Vince Tan Sweater

So you like showtunes. That doesn't mean you're gay, it just means you're awful.

2010-05-18T22:49:00.000-07:00

My Monday:
9am: drive from Whistler to Vancouver, fly from Vancouver to Phoenix, drive to Scottsdale to pick up Pepper, drive back to the airport, wait 2 hours for delayed Southwest flight from Phoenix to LA, friend giving me a ride home bailed due to delays, take $50 cab ride home to Santa Monica with pervy-stalker-driver.
11:30pm: Home. Shoot me.

Woke up to rain. Still job-hunting. Feels like that's all I've done since college. This story made me feel slightly better.

WEARING:

Wilfred Gray Baggy Crop Top (from Aritzia in Whistler this weekend)

LA Made White Long Tank

Saint Grace Black Harem Pants

Dolce Vita Irus Sandals

Interview Tuesday

2010-05-11T16:54:00.001-07:00

Had some interviews at showrooms today... Just hoping for the best in a shitty economy!

Also, I'm doing some freelance writing for Runway magazine (www.runwaylive.com) and I should have an article coming out in the summer issue, out June 22. Hopefully there's more to come!

WEARING:

Fluxus White V-Neck Tee

Rachel Pally Black Long Full Skirt

Cynthia Vincent for Target Printed Flats

Rachel Pally Black Jersey Headband

Rings on every finga', beads on each wrist. And red wayfarers yo.

In My Purse

2010-05-10T13:30:00.001-07:00

Bloggers with actual readers and comments have all done the "what's in my purse" post. Not that it's that riveting, but here's mine. Thrilling, no?

things in my purse by beach03me featuring Balenciaga bags

Items in this set:
Arena City Classic - Black, $1,445
EmphaticNYC | Marc by Marc Jacobs Wallet - Black Totally Turnlock...
Stila Perfecting Concealer Shade A Ulta.com - Cosmetics, Fragrance,..., $23
Rosebud Perfume Co. Strawberry Lip Balm 0.8 oz, $7
Honey Lip Balm - Burt's Bees

GLBT and Counting

2010-05-10T13:24:00.000-07:00

Statistically speaking, at least one of the Duggar child (19 in all) is going to be gay right? How are Jim-Bob and Michelle going to take that news? I'm already getting worried for that child's future well-being....

But Michelle is so nice that maybe she'll be ok with it. That's what I hope for.

These are the kind of things that run through my mind daily.

WEARING:

Erin Wasson x RVCA Blazer

Velvet by Graham & Spencer Black Romper ($30, sample sale)

Givenchy Jelly Gladiators

Necklace with Silver/Turquoise ring on it (ring from my friend that I strung onto a chain and am in love with now).

Pretty Things

2010-05-09T20:58:00.001-07:00

new things by beach03me featuring Siwy shorts

Items in this set:
Classic Tank Dress Pocket Army, 1 195 SEK
Wildfox Pullover Love Potion, 140 EUR
Houlihan low-rise skinny cargo jeans, $240
Camilla Cut Off Shorts: Black, $155
Pleasure Doing Business Four Band Skirt in Black and White Small..., $115

Say Hello To Your Friends

2010-05-09T09:37:00.000-07:00

Babysitter's Club. Say hello to the people who care.

www.whatclaudiawore.com

Completely entertaining.

WORE LAST NIGHT TO SILLY SANTA MONICA BARS WHERE I HAD 4 VODKA SODAS AND AM NOW NOT FEELING SO HOT, CONFIRMING MY STATUS AS AN OLD LADY WHO CAN'T HOLD HER LIQUOR:

Splendid White V-Neck

Myne Floral Skirt

Scoop NYC Black Tights

Balenciaga Shoes

Paige Leather Jacket

Jak & Jil Looove

2010-05-07T21:25:00.000-07:00

I want to print out all the pictures on Jak & Jil and post them all over my apartments. They're so gorg I can only go to the website when I'm operating at full brain concentration as to completely appreciate them.

WEARING:

J & Co Denim Vest

Rachel Pally Liat Top in Tan

Velvet Black Tube Bra

Splendid Black Harem Pants

Black Havaianas

The Tale of the Balenciaga Bag

2010-05-05T19:11:00.000-07:00

So I've wanted the simple, classic black Balenciaga city bag for years and years, but clearly could never afford the $1500 pricetag that comes with them. Even used, broken black ones still go for around $800-$1000 on eBay, so I naturally thought my dream would never come true. I tried to compromise on the dream when I found the white floral Giant City bag for 70% off at Barney's a couple years ago, but I found it didn't go with anything and it being white, I was constantly in fear of ruining it - so it barely ever left the house and I eventually sold it (for pretty much the same price I paid for it!).

Cut to a couple months ago when I had a brazillliant plan. One day I thought "can't leather be dyed?". Why yes Cathy, it can, you genius you. So I set about finding a light-colored Balenciaga for a cheap price. I negotiated an amazingggg deal on this light blue one that sat in the consignment store Haute Seconds on Wilshire for months. It sat there because it was seriously dirty. Like beat-up and really sad. I'm kicking myself for not taking a picture, but imagine this one, but like, with way more stains and fading all over.

The day I bought it was a fortuitous day, as LA Racked posted this article about the trials and tribulations of dying a Balenciaga bag. I referred to the comments section and saw that everyone recommended Pasquale's Shoe Repair on San Vincente for any bag-dying needs. I took my little bag and hoped for the best.... And ta-dah!

I love it. It looks like a brand new black Balenciaga bag. I would be happy the rest of my life wearing a white tee shirt, leggings, flip flops, and this bag. We are now fully committed, and as a result, I'm selling 3 of my old bags because they simply do not measure up to this guy and will never be chosen over him. I may purge even more handbags following this as I cannot imagine being happier with anyone else besides him.

Well, besides my Alexander Wang bags.

Did You Know Dolphins Are Just Gay Sharks?

2010-05-05T11:14:00.000-07:00

Contemplating how I'm going to pack one bag for 3 days in 90° Scottsdale and then 4 days in 60° and raining Whistler. Plus a dog. Minus not wanting to check a bag. I've said it before, dressing for function is not my strong suit.

WEARING:

Daftbird White Pocket Tank

Gap Black Bandeau Bra

Rachel Pally Lace Print Long Full Skirt

Dolce Vita Gladiators ($60, Kitson outlet. Is it just me or were Dolce Vita's sandals last year SO much better than the ones they're doing this year?)

Plethora of Rings - including new F21 Bar Double Ring ($4.80, the beauty of Forevs).

CTFO = Chill the F Out.

2010-05-03T21:57:00.000-07:00

"You're Blair Waldorf, probably the future president of America. Or Chanel."

WEARING:

Elizabeth & James Red Blazer

American Apparel Gray Raglan Racerback Tank

Levi's Distressed Cutoffs from LF (took the chains off so they're just distressed shorts now)

Sam Edelman Moto Booties

Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Clutch (got this for $140 at the Saks outlet in Camarillo yesterday, selling my RM Oliver bag because they're quite similar)

Jackin Mike D to my Dismay

2010-05-03T20:35:00.000-07:00

A dog sitting on your lap while you compute is a beautiful thing.

So are $20 Helmut Lang silk drapey shorts from the Saks outlet.

WEARING:

Brandy & Melville Striped Slouch Crop Tee (B&M opened a store on 3rd st Promenade. Ecstatic about this turn of events.)

LA Made White Racerback Tank (underneath)

Target Black Leggings

Seychelles Lace-Up Boots

Alexander Wang Pink Brenda Bag

New Love

2010-05-02T19:21:00.001-07:00

So good. Click this now.

Olvera St

2010-05-01T17:43:00.000-07:00

So we tried to take a trip downtown to Olvera St, a great Mexican marketplace strolling street, but apparently today was the day for some sort of immigration protest where swarms of people wore white shirts and carried signs and police stood at every corner and parking was non-existent and getting trapped on random streets was the MO of the day.

So we high-tailed it up to Eagle Rock and got tacos.

Because life is about little adventures, ne c'est pas?

UPDATE: Nicole Richie wore the same outfit as I did on Saturday. Because we think exactly the same, obvs.

WEARING:

Planet Blue Army Jacket (love this new little guy)

Rachel Pally Liat Top in White

Rachel Pally Black Leggings

Black Havaianas

Forever 21 Gold Hammered Circle Earrings

Tricky Tricky

2010-04-29T17:28:00.000-07:00

If you have man-hands like I do, you may find the majority of bangles nearly impossible to put on. I was taught a new trick yesterday that attempts to solve this tremendous disadvantage.

1. Take a plastic bag and put it over your hand
2. Slip the bangle on over the plastic bag.
3. Pull the plastic bag out of the bangle and off your hand.

That's it. Genius. And if that doesn't work, there's always lotion....

2ND WEEKEND OF THE RACHEL PALLY SAMPLE SALE!

10-7 TODAY! (The only day I'm working. If you couldn't tell through my outfit using your sly detective work)

WEARING:

Rachel Pally Short-Sleeve Tan Bolero (as you may be able to tell, I totally jacked my camera dropping it. Kind of upset...)

Rachel Pally Basic Tank in Beige

Rachel Pally Floral Maxi Skirt

Gold Havaianas

House of Harlow Locket

The Brain, The Brain, The Center of the Chain

2010-04-29T13:22:00.001-07:00

Migraine. Lots to do. Ibuprofen.

Got this from a friend on FB. True that.

WEARING:

Daftbird Gray Slit Neck Tee ($15, sample sale)

7 For All Mankind Denim Cutoffs
American Apparel Black Tights

Zara Studded Sandals

Alexander Wang Donna Hobo

Nicky Hilton

2010-04-29T10:42:00.000-07:00

While Paris Hilton's taste is questionable, Nicky Hilton is killing it lately...

Proenza bag, Jeffrey Campbell boots

Balenciaga bag, 12th St by Cynthia Vincent romper

Alexander Wang bag, Havaianas

Proenza bag, Louboutin flats

Sass & bide leggings, Converse sneakers

H&M top, Rebecca Minkoff bag

Chloe boots, Rebecca Minkoff bag

Degaine shorts, Matt Bernson sandals

Chanel clutch, YSL shoes

3.1 Phillip Lim bag, YSL booties