June 4, 2013

LWD

Mossimo straw hat, Heavenly Couture white dress, Mango studded gladiator sandals, Los Angeles fashion blog
Mossimo straw hat, Heavenly Couture white dress, Los Angeles fashion blog
Mango studded gladiator heeled sandals
ethnic print fringe handbag, Native Visions bag
summer 2013 fashion trends, Mossimo straw hat, Heavenly Couture white dress, Mango studded gladiator sandals, Los Angeles fashion blog

Mossimo hat (similar), Zara necklace, dress c/o Heavenly Couture, bag from Native Visions, and Mango sandals (higher heel style)

Few things scream summer to me than strappy sandals, straw hats, and a breezy white dress. I'm infatuated with little white dresses and embellished gladiator sandals this summer. I see them as the ideal canvas for creating effortless warm weather looks with colorful accessories. Another thing I love right now? The French pedicure. It goes with any pair of shoes and it looks so clean and chic after months of wearing bright nail polish on my toes.

When it comes to fashion and beauty what are you looking forward to wearing this summer?

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May 30, 2013

In Cheetah

Heavenly Couture cheetah print blouse, Gap white skinny jeans, Zara studded tribal sandals, Rebecca Minkoff Swing bag, Los Angeles fashion blogger
Heavenly Couture cheetah print blouse, Gap white skinny jeans, Rebecca Minkoff Swing bag, Los Angeles fashion blogger
Zara studded tribal wedge sandals
Heavenly Couture cheetah print blouse, Gap white skinny jeans, Rebecca Minkoff Swing bag, Los Angeles fashion blogger

Kate Young for Target necklace, blouse c/o Heavenly Couture, Gap jeans, Zara sandals, and Rebecca Minkoff bag(metallic colorways on sale)

After my time in Paris, where it was cold and rainy, I'm still adjusting to the 25° temperature difference. How I missed the warm and sunny California weather! 

As we move into summer, I've got a newfound love for white denim. The crisp and summery effect of a pair of cropped white jeans makes them an easy answer to the conundrum of what to pair with the multitude of printed blouses that I've collected since winter.  This lightweight cheetah number is not only low maintenance (in other words, it requires no ironing), it's also the ideal animal print top that was always missing from my closet. 

If you're a regular reader, then you should not be surprised to see some print mixing with these studded sandals sandals that I picked up at one of the many Zara stores that abound in Paris.  

I hope everyone is having a good week!

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May 28, 2013

A Week in Paris

It's been a dream of mine to visit Paris for many years. Last week my dream came true, and I was able to spend a week exploring the streets and sights of Paris. Despite some setbacks including a canceled flight and catching a cold, I managed to check quite a few things off of my to-do list. 

Memorable highlights for me include: touring the opulent Opera Garnier, gawking at the colorful and creative visual displays at Au Printemps and the Galeries Lafayette, losing track of time on the charming Île Saint-Louis, overdosing on Ladurée macarons and Darjeeling tea, dodging raindrops at Versailles, stumbling upon a colorful street market, sampling escargot at a brasserie, not getting lost on the Metro and RER trains, having a leisurely lunch at the Eiffel Tower, picking up French beauty products at the ubiquitous and well-stocked pharmacies, getting lost in Le Marais during a lively happy hour, and shopping at new favorite fast fashion stores Etam, Promod, and Bershka. 

Arc de Triomphe
Eiffel Tower, Paris
Laduree macarons Paris
Opera Garnier ceiling
Paris Cheese Shop, fromagerie
Escargot
Paris Conciergerie
Paris Eiffel Tower
French macarons
Paris Eiffel Tower
Paris Metro sign
Notre Dame Paris
Love lock bridge, Paris Pont Des Artes Bridge
Paris Printemps shopping
Paris Rue Cambon Chanel store
Paris Seine River
Paris Spring 2013 Fashion
Paris Spring 2013 Fashion
Paris street market
Paris-TheKeyToChic
Versailles-MadamesApartments

There's so much to see and do in Paris, and I'm already making my to-list for the next time I visit.  Feel free to share your Paris travel tips in the comments. For more highlights from my trip, follow along on Instagram!

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May 17, 2013

Madcap Mix

striped J Crew top, floral Duro Olowu for JCPenney skirt, Mossimo Viveca cap toe pumps, Los Angeles fashion blogger
striped J Crew top, floral Duro Olowu for JCPenney skirt, Los Angeles fashion blogger
striped J Crew top, floral Duro Olowu for JCPenney skirt, Diana Bobar leopard print handbag, Los Angeles fashion blogger
print mixing fashion trend, striped J Crew top, floral Duro Olowu for JCPenney skirt, Mossimo Viveca cap toe pumps, Los Angeles fashion bloggerMossimo green Viveca blingy cap toe heels pumps
striped J Crew top, floral Duro Olowu for JCPenney skirt, Mossimo Viveca cap toe pumps, Los Angeles fashion blogger

H&M sunglasses and necklace, thrifted J.Crew top, Duro Olowu for JCPenney skirt (leaf print version), Diana Bobar handbag, and Mossimo pumps

I stumbled upon this striped shirt while scouring the thrift store for an embroidered peasant top. The intense mix of cobalt and Kelly green made it an immediate must-have item, and when a closer look revealed that the top was in new condition and from J.Crew, that was the icing on the cake. Consider me a new devotee of striped tops. As for that peasant blouse, well I'm still on the hunt!

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