Los Angeles ...you're blowing my mind lately

What I'm Wearing
* Multi-color jersey ikat tribal maxi dress ...found two summers ago at that same little boutique Voila {I wish it were longer though so I could wear my Miu Miu clog sandals with it} ....Can't find this exact dress but here's a cute ikat maxi option ...and this one's pretty cute as well Ikat Blur Print Matte Jersey Maxi
* Victoria's Secret boyfriend cardigan
* DKNY denim jacket {have had this forever}
* Alloy {Bamboo} Gold Gladiator sandals ....seen here with sweater & favorite romper
* gold dangly chandelier earrings ...I think I got these at the Farmer's Market a couple years ago
* Louis Vuitton bag & Tom Ford cat eye sunnies

Sometimes Los Angeles blows my mind ...in a good way. A little bored with my outfit posts lately, I thought I'd include a few more shots of anything that caught my eye {or matched my outfit} while out and about. And in doing so, it's really opened my eyes to the beauty of Los Angeles.

Mostly, when I'm in the car, I'm just pissed off because I'm stuck in traffic but lately, since I've been keeping an open eye to beauty, more of it has opened up to me. I drive the same way to work and back that I have for years, through the hills/canyons, and just recently I've been noticing things I've never seen before.

My photos above were all taken on the same day ...last Friday. And look how the scenery differs from the location where I shot my outfit, to the palm tree & the view of the San Fernando Valley from Mulholland. They could be from three different places, yet they are all within a 10 mile radius. That blows my mind ;)

...I'm rambling but it's nice to see the beauty in a place that normally makes me want to blow my brains out. Here's to a fantastic Memorial Day ...and even though soldiers had to die to give us a day off of work, I'm pretty sure everyone is grateful for it. Hope yours is awesome!

P.s. My birthday is tomorrow ;)

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The Perfect Tiny Hair Clips

FINALLY! ...tiny hair clips for women that aren't pink, shaped like flowers & butterflies, or bejeweled with glitzy princess glittery sparkle!

I was ridiculously excited when I saw these perfectly tiny 1/4inch jaw hair clips by Scunci at Rite Aid the other day, I snatched up two packs plus a pack of the larger {but still small} jaw clips just for good measure. These little guys just make styling your hair effortless and are so tiny you can almost hide them in your mane. Thank you Scunci ...for answering my hair prayers ;)

You can get them on amazon too ...of course.

   

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Happy Birthday Brother!

You are literally one of my favorite people on this planet. I was deliriously happy to see you the first day you were born ...as I am deliriously happy when I get to see you now. My life would not be the same without you in it. xoxoxo

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Black & White & Gray all Day

What I'm Wearing
* White leather jacket ..circa 2003 {and haven't worn it since then} ...cannot for the life of me remember where I got it though and no label. not vintage though.
* Dark gray burnout tank/tunic with pockets ...worn for Eat, Sleep, Denim ...today worn over my DIY v-neck t-shirt dress ...found at a little inexpensive boutique shop in the Valley called Voila
* Black leggings from Forever 21
* Pour La Victoire Tarissa Wedge Sandals
* Tom Ford cat eye sunglasses, D&G mirror watch from GILT


Someone please explain what's going on with the weather in LA right now? ...Global Warming? Maybe.

The neighbors {whose side window looks into our backyard} approached my husband this morning ...and after exchanging pleasantries and excitement for the amazing redemption shot Ron Artest made to win the Laker game last night, he said "...we'll be extending the top of the fence on our side with lattice so you don't have to even worry about it". A statement which my husband took as "...we've totally seen you and your wife having sex from our window, through your backyard and into your bedroom window". Awesome.

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Delilah Shows off her Couture Ruffled Onesie DIY

The littlest member of our family, my niece Delilah George, finally fits into the ruffled jersey onesie I made for her last September, just in time for Summer ...and she couldn't look cuter in it!

I made the ruffles much like my petal pouf shoulder diy but used an old soft peach t-shirt instead of chiffon. It's a time consuming but very easy diy, not to mention, eco-friendly!

...Click Here for the DIY

  

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Like an Anthropologist from a Movie ...is how I felt. And a little bit like Hunter S. Thompson

  













What I'm Wearing
* Victoria's Secret Marisa pants cuffed ...purchased 2 sizes too big for this oversized effect ...last seen here
* Paul Smith black label from a few years ago - navy/brown floral blouse with silk camisole under
* Vintage rust corduroy blazer ...last seen here with boots
* Brown leather skinny belt with gold buckle
* Sam Edelman lace-up boots ...seen here with socks I love these little boots ...and they're really comfy too.
* Gold hoop earrings, gold D&G watch from GILT, gold & black feather bracelet from Jami Rodriguez
* Louis Vuitton speedy
* Hair: waved large sections with iron ...then brushed out a bit to soften the look. Spritzed a few times lightly with Bed Head MAXXED-OUT - Massive Hold Hairspray (8 oz) then used fingers at roots to lift and mess up a bit throughout the day {thinking I need to redo all of my hair-tutorials and add a few new ones}
* Huge Gucci aviators circa 2002 ... I love these sunglasses but their look is so specific, they only work with certain outfits. I was excited to remember them this morning while putting this outfit together because I barely get to wear them.



If the title above confuses you ...let me explain only by saying that after two years of posting my outfits under the label "Completely Gratuitous Outfit Post" ...I am absolutely & completely bored with it. However, coming up with titles for said posts 3 times a week may prove to be beyond my creativity level ...we'll see about that. But for now, the title is how I felt all day long ...and even if this may be a man-repelling outfit, I loved it!

How cool is that crow in the first shot?!?!?!? Since I set up my own photos, it was completely by accident that it just so happened to fly into the shot, which almost looks like I'm referring to it with my hand ...though again, no idea, just lucky. I saw the tree on my drive home and snapped it out my car sunroof ...it matched my blazer ;)

ALSO: If you haven't checked it out yet Go see my feature on Eat, Sleep, Denim! I had such a great time with Jennine {which you may know if you follow my twitter} who was actually the first "blogger" I've met in reality. She is more fabulous and beautiful in person and does more for "fashion bloggers" than anyone else. So glad to get to know her in person!

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