FALL FASHION: MADEWELL 2013

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every year we are just about to reach summer, and fall fashion lines, reviews, & predictions begin to trickle in. so since it's an extra Juney-Gloomey day here in LA i figured it may be perfect timing to think a head of those oversized coats, rich fall colors, and heavy fall fabrics. here are a few pieces from Madwell's Fall 2013 collection. it's tomboy style and layers upon layers make me excited for Fall to fall into place.

*remember Madewell's Fall 2013 line here?

what do you think????

INTERIORS: mid-century hawaiian loft

via Design Sponge

living in good ole downtown LA, this cool couple Jon & Nina Hans has managed to turn their brightly lit loft into a mid-century Hawaiian dream! while browsing around one of my fave blogs (Design Sponge) this weekend, i stumbled upon this bright, white, and colorful space. instantly i fell in love with the couple's modern furniture (those couches, bar stools, & hutch!) are a dream... and the pops of color mixed with white open spaces made me definitely swoon. and what about that bed?? i could nap in there for hours, daily! i hope you find a little inspiration in this laid back LA loft.

*want more?? check out the INTERIORS of this fancy Farm House, here.

 this home makes me want to downsize, have a garage sale

...and live more simply!

the WEEKENDER: sunny events

Courtyard Picnic:  sundress, sunnies, earrings, necklace, tote, sandals 

Beach House BBQ: top, jean shorts, hat, tote, ring 1 & 2, sandals

happy friday Weekenders!!!!!! here are two outfits i would be oh-so happy to throw on for either a Beach House BBQ or a Courtyard Picnic. i love the casual chic feel of both of these outfits and must say that this bright yellow Tucker dress is high on my summer wish list. as for those killer beach bag/totes.... i say USE those over sized tote bags even if you're not going to the beach! it will force you to use those funky totes that are stuffed into the back of your closet AND will make your outfit look casual and effortless.

 i hope you have a wonderful weekend.

what's inside your summer beach bag???

1.  Limited Edition Feed Tote... $78

2.  Chan Luu Beaded Bracelet... $140

3.  Brass Native Bird Cuff... $55

4.  Neon Retro Sunglasses... $38

5.  Cotton Stripe Tassel Towel... $29

6.  Swansea Beach Sounds... $40

7.  Zipper Travel Pouch... $7.50
8.  Glamour Magazine... $5

9.  Aerin Beach-Beige Lipstick... $30

10.  Clarins Sunscreen spf 30... $32

11. Classic Panama Fedora... $98


summer is starting to feel soooooooooo close!! remember those last weeks of school as a kid?? the ones were you couldn't think about anything else but long summer days??? i have such great memories speading all day long at the beach when i was a kid. we would have our feet in the sand by 10:00am, would hit up the snack shack for french fries & Popsicles, and would walk home salty, sandy, and a little sunburned every day during the summer!! i hope to spead more days like this at the beach this sunny summer.

getting ready for summer means getting your beach bag ready!
so, what's in your beach bag??

A FAMILY VACAY.

last week my two older brother's, their lovely wife & girlfriend, our two ah-mazing nephews (who are the most entertaining people i know... and are 1 1/2 & 2 1/2 years old), my mom, her radical man-friend, ANNNND the fireman & i went to Jackson Hole, Wyoming for a fantastic family vacay! Phew!! And i've got to say... it was an amazing trip. Jackson is the perfect combo of laid back local-life, stunning scenery, outdoor activities, AND super good foodie & coffee spots. so needless to say it is one of our favorite places on earth. 

remember our trip last year??

it's where we got engaged... see that story here!

 

ps: happy friday & happy Memorial Day weekend!

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to one-piece or not to one-piece???

one-piece's by... Madewell  //  Free Peple  //  ShopBop

being a gal that grew up and still living by the beach... i have worn a LOT of bathing suits in my time. but with beach culter comes a little bit of bikini culture too! in Redondo, Hermosa, or Manhattan Beach the ladies are wearing teeney bikini's that are bright, little, and mix matched! the gals are sporting tiny bikini bottoms mixed with a colorful, but typically non-matching top! so do i DARE try and start a one-piece trend????? could be a nice change to the itty bitty mixey matchey, right!?

what do you think???

do you sport a sassy one piece?