dolphin shorts

This pair of printed dolphin shorts was the last of my recent Forever 21 finds. They are so lightweight and comfortable, I mean comfortable enough to sleep in even, they will definitely be a staple...

shorteralls

I've been on the hunt for the perfect pair of overalls for quite some time now and while they make me look a little "hippier" than I would like (the effect is really much worse than it appears in...

sd eats

Speaking of Extraordinary Desserts, I haven't really done any food posts in forever, so I thought I'd post a rundown of some of the things I ate and photographed during my last few San Diego trips!...

extraordinary desserts

ditsy daisy

Speaking of awesome Forever 21 finds, after finding that cute romper in my last post, I was encouraged to comb through their selection of new arrivals online and found this adorable summer dress. I...

summer romp

I wasn't the biggest fan of rompers when they first came along a few years ago (my small bladder makes them so inconvenient!), but now that they're experiencing something of a revival, the simple...

double duty

A few years ago, I purchased a green utility jacket from Urban Outfitters on sale for $12.50 and it's easily one of the most worn items in my wardrobe. I also have an army shirt that I cut into a...

tropics

The tropical prints we've seen this season are nothing like the cheesy tropical prints of yore; no longer to be worn with your puka shell necklaces when you are on vacation in Hawaii, today's...

psychedelic

One of my absolute favorite trends of the moment is colorful mirrored prints. I've always been fond of bright explosions of color (when done right!) and there's something about the chaotic symmetry...

hot hot heat

Heat waves naturally get me thinking about summer which in turn makes me think crop tops and baseball caps. I picked up this metallic gold baseball cap from 2020Ave quite some time ago and have had...

gold sequins & red pumps

I'm the kind of person who despises shopping for a specific event. Waiting until you need to buy something often leads to stress, frustration from not being able to find what you want, making...

double slits

One of my biggest shopping secrets is PacSun. For a long time I never bothered checking out PacSun, thinking it was just surf/skatewear for the teen set. Then I discovered they actually carry tons...

fringe on fringe

I think I've been forever turned off from shopping at those sketchy online retailers based in China after a few mishaps combined with the sheer inconvenience of paying more than the value of an...

crispy creams

Those of you who follow me on Instagram may have noticed I made a little excursion down to San Diego this past weekend. A trip down south this time of year would be remiss without stopping by the...

perfectly shrunken

Those of you who follow my blog closely may notice that I'm still on the path of rediscovery in my own closet. I previously wore this Lucca Couture dress in this post here. After a recent laundry...

repurposing

This past weekend saw some super warm temps! It was actually low to mid 80s but it definitely felt like a little summer heat wave. Hot enough for my car seat to scorch me when I sat down. I tried...

woolly mammoth

Thought I'd take advantage of the slight "chill" in the air by taking my favorite woolly mammoth sweater out for one last spin before tucking it away for the rest of the season. The weather has...

she's only happy in the sun

The recent bout of unexpectedly chilly weather has been a little difficult to dress for as my mind has been squarely in spring mode. Combined with the fact that I've been exercising my self-control...

sushi porn

Are you drooling right now the way I am? Just looking at these pictures makes my tummy grumble! Until recently, I actually hated raw fish. Eating sushi meant enjoying my favorite Dragon Roll (which...

pretty peplum

peplum |ˈpepləm| noun a short flared, gathered, or pleated strip of fabric attached at the waist of a woman's jacket, dress, or blouse to create a hanging frill or flounce. I have to admit, I've...

baroque florals

I've been loving baroque prints for a while now but hadn't found the right piece to make my first purchase. Every piece I fell in love with was either out of my size or out of my price range. Then...

blue jeans & lace

With all the colored and printed iterations on the market these days, it's been a while since I've owned a pair of legit blue jeans. On a recent trip to Zara, I decided to remedy this when I laid...

perfect pleats

Hope everyone is having a great Easter! I bought a little bit of an Urban Outfitters haul recently during their big sale and picked up this skirt and bag. I've been wanting a pleated pleather skirt...

cafe maji

Tucked away on the second floor of a fitness gym in Arcadia is an adorable little cafe that serves drinks, sandwiches, and waffles. Since it's called Cafe Maji, I instantly thought of my friend...

trusty denim cutoffs

Like this look? I would be so happy and grateful if you could hype me on Lookbook.nu! I am entering it into the Levi's 501 contest :-) There's nothing like that perfect pair of old, vintage...

spring in bloom

Apparently it's still snowy in some parts of the world, but here in sunny So Cal, spring is definitely in full bloom! I'm wearing my Minkpink kimono again (previously worn here); I must've been...

red rouge

Three things I was very excited about this past weekend. One, taking out my new Valentina mini for a spin. Since my big Valentina satchel goes with everything, I figured picking up the mini was a...

spring in the air

It may not be officially, but the moment we set our clocks forward each March and gain an extra hour of daylight feels like the start of spring to me! We've definitely been experiencing spring...

taking stock

Being a planner (and a hoarder), when I find something I really like, it's hard for me to squelch the urge to stock up. For instance, I loved the pink version of this dress by Lucca Couture (worn...

the rotunda at neiman marcus

Those of you who follow me on Instagram may have seen that I was in San Francisco for a super short stint recently, where I finally had the opportunity to check the Rotunda at Neiman Marcus off my...