ALOHA, STOP & SMELL THE ROSES

    As soon as I pulled this Hawaiian Quilt dress by Cynthia Rowley out of its brown box, I was in love. I love the vintage cut of the dress--you're instantly a woman when you put this dress on, hello waist! You can't help but sway in a certain way in this dress, back and forth, back and forth like a "Island Belle."

Cynthia Rowley Quilt dress, Mark Cross Grace Box bag, Michael Kors gladiator sandals, champagne pearls.

CHECK-MATE

   Took advantage of today's sun, feeling colorful and ready for summer. Cannot wait for more hot weather! This Tibi skirt is the perfect shade of green to remind you of freshly cut grass, pool parties, melting popsicles and impromptu picnics.

American Apparel Jersey Bra Bodysuit, Tibi Sonoran Eyelet Full Skirt, Bottega Veneta purse, Michael Kors gladiators, Selima Et Benjamin sunnies. 

Jewelry: Tiffany band, Star and Moon rings by Kate Moss for Fred, Sapphire band, Cartier Love rings, Celine knot bracelet, vintage necklace worn as a bracelet and Cartier Juste un Clou nail bracelet.

The perfect green.

SWEET CHANEL O' MINE: MINI POST

70 degrees? I'll take it. I decided to wear one of my favorite finds from a consignment shop in NYC: a Chanel mini dress made in a delightful light cashmere. Imagine my surprise, finding it wedged between two terrible dresses from the 1980's. I just had to save it from obscurity. It goes without saying that when you wear this dress, you feel equal parts lady-like and equal parts living cupcake. Later, I topped it off with my Zara moto jacket when the weather changed. 

Chanel dress, Michael Kors gladiator sandals and Miu Miu sunnies.

THE TRADE WINDS ARE CALLING...

     The spirits of Hawaii and other tropical paradises have become muses for designers such as Prada, Charlotte Olympia, Michael Kors and Zara. (Charlotte Olympia's new collection, "Overboard" was inspired by mermaids and all things nautical.) Along with the "island vibe," there have been a frenetic burst of color and flowers. With the weather being as dreary as its been, yes even California has been affected, these things are a sight for sore eyes! Below is a mixture of things I'm dying over- I'd like to call it "Island Pin-Up Meets English Garden."

Alexander McQueen De Manta Flower Silk Satin Clutch (luisviaroma.com)

Eugenia Kim Marique Headband (net-a-porter.com)

Charlotte Olympia Coco Loco purse (charlotteolympia.com)

Dolce & Gabbana Brocade Set, (matchesfashion.com)

Sushi Kiss and Razzledazzler by (maccosmetics.com)

Charlotte Olympia Sophia Heel 

Michael Kors Floral Bustier (michaelkors.com)

Moschino Floral Coat (luisviaroma.com)

Charlotte Olympia Shell Shocked Clutch

ZARA's Spring/Summer 2014 WOMEN/TRF Collection

PRADA Resort 2014 

FEELING LIKE A EUROPEAN

This hot weather in LA is inspiring. The mood for this outfit is 90's meets European chic. What fun to walk down the sidewalk in 80 degree weather feeling like I'm summering in Europe.

T by Alexander Wang, Carven silver midi pencil skirt, Michael Kors gladiator sandals, Charlotte Olympia clutch, Miu Miu sunnies

CASUAL ERRANDS' DAY-MINI OUTFIT POST

   The other day I was swamped with errands with my husband. I feel like there's no reason to look nice even if you're just picking up a few things at Costco.

Celine Trio Bag, Miu Miu Noir Round Sunnies, Rag & Bone/Jeans, Jenni Kayne crewneck  

BELL(E) OF CANYON COUNTRY

   Last Sunday, my husband and I had to venture out of our comforts by the foggy sea and into Canyon Country (where summer is still alive and kicking) for our friends' birthday party. This particular dress has been in my closet for several years now, I think eight to be exact. I purchased it at the time because I admired how casual the girl at Marc Jacob wore it. She wore it with shorts and a pair of scuffed up Converses. She looked fashionable and cool and I wanted to replicate that look but I could never find the guts to actually wear it. The dress screams "celebration" and "fun" so I thought it would be appropriate to bring it out for a birthday and I have to tell you, despite the 96 degree heat, I felt pretty damn cool.

Marc by Marc Jacob navy dress