IVY

If you've ever had the pleasure of dining at the Ivy, you'd get why it's so loved and why it's mentioned so often. The place is filled to the brim with technicolor rainbow roses, antiques and ivy-covered plates. Each nook and cranny has something special and totally photo worthy. Even if it's raining outside, you'll feel like you're on vacation, dining on a tropical isle. I recently went for a birthday lunch, probably on one of the hottest days yet but I swear, I still felt an island breeze as I dined on homey penne pasta with fresh tomato and mozzarella and yes, sipped on my Chamomile tea. 

Zara crop top and floral skirt, Charlotte Olympia Life's a Beach clutch and Shelly sandals, Tom Ford Nikita sunnies.
Lips:  So Chaud by MAC cosmetics. 

HAPPY SUMMER

Enjoyed a lovely morning at LACMA with my Mom, wandering through the new exhibits. Perhaps the most fun was the art outside of the buildings. Such color and whimsy. A perfect way to ring in the first day of Summer.

Ralph Lauren dress, Charlotte Olympia It's Knot You, It's Me rope sandals, Bottega Veneta purse, Tom Ford Nikita Sunnies
Lips: So Chaud by MAC Cosmetics 

My mom dressed in the chicest Prada dress with Manolo Blahnik Sandals. 

Summer has filled her veins with light and her heart is washed with noon- C. Day Lewis

COLORAMA-RAMA-RAMA-DING-DONG!

If you've been following me on Instagram lately, you might already know how excited I am with my Chanel "Colorama" bag! Aside from the fact that it's Chanel and most, if not all Chanel bags, are somewhat stunning, there were two reasons why I was drawn to this particular bag: 1. that it's colorful and 2. that it's an homage to art or in my opinion, water coloring. Needless to say, my next few outfits were designed be canvases to show off my new "work of art." 

Loving this relaxed handle with the traditional Chanel hardware.

Equipment men's sweater,  Rag & Bone/Denim, Christian Louboutin Jimmynetta suede booties

Vintage JAX dress, BCBG Maxazria hemp wedges.

LIPS: So Chaud by MAC

Vintage JAX dress

Who knew a ribbon could be so chic?

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 

THANKSGIVING: LACE & GOLD

   We're pretty simple here around the holidays but that doesn't mean that I take a day off from wearing a fun outfit. Tibi has quite a knack for making stellar midi skirts and I'm in love with them all, including their black lace skirt. It goes with everything, especially more lace.

Rightful Owner Isolde headband, vintage lace top, Tibi black lace skirt, Charlotte Olympia Tabitha calf hair pumps

Lips by MAC Cosmetics "Fresh Moroccan"

I discovered Rightful Owner from Instagram, her work is amazing and so feminine. Who wouldn't feel like royalty wearing one of her creations?  I can't wait to purchase another headband from her.