Palm Trees//Summer Breeze

Last week it was way too hot in LA and while summer officially begins in a month, it came early this year.  I found this dress at Crossroads a couple of weeks ago and thought I would need to wait until July/August to wear it, but I was able to wear it sooner than expected.  I love the indigo blue palm trees and the 1920s style drop waist.  Paired with some Swedish Hasbeens that remind me of the 20s/30s, I felt like an F.Scott Fitzgerald character named after a flower or herb, so naturally, we went out and I ordered a gin cocktail.

Dress from Crossroads, Clogs: Swedish Hasbeens,
Anthropologie Sunnies, Yanessa B necklace

Spring Essentials

Long-stem tulips, Madewell indio shades, Rosebud Salve, Essie nail polish
Headwrap via Urban Outfitters, Roses de Chloe 

{Pin}spiration: Simple Spring Fashion

Happy First Day of Spring! In honor of Spring, I plan on going through my closet and selling/donating half of my clothes and purchase a few new staple items.  This year I want to keep it simple with loose-fitting patterned dresses, denim jackets, plain t-shirts/tank tops and jeans.  Here are some of the looks I plan on wearing this Spring!

What are some of your favorite Spring looks?

Rosewater Lemonade

 I have been obsessed with all things rose lately.  I have a new spring rose scent, have been buying roses to adorn all the mason jars and vases in our home and have been craving anything rose.  Inspired by the warm weather in LA today, I made a batch of rosewater lemonade to enjoy with my husband after his week away.

 Ingredients:
1 cup water/1 cup sugar (boiled) to make simple syrup
1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (about 6-7 lemons)
4 cups water
1 tablespoon rosewater
rose petals for garnish
Mix together and serve over ice.  *Can also add in gin or vodka for a refreshing cocktail 

Fun Find: Roses de Chloe

I have been searching for a new scent upon using Daisy for the past four years and Stella for the past two years during the winter/chilly nights.  I wanted something that represented me right now, a late twenty-something who is embracing each season life brings.  With spring just around the corner, I have been wanting something fresh and floral.  Roses de Chloe is the perfect scent for spring and is my latest fun find!

{Pin}spiration: A Frolic in the Flowers

Today is such a beautiful Spring day in LA!  All I want to do is find a field of flowers to frolic around in. Considering responsibilities prohibit this at the moment, these images will have to do...for now.

All images via

My Fair Lady

For reasons unknown to me, I am more of a tomboy in that I am much more comfortable in androgynous garb or pants/shorts and flats then in dresses or heels.  However, at the request of my husband, I am making an effort to wear dresses and skirts much more often then before.  For some reason, they make me feel more dignified and wearing them even improves my posture subconsciously.  I feel more proper and feminine and the crazy thing is, I actually like it. 

Dress: Anthropologie (last season),
bag: Anthropologie (last season), shoes: U/O

Take a Walk on the Wild Side

Top: J.Crew, Trousers: Zara, Cardigan, Bag and Sandals: U/O

DIY Watercolor Nails

I love the look of watercolor paints on just about anything.  I have been wanting to try fun watercolor nails for awhile now, but due to a lack of time, I did a watercolor accent nail on each hand.  I chose some fun spring colors and it was so easy, just a little time consuming.

You will need:

nail polish

top coat

brush (I used an eye-makeup brush)

acetone

First paint your nails whatever base color you want.  Make sure you use 2 layers of top coat on them and let them dry.  Then choose the colors you want and make dots on your fingers.  Next, dip the brush in acetone so it is damp and then swirl the paint dots on your nail.  (I dipped it in the acetone often to clean the brush so they don't all mix into one color). Once it is looking how you want, then apply another topcoat and let dry. Now you try with your favorite colors!

Base color: Innocent Nude by Sally Hansen
Colors: Mod-ern Girl, Stranger Tides, Did It On 'Em, Fly (all by OPI)
Top Coat: Pink Glove Service by Essie

Photo Fun in the Sun

Last week my good friend Kat came up and asked me to model for her for a late spring/early summer natural beachy photoshoot.  I had just gotten over being sick and had no makeup but we made it work. She is a great photographer, always fun and creative, easy to work with, so sweet, and her photos get better each time I get the chance to shoot with her!  She is located in Orange County and is interning at a photo studio there while she builds her portfolio.  Check her out!!

Spring Fling

Happy first day of Spring!!! (On a side note, it is also my uncle and my little brother's birthdays) =)  It's time for floral prints, bright colors, sunny afternoons into later evenings, and fun with friends.

Photo by Kat Amor Robles

Spring Forward

So not only did we spring forward this weekend with the time change, but Spring is just around the corner and I am so excited about the fashion trends!  I am loving the florals, bright colors, color blocking, pops of green, blue on blue, messy top buns and braids, and simple yet fun rings!! Here are some pictures of inspiration for the upcoming season. Enjoy!

What are some of your favorite spring looks?!