H & M Goes Online

H & M is officially online for U.S. shopping! 

Ladies, Mens, Kids, Maternity, and Homeware

Check it HERE!

Love It or Leave It: The Envelope Skirt

photo credits:
fashionedited
portable
ohhhmyhat
girlsofffifth (wearing this skirt)

The envelope skirt, otherwise known as the "new" wrap skirt is popping up for Spring as it did in the last part of 2012.  I love this skirt!  Not for me, but if you have great legs this skirt is for you.  Very sexy chic.  Pair with some oxfords for day like these or these or a pair heels for night.

   zara 1 & 2 (my #1 fav)
more here

kenzo

ohne titel
stylestalker

topshop

pixie market

love it or leave it?

 

Spring at Pour Porter...

dolman sleeve blouse

alexa dress

batanjibal scarf

kimono tunic (love)

asymmetric dress

pail bag

clogs 

lusting for it all! 

 

Smiling About...

a refreshing scoop...

this sale stuff...

1-2-3-4

this fantastic DIY...

this photo I took in NYC...

this mag cover...beautiful!

photo credit: beyonceiam

enjoy the weekend and don't forget to watch Beyonce! :) 

and I'm off and running...
 

Open Back...Back Open!

Check my post over at blah blah birds about cute open-back styles you will love! 

photos from ZARA.COM

So chic! 

and I'm off and running...

smiling about...

stuff at refinery29 shop...

yosi samra flip flops

ropes maine cape bracelets

carolyn suzuki summer note cards

sedgwick zip clutches




burgers...

summer time brings lots of outdoor bbqs and fun at the grill.  

make the best burger with these tips here...

21-day meditation challenge...

anyone want to join me? starts july 16th!  more deets here...

thanks Jenko!!!

cute stuff at the prettymommy shop...

magenta daryl shirt 

bellocq woven tea strainer

laura lombardi coil bracelet

object & totem spice bottle

this interview...

photo credit: nymag.com

I always enjoy reading about how successful entrepreneurs got their start.  Check out this interview here on Jade Lai of one of my favorite boutiques in L.A, Creatures of Comfort.  If you haven't been to this store definitely make a trip there or check them out online.

what are you smiling about?

and I'm off and running...

Monday Brights...

printed sequined blazer

colorblock batwing dress

mini sacs

smartphone case

woven mac bombe handbag

mixed bouquet blouse

crochet exclamation earrings

Enjoy your week!

and I'm off and running...

Smiling About...

these things for summer...

tan and zebra sandal to wear with light summer dresses and pants

washed denim buttondown to throw on over a light summer maxi

rire aux eclats canvas tote to carry my summer veggies from the farmers market

viscid watch to keep up with the long hours of summer

color pop juice glasses to drink summer cocktails

closet pop...

photo credit: threebirds

stay tuned...it will come to light!

fresh cherry salsa...

photo credit: living tastefully

this just screams YUMMY!  get recipe here on living tastefully blog...head on over to design crush blog here for more tasty salsa recipes. they posted some really great ones!

this cute photo of tamu mcpherson and her lovely summer bucket bag

photo credit: all the pretty birds

this clare vivier bright...

photo credit: clarevivier

what a great summer clutch....sure to brighten a gloomy day.
cv azul, marigold, orange, and tan flat clutch

more memories at the playboy jazzfest...

Playboy Jazzfest 2011

my dad and the fam go to the playboy jazzfest for father's day every year.  I think we've missed two years!  Good times to be had again this weekend.  Happy Father's Day to my pops!!!!

what are you smiling about?

and I'm off and running...

California Love...

I was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, but for the longest time I have taken advantage of the fact that Cali has so much to offer, so much to see, and a quick trip up or down the road opens your heart and mind to so much.  The hubby and I love to take quick getaways to Santa Barbara and Palm Springs.  I subscribed to C Magazine, which boast about all things California, and list so many hidden gems and great places to see.  If your a California lover, then I suggest you pick up a copy.

What I love in the most recent issues...Summer Splendor!

owners karen marley and monique aquino
photo credit: fab counsel

not sure why I'm just reading about buttons and bows l.a. consignment boutique...omg!  owned by karen marley, daugther of bob marley opened this boutique up in downtown l.a.'s fashion district.  can't wait to visit!

a very special farmers market

can't get here fast enough!

city sounds at Stern Grove S.F.

photo credit: sfgate.com

this is the 75th Summer Session of this music festival in San Francisco, and it kicks off june 24th.           I have to check this out!  

wanderlust

next time in palm springs we're staying at the colony palms hotel

well in hand...R.B. of McD

rbofmd #2

great leather and so so chic!

the OC mart mix

the oc mart mix is like the ferry building in san francisco or the oxbow market in napa.  I don't get to orange county very often, but I will have to take a special trip there real soon. 

gotta love California!

and I'm off and running...