Featuring TOMS “THE KITTY” sunglasses

For me, I’m a total sucker for the cat, feline inspired sunnie, and I’m super stoked that California label, TOMS, just came out with this gorgeous pair. Meet, THE KITTY! Growing up on the beaches of Santa Monica, TOMS has been something I’ve been following forever. “Buy a pair, give a pair!” Every kid in my neighborhood knew that! But now, you can purchase a pair of sunnies from their brand new sunglasses collection as well, and TOMS will help give sight to a person in need. Here, I’ve paired mine two completely different ways. My style is forever transforming and there are days when I wake up and I’m this gypsy grunge girl in a tiedyed maxi, cheeky tee, and worn in black boots. Other days, I’m the electric girly girl in the Lower East Side with the colorful mini-dress, and adorable patent leather sandals. But always, always, I’ve got a pair of sunglasses in my bag. This “Kitty” beauty happens to go with any mood I’m in…as long as I know I’ve done something good.

So there you have it, buy a pair, help someone. One for One.

GIVEAWAY: Simply CLICK HERE to win a pair of TOMS eyewear and a $100 giftcard!  x

(Wildfox top, Karen Kane skirt, LA MER watch (similar), Modern Vice “Carly” boot and The 2 Bandits boot chain, Kenny Clothes purple dress (similar), Cole Haan x Jen & Oli sandals, Chloe handbag (similar)

(Joe’s Jeans romper, Giles + Brother necklace, Vintage shirt, Jada & Jon handbag, Nine West boots, The 2 Bandits turqoise cuff, LACAR silver cuff) 

There’s something about the simple denim romper that is close to my heart. Something I can paint in. Something I can bike in, run in, work in. This beauty is the softest of all denim and I’m obsessed. I remember shooting for Joe’s back in LA…all jeans, backless, lying on a couch on a rooftop downtown in the summer sun. Still, I have that shot in my book. This time I went with a little plaid, a little hardware, and a little cowhide. It doesn’t get anymore All American than that. I kind of just want to take a day off and head to the wilderness in this little get-up…my flannel matching the log cabin’s couch. Completely summer appropriate eh? The city’s already panicking due to the heatwave that I can feel just outside my window and thinking of Summer Fridays. The short days where we can all escape early. We’re talking sticky subways and smelly businessmen till the end of the week. We will survive I promise!! Think happy thoughts, think happy thoughts New York! 

(AGAIN crop top (similar here), Evil Twin shorts, Nina Shoes sandals, Opening Ceremony sunglasses// On Mckenzie: Free People tunic (similar here), Wildfox pink sunglasses)

There really is nothing better than an intense tennis tournament with your best friend in the middle of the New York heat. I feel better when I’m outside, running around like a maniac, racquet in hand, rather than being curled up inside on the weekends. I hit my boyfriend’s Long Island tennis court in nothing but an extra extra bright pink scuba top, and YIN-YANG denim shorts. And omg, SANDALS. I don’t think my toesies have been so happy! Now, they can finally breathe! After countlessly hitting the ball out of the court, we did end up eventually running out of breath and plopping down on the grass by the pool, where we found everyone asleep by the water. I love these humid summer days, when it’s only acceptable to sweat it out and show some skin. I snapped these photos of Mckenzie on the court, running a muck in her baby pink sunglasses! Now that’s a workout babes! Cheers to one hot East Coast summer!

I snapped these photos on my second visit to the Giles + Brother studio here in the city, where I picked up a gorgeous new jewel to add to my collection. Knowing that this little spot is filled with hidden gems, I selfishy brought along my camera. It’s a place so full of inspiration and gold, but there’s that gritty element that I can’t live without. Plants, metal hardwares, and portraits…the little things that I love so much. All daily reminders as to why life is so beautiful. Philip Crangi wrapped a gorgeous silver necklace around my neck. Hugging so close that it was almost a choker, I knew it would be the winner. With pieces sublty shaped like a delicate leaf crown, I felt like a queen for just that moment.