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Visiting 87 year old Aunt Sally’s home in East LA is always a fun, and calming afternoon. We always end up drinking a ton of coffee, and talking about everything. But most especially, the past. It’s like going back in time, to when life was a lot more simpler. A lot slower. She was much like a mother figure to my father. He was born in that same little house in el barrio. Hard to imagine him being born in that tiny house, let alone having a dresser cabinet pulled out as his actual crib. Being the blonde baby he was with a head of curls, and big blue eyes (yes, my Latino side of my family were born with the iciest blue eyes ever)…he really stood out, and almost got kidnapped right on that very front yard where Dylana is sitting. Luckily, our grandma called in “Adrian! Adrian!” and grabbed him before the kidnappers got back in their van and sped off. A lot has happened in that house. Aunt Sally still lives there, her Christmas decorations seem to be up all year long, but that’s the charm. And she speaks of my Dad as a baby as a child of her own, and how our uncle was the most handsome actor in the area. The way she looks at my uncle’s photo on the wall makes my heart melt. We love you Aunt Sally.

// For Love and Lemons sweater, Amuse Society jacket, Sabrina SL choker //

TAGS: home, los angeles, roots, style

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

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FLORENCE, ITALY | ON DIGITAL #Firenze4Ever

Monday, January 18, 2016

Style, Travel

Oh, Florence! How magical and beautiful you are! Dylana and I were in Italy for Luisaviaroma‘s bi-annual #Firenze4Ever weekend, and we couldn’t have asked for better hosts! With dinners at the gorgeous Palazzo Gondi, cocktails at Ex Manifattura Tabacchi, and a beyond pleasant stay at the grand, Villa Cora Hotel, every moment felt picture perfect. I was indeed living in a colorful and quirky Wes Anderson film. The pinks, the yellows, the blues, the golds. I couldn’t put down my camera. Villa Cora felt very much like it was out of a fairytale. So unreal. So grand. Every night was one to open your closet, and figure out, “Hmm, which party dress shall I throw on tonight?” Which heels will still allow me to dance till 2 in the morning? This little Marc Jacobs number was definitely a show-stealer, but wait until you see what we wore for our Luisaviaroma #SuarezSisters photoshoot shot in a gorgeous artist’s loft. We’re talking Alexander Mcqueen, Philosphy, Masion Valentino, Missoni, and Marni. All of my favorites. We were definitely dressed to the nines, and what better place than in the glamorous Italia?! In between interview sessions with editors who flew in from all over the world, you could find us in the sauna…or if you heard Justin Bieber blasting from one of the hotel rooms, it was probably us.

Stay tuned for more.

-Marc Jacobs black dress and DKNY heels

-Philsophy white dress and VALENTINO heels from LUISAVIAROMA

– Cameo Collective yellow blazer, VEDA pants, Ax and Apple necklaces

Shop my favorite party dresses at LUISAVIAROMA:

TAGS: Firenze4Ever, Florence, Italy, Luisaviaroma, shopstyle, travel

Monday, January 18, 2016

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MAGIC CARPET RIDE

Saturday, January 16, 2016

Style

Home decor is one of my main inspirations. A beautiful, warm, and inviting home makes you feel good the moment you wake up. Your life just feels more put together, like you can conquer anything. Like most New Yorkers, I have moved a million times in the city. Now that I will finally be making my new loft a real home, I am investing in some really spectacular pieces. ABC Home has always been the store I visit to gather inspiration. The colors so vibrant and beautiful on each floor. Taking me from city to city, bedroom to bedroom, with their artistic and unique displays. I dream of them! But my favorite section is the rugs and carpets on the 6th floor. From the hand-knotted silk pieces from India…rich in greens and yellows, to the antique Tibetan rugs…their red hues just filling a room with warmth. For my loft, I will be playing with a lot more color. My style has always been eclectic and bohemian, but still earthy. Complete with a modern touch. I can’t wait to finally make home feel a lot more me. A place to get creative. And what better way than starting it off with some beautiful finds brought in from all over the world. ABC Home is having their winter sale, and what a perfect time to move and stock up on timeless, out of this world home goods. I shall be taking a magic carpet ride every day from now on.

shop the sale at ABC Home.

TAGS: ABC Home, home, loft, nyc, style

Saturday, January 16, 2016

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CATCHING PEBBLES

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Style, Travel

…from some sandy beach.

As of late, it seems I’ve brought out the inner art student in my wardrobe. Berets here. Stockings there. Scarves wrapped tightly around my neck. All of my travel go-to’s that I simply wear over and over again but just in different ways. But no, I was not headed to the library, but rather hopped in my car and headed down the coast. Seal Beach. Huntington. The cliffs and coves of Laguna. Places where the sunsets never cease to turn the sky a purple haze. There was an artist just standing and painting the scene, and it was perfect. Moments where you don’t have to think, just look and pause for a second. With the new year, my schedule and travels have been non-stop. I just landed back from the gorgeous Florence, Italy…and already scheduled to attend Sundance Film Festival (yes, SO excited). There really is no point in unpacking the ol’ duffel bag now is there.

// Diesel wolf jacket, White + Warren scarf, Amanda Uprichard dress, Miista boots, Marie Turnor handbag, DKNY tights //