Category Archives: Style

TIME TO DECORATE

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This month, I’m totally redecorated my apartment. I’m so excited for a clean new slate. New lamps. New paintings. Rugs. Fluffy pillows. With the new year, I want my home my sanctuary. Right now, it’s super minimal. I’ve got loads of windows and natural light, but have kept things super simple due to loads of traveling and rarely having a second to hit the home department. I steer clear of clutter, but I love unique and stand-out pieces. Handmade dream-catchers, a white fluffy bed, a tufted couch, and candles. ZEN. Take a walk through these amazing living spaces. Clean layouts, with a touch of quirky personality. Luxe but down to the earth. So inspired to take my NYC decor to the next level.

// images via my Pinterest //

 

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LEATHER BASE

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In NYC, you kind of have to master the art of layering. For me, I love having LEATHER as my base before piling on the extras. With a good leather pant, leather glove, and jacket over your sweater…there’s no way wind is getting up in there! By being back in the city, it’s extra hard to avoid being a hermit. You can’t just NOT do anything. There’s always a place to go, a meeting happening downtown, or a friend to catch up with. Thank goodness for indoor markets and the Brooklyn flea. During my off hours, I’m finally getting my apartment back in check. Winter is the best time to get your home feeling extra cozy now isn’t it? LAYER UP.

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SHEER DARKNESS

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It’s Friday, so why not kick off the weekend with a perfect party dress? For Love and Lemons kills it every single time. I fell madly in love with this sultry lace beauty the moment I spotted it at the Revolve Grove Pop-Up. The sexy sleeves. The fit. The delicate embroidery. Too good. It’s a piece I’ll keep forever, and look back, and be like: I remember that night I first wore that dress! I slipped into this baby for our New Years Eve celebrations out in Venice Beach, California. Paired with only a red lip, and my favorite Saint Laurent pumps. We hopped from one party to the next…all along Pacific Avenue. The chill from the ocean waves rolling in, but the the rock n’ roll band kept us dancing by the fireplace, keeping us warm all throughout the night before popping that much-needed bubbly. I really do miss the WestSide, but it feels good to finally be back in NYC after what has been a super long, sunny and warm holiday. I can’t wait to share with you what I have on my upcoming schedule. I’m back to the craziness.

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// For Love & Lemons dress, MAC lipstick in Russian Red, Saint Laurent python pumps (finally on sale!) //

DO THE DENIM CHOP

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I have officially become one of those girls who attacks her clothing with a pair of scissors. And it always starts with the jeans. The more ankle, the more cropped, and the more they look “effortlessly chic” the better. I guess i got the cutting bug from my older sister Dylana. She’d always leave her OOPSY POOPSY “I just totally messed up on these pair of jeans because I cut a hole on the crotch” in MY closet. I threw on these jeans that I’ve been wearing for ages…and believe me, they are PERFECT. But a little chop made them even more me. It’s a DO depending on your height and fit of your jeans. Loose and straight legged? Yes. Skinny and midrise? Yes. Everyone loves a good frayed hem. A good hem, and great backless, NO BRA day. So liberating eh?! I took this super casual and easy look out to the Getty, one of my absolute favorite spots in LA. I go for the spectacular views and killer photo exhibits. And nothing’s better than rolling in the grass in your favorite jeans.

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// PAIGE Denim jeans, Cameo the Label tank, Moro Tran handbag, The Kooples leather jacket, Tommy Hilfiger boots, Marc by Marc Jacobs sunglasses //