(Reformation romper, Vintage hat, Vanessa Mooney choker and bracelet, Ax + Apple/ Karen London rings, JEWELMINT earrings, Chloe handbag, RAEN sunglasses, “Natalie + Dylana Suarez x Modern Vice” “CHLOE” boots)

I am already back in NYC, and though I feel completely drained and jet-lagged, I’m still keeping my head up, going through some of my favorite images from California. My favorite days are always right along the Pacific coast…the smell of the sea water filling up the car as we drive down Malibu Road. And this day was amazing. The Revolve Clothing beach house just happened to be the best way to get all of us LA chicks together in one place over the weekend. I finally met the blonde bombshell, Vanessa Mooney…you know, that amazing woman that makes all those rad jewels I’m always wearing? Yep, this little choker is my life. To meet her for real is so strange! It’s like I already knew her! I even brought my Mom and Dad along for the ride…yep, they love coming with me to parties and meeting all my friends. They are the cutest people you’ll ever meet and I got teary just leaving our LA home yesterday. We’re so, so close and get even closer as I grow up. The Malibu home was a dream and just what I needed this summer…I even found Caroline lying in the tub overlooking the ocean, before taking our mojitos out to frolic in the sand. As you can see, my boots are COVERED in sand. I definitely forgot my sandals that time around.

(H&M embellished pants from 2013 Fall Runway, Goodnight Macaroon tank, Worth & Worth  hat, Vanessa Mooney star cuff (similar), The 2 Bandits layered cuffs (similar), Modern Vice “Bond” boots, Ax + Apple rings)

Can you believe it’s my last day in Cali?! I’m just about to board my flight right on back to NYC for work, and though I’m excited, I’m going to miss my sunlit LA porch…the white veranda wrapping around our entire house. Here, I’m featuring a super special piece. What just arrived as a surprise gift from the H&M Fall 2013 collection, and straight off the Paris runway…these gorgeous embellished pants. All available in stores September 5th! I’m wearing mine with all my California favorites. Rock n’ roll jewels, grey hat, and the tiniest little beige crop top. I love dancing in these bad boys! 

Right now, I’m GIVING AWAY a gorgeous pair of these embellished pants in a size 6 to one USA reader! They’ve got loads of leg-room and enough glitter to keep you going through the night.

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(Wasteland flared pants, Morning Warrior tee, Wildfox Couture sunglasses, Jenny Bird earrings and handbag and serpent cuff, Modern Vice “carly” boots, The 2 Bandits cuffs (similar)

Who doesn’t love a good pair of flare?! This one is covered in a sheer paislee print and I’m addicted….oh, and actually long enough for my height. Wasteland, you did me good. Shot by my sister in Brooklyn, she always makes me feel a bit more like a rockstar…her being a total hippie herself. I love you Dy and I miss you! I’ve been seriously getting into earrings lately. These were handed to me from the lovely Jenny Bird, and I cannot take them off. Sadly, I’ve left them in my apartment back in NYC. Right now, I just had sit-down home-made breakfast in my family’s LA abode…filled with fresh raspberry pancakes and coffee. The sun completely brightening up our family room. I love being home, even if it’s just for this super short while. The heat here is killing me though!! I’m going to be off to Venice for a shoot later this evening, and I’m pretty excited to prance around the beach in nothin’ but swimmy’s and woven hats! Stay tuned on what’s goin’ on here in LA LA LAAAAND! I’m ready to just be a beach bum tomorrow with all my LA women. x

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(Wildfox Couture daisy sweater and “LOVED” dress, H&M hat, Nasty Gal shoes, Jenny Bird netted bucket bag (similar)

Oh, we all just wanna be LOVED!! Covered in daisies and some bright pink lips, I am so ready for LA! Wildfox, I absolutely love you and your cheeky prints! Yep, bright and early tomorrow morning I am off to the homeland then down, down to San Diego. The ocean breeze, skimpy bikinis, and late nights on the beach curled in an oversize sweatshirt. Oh, and with just a little bit of work sprinkled on top. I need some California sun pronto! The mum and pops are going to be so darn happy we get to hang out, just like old times. When they’d accompany me on castings, every job…well, until I grew up to drive and rebel to do everything else on my own. Now…grown up, I want them around because I rarely get to see them and live on the opposite side of the country. Sometimes you just wanna be loved like a child from your mummy and poppy hehe! I’m just so ready for a home-cooked Malaysian meal. Here I’m shot on my NYC roof, acting silly with Dylana and Kelsea…flashing everyone my all-time favorite dress. Here’s to sunshine, California girls, and coooool adventures.