(FEATURING: Hudson “photo bloom” Jeans, Free People dress, and flare pants, Stela 9 backpack, “Natalie + Dylana Suarez x Modern Vice” yellow SUMMER JETT, Stance Socks, MinkPink one-piece and crochet top, We are Handsome purple suit, RVCA pants, Lolli Swim bikini, and Urban Outfitters Dimepiece LA hat)

The desert really is such an inspiring place to shoot! Here are just a few of my snapshots from my cell…some of which, I think capture the whole vibe of Coachella more than what I caught on my big black cam! All instantanious, all with my phone conveniently tucked in my back pocket. It all started at our Free People house, which was just too picture perfect. The floral tee-pees by the pool, the flower lily’s floating about, our gorgeous printed bedspread. Our house was a big, and magical place. A place where you could find girls out back doing yoga in the morning, or piecing together flower crowns by night. I though, felt most at home by the pool…a baseball cap the only thing to shade my face. I could stare up at those palm trees all day. My bedroom quickly became covered in clothes. My Hudson jeans lying inside out on the ground, damp bikini’s hanging in the shower, and my yellow shoes somewhere in the corner. I had the best time getting dressed this time around for Coachella. With a nearly overweight suitcase, I was bound to put together some looks that I loved! Crocheted tanks, beaded minis, and oversize flowing dresses. Coachella, I miss your free spirit! I’m currently in LA, surviving on what’s left in my Coachella suitcase for one more week of work. My agency’s got me more busy than I can handle. Then, it’s back to NYC I gooooo for a full jampacked month of May! I’m soaking in the sun while I can!

(Free People FP ONE robe and leather hat, Lolli Swim bikini, Vanessa Mooney necklace)

This robe was everything for me over the weekend in Palm Springs. It was what I put on the moment I hopped out of bed, what I used to cover up after a long swim in the sun, and also my warm little blanket during late nights at the festival. This lightweight baby is still tucked away in my giant backpack. It quickly became a souvenier to Dylana and I, in memory of our amazing trip, both of us constantly going about in our matching robes! An perfect with the teeniest of bikinies. I have to say, I brought quite a few swimsuits for the weekend, only because I was finally dying to make some use of them after the long winter. This Lolli Swim two-piece is just one, and it’s a complete gem. With a little floral heart stitched to the back left pocket, I fell in love. How cute?! Anyways, I still miss our incredible retro house in the desert, shaded by palm trees, and green leaves. I took Dy out the side door of the house, and snapped these photos of her jumping like a goof by the garage…turns out to be some of my favorite shots! Just wondering when’s the next time I can borrow her flares. 

(Hudson Jeans “collin” leopard jean, Minkpink “vivienne” swimsuit, Urban Outfitters baseball hat, Jenny Bird pink necklace, “Natalie + Dylana Suarez x Modern Vice” SUMMER JETT shoe)

I’ve just arrived in LA after a super duper long and crazy weekend at Coachella, and honestly, all I can now think about is SLEEP! This year has already been full of good music, travels, and insane adventures. Anyways, I couldn’t be happier with this year’s wild and crazy Coachella! Palm Springs, CA, is a beautiful place that’s perfect for doing absolutely nothing and baking in the sun. So much needed after shivering it up NYC style! The moment I got off the plane to jump into our taxi, I could already get the vibe from the peppy festival go-ers on my flight, decked in colorful wristbands and sun hats, that the weekend was going to be incredible. The hot heat subtly turned my skin brown by the pool and made mornings at our house completely relaxing. You have no idea how much this Cali girl missed the vast and open desert! The cactus, the light brown sand, and overly flat homes, row after row after row. It’s the most wonderful escape. Back in NYC, I spent about a half hour throwing together my suitcase before heading to the airport. Tossing out what I couldn’t fit, and keeping what I could. Most of which was an eclectic mix of one piece swimsuits, flowing flares, mini dresses, and of course, lots and lots of DENIM! Working with Hudson Jeans on their #LetYourSelfGo campaign, I brought along this amazing piece, the leopard skinnny. A little mid-waist, a little crop, and a whole lot of comfortable. I’m obsessed with this new printed collection! I jumped out of the pool, dried off, and had my friend go crazy with the body paint. Our house had a bunch of amazing hippie goodies (more on that later) and inspired me to get colorful and creative, doodling on my sister’s arms on the shuttle to the festival. But most importantly, I got to finally take our new design, the Modern Vice SUMMER JETT shoe for a spin! These babies always tend to stop traffic and now, their blue soles are perfectly worn in after long nights of dancing in the desert wind.

I’ve got so much more to show you….from our house, to all my crazy and wild looks! Festival season, I love you.

For now, take a peek at my Hudson Jeans #letyourselfgo campaign!

(Lovers & Friends baseball jacket, Minkpink crop top, Bardot skirt, Urban coat, Jenny Bird netted bucket bag, Raen “Keirnan” sunglasses, “Natalie + Dylana Suarez x Modern Vice” fuschia BENNI)

More like, Team FUSCHIA! It’s about time I whip out our Modern Vice fuschia Benni. The past few days have been all sun and I can already see how everyone’s gone color crazy, and so I thought, why not join in on the fun?! Nothing beats a bright, colorful little bootie! Anyways, on the weekends, I try to always find some downtime at the park…outdoor summer sports are calling my name. I’m dying for late night basketball sessions at Chrystie Street Park, and riding my bike up and down the Lower East Side. By then, I’ll most likely have to trade in my high waisted skirt and crop tops for a pair of Nike trainers hehe. We’ll see… for now, I’m all hippie’d out, currently looking at the small pile of hats and flower crowns that are lying on top of my colorfully filled suitcase to Coachella. Due to work, I’m one who is flying in last minute tomorrow morning, then heading straight to the festival! Looks like there is very, very little sleep in my near future! See you soon California babes!

For those in NYC, meet me tonight at my Joie event at SAKS, from 6-8pm!!
RSVP you and your guests at: JoieRSVP@saks.com
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