(Vintage dress, SW3 Bespoke coat, American Eagle beanie, Marie Turnor bag, Dr. Marten boots)

I was here in my NYC apartment, and for the first time, I saw real snow…and falling!! Yes, it’s exciting and beautiful, and all you want to do is sit for hours looking down out your window. My sister and I, being the LA girls we are, ran outside, so shocked by the cold, and snapped our first real photos in the NYC snow. A snowy winter day we’ve only read about in books, on the sunny patios of our house in the LA Valley. The inability to feel your fingers, the white beanies, and chunky Dr. Martens to brave the slippery streets…dressing for winter can be fun, until now, when it’s nearly April, and you’re still in beanies and coats, and all you want is summer sweat and denim shorts. This look reminds me of those chilly London days late last year, when I never took off my Docs, and I lived in little vintage frocks and stockings. Right now, the sun is currently shining brightly into my living room, and it’s only beginning to feel a bit like Spring. Already dreaming of those weekends on 2nd Avenue when all the tables are out on the restaurants and the streets are filled with people. Till then, I’ll be curled up under my wool coat. 

(GUESS shorts, Paige Denim deconstructed shirt, Free People cardigan and hat, Ax+ Apple kaleiodoscope ring, Black Water Moon rings, Vintage Shoe Co. “Covington” boots)

I was just in a vintage shop, trying on a cowboy hat, and it brought back a flood of SXSW memories. Memories of Austin, the music, the people, the SUN. I came home and rediscovered these lost images on my camera. The sunsets bouncing off the house of kids, the long lines outside of Hotel Vegas, the beer bottles lining the stage. I loved some Southern livin’, even if it were only for less than a week. Rio Rita was our hideout throughout the day. To charge up…to giggle…to down coffee before the next gig at midnight. I’ll never forget the retro orange couches, and woven lanterns. To stay cool, I tore up the town in these embroidered denim shorts. Slightly loose, and a bit low on my hips, they were perfect with only a denim shirt and extra long cardigan…for making my way through the crazy town. My woven hat is now imperfectly perfect, and I’m desperately seeking my next hat item for Coachella! I’ve been on the lookout for a desert hat, and I think I’ve just about found one.

Our nights slowly, but surely did come to a close. I finally got to see my British luvs Citizens! and dance at the top of the W, before nearly falling asleep on a patio chair at the Gypsy Lounge. It was only till Kelsea told me to snap out of it that I finally got up, because before we knew it, it was nearly 1:30 am, just the start of the night’s big GUESS party at VEVO Live! Yes, I had to go, I mean my GUESS festival images from our shoot were displayed everyone on the screens, flashing in the night. Of course I’m getting up and going, I told myself. Luckily, we made the walk over late into the night, and it was fantastic. Festival clothing were blowing in the wind, a Japanese taco truck kept me alive, and Tito’s Vodka lined the bar. I tried my hardest to take an image of my GUESS photos with my phone! By 6 in the morning, we were headed home, and everything was a blur! 

But here it is! My GUESS festival shoot, on the screens of the night’s GUESS event! 

(GUESS festival campaign image)

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H&M Conscious Exclusive lace dress

There really is nothing better than one full-on lace ensemble…little beige buttons on my cuffs and shoulders, and the little many embroidered details. This long gown is part of H&M’s Conscious Exclusive collection, in working on building sustainable fashion, and I have to say, it’s a full blown heartthrob of a dress! I love a good party collection made with organic cotton, recycled polyester, and other materials recycled to perfection. This piece in particular reminds me of the beige collection of vintage lace blouses I’ve stocked up at home in LA. And no, the marriage rumors aren’t really true heheh (though darn, this would be rad with a flower crown at a beach wedding no?!), but I see this dress being taken somewhere pretty…London, Paris, who knows where else, slowly trailing behind me in the night. Just don’t spill a drink on me! It’s something I myself may wear with a bootie, but also something that’s so red carpet, I could take it to a special event with a good heel, and knock my beau’s socks off. It’s that good! For now, I’m dreaming in lace, and wishing for some nyc sun…as the sky’s been looking dreary all week. 

Still, you too can get your pretty party dress on, in an eco-friendly way, when you follow me and H&M on Instagram, and upload your best Red Carpet look with the hashtag: #HMConsciousLace to win a piece from this collection! 

(Armani Exchange swimsuit, The 2 Bandits cuffs/ surf ring, Vanessa Mooney ring, Free People plaid skirt)

Okay, so us in NYC are really, really missing the sun right about now!! Ugh, Miami warmth was too good, and so much needed!!! In town for Armani Exchange, I wanted any excuse to put on this A/X one-piece suit. It’s black, white, and fit like a dream. During the A/X Music Lounge, I snuck away to the bathroom to put it on, and make my way to the beach, take a break, and lie under an umbrella before our day ended. Bodies were lathered in oil, and everywhere I turned, everyone was that perfect golden brown. I, of course, being the palest girl on the beach, slathering on sunscreen. I did catch a good amount of sun before the last show, and before the team and I were running back to our hotel in the evening, sans a taxi, in the hot pouring rain! I wasn’t sure with work if I’d even be able to make it to the beach, so all I had were some chunky lace-up boots! And so I came back to my room, and jumped on my bed, with sand in my shoes, some soaking socks, and of course, my bangs stuck to my forehead. But the craziness was all worth it! Miami is a beautiful little escape, full of sunshine and happiness. There were loud tunes at every hotel on the boardwalk, and of course, I had only a light suitcase, filled with swimwear, and little else. I hate having to unpack my damp swimsuits, and mini-dresses and trade them in for giant coats and oversize scarves in the beginning of what is supposed to be Spring! Bring it on summer..I’m waiting for you!!