It’s 2012 and already things are looking bigger and better. I’m super excited to announce that my Volcom Fall ’12 design collection will be hitting stores this year! This is one giant project that has been in the works for over a year now and I can’t believe all the pieces are ready and produced and that my lookbook has all been shot back in NYC. I can’t wait for it’s release! Tomorrow I’m off to Long Beach, CA, for our trade show, where all my clothes will be displayed! I might just have to pinch myself when I get there. Here, I give you a sneak peek at the design process. We got our Volcomunity videographer, Mark (who is a complete genius,) to capture our very first design fitting in the Volcom headquarters. I’ve been working closely with the adorable Grace of the design team, to make the perfect pieces for my collection. Let’s just say there will be some really badass rock n’ roll pieces mixed in with beautiful flowing dresses and tops. We worked with some great prints and even threw in some eco-friendly vegan fabrics. I think there is a piece that will fit every girl with any body type. I can’t wait to see my readers in the clothes!

Take a peek at our “First Fitting” video below! We get our hands on our samples for the first time ever and talk about the collection (Many thanks to our fit model for bearing with us as we made some final adjustments to the clothing!)

Read my entire interview here on VOLCOMUNITY!

(Hallelu blouse, Raven Denim jeans, Dear Fieldbinder boots)

Can you believe these photos were taken just a few days ago…in December? Yes, it feels like summer in LA and I couldn’t be more delighted. Getting down and dirty by the beach is one of my favorite things to do. Wiping my red lipstick off on my wrist and rolling up my sleeves, I jumped back on my baby blue cruiser for a ride down the Venice Beach boardwalk. This gorgeous Italian bike has been sitting in my garage these past few months, dying for a breath of salty beach air! Taking this beauty out for a spin down the coast felt amazing. Only until I moved to New York have I really begun to appreciate the glory west coast sun brings to my skin. I live for the heat! For this early morning out with my sister Dylana, I kept things super light and simple. The summer color combination of my polka-dot sheer blouse and coral colored jeans easily lifted my mood. With a little sand in my boots, I couldn’t have been more in the free-spirited Cali groooooove.

(Calico coat, A+RO sweater, J Brand jeans, Mango bag, Samantha Willis long necklace/chunky rings, Dr. Marten shoes)

HAPPY NEW YEAR lovebugs! May 2012 be extremely beautiful: full of good health and prosperity! I celebrated with my friends here in California. Hopping to a few of my friends’ parties on the Westwide, I was totally brought back into the laid back Cali lifestyle. Everywhere we went, there was SO MUCH FOOD. Nothing you’d consider healthy either. Diddy Reese cookies (a west coast legend) and many random foods took over the kitchen table…we’re talking baklava, cheese, wine, and crackers. Let’s just say it was one night of really good company and REALLY full bellies. I couldn’t have asked for a better way to celebrate new years eve! And our wardrobes were far from anything labeled “winter.” I think most of us were sporting denim cut-off and blouses this past weekend. My love for winters in Cali continues…

Of course in NYC, my lifestyle and clothes are the complete opposite. First off, I walk everywhere in the city (hence the Docs). And this may be really weird, but I have TWO of these coats. I have one in red, and of course this amazing forest green one from Calico. I don’t think my closet will accommodate any more furry-like coats. With no need to sport any of these pieces here in LA, I’ve left them all back in NYC. SoCal weather currently feels like summer and if I went out wearing a coat, people would most likely call me crazy. Oh, and have I told you that Docs have secretly always been on my mind? When I stumbled upon this perfect leopard pair, I freaked. Little touches of leopard always brighten up any look…and they’re amazing for walking (and dancing). Snapped in Soho before curling up in the warmth of a tiny boba shop in Chinatown, I was feeling like a pretty cool cat.

In just over a week I will be back on the east coast…only to get prepared for more travels. Where’s the airborne?!

As most of you know, I’m a total jeans and tee sort of girl. But it’s almost the new year and in celebration, I think it’s about time I get a little bit dressed up. This beautiful Of Two Minds dress was a perfect end of the year gift. I love it’s vintage, flapper vibe. I’m very particular when it comes down to the perfect dress and I think this one fits my personality so well! It’s a bit rock n’ roll, a little boho…just so ME. Another end of the year luxury? This gorgeous Efva Attling choker necklace that I’m bound to wear into the new year. It’s super edgy and I’ve never seen anything like it before. These one-of-a-kind pieces just blow my mind and are perfect for a night of celebrating the new year at midnight!

GAHH, can you believe 2011 is coming to a close? This year has been one of the best years of my life. I still cannot believe everything that has happened so far…in my career, in life. 2011 was a very very special year and I have so many wonderful memories. One of the biggest things I’ve learned this year? Never to take anything for granted and to just be happy in the present moment. Keeping up with my blog may have been the best thing I’ve ever done. I like that I can just click to my previous posts and see exactly what happened and when, each post bringing back a special memory. It’s crazy!! Already, so many of my dreams have come true. Most importantly, I want to thank each and everyone of you for following me on this wild, amazing journey. Every year seems to be getting better and better and I’m so excited to see what 2012 will bring. I love you guys! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!