(Volcom top and pants, Dolce Vita from Helianthus boots, Koshka bag, Vintage hat)

I realized my style completely changes depending on what coast I’m on. On the East Coast, my style is a lot more simple and classic, and then I jump on a plane to California and BAM, I’ve got a lot more color and funkiness. Basically, I haven’t worn a hat in MONTHS. I am also donning a full on Volcom ensemble. Representing my California natives of course! Main reason I’m back in Cali for the week is continue my work with Volcom. I just shot the summer ’12 campaign and already, moving into design with the brand! I just made a visit to the Volcom headquarters down in Costa Mesa the other day to review the final samples for my Fall ’12 design collaboration. I am BEYOND excited for my pieces to come out next year and to see people on the street wearing clothes with my name on it! So surreal, I really need to pinch myself. Expect some killer separates: we’re talking a staple dress, skirt, vest, and some HOT HOT blouses. Next up? My Holiday ’12 design collabooooo. For the holiday season, all I can think about are sparkles, lace, and all sorts of yummy goodness. Sketches and color palettes are floating about the office before we get into production and create some samples. This is one project that I’m super duper OUT OF THIS WORLD stoked about! Being volcomized has never felt so good…

Keep up with my Fall ’12 design collab project and meet my Volcom design partner in crime, Grace Lee, here on VOLCOMUNITY!!

(Bikini and Cover-up c/o Tigerlily, Pour la Victoire sandals, Milor Italy ring, LowLuv ring, Vanessa Mooney bracelet)

So I’m back in California and loving every minute of it! And check out my TAN. ohemgee right? Well, it’s totally fake. For the second time in my life, I got a spray tan, but only because I had a summer photoshoot and needed to get rid of my vampyness. I was terrified to be honest. All I could think was “OMG I’M GONNA LOOK LIKE SNOOKI AND CAN’T LEAVE THE HOUSE FOR A WEEK” Anyways, it was a lot more pleasant than I thought. I went in, was given a disposable thong…imagine, a DISPOSABLE THONG…I nearly laughed out loud when I saw it, but the spray tan was soon over with, and yes, I got to take the darn thing home. WIN. Just kidding. Anyways, I’m kind of liking this look! It actually looks really good on the beach and in my bikini! I’ve suddenly got some definition in my legs! Anyways, I spent my afternoon at Newport Beach. I was in the area, working on a very special project that (which I’ll tell you about very soon!) The weather couldn’t have been more perfect. I definitely missed the cool, breezy air of the California coast while I was in NYC. A bikini and beach coverup can easily become my daily outfit here! I’m obsessed with the laid back beach culture and so this afternoon was perfect. Only weird part of the day? Getting approached by these young boys who traveled here from Oregon for the first time. They wanted to take a photo with me…which was TOTALLY AWKWARD, but they turned out to be pretty cool dudes just overly excited to be in Cali and see a girl with a pretty rad spray tan 🙂

(Hallelu blouse, Hudson Jeans, Velvetine bag, Dolce Vita boots from Helianthus)

So yeah, I do sometimes walk around the city in crazy monster shoes (stil have my flats on hand though). I got these bad boys at a cute little boutique in New York called Helianthus. I met the owner and she’s probably the sweetest person ever. It’s one adorable little shop on Spring Street I always make sure to pop into whenever I’m in Soho. They’ve pretty much got everything I need this time of year. Amazing jeans, blouses, and shorts…all of which have been life recently. With the intense heat and humidity, I’ve been keeping my wardrobe purely simple. I’ve been playing around with colored denim and prints to keep myself and wardrobe slightly entertaining. I pretty much want it to be fashion week and then, of course fall, where I can layer and have a bit more fun! Summer is UGH, kind of a bore to me right now. I think it’s time for a change in season HELLO! Already have so many new pieces to bring back to NYC that I’m dying to show you! Right now, I’m trying to just take it easy here in LA in between work by catching up with friends and taking advantage of the beautiful beach weather you only get here in California. I just know that when I fly back to NYC after Labor Day, things are going to get pretty crazy! Still scared to look at my calendar for September. Anways, Cali posts to come my friends!!