Here I am at my home in California, by the pool, rocking a few of my favorite new Volcom pieces. I flew back to LA this week to continue my work with Volcom. I just shot the Spring ’12 campaign yesterday and am currently designing pieces for the Fall 2012 collective. I’m super excited! I’m focusing on key pieces like skirts, dresses, and tops! It’s a totally new experience, but the whole design process seems to be coming naturally for me. How crazy is it, to get to wear my own clothes?! Right now I am rocking the Posso x Volcom one piece swimsuit designed by none other than Marylouise Pels and Vanessa Giovacchini, the stylish DJ duo! I’m obsessed with their swimwear designs this season. This one has a very sexy low back. I love this for an afternoon by the pool with nothing but a sheer black skirt and some of my favorite seashell jewels straight from Hawaii.

Whenever I travel, I always throw a classic vintage white button down in my suitcase. It’s my must-have and looks good with pretty much everything. Another travel staple? One of my vintage hats. I’ve been living in this brown one. Works wonders too when I don’t feel like putting on makeup or doing my hair 🙂 I feel a bit like Indiana Jones meets Jane Goodall meets “I’m goin on a safari ride in the desert.” I love it! And I’m all for the classic black skinny, but this faux leather pair adds a cool edge to this look. What easy pieces are in your carry-on suitcase?

Photos by Craig Arend of Altamira: Modelsoffduty.com

Hallelu blouse, Forever 21 shorts, White + Warren jacket, Bronx shoes, Mango/Hallelu/Forever 21 rings, FEED Charity bracelet)

I’ve always gone to Altamira: Modelsoffduty.com to take inspiration from the gorgeous candid photos of top fashion models as they strolled the dreamy streets of NYC showcasing their own personal style. I was an avid reader way before I started my blog and so it’s crazy that now I am also featured on photographer Craig’s website! He shot me in the heart of Soho, on beautiful Crosby Street, just off Broadway. I was in the middle of castings and was sporting my new favorite rust colored shorts along with a dotted blouse and cargo jacket. I’ve never been one of those models in a black tank and skinny jeans. It’s way more fun to get dressed while playing with proportions and colors!