Retro in Santa Monica

(Vintage coat, Free People sunglasses, Threadsence sweater, SOLD Design Lab jeans, Cole Haan boots)

I love overcast days in Santa Monica. No harsh light, perfect for taking photos. I even got a a laugh outta Dylana, even if it is blurry, I still love that pic! These were taken sometime over the holidays. I honestly cannot keep the days straight anymore! All I know is that is was freezing and everything I had on was slightly retro. Cat eye sunglasses along with a wool vintage coat made for a perfect evening… off duty lol. My sponsors have been awesome and have sent me a ton of pullover sweaters, all of which I wear nearly everyday. This one is from Threadsence and it’s so comfy that I just want to sleep in it, wake up already wearing it, and run out the door. Not a bad idea considering I have to wake up early tomorrow for work. I will be shooting BCBG! The generation line I’m pretty sure. I’m excited to work with such a huge company! I have one day off on Sunday and I’m already thinking of what to do that day. What will you be doing? Hope you have a fantastic weekend!

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Bloggers Unite

(Bebe blazer, Stylesofia Tee, SOLD Design Lab jeans, Banana Republic boots, Free People sunglasses)

A little over a week ago, my sister Dylana and I met up with another LA blogger babe, the cute and incredibly nice Julie Sarinana of Sincerely Jules. She is a stylist here in LA and we originally met when she booked me for a photoshoot early last year. We talked about everything over sandwiches in a cute Silverlake restaurant. I’m so happy we all got together. With so much in common, we easily became friends. I love how we can laugh at just about anything. After lunch, we headed to a nearby field for a little “prairie” photoshoot. We had so much fun, and ended up snapping photos for about an hour! We are dorks like that. Jules and I get to work on a few upcoming projects this year so I will definitely be seeing more of this pretty little lady.

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Free People January 2011 Catalog




Here is just a sneak peek into the new Free People January 2011 catalog. Shot in Paris, it is romantic, soft, and just completely stunning. This is definitely one of my favorite catalogs and I’m excited to receive a hard copy and add it to my collection. The stacks getting high, I’ve been collecting them for years…way before I ever thought I’d be in one. Free People gets it right and surprises me with their beautiful catalogs every month. I love the way this catalog was shot, with a glow. It’s like I’m seeing it all in a dream. Gah, I need to go to Paris!!

On a Clear Day



(SOLD Design Lab jeans, Vintage blouse and scarf, Forever 21 blazer, 80%20 boots)

So my family and I really wanted to see a little snow before the end of our holiday break. We took a drive up past Frazier Park. I found it desolate, cold, but so peaceful. It was hard to take photos when your fingers are practically going numb. We didn’t find too much snow, only dried up leftovers from the previous storm. There was a bit of sun that day so we got a nice glow as a backdrop. Sometimes it’s necessary to get away from civilization for a good 3 hours.

I haven’t really been thinking about what to wear these past few days. Basically, throwing on any blouse with a pair of skinnies and a chunky scarf. Parka always comes in handy for cold nights out so I have it shoved in the backseat of my car. And you won’t believe it, but it is SNOWING outside my window right now. I see a soft white blanket covering the rooftops and it is so darn pretty! I hear my parents begging me to come downstairs and take photos in the snow, but I’m glued to my desk chair at the moment and my feet are frozen. It’s a magical way to kick off 2011! Come next week, and I’m back to work. This holiday break was short, but long. and surprisingly fun. Hope yours was too!

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