Happy Thanksgiving! I hope everyone got to spend the day with their loved ones and eat lots of good food! This year has been so crazy and amazing. So many wonderful things have happened that I never thought I’d be given the opportunity to do. I have so much to be thankful for. I want to give a special thanks to all of my readers. You guys are the best, and have really encouraged me to continue this blog. It makes me really enjoy doing it, so thank you!

I actually didn’t end up feeling too well on Thanksgiving, got some kinda bug in my tummy! I have nooo idea what it was! But after having some tea, I felt so much better. The weather is still freezing and the wind just makes the cold that much more intense. I quickly stepped outside to take a few snapshots of my look. Nothing beats a heavy wool knit and a chunky vintage scarf at the moment. I love dark browns and blues together. And with this weather, I find myself living in skinny jeans! The thought of throwing on a minidress this holiday season brings chills up and down my spine. This pair from Rich & Skinny are an incredible “jegging” style with side ankle zips. Perfect for curling up on the couch watching movies! Just a really simple and casual look for a holiday weekend with my family. This week I saw “Love and other Drugs” and it was amazing! Jake Gyllenhaal, I LOVE YOU. I’m a sucker for those puppy dog eyes!

Oh and here I am in Aneka Yess! magazine of Indonesia! Thanks for the feature! xoxo

Have a fantastic rest of your week! Stay warm!

I live in an older Victorian home here in SoCal and it is always soooo chilly. Envious of those w/ extremely cozy homes lol! Even around the house, I’m bundled in clothes. Let’s just say I’ve got a wool throw wrapped around my legs, grandpa style, while typing this. But thank goodness for all things shearling. I love how the aviator looks is back. I’ve been seeing them everywhere! From runways to editorials to the streets. I received this one from Storets and it is so snug and warm! It even gives off an awesome icankickyourass kinda look. Casual and chic with a striped top and my favorite Hudson skinny jeans. Not bad eh?

Are ya’ll ready for Thanksgiving? I’m stoked! We’re doing it a bit differently this time. We’ve nixed boring ol’ turkey so there will be tamales, stuffing, potatoes, cranberry pie, you name it, cooking in my house and I can hardly wait. Things have finally calmed down for me, giving me more time at home for the rest of this week! Friends and family are in town as well. It’s refreshing to see some old faces. Awkward moments due to major time gaps are just inevitable. But who cares? Make the best of your holiday weekend! xoxo

inspirAAtiooonnn. enjoy.

It’s been raining cats and dogs and I LOOOOVEEE it. My huge vintage coats are finally out of their garment bags and able to breath, all ready to fight the cold weather that’s coming our way! This coat is one of my favorites. It is vintage, made in France, and totally stunning. It’s much like a men’s/schoolboy coat. Very structured with a strong collar. Definitely saw similar coats strutting down the fall ’10 catwalks! This one works perfectly with my new Threadsence maxi dress, which works perfect all year round thanks to layers layers and mooore layers. Speaking of which, GUESS WHAT?!

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GOOD LUCK BABES!!

I finally found some time to take a few snapshots of my outfit. Whenever I’m busy working during the week, sometimes I have to get up as early as 5:30 and I’m in no mood to look through everything in my wardrobe. That’s when I find myself grabbing a basic silk button-up blouse and a great pair of skinnies. The perfect uniform, wouldn’t you agree? The blouse is so soft, I just wanna touch myself in it hehe. It’s made by Calista, the NYC designer label I recently did a shoot with while I was in NY! Remember this post? And this one? Yep, I’m still a huge fan of Calista and am dying to go back to NY and meet up with the designer duo to see more of their pieces. The jeans are from the new label, Rue De, based out of LA. Gaaaaa the fit is perfect and I can’t stop staring at my butt in them! amazing! They’re really unique in that their back tag is made of elastic, so they’re comfy throughout the entire day…even after that burrito if you know what I mean. The scarfs a little something I picked up at the one and only Foreverrrrr 21. Gem tones are so fresh in the fall and make a simple look POP!

Night night my pretties! Gotta hit the books before bed. Got a shoot downtown tomorrow! Definitely looking forward to it! You know I’ll keep you posted!