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tiny comforts

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millie & lou

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the photo box

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all of the sweaters + practical shoes

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collections, shopping, spring 2014

everlane denim & poplin

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the latest selection from everlane could not have come at a better time. i’ve been obsessed with really sturdy fabrics like cotton and denim and have pretty much been wearing white, navy, and denim almost every day this spring. it’s a clean palette, it’s practical, and it feels very chic, especially when you’re a new mom trying to pull yourself together and look presentable. i already have the box shirt in white and navy, but these new sleeveless and short sleeve shirts are going to be perfect as the heat of the summer sets in. and i’m pretty sure i need the shirtdress in all three colors. it’s like they say, “every summer outfit you want is here.”

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fashion

no bangs

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i’m not saying i’m going to grow out my bangs, but while going through super old inspiration folders the other day, i came across a few looks that tempted me for the first time in five years. back before i started blogging, i briefly sported almost the exact same look as above, complete with nerdy glasses and a black headband. total coincidence. but i’ve always kept that image tucked away to remember.

the thing is, i have a really big forehead. i’m not trying to be self-deprecating, those are just the facts. so having bangs is a nice way to balance out my face. and i can pull off really blunt and angular cuts, so that’s usually my default. but sometimes you just want a change, you know?

ah the age old debate. to bang or not to bang, that is the question.

above: trendi finland, 2009.


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fellisimo.

my style, giveaways

outfit: #BCSummerRoadtrip + enter to win 6 pairs of bc shoes!

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it’s officially summertime, and this week i’ve teamed up with bc footwear to kick off the bc summer roadtrip! you can follow along as 8 different bloggers in 8 different cities share their favorite local spots. i’m representing los angeles, but since it’s such a massive city and i’ve only been living here for a little under a year, i decided to focus on my own neighborhood of los feliz. so i put together a fun summery outfit with my new line up sandals for a little stroll around barnsdall art park. it’s a favorite spot to go on walks or to have a little picnic with a stunning view of the city all around. they have a famer’s market every wednesday, and i usually stop by to pick up fresh fruits and veggies for the week before heading back home along vermont ave and stopping in at a few favorite shops.

see.
barnsdall art park – this little gem of a park has it all: the architecturally stunning hollyhock house, a huge roster of art classes, a stunning view, and a farmer’s market every wednesday
griffith observatory – a roadtrip to los angeles just wouldn’t be complete without a stop at the griffith observatory for touristy photos and a killer view
los feliz theater – this charming historic theater plays a great selection of indie flicks

shop.
squaresville vintage – there are a ton of vintage shops in the neighborhood, but this one is the closest to my house. i always have to duck in to see if they’ve got something new.
steven alan outpost – what’s better than steven alan? getting awesome deals at the steven alan outlet!
skylight books – in this digital age, there’s something so refreshing about browsing through books at the local indie book shop.

eat.
house of pies – nothing like a late night slice of pie a la mode at a divey diner.
little dom’s – i may be slightly addicted to their blueberry ricotta pancakes.
the punchbowl – it’s hard for me to resist stopping in every day for their “greena colada,” a smoothie made with kale, avocado, pineapple, and coconut.

and now for the part you’ve been waiting for… bc footwear is giving away 6 pairs of shoes to one lucky winner. you can enter below now through june 3 and you can increase your odds with 8 different chances to enter! simply visit the bc summer roadtrip page to follow us along and enter on each blog. then on june 27, bc will compile all of the entries from every blog and choose one lucky winner! us residents only.

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kids

adam: week 17

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i went back through my photos for my weekly adam post, and it looks like somewhere along the line i skipped ahead by a week! i can’t figure out when it was or how i did the math wrong, so i’m just going to continue along with the timeline from week 17. if i ever figure it out, i’ll have to go back and fill in the missing week.

anyway, this is adam with that ridiculous dancing bunny that my grandparents got him for easter. it sings a song to the tune of the macarena. isn’t it funny how they always like the most annoying things? i find myself with that little jingle stuck in my head sometimes, “heeeey, jellybeana!”

collections, spring 2014

margaret howell spring 2014

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oh to be the woman decked out in all margaret howell. i have long been a fan of the iconic designer, but somehow haven’t written much about her on my blog over the years. part of it has to do with the fact that even though i love the style, it hasn’t always been the way i dress myself. until more recently, when i want everything i wear to be this kind of classic, menswear-inspired, nautical-themed kind of style. times like this, i want to go through her entire archive of collections dating all the way back to 1980 and start fashioning my entire wardrobe after her clean and simple aesthetic. it’s because of her that i’ve always wished i could pull of a beret. and how does she make a simple fedora so decidedly cool? i always feel kinda like a tool when i wear one, but now i wanna try it again. with a necktie and a cool jacket and some leather sandals. yes, please!

photos courtesy of margaret howell.
















fashion, shopping, spring 2014

cardigan sample sale!

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it just so happens to be perfect sweater weather today in la, which is perfectly fitting because cardigan is currently having an online sample sale! i love it when brands do this because i always feel like i’m missing out when i hear about some awesome sample sale in new york. if you head on over to the site now through may 26, you’ll get 40% off everything in the shop using code SALEAWAY. now i just need to control myself because i want all of the sweaters! (and dresses and tops and pants.)

shopping

want: the denim tee

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it’s one of those items that feels like it should already be in my closet. one of those basics that you never pick up because it’s always around– until you’re actually looking for it. they pop-up in stores now and then. i remember last spring, i saw a simple denim shift dress at madewell, but it sold out before i was able to snag one. i saw one not too long ago in a boutique, but the price point was a little too high for me. i’ve had the above image in my inspiration folder for the last two years. it’s the perfect, lightweight chambray tee that would be so good for these frequent los angeles heat waves. and i also wouldn’t mind one in a slightly more substantial denim like the photo below. they’re simple enough that i should probably just try to find an easy pattern and sew one up some afternoon. but maybe there’s something good floating out around there that i just haven’t found yet.

any leads i should know about?

image one via refinery29, couldn’t  find a source for image two.

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outfit: navy baby

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so it turns out that everything in my wardrobe post-baby is either navy blue, black, or white/cream. granted, my wardrobe is still pretty small at this point, but it was kinda funny when i realized this fact the other day. i carefully cleaned out my garment rack with only the pieces that currently fit and are practical for wearing daily. and there it was, an entire rack of almost completely navy clothes. it’s long been my favorite color to wear, both of these pieces were in my wardrobe long before i became pregnant, but i guess i let it get a little out of hand recently. i’m going to chalk it up to a still incomplete wardrobe, but it’s a good reminder to myself that i need to remember to add a few more colors into the mix every now and then…

wearing:
equipment silk mina blouse
lauren moffatt skirt
peep toe high sandals courtesy of swedish hasbeens
vintage coach bucket bag
ray-ban clubmaster sunglasses
double hoop necklace courtesy of giantlion



kids

adam: 16 weeks

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so far, in adam’s short life, we have not yet stepped into a photo studio for a professional portrait. i do intend to do it at some point (maybe at six months? once a year?), but i was so in love with this little fancy lad outfit, that i decided to set him up on the living room sofa for a little portrait session of my own. the very generous rebecca from ladida boutique sent us this amazing little bubble romper and beautiful mustard cardigan fit for a special occasion. i topped it off with his little handmade sailor hat and a pair of white saltwater sandals. it’s just so perfect, i love to see babies wearing less traditional colors like black, and i love the contrast with the white and mustard. it’s the exact type of outfit that makes for a stellar portrait. in fact, i think i want to get one of these printed in a nice big size to share with family.

wearing: neige baby cognac cardigan and album di famiglia black romper from ladida boutique, handmade sailor hat, saltwater sandals




kids

adam: 15 weeks

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oh man, major fashion faux pas! looks like i put adam in the exact same outfit on both easter and mother’s day. well, he wore several different outfits on both days since he usually has between 2 – 3 outfit changes per day. not for the sake of fashion, but for the sake of cleanliness. so you guys are getting a repeat today. the only different is that these photos were shot several weeks prior to the last one. he wasn’t much in the mood for pictures on easter, so i assumed none of the shots we took that day came out, but lo and behold, i found a few gems.

wearing: mini boden 5 pack onesie and a handmade sailor hat by meme fleury.

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