outfit one- diy denim shorts- forever 21 jeans, white peasant top- gypsy 05, black vest- h&m, white wedges- bakers
outfit two- diy denim shorts- forever 21 jeans, white peasant top- gypsy 05, olive sweater- calvin klein, tan slouchy boots- vegan boots (few years old), white fedora- forever love, sunnies- ray ban
a few LA outfits for you. if you notice, the two core items in the ensembles are the same. when I travel I try to pack simple items that can be accessorized differently and turned into entirely new outfits. by swapping a funky sweater for a vest, trading some boots for some wedges, and tossing on a headband instead of a hat and sunnies.... viola! a new look. two outfits, and plenty of room in my suitcase. the first photos are from dinner with one of my oldest and dearest friends, merria. we went to college together in san francisco and both were on the dance team. we were both leaders on the squad and have so many wonderful memories together! we caught up over vino and munchies... and talked for HOURS. my other LA girls stayed home that night to let us chat it out. I miss my merria SO much. outfit two was worn out with britt to ventura blvd to walk around and grab some coffee bean. which by the way is by far superior to starbucks. dear tucson and the rest of the country, socal does coffee right... get on board with it. one more LA post on friday... some gorgeous beach pictures from malibu. be sure to comment to enter to win a fab purse! only a few have entered so your chances are good :)
over sized pink/gray/black tank- nordstrom (jessica simpson), leggings- american apparel, black sandals- target, tan purse- francesca's, sunnies- forever lovespent a hot, sunny day shopping outside in the fashion district in LA. santee alley is crazy with a capital crazy. lots of people, lots of shopping, and a little bit of chaos... just how I like it. can we talk about the ridiculous amount of amazing purchases that I made that day? including those super funky teal sunnies? love it! also, side note... the starbucks I am sipping in the first two shots was from the swanky starbucks in the calabasas commons where pretty much all the celebs grab their coffee. you know when you see b.spears shopping and coffee drinkin' in us weekly? well this is where that is happening. I was all about trying to see her. or at least see a kardashian, since their boutique (dash) is right there. but no star sightings, that day at least. anyways, really busy this week getting ready to take off to SF again in a few days. I was supposed to be chicago bound, but some things had to be switched around. still hoping to get there this august, but if not we are thinking new years. nye in the chi, if you will. :) remember to enter the give away by commenting on the past few LA posts to win a purse I picked up this day when we hit up santee alley. cheers friends and happy middle of the week!
lace/ruffle black dress- haute hippie, belt- bebe, pumps- bakers, clutch- francesca's
saturday night out in west hollywood. santa monica blvd.
the lovely group of ladies and I ventured to voyeur, which completely lived up to all the hype. since the vibe was very cabaret and very hollywood elite, we weren't supposed to take photos inside the club. I grabbed a few from their website for you to check out at the bottom. it had the most interesting art noir feel. all mixed in with bronzed steel light fixtures, leather studded chairs and burlesque performers clad in corsets and eyes-wide-shut masks. it was sophisticated, decadent, and chic. I have to say I was concerned about getting in since we weren't on the list that night since apparently the place is super hot right now, but please believe we breezed right in. :) my girlfriends know how to work that charm.
oh hey, justin bobby from the hills. there were a few celebs there that night, and he was the only one we were able to snag a photo with. you would think, judging from his attitude on the show and his super ridiculously tacky denim vest seen above that this guy would be a class a jerk... but... not so. we actually chatted and danced with him for a good portion of our time at voyeur and not only was he nice, but he was polite as well! surprise, surprise.
moving on to colony and some other fun WeHo spots. voyeur clearly took the cake. seriously, can't wait to go back.
and yes. obviously, I am rocking my hair extensions here. after I chopped off my locks last year I immediately regretted it. thus, the purchase of these babies. my hair is finally long enough to use them and pull of the side pony tail. oh how I've missed you, side pony.
I am truly blessed to have such smart, funny, and caring friends that constantly make me smile and choose to be just as beautiful inside as they are on the outside. cheers to fun times with friends. 
shots of voyeur for you. see what I mean.
be sure to leave some love below to enter yourself for a chance to win a lovely purse that I picked up on this LA trip, and check out yesterday's post... go and part the sea in malibu. have a happy tuesday all!
