Minty Fresh

A couple of months ago, I had the opportunity to model for the LA Fashion Council x Asos online shop which features up and coming LA designers.  I fell in love with so many of the pieces as I modeled dozens of outfits - I have no idea how professional models don't run off in the gorgeous outfits they model?! I was lucky enough to make it to the LA Fashion Council sample sale the day after the modeling shoot to pick up a couple items, like this simply perfect slip dress in the softest silk, from LA based designers.  This dress is lightweight enough throw on over a bikini for a pool party and is the perfect match to bold leather jacket - a win-win.  

Alana Hale Dress | Vintage Slip | Leifsdottir Leather Jacket | Shoedazzle Heels c/o | Thrifted Betsey Johnson Bag | Vans Sunglasses (on sale for $10)

 Shop my look:

Pretty in Pink

I usually opt for vintage when looking for a classic dress that will last through the years and is versatile enough to wear over and over again.  I was surprised to find exactly that in this Zara dress last year.  The silhouette, the fabric and texture, and soft color are perfect year-round (last seen here with some polka dot tights and trench).  As always, I like to mix things up a bit and paired this very ladylike and sophisticated dress with pumps that are both bright in color and fun in pattern.  I kept everything else muted, including light pink lips and a lucite bracelet. 

 Zara Dress | Color by Amber Bracelet c/o Style House PR | ShoeDazzle Cindy Pump c/o | Swarovski Ring c/o | H&M Clutch 

Walk This Way

I usually don't wear skirts and dresses that are both fitted and mini; I usually opt for shorter and flowy or fitted above the knee.  My friend Jenny bought me this pretty little number for my birthday and I really loved it, but I was a bit weary.  I put it on so many times, but I would take it off thinking it's too short and tight for me. I get flashbacks of Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman when she walks about town in her mini dress and gets stare downs from people - I want to avoid the feeling of looking like a streetwalker.  For the record, I know that sounds ridiculous but we all have our quirks, right? Finally, I put on the skirt this past weekend while temps were in the 90s for a celebratory dinner with Alan.  I think I asked Alan about 100 times before we left for dinner if it was too short or too tight - obviously, his answer was no (I'm not sure what man would say yes!).   I paired the outfit with strappy nude heels to make my legs look longer, since I was feeling adventurous and thought "why not!?"  This was a good test because I did feel like a pretty woman all night, plus I think I look good in a mini.    

Madewell Shirt | Club Monaco Skirt | ShoeDazzle Brooklyn Heel c/0 | H&M Clutch | Anthropologie Necklace | Vintage Bracelets

Braids, Lace, and Florals

The extreme heats this weekend were a warm welcome from the rain earlier in the week.  It was also a nice change switching out from booties and leather jackets to sky high wedges in a pretty floral pattern and a simple white lace dress.  The high temps, however, mean that my thick hair transforms from easy breezy to feeling like I'm wearing a wool carpet on my head.  I love and hate my hair for the same reasons: it's super thick and I have a lot of it, which means it's equal parts fabulous and flowy and uncooperative on rainy days, humid days, and extremely hot days.  I have been experimenting with some simple fixes lately including the ever popular crown braid, which kept my hair out of my face and kept me cool. It was also the perfect add-on to this cutesy look.  So tell me ladies with thick hair, what are some of your tricks for keeping your hair in check?

H&M Lace Dress | ShoeDazzle Rosalie Wedges c/o | Vintage Bag | Anthropologie Necklace | Color by Amber Bracelet c/o StyleHouse PR