February 28th, 2011
Zara Coat, Forever 21 Top, Anthropologie Skirt, Handmade Necklace, Hue Tights, Seychelles Boots, Vintage Clutch
The weather in L.A. has been oddly cold, which forced me to pull out winter clothes that I’d already stored under the bed. This coat turned out to be one of my better purchases this past summer (last seen here) and is great for someone who has such little tolerance for chilly temperatures. We ventured downtown for a quick breakfast yesterday and I couldn’t help but take advantage of the deserted streets that added a slightly Inception-esque feel to all of the shots.
February 25th, 2011
{Preparations for my little Oscar get-together on Sunday}
This week felt longer than usual, even though it was technically only four work days. We leave next Wednesday for Mardi Gras (I’m so excited) but until then, I have a lot to get done. In the meantime, I’m prepping for an Oscar viewing party at our place. I’m thinking: themed drinks, brightly colored lipstick as dress code, old school candies and truffled popcorn. Since I couldn’t care less about the Superbowl, this is the one television event that deserves adequate celebration. I’m mostly just excited the weekend’s here, but here are five other things currently making me happy.
{My grandmother’s bracelet that my mom just gave me}
{An old candle jar that now holds my Bare Escentuals make-up brushes}
{Color blocking (similar to these) at Zara}
{Breakfast pizza with eggs, bacon and arugula at 3 Square Cafe}
February 24th, 2011
Karen Walker Sunglasses, Dolce Vita Sweater, Martin + Osa Necklace, J.Crew Blouse, Vintage Skirt, Revlon Persian Melon Lipstick, Chanel Orange Fizz Nail Polish, Prada Heels, Mulberry Bag
L.A. is a great place to live on three-day weekends. The city becomes nearly deserted and it makes for the perfect opportunity to discover new areas that are typically too out of the way. On Sunday morning we ventured over to Venice for breakfast, and while I was quite content with my vintage schoolgirl getup, it didn’t quite work so close to the beach. Turns out, anything besides flip-flops and t-shirts is terribly overdressed, so we found an equally relaxed restaurant that’s worth venturing back out for, even in traffic.
February 23rd, 2011
I was never a Girl Scout, but what I lacked in uniforms and badges, I made up for with my love of their namesake cookies. Over the years I’ve experimented with all the different varieties, but always come back to my favorite: Thin Mints. They’re the perfect balance between aromatic mint and dark chocolate and somehow even more incredible when kept in the freezer. I treated myself to a homemade cookie last week at a fancy bakery in Brentwood, and was disappointed by the overwhelming spearmint flavor that I decided to make my own. I followed this recipe and am so relieved that I can now make (and freeze) them whenever I want.
