lovers and friends

I've been very drawn to black dresses lately. Maybe it's because they go so well with little black boots. This bad boy is no exception. Gazed at the sunset this particular day from the Griffith Observatory. It was no easy feat battling the hoards of people who had the same idea. But we made it, and it was beautiful. Score one more for you Los Angeles. 

Lovers + Friends  tonight dress via Luna B. / c/o Sheinside leather jacket / c/o The Editor's Market studded satchel 

color blocked

Sometimes it's necessary to get out of town. Even if that means just driving 35 minutes north. Had a lovely daycation yesterday in LA wandering the streets and exploring neighborhoods I had previously only seen in the dead of night. Twas extremely chilly yesterday and I am not one to dress weather appropriate. Oh, it's 55 degrees out? Let me just reach for the nearest crop top. At least I wore a skirt that is basically a wearable blanket. LA has definitely grown on me. We're still working out the kinks, but the seemingly endless amount of Asian restaurants at your disposal is a good start. 

c/o Shop Akira knit maxi skirt / c/o Sheinside leather jacket / Top Shop crop tee / c/o The Editor's Market studded satchel / c/o St. Eve Jewelry cross necklace 

black swan

I frequently see many fashionable, young ladies walking around and sometimes have to stop them dead in their tracks and ask, "Where did you get that?!" I always hope they give me a brand or store they bought it from and not tell me it's their grandma's or it's vintage. What a buzzkill. The cherry on top is if  what I'm gawking at is described as "...sooooo comfortable." Now you've got my attention! I'm the girl that is always tugging and pulling and swearing that everything I own has an itchy label. My pile of unworn, toe pinching shoes is getting quite large. So my new(ish) rule is comfort over everything! Spending money on items I'll never wear is just tomfoolery. This outfit is a great example. I might as well be wearing pajamas it's so comfortable. Perfect rompers tend to do that.

c/o Motel Rocks jet playsuit / Luna B. fringe cape / c/o St. Eve cross necklace / c/o Bijouterie cross necklace and spiked cuff / Choies heels    

10th tribe

It's not unusual when going on LBB photo adventures to end up on a random mountainside or crawling under a fence that is clearly marked "No Trespassing." Even with my occasional law breaking antics, I've never run into any issues...until now! On this extremely bone chilling day, I had not one, but two cops kick me off the random mountainside! Couldn't help but wonder how confused they were by my outfit. How could you not love the 10th Tribe garter tee? Very impressed by the unique coupled with simple style. And definitely down with the 'pants optional' option.  

10th Tribe via Luna B. garter tee / American Apparel shorts / c/o St. Eve beaded bracelet / c/o Wren & Glory snake hand wrap / c/o Bijouterie silver spike bracelet / c/o 2020 Ave. name chain necklace

winter blues

 Rolling around in the snow and bouncing back and forth between an eighty degree temperature swing leads to one thing and one thing only- mega sickness. I pride myself on having an immune system equivalent to the strength of Popeye at his peak, but alas, this time it has failed me. I look forward to breathing through my nose again. The one benefit of feeling under the weather has been the movie marathon this week. Getting lost in someone else's world for a couple hours has become my new nightcap. I prefer wine, but this will do.  

On a brighter note, I am among 30 bloggers trying to win a trip to New York Fashion Week! A good ol' fashioned blogger battle! MissKL & Fashiolista are sending one blogger and one voter to the east coast so you could be a lucky winner too! Your vote and time are greatly appreciated and I couldn't thank you enough. If you are interested, please click here! 

F21 flannel / LF sweater / Luna B. straps bandage leggings and shredded beanie / Asos ankh necklace / Urban heels

minor detour

I cannot believe it's 2013! The reality of a new year beginning has not hit me yet. I will probably be signing 2012 as the year for about 2-3 months. And definitely no New Year's resolutions over here. I don't enjoy making promises I can't keep. I celebrated the end of 2012 up in Big Bear frolicking in the snow. I am proud to say I finally tried snowboarding. I used to be a little ski bunny as a child, back when I was fearless with a death wish. So now as a cautious adult, I was just praying I didn't break a leg or lose a tooth. Happy to say it was majorly fun and I have the bruises to prove it. On the way home, my boyfriend spotted this epic rock pile that screamed, "please take pictures in front of me with your leather overalls on!" Um, duh. I'm hoping that if you're reading this you had an amazing 2012 and an even better 2013!

Luna B. leather overalls and shredded beanie / Brandy Melville crop top / Aldo boots