RECENTLY X WINTER 2015

And just like that, it's a new year. Hard to believe that 2015 is now just a memory, however this notion of a fresh start and putting the previous year behind us occurs like clockwork. There are many aspects of 2015 that I am more than ready to close the book on, however there were some very special and unforgettable moments last year as well.

Now before I move full-throttle into 2016, I wanted to provide my usual visual recap of these past few winter months.

From the top:

1. A highlight of the season was most definitely my dear friend Jen coming to visit, to see the unforgettable Madonna concert!

2. A sorbet sunset in Beverly Hills with the most massive palms holding court.

3. A chilly afternoon of rosé overlooking the ocean on the Malibu pier with my friend and client Oleema of MIKOH.

4. Shadow play.

5. A gloomy afternoon in Santa Monica.

6. Cheers to champagne, Diptyque candles and my Hermes CDC.

7.  B&W beauties.

8. Watching a storm roll in on the corner of Sunset Blvd. and Crescent Heights in my neighborhood of West Hollywood.

9. Off duty in Venice wearing Happiness Turca Sweats with Natalie.

10. What can I say? I love palms and a sunset.

11. Rise and fall.

12. California Christmas trees.

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HOME + DESIGN INSPIRATION

For 2015, I am ringing in the new year with a new home. Very exciting, not just to have a fresh start in a new environment, but also to have a clean slate to make my own.

Today, I've rounded up an assortment of images which I am using for home and design inspiration. It's a mix of Swedish and Scandinavian minimalism, mixed with stark pops of color and accents galore. I am so excited to adorn the space with books, artwork, candles, succulents, magazines and flowers.

Stay tuned for an update on the design process!

Photos curated from Oracle Fox, Coco Lapine Design, Andreas Snapshot, and assorted other sources.

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OMBRE & CROPPED

I'm back! After a whirlwind month - from a trip to Miami for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim to a cough that won't go away to making the most of these fleeting moments of summer - I haven't had a spare moment to update the blog. However - here's some newness for you!

This is my idea of casual summertime dressing... lately, every outfit seems to be accompanied by a denim shirt!

Sunglasses: Vintage
Shirt: H&M
T-shirt: 3.1 Phillip Lim
Cuff: Hermes Collier de Chien
Trousers: Zara
Sneakers: Converse All Star Hi Tops in Optical White

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INSPIRATION // 7.2.14

This latest round of inspiration appears in the form of aqua and seafoam soaked paint brushes, bad gal RiRi in gold and leopard (side note, can she get back on Instagram ALREADY?), acid yellow pencils, this editorial shot of MK&A that still haunts me years after it's original release, the undulating ocean, wolves, faces and pouting lips on Xerox machines, diamond geometry, men with Hermes and of course the good old crazy days of Paris and Brit Brit. Random, but I'm feeling it all.

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BEST OF THE BREED

Please allow me to introduce you to one of my favorite vintage gems that I recently scooped up at the Rose Bowl flea market. This vintage Harley Davidson tee is just too badass... from the intense eagle to the neon color scheme and "Best of the Breed" scrawled across in an amazing font from the 80's.

I figured I'd keep the rest of this 'fit simple and pair it with leather pants, hi tops and aviators. Pow!

Sunglasses: Vintage
T-Shirt: Vintage Harley Davidson
Cuff: Hermes Collier de Chien
Leather pants: Zara
Sneakers: Zara

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AUTUMN MOTO

There's something so cool about a chunky winter white sweater paired with (faux, on this occasion) leather, in the form of these new moto pants from Zara. I have a feeling these bad boys will be a staples of my chilly-weather wardrobe this year!

Sunglasses: Vintage
Sweater: Vintage
Cuff: Hermes Collier de Chien
Pants: Zara Faux Leaher Biker Trousers
Sneakers: Zara

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KEEPING IT SIMPLE

Sometimes keeping it simple in a t-shirt and cutoffs is the best bet.

Sunglasses: The Caravan Reflective Aviator in Gold
T-shirt: Zara
Belt: Hermes
Shorts: Levi's 501 Hemmed Shorts (cut shorter)
Slippers: Stubbs & Wootton Jane True in Black Leopard

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