SATIN SHIRT CLUB

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Clubmaster in Black/Gold
Shirt: Forever21 Calabasas Satin Shirt
Shorts: Zara (similar)
Shoes: Gucci Leather Horsebit Slipper

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TACKY SHIRT CLUB

If there really was a tacky shirt club, I think I would definitely be the founding President and I am 1000000% OK with that!

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban
Shirt: Topman No Way Back Shirt
Jeans: Bohoo MAN Stretch Skinny Jeans
Shoes: Converse All Star Hi Tops

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JUNE BABY

True story: I absolutely LOVE being a June baby! My birthday kicks off the summer season (this year, my birthday was actually the first day of summer, super fitting for me... don't you think?) and every year I spend this day doing my favorite things: drenched in sun, drinking rosé, soaking up everything amazing in my life, and spending it with my favorite friends and fam.

This year, I enjoyed a lovely lunch with my mom in Venice followed by an incredible dinner at Hotel Bel Air with my best friend. I'm not kidding when I say this, but I think that I seriously had the best steak of my life this night. Maybe it just seemed like that because it was my birthday, but just go with it ;)

Happy birthday to MOI!

Sunglasses: Sunglass.LA Yellow Aviators
Shirt: Zara Pink Floral Shirt
Shorts: Boohoo MAN Distressed Denim Shorts
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Hi Tops

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COOL FOR THE SUMMER

Even though we're still about a week and a half away from the official start of summer (the day after my birthday!), I obviously am not waiting to start dressing for it. Give me neon, breezy shirts, and swimsuits immediately!

Plus, I haven't worn my gnarly mirrored gold Neff shades in what seems like forever. Zack Morris mode is activated! Let's do this, summer 2017...

Sunglasses: Neff Headwear Brodie Shades
Shirt: Zara
Swimsuit: Zara Printed Swimsuit
Shoes: Adidas Adilette Slides

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ETERNAL SUMMER

True life: I'm still wearing swimsuits as shorts because it's literally an eternal summer here in LA. Don't get me wrong... I am a sun lover. I would spend every day at the beach if I could. But, and promise not to tell anyone, I am actually kind of looking forward to the weather chilling down a bit so I can break out some leather and layers. Crazy, huh?

Shirt: H&M Pull-Over Shirt

Swimsuit: Boardies Apparel

Shoes: Vans Checkerboard Slip On

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RECENT LOOKS

Featuring a handful of looks here as we wind down the summer months and segue into fall. Before we know it, it will be time to break out the leather jackets and heavy knits!

From the top...

Shirt: Levi's
Shorts: Zara

Shirt: H&M
Shorts: Topman White Ripped Slim Denim Shorts
Shoes: Manebi

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Clubmaster in Black/Gold
Shirt: H&M Linen Shirt
Tank: Topman Makena Beach Print Tank Top
Swimwsuit: Topman Palm Print Swim Shorts

Shirt: MIKOH Cannes Printed V-Neck Tunic
Swimsuit: Venroy Sydney

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Large Metal Aviators in Crystal Green Mirror
Shirt: H&M
Shorts: Levi's
Shoes: Converse All Star Low Tops in Optical White

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PALMS ON PALMS

It's safe to say I have a thing for palm trees. When I spotted this wall while walking along Abbot Kinney, I knew I had to get some photos in front of it. Wearing my favorite palm tree espadrilles for the photo? Bonus!

Sunglasses: MIKOH HNL Sunglasses
T-shirt: Topman Tan and White Panel T-Shirt
Shorts: Big Star Denim
Shoes: Saint Laurent Printed Canvas Espadrilles

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SUMMER WEEKEND MODE

This is my idea of a perfect, chill look for these lingering summer days. A bright, bold tee reminiscent of the 90's paired with mega mirrored aviators, ripped shorts and slides. This outfit took me from brunch to shopping to early evening cocktails yesterday!

Sunglasses: vintage
T-shirt: Topman
Pink Borderline Studio Print T-Shirt
Shorts: Topman White Ripped Slim Denim Shorts
Shoes: Adidas Adilette Slides

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RECENTLY X MAY-JUNE 2016

Summer is full swing ahead. My favorite time of year (besides the holiday season) is spent in the sun, in the water, and on the sand.

This summer has been an especially busy one - lots of work, projects, activities! I have made it a point to be especially mindful to get some major relaxation and chill time in to offset the business!

Below is my visual diary of the past few months. Enjoy!

From the top...

1. Catching some late afternoon rays on the beach. Heaven.

2. Venice Beach is just so NICE.

3. Headed to the beach over the 4th of July weekend. Wearing H&M trunks, Soludos x Cuisse de Grenouille espadrilles, and carrying a Las Bayadas beach blanket.

4. Spotting the shore through Clumbasters.

5. Beached on my favorite (and huge!) MIKOH Turkish Towel.

6. Loving the book "Once Upon A Time" by one of my favorite photographers, Slim Aarons, alongside some of my Parabo Press custom prints.

7. "Aloha Vibes Only" during Miami Swim Week.

8. California Ave. in Venice. Classic.

9. A beautiful pre-birthday brunch with my best friend Colton at The Ivy.

10. Love me some David Hockney, and love this from his pool series. "Paper Pools, 1978."

11. Lounging in Palm Springs. Don't be fooled - I was majorly sweating in this shot!

12. Palms on pink walls.

13. When I found this wall, I was like.... YEP. Need a pic here!

14. When your A Bikini A Day x Sonix phone case matches your swimsuit. Rosé all day!

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SUMMER FRIDAYS

Summer Fridays are in full swing, and this most recent one was extra summer-y.

I spent the afternoon with my amazing mom and grabbed lunch at James Beach, the grilled shrimp tacos and rosé in this beachy setting were heaven. Then we hopped over to the L.A. Louver gallery to see the new David Hockney exhibit, and walked back along the ocean. Dipping our toes in the water is always the best!

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban  Clubmaster in Black/Gold
Shirt: H&M Linen Shirt
Tank: Topman Makena Beach Print Tank Top
Shorts: H&M
Shoes: Adidas Adilette Slides

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BLACK AND WHITE REALNESS

While it's true, these days you'll likely find me in some sort of tropical or palm tree or Hawaiian print shirt, this one was a quite bit different due to the fact that it is... black & white! I thought the rest of this easy weekend look
could be kept to the same color scheme, so I opted for some easy ripped up shorts and Adidas slides. Ready for everything from errands to beachside cocktails!

Sunglasses: Dior So Real Sunglasses
Shirt: Forever 21 Floral Print Pocket Shirt
Shorts: Topman White Ripped Slim Denim Shorts
Shoes: Adidas Adilette Slides

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TROPICAL VINTAGE

Have you noticed that I'm on a Hawaiian shirt kick? To say I'm obsessed would be an understatement! I think it partially stems from the recent surge of this style amongst men's fashion brands (making it super accessible), but is mostly due to the fact that I am a total beach bum at heart and tropical prints make me happy!

This particular shirt is a vintage Hawaiian shirt that is actually my dad's - I borrowed it from him for this shoot. Super cool when paired with denim shorts and patent Galet loafers.

Sunglasses: SUNGLASS.LA Classic Teardrop Flat Lens Aviator Sunglasses
Shirt: Vintage
Shorts: H&M
Shoes: Galet

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BIRTHDAY WEEKEND

My birthday weekend 2016 was such a memorable, wonderful time spent with my family and friends... just perfect.

I kicked off the celebration with a family dinner at The Penthouse in the Huntley Hotel in Santa Monica. A delicious dinner, lots of drinks and special surprises made the evening pretty wild!

On my actual birthday, I spent the evening at one of my favorite places, Nobu Malibu, with my best friend Colton. Heaven.

Outfit details for both nights below!

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Clubmaster in Black/Gold
Shirt: Rollas Jeans
Shorts: Topman White Ripped Slim Denim Shorts
Shoes: Saint Laurent Printed Canvas Espadrilles

Sunglasses: SUNGLASS.LA
Shirt: H&M
Jeans: Mott & Bow Mercer in Jet Stream White
Shoes: Jack Erwin Parker Driving Loafer in Sand Suede

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SOLID AND STRIPED

For this outfit, I decided to keep things a bit nautical, a bit beachy, and totally fresh. I have always loved the ease of a classic striped button-down, and when worn with slouchy white Levi's and new Soludos espadrilles, it's just plain cool.

Shirt: H&M
Jeans: Levi's 501 Original Fit Jeans in Optic White
Shoes: Soludos Cobalt Blue Smoking Slipper

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SURF SHOES

Summer in LA is really heating up, and my easy uniform of choice has been a breezy linen shirt (either that or tons of tropical Hawaiian shirts... more on that in a minute) paired with shorts and espadrilles. Getting me through the heat wave!

Sunglasses: Dior So Real
Shirt: Zara
Shorts: Big Star Denim Division Shorts in Indigo Palm Dark
Shoes: Soludos x Cuisse de Grenouille Smoking Slipper

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DREAM SHOES

If I could design my dream pair of shoes, this would pretty much be them. Beachy, comfy espadrilles emblazoned with a graphic palm tree print - YES YES YES!

I decided to treat myself to these bad boys as an early birthday present to myself... it's always good to treat yourself!

Sunglasses: Vintage
Shirt: H&M
Jeans: H&M
Shoes: Saint Laurent Printed Canvas Espadrilles

#HMforeversummer

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