PALMS AGAINST PALMS

On my last day in Miami, I grabbed a huge iced coffee before heading down to the beach, but prior to jumping in the ocean I realized I needed a photo of my outfit. New favorite shirt alert! So into this rad Elwood palm print shirt.

Sunglasses: Sunglass.LA Flat Lens Metal Aviator in Gold/Pink Mirror
Shirt: Elwood Green Palms Button Up c/o
Shorts: H&M
Shoes: Adidas Adilette Slides

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*I received product from Elwood in exchange for this post.

BLEACH BLVD.

Bleach Blvd! No, this isn't a shirt about my hair. OK, maybe it is... ha!

Super into this tee and it's surf motifs... including the traffic signs on the back that read "SURF" and "DON'T SURF." Such a good one!

Sunglasses: Sunglass.LA Yellow Aviators
Shirt: BLEACH x Forever 21 Surf Graphic Tee
Jeans: H&M Slim Low Jeans
Shoes: Vans Old Skool

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FULL BLOOM

Spring is fully here in LA, and everything is in full bloom after the massive rains we've seen. The skies are sunny, the foliage is flourishing... love it!

I recently spent a day in the sun with some friends, enjoying lunch outside followed by a fun event poolside. The perfect day to sport this floral shirt!

Sunglasses: Sunglass.LA Flat Lens Metal Aviator in Gold/Pink Mirror
Shirt: Jiggler Lord Berlue Fawcett Shirt
Jeans: Abercrombie & Fitch Skinny Jeans
Shoes: Gucci Leather Horsebit Slipper

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DOUBLE THE DENIM

As I always say... double the denim, double the fun!

I am way overdue for some recent outfit shots, and between work, spending time with family and friends, and taking time for myself... apologies!

As a little backstory to this outfit, I unapologetically love the historically tacky combo of denim on denim. However, my love for this combo has recently evolved. As recent as a few years ago, I used to think that wearing double denim was only cool if you mixed up the washes. So, for example, wearing a dark wash denim shirt with a pair of light wash jeans. Now, I'm like... who cares! Give me some light wash jeans and a light wash shirt and I'm down.

Sunglasses: Sunglass.LA Classic Large Teardrop Crossbar Flat Lens Aviator
Shirt: H&M Denim Shirt
Jeans: H&M Slim Low Jeans
Shoes: Soludos Espadrilles (similar)

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SO WAVY

Surf's up!

I took to the beach in the coolest sweater of all time, which includes embroidered waves, a surfer and a shark ready to give him a chomp.

Was cool to just chill out on a boarded up lifeguard tower, and watch the waves roll in...

Sunglasses: Sunglass.LA Flat Lens Metal Aviator
Sweater: Thom Browne Jacquard Knit Cotton Sweater
Jeans: Levi's 501 Skinny Stretch Jeans
Shoes: Adidas Adilette Slides

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LIGHT WASH

I've always had a thing for bleached out, light wash denim, and in this case, I might have gone a little overboard. Oh whatever, who am I kidding... I love it! I paired this cozy vintage denim sherpa jacket with super cool (and super affordable) distressed denim, and my favorite new tee.

Jacket: Vintage Levi's (this one is super similar, as is this and this)

T-shirt: Forever 21 Beach Surf Graphic Tee

Jeans: Forever 21 Slim Fit Distressed Zip Jeans

Shoes: Vans Canvas Sk8-Hi (also here)

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SUNDAY FUNDAY

On a recent Sunday, I spent the morning enjoying brunch with a friend and then running all around Venice, from the canals to Abbot Kinney. As the weather here in LA is still super weird and cold, I wanted an ensemble that was comfy and cozy enough for an off-duty Sunday, yes also had a certain amount of style (duh). Details below!

Sunglasses: Sunglass.LA Flat Lens Metal Aviator
Jacket: H&M Satin Bomber Jacket (in silver here, or similar here)
Sweatshirt: Adidas Trefoil Hoodie (also here)
Joggers: Duer No Sweat Jogger in Black
Shoes: Adidas Adilette Slides

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VINTAGE GUCCI

It's always such a trip when you score something vintage, are obsessed with it and wear it a billion times, and then retire it to the back of your closet for a while (only to rediscover it later). Such is the story of this vintage Gucci sweatshirt that I found close to 10 years ago, and is now having it's comeback.

Let's face it, Gucci is having a major moment right now. So much so, that they've reinvented some of their most recognizable designs in a modern way, case in point with their Distressed T-Shirt, an almost exact reincarnation of my vintage find. What's old is new again!

Sunglasses: Sunglass.LA Flat Lens Metal Aviator
Jacket: All Saints Kushiro Leather Biker Jacket
Sweatshirt: Vinatge Gucci
Jeans: H&M
Shoes: Adidas Adilette Slides

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#PREPPY

As I said in my last post, I love going preppy in the winter.

I like to think that this vintage cable knit sweater was once part of Zack Morris' costume wardrobe on Saved By The Bell!

Sunglasses: Sunglass.LA Crossbar Flat Lens Aviator Sunglasses
Sweater: Vintage
Jeans: Abercrombie & Fitch Skinny Jeans in Light Wash
Slippers: Stubbs & Wootton

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HOODIE MODE

The start of 2017 has been super freezing (by my standards, at least) here in LA, so I've been working all sorts of "trying to stay warm" looks lately. Hoodie mode is in!

Sunglasses: Sunglass.LA Flat Lens Silver Aviator
Sweatshirt: Adidas Trefoil Hoodie
Jeans: H&M
Shoes: Iovado

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STRIPES + WHITE

Love the fresh, clean feeling of an all white ensemble, topped off with a blackout pair of aviators. For this outfit, I paired my fave white skinny denim with a lightweight striped shirt, layered over a classic white crew neck.

Sunglasses: Vintage
Shirt: Boohoo Man Long Sleeve Stripe Shirt
Jeans: Mott & Bow Mercer in Jet Stream White
Shoes: Converse All Star Low Tops in Optical White

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EASY LIKE SUNDAY MORNING

On Sunday mornings, I usually like to ease into the last day of the weekend over a cup of coffee and sometimes a walk around the neighborhood. I love outfits that fuse comfort with style, and this particular look is a great example of that. Cozy sweats are made cool when paired with a leather jacket and aviators. Details below! How do you like to spend your Sunday mornings?

Sunglasses: MIKOH HNL Sunglasses

Jacket: All Saints Kushiro Leather Biker Jacket

Sweatpants: H&M Sweatpants

Shoes: Adidas Adilette Slides

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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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HAWAIIAN PUNCH

Still feeling those tropical summer vibes as these warm, sunny days linger. I feel like all I live in are Hawaiian shirts, shorts and easy slides. If it ain't broke...

Sunglasses: SUNGLASS.LA Classic Teardrop Flat Lens Aviator Sunglasses
Shirt: Topman Hula Print Shirt
Shorts: H&M
Shoes: Adidas Adilette Slides

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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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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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NEAPOLITAN

Honestly I had no clue that this look resembled Neapolitan ice cream until a friend mentioned it - but it SO does! I love a simple color block moment, and this lightweight sweatshirt from Topman and easy trunks from Venroy Sydney just look so easy together.

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Large Metal Aviator in Crystal Green Mirror
Sweatshirt: Topman Fixed Hem Sweatshirt
Swimsuit: Venroy Sydney Peach Solid Trunks
Shoes: Soludos Smoking Slipper in Army Green

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RECENTLY X FEB-APRIL 2016

Realized that it's seemingly been an eternity since my latest visual monthly weekend. In between a weekend in Palm Springs and a week in New York, beach days, dinners with my buddies, work, the EPIC Rihanna concert (speaking of "work") and just finding time to unwind and chill - these past few months have been pretty eventful.

From the top!

1. Sun soaked and sleepy from a lazy afternoon at the beach, wearing Ray-Ban shades and a MIKOH shirt.

2. My favorite view - palms on palms on palms.

3 - 4. Relaxing in Palm Springs, toes in the pool, wearing a white linen shirt and striped trunks.

5. Mirrored palms.

6. Grabbing coffee in Venice at Abbot's Habit and wearing these gold mirrored Perverse sunglasses.

7. Beach daysssss.

8. Twilight views.

9. Stripped and ripped in Santa Monica.

10. Venice = coolest always.

11. Backbreaking heights.

12. Morning sun shadows in a vintage shirt and Guess Thompson Slip-On Sneakers.

13. Sushi in Venice. Hama. The legendary spot.

14. Nightly commute home = reflective palms.