| what i'm loving right now...|

happy monday!! i bought jeff the herschel "little america" style for his birthday last year and it has been such a great backpack for him.  it's so well made, spacious and stylish.  i typically travel with my louis neverfull but i wanted something a bit more durable and secure for our trip.  Before we left jeff bought me the "pop quiz" style and it's been such a great backpack for traveling!  my laptop, mags, snacks..everything fits in it. Some backpacks just look so cheap, I love how stylish and well made herschel's are.

{ shop the looks: }

1. backpack, herschel pop quiz style  // current/elliott perfect shirt dress // converse chuck taylor all stars //  j.crew ball cap // OPI big apple red // prada cat eye sunnies

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2. backpack, herschel little america style // current/elliott track pant // rag&bone t-shirt (similar by forever 21) // j.crew chambray // nike vintage collection air pegasus // L'Oreal polish bold bordeaux  // gucci 57mm oversized sunnies

| what i'm loving right now...|

it rained all day saturday!  obviously rain isn't that big of a deal but in san diego it is.  i dusted off my hunters and let me tell you, i got many compliments while running last minute errands.  i am a big fan of Fall so pulling out my hunters was like getting ready for a season change.  away we go...catch you on the east coast. xo

{ shop the looks: }

1. hunter rain boots, matte navy //  frame denim cutoffs // j.crew sweatshirt //  marc by marc jacobs cross body // madewell tribal necklace // essie no more film
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2. hunter rain boots, colorblock // j.crew stripe tee // american eagle printed shorts // karen walker mini cross body  // marc by marc jacobs leather watch // opi berlin done that // warby parker downing eyeglasses

| printed denim & printed denim |

We went out to dinner last night for my birthday, Jeff gave me a few choices and I opted for a favorite we don't visit often: Urban Solace in North Park.  It's so easy to want to stay inside your bubble but venturing out is so fun and so is the overall vibe of North Park!  Urban Solace is so yummy, if you haven't been, I highly recommend it.  

The weather has been so nice (borderline HOT!) this week that I decided I wanted my birthday dinner outfit to be light and airy but not too casual.  This printed denim and denim look- woah, mixing two of my fav spring trends was perfect and finishing the look with my favorite gladiators was a no brainer while tying my whole birthday look together.  

hope you all have a great weekend. xxoo

shop the look: | matching woven and shorts // gap | gladiator sandal // sam edelman | accessories: handbag// louis vuitton, belt // (old) similar, sunnies// SUPER, bracelet// david yurman, watch// marc jacobs | other:: lips, angel//mac , nail color 1,2 // toe color

| spring trend: matching sets |

happy thursday! i talked about my obsession with matching sets for spring on monday: this trend is so fun and daring. I paired the j crew flower patch peasant top and 3" chinos with hot pink accessories to make it even more fun!  Both of the flower patch pieces are going to be amazing by themselves but together they are too right for Spring.  Are you guys feeling the matching set trend for spring?!

 

 

  

get the look: | top, shorts // jcrew | handbag (old) similar // kate spade | sunnies // rayban | sandals // target (old) similar | bracelets // j crew (old) similar 1,2 | earrings // nordstrom | nail color OPI lincoln park after dark  // lipliner, mac soar // lipstick, face stockholm spicy

| manis for spring |

i love a manicured nail- the thought of a chipped nail stresses me out.  i use to be a loyal gel polish kind of girl (insert CND 'just red' /  or Gelish 'you're so sweet you're giving me a toothache') but as of lately I've felt like I was missing out on the fun spring polishes...but not so left out that I was willing to commit to a two week mani in an outrageous color.  if you are willing to commit to the at home regiment there is something so nice about being able to swap out your polish every few days.  I'm currently sporting a natural growth  clear coat which doesn't thrill me and is so boring but my nails are still recovering from the land of gel.  I'm typically a red or light pink girl but stepping out of the box I love love love deporah lippman's (#2 below) "flowers in her hair" for spring- it's so fun and happy!  Also, I didn't include any of Essie's spring collection but basically I want the whole spring line: it's ridiculous- of course my favorite color in the collection is style hunter; a fun red. 

colors | 1 Butter, Cuppa | 2 Deporah Lippmann, flowers in her hair | 3 the balm, sky blue right | 4 opi, it's totally fort worth it  | 5 Essie, meet me at the alter | 6 dolce and gabbana, rose petal | 7 opi, chillin like a villain | 8 lancome, vernis in love

BAZAAR'S IT FALL POLISHES (AND I AGREE)

drooling!

Although I am a total Essie & Deborah Lippmann fanatic, I can't help but DROOL over the new OPI + Nicki Minaj collaboration.  The colors will be perfect for spring and summer [ they are scheduled to arrive early 2012 ] and can't wait to try "fly" [ a totally loud teal ] on my toes!

muppet fingers for the holidays!

Ohhhh yes:  OPI is at it again for another totally fun line dedicated to the MUPPETS!  In honor of The Muppet's forth movie coming out in late November OPI has created a limited edition line.  And like true OPI style the names truly don't disappoint.  My favorites?  "Warm and Fozzy" , "Gettin’ Miss Piggy With It!  Red glittery fun for everyone!", "Fresh Frog of Bel Air".