THE BEST SUNGLASSES FOR UNDER $50

I am mad for my Ray Ban Clubmasters as you can probably tell from my photographs. They seem to go with almost everything (I get them on Ebay btw). It is fun to mix it up though. Sunglasses can instantly change your look, but they are easy to lose and the trends ever changing. 
Why dont you save your money and go for one of these super fashionable pairs below?! Here are my favorites ranging in price from $5.80-$44...



SWEET STYLE. IDYLLWILD

What a fun weekend I had in Idyllwild for my 10 year reunion! It felt amazing to be there again with some of my favorite high school friends. I feel so lucky to have gone to school there. What a magical place. We first drove up to Palm Springs on Friday and had a little swim at The Ace Hotel. We spent the night at my friend Ashley's family's fabulous Palm Springs home and the next day we headed to Idyllwild...

wearing:
1. red carter chevron swimsuit
f21 head scarf
rayban clubmasters
2. twelfth street by cynthia vincent dress
pink studio sandals

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE NUMBERS

 I have been drawn to numerical accessories for the home lately. Do you have a lucky number? Here are a few of my favorite numbered accessories from around the web...






Hey lovelies, I am off to Idyllwild Arts Academy for my 10 year high school reunion this weekend. Many of my closest friends in Los Angeles are people I met at that school. Lucky me! Some of you don't know this but my boyfriend and I went to high school together too! I know, pretty cute. Sigh.
I promise to take lots of pictures. Idyllwild is ridiculously gorgeous.


Happy Weekend! xx

A SWEET TOTE FROM BALLARD DESIGNS

I recently ordered The Large Monogrammed Tote from Ballard Designs and I LOVE It! Yes, the same Ballard Designs known for home furnishings. It is the perfect size for the beach or the plane and at $25 it is a steal. It comes in all kinds of cute colors and the monogramming is free. What a perfect gift!


I got the sand color with white stitching...


With all my Summer travel plans it is going to get plenty of use!

WANTED. PANAMA HATS

All I could think about after leaving the theater seeing Sex and the City 2 was the incredible vintage white hat Miranda wore in Abu Dhabi. The hat is perfection, the movie is another story...

 

 Where could I find this hat? I went searching around the web and saw one quite similar on Kelly Framel of The Glamourai...


I will scour to find the exact match and trust me, when I do you will be the first to know where. In the mean time here are some very similar hats...

WANTED. CROCHET

Monterey Pop Photo Guy Webster 11x14 $150

Summer is quickly approaching, how is it June already?! 
I want to channel The Monterey Pop Festival, like my father's photo above with these bohemian pieces...



Makes me want to head to Bonnaroo, or lay in a field of flowers!

THIS ONE'S FOR THE BOYS

Welcome back! My weekend was so much fun. It ended with a nice little game of running charades. Perfect!
While searching the web for my father's day blog post last week, I found all kinds of cute stuff for the guys. Here is a roundup of gifts your boyfriend will surely love, for any occasion...

Clockwise from top left: Yeah, I admit I am a sucker for a guy in a plaid shirt, this plaid shirt above from Urban Outfitters is $48, this J. Crew Bowery Messenger Bag is worn-in and sexy $98, my boyfriends favorite Puma 917 Mid Manga Sneakers $60, Tisbury Madras Tie $59.50 I guess I just like plaid

Clockwise from top left: The XX LP $16.98 I love this album, get it, Mix Tape USB Flash Drive $18 it holds up to 100 MP3's, Aimee Wilder Analog Nights Pillow $50, Sound Bomb Speaker $36

Clockwise from top left: These following items are all from Etsy, you know I love me some Etsy. Shed Deer Antlers $30, 3 Vintage Paint by Numbers $50 so fun and kitch, 50's Horseshoe Tie Clip $9, Vintage Barware Set $50 how very Madmen (sorry guys, some of these sold while I was posting them. But check Etsy for something similar)

Clockwise from top left: Malin and Goetz Eucalyptus Deodorant $18, make sure your man wears his sunblock everyday with Baxter of California Super Shape SPF 15 $20, Portland General Store Whisky and Tabacco Cologne $68 love these bottles, so antique looking

Clockwise from top left: Get creative with the Diana F+ Camera in Glow $104.99, Persol Light Havana Sunglasses $252, Skagen Black Titanium Watch $86.25, Cutler and Gross Frames in Black $450 I love a nerd


Clockwise from top left: 3 Cacti Potted Plans $4.99, 3 Plant Pots and Tray $3.99, Ferm Living Barcode Pillow $110, West Elm Queen Stripe Sheet Set $99 I think I just want these for myself

SHOP MADEWELL ONLINE

Hooray! Madewell has finally launched their online shop! They had been promising a online site and they delivered. No need to schlep to Century City or Glendale to shop Alexa Chung's line for Madewell this fall. Now you can do it from home. Here is a sneak peak of her Fall '10 collection...


Hmm, noticing a lot of socks and heels!

Here are a few of my current favorite Madewell items... 




Clockwise from top left: Floaty Floral Dress-Poppy $158 Sweatshirt Jacket-Vapor Gray $78, Two Tone Oxford $168, Ikat Scarf-Shatter Blue $38

SEX AND THE CITY 2. CARRIE AND BIG'S APARTMENT

Sex and the City 2 is out in theaters today and so are images from Carrie and Big's apartment (via Elle Decor). What do you think?

Any girl would get weak in the knees at the site of that closet. I am loving the gray walls and all the wallpaper. The Lindsey Adelman blown glass chandelier in the hallway is breathtaking. I am obsessed. I'm sure it is slightly out of my price range, but a girl can dream.

FATHER'S DAY. GIFT GUIDE

WANTED. SOCKS AND HEELS

I've been seeing a lot of socks paired with sandals or heels lately. What do you think about the trend? Yeah I know there are a lot of haters out there. I happen to think it's kind of adorable. Like these Solid Anklets from J. Crew, on sale for $14.50 for a variety three pack... 


Or how about the school girl favorite, the thigh high, paired with 70's inspired platforms...



Yes Please! 

PHOTOGRPHER ANA ADEN

I recently stumbled apon this wonderful Swedish photographer Ana Aden. I am immediately transported by her photographs. Some are lonely, some haunting and some are just simply beautiful. Please take a look at her photostream, there were too many lovely images to choose from. Here are just a few. Starting with a self portrait...

WANTED. SUMMER JACKETS

Even in the hot summer months, Los Angeles can be chilly at night. Here are some of my favorite jackets and sweaters for the spring and summer months...


Clockwise from top left:  Surplus Shirt-Jacket $78








Topshop and Gap 

 Topshop Draped Tencil Biker Jacket $145, Gap Cropped Washed Denim Jacket $69.50

CINESPIA 2010

I wait all year long for the Cinespia screenings to start up. It is one of the sweet things I love most about LA. Every Saturday night at 8:30pm from May through September they show classic movies at The Hollywood Forever Cemetery for $10. Bring your friends a picnic, some vino and definitely some blankets (it gets cold!). This Saturday they are playing "The Thing." Next week is "North by Northwest." One of my favorites!


Hope to see you there. Happy Weekend! xx

TEA TIME

WANTED. SPRING NEUTRALS

It does not feel like Spring in Los Angeles. It has barely broken 70 degrees for weeks, months even. The average temperature should be about 77 degrees this time of year. Despite this unseasonable weather I am craving nude and white dresses. Maybe to will the weather to cheer up. I think white looks pretty great on everyone, but nude can be a tricky color on some. Although with the range of nudes out there these days, you are bound to find one that looks good with your skin tone. Here are some of my favorites from Shopbop...

 Clockwise from  top left: Alice + Olivia Kiera One Shoulder Dolman Dress $298, Alice + Olivia Addy Tank Dress $368, Caroline Hedeya Lace Romper $298, Myne Heather Dress $258, Madison Marcus Mystify Long Dress $328, Milly One Shoulder Ruffle Dress $356