0042 -- these are a few of my favorite things

because i've been jobless i've been trying pretty hard not to shop. it's been difficult, i can't lie. i broke down this past week and let myself go a little wild and picked up a few new treats!
first i finally replace my leather and python bag that i've been carrying around on and off for the last 7 years! i was very overdue to say the least. i picked up this hansel from basel bag. i'm in love! it's a great size and feels super yummy! i also snagged a pair of super warm wool socks and a little envelope clutch for date nights!

we also popped into bridge and burn the other day over on the south west. i had been looking for this shirt, and was luck enough to snag the last one!!

along with getting myself some new duds i also finally painted my claws since the wedding. i was sad to see my color (and my length) go but this zoya pink is fab and these shorter nails will certainly help for the move in a week!!!

0014 -- bridal shower prep

i'm known to be quite type a and tend to plan things way in advance. with our weekends quickly booking up and trying to make sure we still have time to relax i've been trying to prep for my upcoming bridal shower! i'm not a very traditional gal so i've been having a bit of a hard time knowing how to dress for all these parties. i've been thinking white since it's a bit out of the norm for me and it's definitely screams bride. here's a few that i've had my eye on recently:

available at: zara, free people, free people, wasteland, wasteland

after much deliberation here's what i ended up with from wasteland and cost me under $60!:

as much as i love the floral crown trend, i just don't think that i've got that sweetness that it takes to pull it off, as well i'm a sucker for playing with my now lavender hair! here are a few accessories i've been thinking of wearing with it:


bracelet from etsy, knuckle ring from etsy, heels from zara, necklace from need supply.

0011 -- rawfinery

i have met some really talented folks during the last 5 years here in los angeles. most recently i've had the pleasure of not only knowing, but getting to work with the very talented lizbeth molina, jewelry designer extraordinaire!

she makes some of the most simply beautiful jewelry pieces i've seen in a long time. mixing raw and refined materials she's found a balance of beauty and edgy that every girl could crave. i am so thrilled to share a few of my favorite pieces below! make sure to check out her etsy shop for all her wares!

0003 -- a shoe in review

a few years back i had quite the shopping habit, in fact i don't even know if a you could call it a habit, it was more an obsession. i've gotten better with my habits and find myself really searching for not only good deals, but better quality pieces.

it's hard to find pieces that are both unique, and yet still a bit on trend. i really find myself skipping out on entire trends (like those weird drop crotch pants that seem to be coming back or the fully see through lace hippy pants). the one look i have been a fan of is the cut out bootie. it seems every shoe designer is making one and so i did my homework reading reviews, looking at polyvore and shopstyle every so often.

and even held out the few times i saw some OK ones on sale. finally i found a pair through free people that i had to have even if i wasn't thrilled on their price. finally, yesterday i came home for lunch and found these jeffrey campbell braken ankle booties waiting for me:

jeffery campbell used to be my soft spot. for years they couldn't create anything i didn't love! right around the time i started to shop less their shoes got just a little too crazy (i'm blaming it on those signature gaga shoes by Alexander McQueen, remember those? crazy!) anyhow, back to these perfect boots...they really are perfect, a great soft but structured leather. gold toe, heel, and buckle detailing. just enough toe cleavage to not look weird and the perfect wooden stacked heel. they're going to become my new favorite shoe and really the possibilities are endless!