Fashion, Travel & Lifestyle.

I talked about these shoes here, and when they went down to an extra 20% off their already reduced sale price? I didn’t think twice.  And boy, did these little lovelies not disappoint.  Unusually comfortable, and the type of thing that takes exactly 5 seconds to turn an outfit from simple to special.  And while head to toe black isn’t exactly LA’s style, sometimes you have to stick to the equations you know.  

Maybe it’s the fact that my first job was at Dairy Queen, but you’d be hard pressed to find me turning down ice cream on a hot Summer’s night.  Below, a few excuses to indulge in the sweetest of treats.

Nest: While it seems like a bit of work, I can’t help but feel enticed by the idea of crafting my own flavors in the comfort of my own home, and enjoying a California sunset on the front porch with a fresh scoop (or two).

Dressed: For a stroll down the boardwalk, sugar cone in hand, there’s nothing sweeter than this backless little number with an ice cream cone print.  And on summer sale there’s really nothing stopping you from the dress or the dessert (calories be damned…).

The Rest: These little silver spoons are engraved “My ice cream” and “Your ice cream”.  The cutest accessory to a bowl since the invention of rainbow sprinkles.  

If I’m going to wear a piece as wild as these, I try to pair it with safer pieces that make the whole thing feel a little more like me.  So abstract printed pants get matched with a simple collared peplum top.  And then, to tie things together, one fun accessory – in this case a vintage snakeskin clutch with a lion door knocker.  One half uptown classic, one half downtown cool.