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Green Day.

While I’m not the biggest celebrator of St. Patrick’s Day, as last mentioned here – I am a big fan of the color Emerald.  So as you’re out getting Irish this weekend, I’m going to be thrilled to be showing my parents my new home of Southern California (they get into town Saturday morning!).  And perhaps celebrating in a more subtle way by wearing a hint of Emerald (although I love the idea of a monochromatic mix a la J.Crew).  Whatever your plans, paint the town green.  Happy Friday!
PS. Happy Birthday to one of my biggest fans and most faithful readers – see you tomorrow Dad!

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Brand New.


What is it about the changing of the seasons that makes you want to go shopping again?  In Southern California it seems that we’ve nearly skipped Spring and headed straight into Summer, but I’m not complaining.  Instead I’m planning on embracing it – and if I only get to splurge on one brand new item, I’m going to make it count…


In case you haven’t heard – Kate Spade is about to go from wildly popular to total retail domination.  The brand is set to launch their diffusion line ‘Saturday’ which will run at a lower price point and target a slightly younger demographic.  As a designer I pretty much appreciate every thing these people do and I have a strong inkling that Saturday will have their same signature wit and flawless follow through.  Until the official debut – their spot on website will have to tide me over.  And if you’re looking for something smaller, but with equal impact, Bauble Bar’s current selection of statement necklaces are just the thing. (I’ve had my eye on this one to pair with a new black peplum top).  While we’re on the topic of statements, I’m going to need you to just trust me on this one.  There is nothing prettier this season than a shiny new pair of white pumps.  From their substantial heel to snakeskin texture these are the kind of heels that make an outfit.  And I know what you’re thinking, they’ll get dirty.  So let’s not run through the mud in them, shall we?  Wear them like one of Don Draper’s girls would, with a crisp dress and a purposeful stride.     

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Modern Art.

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I apologize for the absence over the past couple of days – but I think everyone would agree that best friends trump blogging. Wondering where I’ve been?…

Well, all over Los Angeles really.  But on Monday I managed to get out of work early and spent the afternoon at LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art).  Along with two of my best friends (one lives here in LA, the other was visiting from New York) we’ve been lucky enough to wander among some of the most incredible art in the world together (the Louvre in Paris, the Tate Modern in London, Casa Batllo in Barcelona and – in the days when we all three lived in New York – the Met was a favorite).  Life’s problems seem smaller somehow in the shadow of a masterpiece or two.  One of my favorite things about LACMA is the great display of outdoor art.  I won’t pretend to tell you what these yellow plastic tubes signify – but they were fun to run through.  And these street lamps (which were all once used to light downtown LA over the course of the twentieth century), made for a perfect backdrop.    Outfit-Post-LACMA-Los-Angeles-Museum-StyleOutfit-Post-LACMA-Los-Angeles-Museum-Style

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Slumber Party.

TGIF-Friday-Girls-WeekendMy best friend from New York is coming in to town for the weekend and I couldn’t be more excited.  Now, all that stands between me and a laughter filled weekend of staying up late talking, eating good food (that’s probably bad for you), shopping and running around LA is an 8 hour work day.  Hope you have plans that you’re just as eager to get to.  Happy Friday!



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Chameleon Cool.

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I’m not sure if it was the military style vest or the abstract printed denim, or the ankle boots that matched the sidewalk, but I felt like I was dressed in urban camo once I left the house dressed in this.  (Editor’s Note: The term ‘urban camo’ makes me think of that incredibly unsightly snow leopard colored camouflage.. so I took some liberties and named this post ‘Chameleon Cool’ instead)…



This vest (last seen here), though a little bit more rugged than my usual style has pretty much carried me through the Southern California winter.  It’s the perfect layering piece to add a bit of warmth without a lot of bulk.  And these printed jeans, while I originally thought may be too crazy,  have proved surprisingly versatile.  I wear them like they’re regular jeans, paired with t-shirts, sweaters, and chambray – they work just the same.  I wore this look for a morning of flea market shopping (which if you follow me on instagram, you’d know proved to be quite a successful day) until the winter sun turned too warm and I had to change.  The life of a chameleon.. I mean blogger.