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Years ago, I borrowed my mom’s gorgeous traditional Portuguese embroidered vest from her closet. It was chic, bohemian, and super cool for its old time traditional flavor. Recently, I spotted this lacy embroidered crop top and it reminded me of that very vest from long ago. In fact, I totally feel like I’m channeling her seasoned taste and European heritage when I wear this piece. And what better time to wear it than festival season? Who’s going to Coachella? I’m not sure what spells music and desert air more than lace, cold shoulder and cropped. Don’t forget to stock up on extra long white jeans (because I almost always stain them), and round sunnies. Countdown to desert air and endless tunes starts NOW.

crop top FOR LOVE & LEMONS / also comes in a dress FOR LOVE & LEMONS

white jean STROM / lace up sandal SAM EDELMAN

(I also love these mules)

 

 

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over-the-knee boots FREE PEOPLE / dress STORETS 

sunglasses PERVERSE SUNGLASSES / lipstick MAC in ‘brave’

The temps are getting warmer and it’s almost festival season! Reid and I celebrated it prematurely over mushroom and truffle oil pizza in Highland Park, LA. Yum. If you’re also heading over to the festival, HERE is a great site for some hair-style inspiration because let’s face it, festivals are made for rockin’ hair styles. And yeah, they’re also totally made for new dresses. Below are four of my favorite festival ready frocks (say it fast!), but sizes are limited! 

1. wrap mini with a festival flow FREE PEOPLE

2. floral mini done right FREE PEOPLE 

3. cold shoulder dress ASOS

4. suede romper ASOS (under $40!)

And don’t forget the knee high lace up sandal under $60

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If you haven’t heard of M.Gemi, it’s a hidden gem of a shoe company, handmade with beautiful craftsmanship in Italy and sold direct online without a middleman to keep prices fair. I bought my first pair of M.Gemi suede boots a couple months ago and was impressed right off the bat with the gorgeous presentation, right down to the personalized tag. As you can imagine, the suede boots were buttery soft and perfect. And because they’re brilliant too, they introduce a new style of shoe every Monday for those of us with obsessive shoe habits … which is probably bad for my wallet but extremely good for my shoe fetish. Speaking of, I’m obsessed with these white Proprio pumps. They are terrific with a pleated skirt or shorts and a blouse. The latter seems to be my weekend look on repeat. Many thanks to M. Gemi for elevating it. Ps. These are limited edition – so get yours before they’re sold out!

Shop the look:
Look 1 pumps M.GEMI “The Proprio” / pleated skirt F21 / blouse SIMILAR

Look 2 pumps M.GEMI “The Proprio” / shorts and blouse LXE /

leather jacket SIMILAR

Summer Suits To The Beach

Thankfully, my phone is back up and running and I’m making plans for spring break which is just weeks ahead. Shop my 5 favorite one pieces below!

1.white lace up // FREE PEOPLE

2. red plunge suit // ASOS ( I also like it in GREEN)

3. black plunge // ASOS

4. black double wrap plunge // ASOS

5. lips STILA “beso”

6. colorblock // TOPSHOP
ACCESSORIES:

7.  HAT // 8. BAG ( I prefer a BACKPACK) // 9. SUNSCREEN

Summer Shoes

My sister asked me recently what pairs of shoes she needs for Spring? While I could easily chose at least 10, I narrowed it down to just 5 of my go-to pairs below.

  1. CONVERSE I wear chucks up and down. Laid back chic at it’s best. Get them in every color.

2. Espadrille from ASOS (I also love these platforms!) So cute and casual.

3. Platform from FARYLROBIN

4. Black sandal by VINCE

5. A slinky red sandal is a must have – and this one by STEVE MADDEN is no exception. It’s almost embarrassing how much I wear these, but nothing beats that pop of red.

Versatility is key.

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flares c/o TALBOTS
wrap c/o TALBOTS
chambray c/o TALBOTS
sandals SIMILAR ENZO ANGIOLINI
sunnies RAY BAN

Photography credit: Jorjah-B Photography

I’m currently at New York Fashion Week and there is no denying flares are a fall musthave. A 70’s revival of sorts. Thankfully, I kept a lot of my flares and bells from high school and college. Way to think ahead right? Or, maybe I need to practice more spring cleaning. Yikes. Either way, flares give that effortless chic vibe. Here, I’m sporting the Talbot’s Flawless 5-pocket paired with chambray. A combination I can’t get enough of. See more of their Flawless 5 Pocket Jeans for more info. Now back to dodging the rain at NYFW!

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