Pastries & Portraits II x Smile A Day

 

In an effort to challenge myself and push my personal growth I have been trying to participate in activities/experiences that make me uncomfortable. One of those acts is going to events alone. Historically if I see an event that I would like to attend, I will ask a friends go with me. If I can’t find anyone to be my guest I simply won’t go. Continue reading

It’s Slides Season!

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Photo via FOREVERFLAWLYSS

We had some beautiful weather over the week here in Oakland, CA. I got to spend sometime outside by the pool, walked to the farmers Market, and get some much needed Vitamin D in my life. As I was spending this much needed time outside I looked down at my feet and thought two things.

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Closet Essentials: The Fringe Bag

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My style is truly a mixture of several inspirations. Men’s & Women’s high fashion, street wear, movies, rock stars, family members, you name it. So it’s perfectly normal to catch me in sneakers, random Wal Mart sweats and a unique girly purse. I carry my fringed bag ALOT. So much so that it’s on it’s last days. So I am on the market for a new one. No matter what I have on ,my fringe bag gives the right amount of rock star and femininity. It moves when you walk and has a bit of sass. It works for all seasons too! Some may not agree… But to me that’s exactly what makes personal style…..PERSONAL. So in doing my research I found some wonderful affordable and (not so affordable) bags I would add to the wardrobe. Check out my picks below.

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George J Love $72, yoox.com
Gucci Nouveau Frunge Suede bag $1,950, Gucci.com
Asos Fringe bag $85, Asos.com
Yardena Silva Shopper bag $358, boticca.com

5 Luxury Items I’m Crying In A Corner For…….

As much as I love a cheap Wal-Mart or Target item, I love Net-A-Porter and stores of the like. However, I live in California(cost of living is disrespectful) and grad student (equally disrespectful). So dropping copious amounts of money on some Chanel boots isn’t in the cards for me (FOR NOW). A girl can dream (or stop eating out so much and buying Hennessy on the weekend) Here are the five items that I have starry eyes for this week.

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Tamara Mellon Fringed Leather Skirt $795

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Alexander McQueen Silk Skull Scarf $425

jacjetRichard Nicoll Python Jacquard Bomber $1,155

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Gucci Soho Leather Bag $1,490

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Charlotte Olympia Belinda Cutout Suede Sandals $1,455

I have been good this year by the way……..or Nah?