Monday, April 29, 2013

Say Anything

I don't normally write too much about my personal life on here. I usually just talk about my outfit or design. I figured who really cares? But I realized I loved getting to know the bloggers I follow on a more personal level. I'm genuinely interested in their life! I figured why not give it a try.
Some exciting stuff has been happening and I feel the need to tell everyone! When I first started my blog about 6 month ago I did it for fun and maybe to score a few free things. It's evolved from a small hobby into a huge passion of mine. I have been reading a lot about how to turn a blog into a business. Blogging professionally sounds like my ultimate dream job!
 Lately I've been itching for change and the freedom to travel. I felt a bit tied down by my job. San Diego is nice and all but I was constantly dreaming of life in a big city. But I really love my day job and I'm not about to up and leave. Then out of the blue I was given the opportunity to work full time from home. I really couldn't think of a more perfect situation. This way I can still have my full-time job yet have the flexibility to focus more time and energy on blogging. I plan on moving to LA in the next few months. It's a place where I can be surrounded by people with similar interests. A place where I can chase my dreams. I was raised in the mountains, but I've always been a city girl at heat. I'm beyond excited and ready for the change!
   





Monday, April 22, 2013

My Art Tattooed


Recently my friend Sebastain got one of my illustrations tattooed to this forearm. I was nervous but so excited! This is the first time my art has ever been tattooed (that I know of...). The thought of my art being on somebody's body forever is just wild. It tuned out pretty awesome! Below I have some photos I took & the original illustration. If you want to get one of my pieces tattooed or want me to design one for you please send me an email!








Friday, April 19, 2013

Coachella Day 3


Weekend two starts today and I so badly want to go again! On the last day of Coachella I decided to get a little fierce. I nearly died when I saw this dress, It's just too perfect. Got this baby at H&M just a few weeks ago, so they are probably still there so go snag yourself one! Sunday I RSVP-ed for the Lacoste Live party but totally forgot about it! After looking at Instagram and seeing my favorite fashion bloggers posting pictures there I was so bummed! Ahhh I could have meet Christina Cordona, Bonnie Barton, & Aimee Song! And the worst...Alexa Chung was there. My Idol!
Totally dropped that ball on that one.









  

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This week I was super inspired by the fashion I saw at Coachella! Ton's of tropical prints, high wasited shorts, and adorable cropped tops. As a T-shirt designer I couldn't help but notice a bunch of awesome graphic tees. Such an amazing source of inspiration. Below I have a desert inspired design I created yesterday. Until next year Coachella!





Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Coachella day 2


Here are the outfits Jena and I wore on the second day of Coachella. This was the hottest day of them all so we had to get a little scandalous! I'm wearing a high wasited swim suit designed by my friend Ani, Check out her website here: www.anibikinis.com.
I wore a lace maxi skirt over, which went perfect with the high wasited bottoms. 
Jena is wearing a lace cropped top from urban and a mullet skirt. And of course we topped it off with a floral crown. Almost every girl at Coachella had one I swear! Saturday I got to see one of my favorite bands Two Door Cinema Club. Jena and I danced our little hearts out.









Monday, April 15, 2013

Coachella Day 1


This past weekend my dear friend Jena and I went to Coachella! It was simply amazing. Besides the music, one of my favorite parts of Coachella is the fashion. Girls really go all out! Jena and I were just outfit watching the whole time. I brought my camera and we did a little photo shoot before the festival each day. This week I'm going to be posting all of our Coachella ensembles! If your going to weekend two hopefully you can get some inspiration :)

- My Outfit -
Top | Free People
Hat | Urban Outfitters
Skirt | Brandy Melville
Sunglasses | Raen Optics
Boots | Steve Madden

- Jena's Outfit -
Top | Urban Outfitters
Skirt | H&M
Belt | Urban Outfitters
Boots | Forever 21
Flower Crown | DIY































Thursday, April 11, 2013

To The Telescope


Last weekend I went with some friends to an "insatmeet" in LA at the Griffith Observatory. You may be asking yourself "what on earth is an instameet?", as was I. My friend Chuck who invited me is an insta-addtict, and has quite the following. It's basically a planned meet-up event for Instagram enthusiast where we chit chat and take pictures. Before I attended this event I thought I was quite the enthusiast, but not compared to these people! It was like and "insta-cult". So much fun though! Chuck also brought his professional camera and snapped some of these shots. Check out his feed @rollerodyssey!

I am headed off to Coachella today and I am beyond excited! It's like every band I've ever loved is teaming together. I've been planning my outfits all week. When I get back I'll have some fun outfit posts on my Coachella ensembles :)

Hat | Forever 21
Sunglasses | Raen
Dress | French Connection
Shoes | Steve Madden












Men's T-shirt designs

This week I have been working on men's T-shirt designs at work. I have been playing a lot with hand drawn fonts as you can see. This week I was inspired by nature, adventure & vintage elements. I tend to design very feminine graphics, but it's fun go out of my element once and awhile and design some men's graphics. Even thought they probably still look slightly feminine! I just can't help myself. Below you can see a few of my designs alone & Mocked up on t-shirts.













Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Cutouts & Silhouettes



Sheer robes are awfully photogenic. My dear friend Suzi took these photos on a beautiful sunny afternoon in La Jolla. I am wearing a black jersey dress with cutouts in the back & a chiffon floral print robe. And of course I'm wearing my bowler hat & lace-up boots, I wear them much too often!

Hat & Robe | Forever 21
Dress | Urban Outfitters
Shoes | Steve Madden
Necklace | Dream Girls Boutique










Tuesday, April 2, 2013

My Summer Uniform



All I want to wear in summer is a pair of high waisted shorts, tank top & a flower crown. Recently the zipper on my favorite vintage high-waisted Levi's shorts broke! I was super sad, but hey another excuse to go shopping right!? I need about 100 pairs for this summer...
So here I am wearing a DIY floral crown, a vintage Guess denim vest, high waisted BDG shorts & a lace tank from Urban. A carefree and simple look for the warm days to come.

Photography by Suzi Jacobs!