ce n'est pas l'été ne plus !

Eugenia Kim "René Magritte" Beanie

    RYN WEAVER OCTAHATE

Ryn Weaver's Octahate 

Recently, I visited Chicago and the rainbow hued leaves and brisk, windy air made me nostalgic for actual Fall (living in California, changes in season are nonexistent). While there, I visited a vast exhibit on René Magritte, the famed French surrealist protégé to Salvador Dali, and was in awe of his "Ceci N'est Pas Une Pipe" painting. I had to pick up this Eugenia Kim beanie in the museum gift shop, to pay my stylish respects to Magritte's revolutionary artistic ability. It helped keep my ears warm against the wind too! I also ran across the city endlessly plugged into this catchy song by Ryn Weaver- it got me excited for the rest of the "summer in fall" in LA! 

Abbott Kinney, Venice, Part 2

Free People Jacket, Urban Outfitters Shirt, O'Neill Shorts, 

Frye Boots

Gratitude Café on Abbott Kinney is one of the best restaurants in LA. The organic, fresh vegan food never disappoints, and the vibe of all the Venice hipsters radiates a positive energy throughout the café. The infamous mural on the side of the restaurant is equally as hipster and cool, portraying a hybrid wolf unicorn. When in Venice, take a picture! 

Fancy Pants

Denim and Supply Ralph Lauren Aldine Boyfriend Jean

There's nothing better than a great pair of boyfriend jeans, but they can get a big generic after the constant wear and tear they undergo. This is why this pair of boyfriend jeans from Ralph Lauren's more affordable, more wearable line Denim & Supply is the perfect upgrade from plain old boyfriend jeans. Just as versatile, the lace panelling adds a bit of pop. Pair with some espadrilles, and these jeans are your new best friend.

Abbot Kinney, Venice, Part 1- Tom's Shoes

Vintage Jacket, JBrand Jeans, Topshop Loafers, Pam&Gela Shirt, Vintage Opal Ring, 14 Karats Love Ring, Forever 21 Knuckle Ring, Urban Outfitters Leather Bracelet, Vintage Silver Bracelet, Madewell Hair Tie

For those of you who have never been to Venice, California, and strolled down the famed Abbot Kinney that is teeming with hipsters of all shapes and sizes, it's time to book your visit. Recently, I did a beautiful photo shoot with Gremly Media, who snapped away artistic angles and lighting as we made our trek to different stores along Abbot Kinney, each representing a different aspect to the charm of the neighborhood. I had never been to the Tom's shoes flagship store, a rustic hideaway filled with odds and ends, an aromatic coffee bar and a whole cabana filled with, what else, Tom's shoes. There were tribal prints and delicate lace cutouts and straw patterned shoes, all which can be legitimately worn with jeans and a tank top and then a little black dress. When you go, make sure to bring your dog- they have a Fido-friendly oasis in the back, Tom's style! 

Three Must Have Summer Looks

Number 1

        The Breezy Bun at Dolce and Gabbana F/W Resort 2014 

This soft chignon that hairstylist Guido created for the Dolce and Gabbana F/W 2014 show brings back a quintessential simplicity that we have long awaited to quench the lack of effortlessness in style today. Guido's goal was to use as little product as possible, because "Stefano and Domenico don't like the look of it". Touché. He first prepped the hair with a lightweight thickening spray (Redken Body Full) before blowing it out smooth. He then spritzed in some dry shampoo (Redken Pillow Proof). Next he eased hair into a middle part with his fingers, braided the ends and twisted the braid into a chignon. Lastly, he inserted bobby pins to hold the hairstyle in place, and pull out a few strands of hair to make it a bit messy. "It's very feminine, it's very soft, and it's very desirable," said Guido. 

       

 Number 2

            Feathery, Doll Lashes at Gucci F/W 2014

Long eyelashes are, to me, the most desirable feature because they essentially define the face. They represent femininity and it is important to play them up to their best ability. At Gucci, Twiggy-inspired lashes debuted with natural, nearly makeup-free skin to balance the boldness of the eyes. Try this look by applying false lashes to your bottom waterline, and just adding mascara to your top lashes to make your eyes pop. 

 Number 3

       Bold Eyebrows and Surfer Hair at Phillip Lim F/W 2014

Another covetable look of the season that we all secretly yearn to pull off is the "Surfer". Perfect, tan, makeup-free skin, and wet, tousled straight-from-the-sea hair. At Phillip Lim, this is perfectly achieved, with the bold brow as the focal point. Try this out on yourself by filling in your brows with a clay tinged powder shadow to give your face a strong look.

Stay Gold

The coolest sister duo since the trio of Haim sisters, First Aid Kit, and their perfect hair

Nike Roshe Mint Crochet Sneakers

 are perfect for the beach

The Effortless Missoni Bikini

Finally- SUMMER! Let us commence the stuffing of our shlubby wool sweaters and dark jeans and unearth the gauzy dresses and bright bathing suits and colorful beachy sandals. Summer is the month where anything can happen, especially because everyone flies away to far off lands and then returns an entirely different person. Summer gives us the opportunity to discover ourselves again, and resume our passions, ones in which we couldn't participate while studiously studying for our final exams. Summer is all about the clothes, to which we all have come to terms, but what really defines summer for me is my BEACH PLAYLIST (this is how it's written on my Spotify, so I must honor its rightful capitalization). Your summer playlist is so distinctive compared to, say, your WINTER PLAYLIST, which consists of the overplayed Frozen song "Let It Go" (god.) or Lorde's "Buzzcut Season". But what we really need is a change, a change in clothes, a change in food (especially on my part; watermelon ! corn !) and a change in sound. I need a playlist, or else even a song, that can get me pumped up and excited for the summer, because even if you aren't going anywhere, Summer can still be a party! To start off your playlist, Swedish sisters Johanna Söderberg and Klara Söderberg combine their voices in perfect Folk-meets-Country harmony to create what I liken to perfection. It doesn't hurt that they have the absolute best hair in the WORLD, but that's just another asset to their all around perfection. The only other things you need are some sneakers and a 'kini! xx

summertime sadness

Illesteva Sunglasses; Zoe Chicco Chevron Rings; Gap Jacket; Chloé Perfume; Alexander Wang Bag; Torches; Zara Leather Skirt; Topshop Sneakers; Kate Spade Wallet; Frends Headphones; Sara Happ Lip Scrub.

Summer is a mere two months away, and it feels like an absolutely marvelous time to restock and rejuvenate your closet. I am in desperate need of some very bright (as in iris-damaging neons), but you must remember to include those toned down pieces as well this summer. My staples will be my pastel pink satchel, paired with these super cool snakeskin sneakers. The Chloé perfume is a must as well because it smells deliciously like rose, musk, and industrial glue. (I am an avid believer in strange perfumes, yet this one is feminine and light at the same time). Foster the People just performed at the cult Californian music festival Coachella in Indio this past month, and if I had gotten the chance to go, I would have been sobbing on my knees like the best of them. Their new album, Torches, is addictive ear candy, and listening looks cool with these futuristic Frends headphones. John Green's Paper Towns is the wildly exuberant adventure of Quentin and the love of his life Margo, seeking revenge on the dark dungeons that are American High Schools. This should be Number 1 on your summer reading list. Finals are coming up, I am spiraling into nostalgia after the finale of Scandal, and it's, not to mention, 96 DEGREES OUTSIDE, but I'm not complaining. Wonderful rest of the school year to you! xx