Geo Print Tee > Ikat Kimono > Skinny Jeans > What I Wore

The evening after I took these pictures, I noticed two tiny holes in my shirt, which is sad, because this is an awesome, boxy tee. So now, its a sleep shirt. Womp. Oh well, I've had it for a few years, gotten a handful of wears out of it, and likely, it was a super cheap sale find, so I won't shed too many tears. Hey, is it just me, or do a lot of Urban Outfitters tees end up having holes in them? I feel like that's usually the way I end up parting with most of my purchases from that particular store... I  find a hole or two and end up tossing it, sometimes after only a few wears. And though it hasn't entirely stopped me from shopping there exclusively for the sales, it is definitely always in the back of my mind.

Enough about that. On another note, the necklace I'm wearing is one of my new favorite things. It's abstract, modern, and generally bad ass, and only cost me a dollar in a random store in downtown LA. Who's a winner? This girl, right here.

 Geo Print Boxy Tee x Urban Outfitters > Ikat Print Kimono x Cotton On > Skinny Jeans x 7 for All Mankind > Shoes x Vince Camuto

Green Dress > Chambray Shirt > What I Wore

One of my favorite ways to wear certain dresses is layered over other garments. A simple dress can easily be thrown on over a pair of leggings, a tank top, a turtleneck, or even a button down, as shown here. This is especially important to remember as the weather continues to cool down. Don't stop rockin' your favorite sun dress just because the season has changed! This green cotton tank dress almost begs to be partnered with colorful leg wear, tees, blouses, and sweaters, so much so that I actually hardly ever wear it on it's own. It actually reminds me of wearing jumper dresses when I was a little girl. Remember those? 

Well, knowing how to layer a dress won't just spark nostalgia, keep you warm, and prevent you from dying of boredom, but it will save space in your suitcase when you're traveling. I once packed this same dress for a week long trip to New York in the dead of winter and probably wore it about 4 different times, with no two outfits looking alike.

Green Dress x Forever 21 (a different green here, a longer one here) > Chambray Shirt x H&M (here's a nice option, and another here) > Leather Belt x Urban Outfitters > Denim Heels x Alloy (a VERY different version, but very bad ass) > Feather Ear Cuff x BohoFunk

White Tank Dress > Black Leggings > What I Wore

Clearly, Los Angeles does not care that we are going into November. The weather, though more bearable than months past, has been consistently super sunny and warm. I would actually love to put together some looks that feature [more] layers [than what I'm currently wearing] and boots, but the climate just won't let me. Oh well, I guess I'll enjoy it while it lasts.

Dress x Foreign Exchange > Capri Leggings x Mossimo (Thankfully, always available at Target) > Shoes x Jessica Simpson > Thunderbird Necklace x Target

White Tee > High Waist Jeans > Yellow Blazer > What I Wore

It was a lovely day in southern Cali, so my fiance and I took advantage of the sunshine and a few moments of free time to go have breakfast. We followed that up with an afternoon of shopping downtown. I made sure to wear the most comfortable pair of sandals that I own, and by the end of the day, I was glad I'd thought a little more about function than fashion, though I do think this pair is pretty cute.

V Neck Tee x Forever 21 > Yellow 3/4 Sleeve Blazer x Cotton On (super cute option here) > High Waist Jeans x Urban Outfitters (good alternatives here and here) > Beaded Necklace x H&M > Leopard Print Skinny Belt x Asos (surprisingly, still available here) > Sandals x 12th Street by Cynthia Vincent

Tribal Print Tee > Pastel Pink Cropped Pants > What I Wore

My fiance and I had an impromptu beach day, which was nice, since we don't get over to the ocean much nowadays. Every so often, you have to go check on it and make sure it's still there where you left it. 

The chalcedony ring is a piece that I bought probably 7 or more years ago, forgot that I had, until I was getting dressed that morning, and I honestly don't even know where I got it from. The "bracelet" that I'm wearing is actually a necklace that I simply wrapped around my wrist a few times. It was purchased in India and I rarely wear it (or any necklace, for that matter), so the wrist wrap was a good way to utilize it. Try it out with some of the longer necklaces that you may not be getting much use out of!

 Tribal Print T Shirt x Urban Outfitters > Pastel Pink Cropped Slacks x Forever 21 > Suede Sandals x Urban Outfitters > Earrings x Shopbop  

Leopard blouse+Sequined jacket+Cold=Awesomeness

In an effort to be cute and fight a cold while at work, I think I pulled it off pretty smartly.

I like to shop, but lately I've been attempting to be a little more frugal with my money. So I decided to rummage through my closet to see what I have. Through my search I found: a sequined zip-up jacket that I got from H&M. The leopard print button down blouse I got for $4 from Goodwill the day before this picture was taken. The skinny jeans and jewelry are all from Francesca's collections. My booties I got from Payless when Payless was just starting to get a little more pricey about 3 or 4 years ago, however my booties cost me $9.99. The purse is a Steve Madden purse that I purchased from Planet Funk when it was in existence 3 years ago.

I know that this image is blurry, but I wanted to show it to say: No matter what you do and how you feel, just have fun. I was a little sickly and it was the end of the night, but my camera lady made me laugh and captured that moment.

Miss Reke

Pink Tee > Blue Shorts > What I Wore

So, remember when I told you that I currently only own one pair of shorts? Yeah. This is it. Or, rather, these are them. And I actually didn't even have these until a few weeks ago. "How does one go an entire blazing hot summer without a single, solitary pair of shorts?" you may ask. The answer: Dresses. If not for frocks, I would have died. You may be wondering what happened to all of the shorts that I may or may not have owned in the past. Well, I'll tell you. I got a little... um... er... thick... Which isn't necessarily a problem, except... Well, it's done a number on my wardrobe. Right at the start of summer, I unloaded all of my cute Joe's Jeans and Juicy Couture denim shorts at the nearest Crossroads and haven't been able to find replacements since. I look forward to renewing my short search in the spring, but for now, I'll just focus on acquire some much needed fall essentials.

V Neck Tee x Urban Outfitters (Option with pocket here) > High Waisted Shorts x American Apparel > Belt x Target > Necklace x Brookadelphia > Sandals x Steve Madden (Still available, on sale here) > Sunglasses x Forever21 (mine are old as the hills and falling apart)

Tie Dye Maxi Dress > Head Wrap > What I Wore

Maxi skirts and dresses have been my saving grace this past season. This particular one, though newly acquired is quite well worn already. For now, I just like to throw it on with [or without] a belt and some sandals and hit the road, but I'm looking forward to pairing it with jackets, cardies, and close toed shoes for the chilly months ahead.

Tie Dye Dress x C&C California (cute sleeveless option here) > Belt x Urban Outfitters > Head Wrap x Urban Outfitters > Earrings x Peace Images (on sale here)

Tribal Print Sun Dress > What I Wore

Happy October, everyone. Well, the saga continues with this Los Angeles post summer heat. It chilled out a little... Then it returned, more fierce than before. I could barely bring myself to wear any clothes at all, so this little dress is quite an accomplishment. This outfit is also an example of "less is more", since I originally tried to add a belt but kept having to remove it because it just didn't look right. I tried more than one belt, but to no avail. Sometimes, you just have to go with the simplest option!

Dress x Target > Shoes x Nine West > Necklace + Ring x Gorjana > Gold Bangles x Urban Outfitters (mine are old, but there are some cute options here)

Asymmetrical Cobalt Skirt > Striped Tee > What I Wore

I've been enjoying these last few days of summer... But NOT the heat. However, I have absolutely been enjoying my skirts, which I tend not to wear so much in the cooler months. Though I actually really like bearing my legs, I love that maxi skirts have been having a moment because, of course, they're so comfortable. For me, the asymmetrical skirt is the best of both worlds, since I get to flash a little knee cap and ankle and still have the flowing length I love. And I can't get enough of the dramatic way that the hi-low hemline catches the breeze and billows in the wind. DRAMA, honey!

Striped Tee x The GAP  > Asymmetrical Skirt x Some Random Downtown LA Store (here's a different option in a lighter shade of blue and here's another pretty one) > Sandals x Steve Madden (on sale here!) > Beaded Tribal Belt x Urban Outfitters > Brass Earrings x Peace Images (get them here!) > Tribal Beaded Bracelet x Forever 21

My Summer Style 2012

Though temperatures are still sky high, as of this past Saturday, fall is officially upon us. The change in the seasons has got me feeling nostalgic. Unlike most clothes minded people, my favorite time of year is not fall and winter. Hey, blame it on the fact that I'm a California girl. I love the sunshine and everything that comes along with it. So it goes without saying that I will dearly miss my sandals, slouchy tee shirts [that do not require the assistance of a cardigan or jacket], and skirts in brights, tie dyes, and tribal prints. My plan is to winterize most of my summer wardrobe with the addition of layers and boots and tough it out until spring comes.

Denim Shirt > White Skirt > What I'm Wearing

Despite everyone's acceptance of wearing white after Labor Day, it's not a practice that I generally participate in. Call me old fashioned, but I do like the idea of certain "fashion rules" -- You know, silk in the summer, tweed, corduroy, and velvet in the winter. I'm also the type of person that doesn't like for her food to touch on the plate, so there you have it. However, it has been so hot in Los Angeles for the past few weeks, that rules, whether they make sense or not, no longer apply. The triple digit daytime temperatures and hot, humid nights have defied all logic, so all bets are off when it comes to getting dressed!

Chambray Shirt - H&M (similar styles here and here) > White Skirt - C&C California (similar styles: here and here) > Tribal Beaded  Sandals - Bakers Shoe Store (a cute option here) > Belt - Urban Outfitters (I think this may be the same one. And it's on sale! > Earrings - BOHOFunk