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

Neon V Neck Tee > Tribal Print Black and White Pants > What I Wore

As the season becomes noticeably more autumnal, I'm trying to enjoy my serious summer pieces one last time. I'm sure there will be plenty of random warm days between now and spring that will require neon colors and easy breezy pieces. But in the mean time, I'm resigning myself to a few months of sweater-ville.

Neon V Neck Tee x The GAP (Cute ones here) > Tribal Print Black and White Pants x Forever21 (A non-tribal but very cute option here) > Sandals x 12th Street by Cynthia Vincent > Feather Earring x Boho Funk > Gold Necklaces x Brookadelphia and Gorjana > Friendship Bracelets x Urban Outfitters and 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  

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)

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

Lion Shirt > Color Blocked Leggings > Hot Pink Nikes > What I'm Wearin'

Do you have articles of clothing that you swear you love, but you hardly ever wear them? I'm so guilty of ignoring entire sections of my closet. This outfit is a perfect example. I never wear this shirt or these leggings, but when I do, I wonder why I don't put them on every other day. The sneakers, however, have gotten plenty of use. They're really the best pair I've ever owned.

T Shirt - Urban Outfitters (a cute alternative here) > Color Blocked Leggings - Ella Moss (similar idea here) > Sneakers - Nike