Chic Places

Aerin Lauder has remained a style icon… of mine for many years. She is one of those people who just  has it,  if that makes sense. And by  it  I suppose I mean she has a natural eye for beautiful things and places, a seamless sensibility that translates simply. That is perhaps my favorite style, effortless chic. So of course I’ve always admired her own products and made mental notes to visit her gorgeous boutiques in The Hamptons and Palm Beach. When I finally caught wind o

I ’ve been searching far and wide… for a dress like this with THESE sleeves! I’m obsessed with the puffy, multi-gathered sleeve, which is actually called a a Marmaluke or Virago sleeve for anyone as obsessed with this style as me! As you might already know, I am always on a continuous, year round search for the perfect little white dress, a timeless staple in my closet and an item I don’t think I will ever be done with. There is just nothing that can top a clean, white ense

Perhaps I’m being a tad dramatic… but this is big news beyond just moving back to my old neighborhood, which is only four miles away from Santa Monica where we live now. But exciting perhaps because we’re moving into a place that is officially our own. I’m extremely proud to announce that we bought a condo in Brentwood! This obviously calls for many celebrations, but I just feel extremely grateful to have had the privilege to own a small piece of this amazing city. The other

Spring is full on happening  here in Los Angeles. Mother Nature is not messing around and the rainfall has been nonstop for the last several weeks off and on. I’ll admit I do secretly enjoy a rainy day here and there given the typical year round sunshine that I’m starting to miss now. But just like the rest of the world, the weather being unpredictable and the seasons changing  (hopefully for the better)  gives us all a new outlook on life and what we are wearing. So after pe

Pretty in pink… is just scratching the surface here in terms of describing this beautiful new bakery at the new Palisades Village in the Pacific Palisades. Sweet Laurel Bakery has been one of the most notable brands specializing in dairy-free, nut-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free and grain-free baked goods for quite some time. Selling in stores all over California and having a wonderfully beautiful selection of Instagram-worthy cakes and treats, has garnered lots of visi

When done right…  leopard exudes timeless style and I consider it quite glamorous. However, I have always gone back and forth between whether or not leopard has become tacky or remains a perfect example of forever fashion. And I think the fashion industry has also wavered a bit over the years, as many trends do, particularly when people overdo it and we all need a short break. But this one always seems to come back into my closet fairly quickly, almost every other fall season

Let me start off… by making it really clear that I only spent a few days in Havana, therefore I am by no means an expert about where to go or what to do! But I will share with you a few of my favorite highlights from the trip that I’d recommend so consider this basically a mini guide to Havana, or simply a recap of what I loved! But before I get into that I will share a few things to keep in mind before you apply for a visa; which leads me to my first thing, you need a visa!

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The fashion standout for the entire trip… was hands down my cigar purse. I swear I hadn’t planned this for Cuba, I had purchased it off Poshmark at least a few months before we knew we were going and the second my fiancé  said “we are going to Cuba,” I said “well I have just the purse.”  I had just been thinking about bringing it to a cigar bar in Hollywood we were considering checking out, thinking how perfect that would be, but it was even better in Cuba. Many people the

An impromptu trip to Havana, Cuba… was a quite an experience, and a well appreciated surprise. We went a few weeks ago on a whim and it happened to serve as perfect inspiration for this year’s resort wear guide, coming this week! Exploring somewhere new is always a good time, but particularly when it’s somewhere warm during this time of year. Even living in Los Angeles in the winter will make you crave some humidity and Havana did not disappoint. But beyond the bright colors,

Oh it’s coming! The time of the year I love most next to summer, the most wonderful time of the year. The holidays for me have progressively become more fun and more important over the years. The mix of familiarity and excitement each year keeps me in good spirits and it’s something I tend to always look forward to. So I have compiled a bit of a list of things to fully indulge in the festivities! Does anyone else actually do this? Enjoy! { The Palace Hotel , San Francisco }

I think New York City is now my favorite place in America to visit, Miami comes in as a close second. I would love to have an extended stay at some point, perhaps a month to fully feel like I have lived a little life as a pseudo New Yorker. Hopefully at some point I will get the chance to do this and perhaps replicate it in a few other destinations too; most importantly in London/Surrey so I can basically repeat the plot of the beloved seasonal classic, The Holiday. But for m

What happens when two of your favorite things come together? Well obviously magic, like when the fabulous lifestyle photographer Gray Malin shoots at the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel ! This series got me quite excited and eager to splurge on some beautiful new art. Gray really channelled the timeless glamour of an era in which we all love to revisit upon stepping onto the Hollywood inspired red carpet when you pull up. Surely Gray caught all the most picture perfect moments

I love the Pacific Palisades for many reasons, most of them being the same reasons I love Brentwood . It’s a beautiful neighborhood right at the upper edge of Los Angeles, on the water but not quite as much a beach town as Santa Monica, Venice or the Marina, mostly because it’s perched up high into the Santa Monica mountains. The area is very quaint and reminiscent of any upscale suburb across the country. That is one of things I love most about Los Angeles, you can live in a

It was a truly magical evening last weekend, attending a beautiful wedding at the esteemed New York Public Library. The venue alone had me quite excited, as like many people who grew up on the Sex and the City idea of New York couldn’t forget the place Carrie had intended on marrying Mr. Big, who looking back I see major issues with, but that deserves another post in itself . That dream obviously didn’t pan out for shoe loving Carrie but I can assure you it did for this lovel

Brentwood, my love!  I am going to miss you oh so much! Okay, so don’t stress, I am only moving next door to Santa Monica, but still, I am going to miss so many things about living in this quiet little enclave, tucked discreetly into the expansive city of Los Angeles. First and foremost, this has been my home for seven years, the first place I lived after moving to Los Angeles. I came right after graduating college with my best friend from high school, Emma, who wanted to wor

Brentwood : My home since first moving to Los Angeles almost 7 years ago, is obviously  my favorite area to live in Los Angeles. It’s a very quiet, mostly residential neighborhood, with only a few commercial areas. It’s residents consist of mostly young professionals, moms in yoga pants, families and beautiful dogs. You won’t find a cool new restaurant opening every couple weeks or a selection of nightclubs to go out in – in fact Brentwood really doesn’t have many people com

U nder the Mexican sun… one of the things I love about vacation is exploring new places but this one was straight relaxation, with the addition of many margaritas and quesadillas. My fiancé (omg did I just say that?!) and I went to Cabo for a friend’s wedding and it was quite the time spent poolside, reapplying multiple layers of 50 SPF and wearing lots of ruffles. I just can’t stop the ruffle train, I think almost every outfit had at least one and I will continue to keep w

Summer in Positano  is quite a lovely experience. My love of Italian culture goes way back, even before studying abroad in the very quaint and beautiful Verona, but rather when I made the bold choice to shy away from the typical French and Spanish classes in high school and opt for Italian. I had obviously already loved the food so why not learn the language? Especially growing up in Chicago, which had a rich Italian community, mostly visible to us by their amazing cuisine th

As you may know , I am in full on study mode right now preparing for my licensing exam. Is it just me or does studying make people more creative? I find that when I am bored or forced to pay attention to something of little interest my mind tends to wonder into all sorts of arenas, most of which tend to involve a pool and a margarita. While studying at home has been cozy with all this LA rain and cool-ish temps, I can’t help thinking I would be better off changing up the loca