happy friday!

kinda had a mellow work week. did a lot of writing from home, had some really delicious lunches (@ NATIVE FOODS & PARIS BAKERY in particular), went on a fitting for a photo shoot happening this weekend, and finally got my business cards in!
fitting bridesmaid's gowns from BELLA BRIDESMAID in Corona del Mar (owner Trinh is so sweet) for a photo shoot @ different fabulous wedding locations in OC. See the spread in Locale's January Wedding issue.

i took my friend Kathy to NATIVE FOODS @ the CAMP in costa mesa for the first time and she loooved it! vegan food never tasted so good. their sweet potato fries and cardamom rose cupcakes are the best!


and westminster's own little piece of PARIS is right here at PARIS PATISSERIE & BOULANGERIE (formerly known as Le Versailles) -- where you can find French macarons, fruit tarts and eclairs, some pain au chocolat, and oh...their chicken croissantwiches are amazing. stop by for some freshly-baked goods!






have a lovely weekend!

xx

a+s



Ashlee Simpson In Vintage Chanel

I'm not one to ga-ga over Mrs. Wentz, but I did when I saw her picture at the Decades of Denim LAuch Party. Everything in her look is working together to make her look fab.

wire me tight and lift me up.

bustiers and corsets. the ultimate hour-glass figure maker. a glamourous illusion or the real deal...a cinched waist and perky, preppy breasts never goes out of style.









relax, breathe in and lace up! so what if you feel like your ribs are cracking and you can hardly breathe...women have been doing this for centuries!

some photos above borrowed from inga's wonderful blog. you go girl!

have a relaxing weekend everyone! be sweet november.

THE LONG DROP

sophia and i have always been earrings girls -- ghetto gold hoops, vintage clip-ons, gemstones, filigree chandeliers, and loads from forever21. but what our collection is lacking are long drop earrings, seen here on ashley simpson. her new short pixi cut is definitely ideal for some serious ear bling..


our lobes will love these!


earrings fit for every look:

THE MEAN GIRL


TREE HUGGER:
THE OH YOU FANCY GIRL



GEEK CHIC GEOMETRIC

collages from REFINERY29. click here to get links to WHERE TO BUY.



MANGO love

OLIVIA PALERMO + JOHANNES HUEBL FOR MANGO





BEHIND THE SCENES //



available at mango.com

Emma Watson For Vogue











This is just a collection of random shots of Emma Watson in Vogue.
I have no idea from where each picture is taken, but they have a few things in common: each is from Vogue, each features Emma Watson, and she looks beautiful in them all.

lamixx + me

a couple weeks ago i had the privilege of styling the LAMIXX show at project Ethos. along with owner/designer jacqueline rose, we grabbed pieces from her past and present collections to put together a total of ten looks that represented the essence of the brand – classic with an edge, comfy and flattering, beautiful and timeless.

the show was a success. and among the dozen of other designers showcasing at Project Ethos, (without bias), LAMIXX was definitely the best in show.

below are a few photos from the show + behind-the-scenes snaps i took.
to view/purchase the full LAMIXX collection, click here.


CONCEPT -- BECAUSE LAMIXX IS SIMPLE AND SO EASY TO LAYER, WE DECIDED TO PILE ON PIECES THAT WOULD BUILD TEXTURE, DEPTH, AND DIFFERENT LENGTHS. I ALSO ADDED A THICK BLACK HEADBAND ON ALL THE GIRLS TO TIE IN ALL THE LOOKS. THE GREAT THING ABOUT LAMIXX IS THAT NO MATTER WHAT YOU HAVE IN YOUR CLOSET, LAMIXX WILL FIT INTO YOUR WARDROBE. 





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 BACKSTAGE //
 





we had such a great time. it's hard not to though, when you're around such beautiful clothes!



on me:
seven cutoff shorts
vintage flannel
faux fur trim corduroy vest (i've had this for years and still love it til this day)
clip-on earrings from f21
mustard balenciaga
rings: noir, cartier, and david yurman



xx