A Simple Bodysuit and Slides - The Perfect Summer Hangout Uniform

Photos by Aidan Bradbury-Aranda

sunglasses: Warby Parker

earrings: unknown

necklace: Rue 21

bodysuit: Forever 21

bag: Botkier (thrifted from Crossroads) 

trousers: Who What Wear collection at Target

slides: Steve Madden (via DSW) 

In honor of all the "content" overload everyone's probably experiencing on eclipse day, here's a short and sweet blog post for ya. Summer may be ending, but LA temps are gonna be nice and sweat-inducing for a second longer, so subtle transitional uniforms is what I'm all about. 

Today, feast your eyes on a lazy-proof look: simple bodysuit + trousers + slides. Easy, comfy and hella versatile. Slap on some patent heels and shiny statement earrings for the nighttime. 

Thanks for reading! 

Shoulder Pads Are Still Cool, Guys!

 Photos by Aidan Bradbury-Aranda

earrings: Forever21

top: thrifted from Goodwill

skirt: Zara

bag: Aldo

shoes: thrifted from Crossroads Trading Co. (orig. Madewell) 

...okay, so that's probably not a true statement, but it doesn't stop me from rocking them! I came across this v dated top on a Goodwill outing and it reminded me of big 80s hair and bowling alleys and neon signs, so into the shopping basket it went. Months later, it finally got christened on a night out at the DTLA Art Walk - if anyone is gonna appreciate my GLOWesque shenanigans, it's the LA artist community. I think. I hope. 

But back to that "shoulder pads are cool" statement - who on earth cares? I'm all for trends and fast fashion and Instagrammable looks and owning the same "it" top as every other blogger (because hey, some items really are that good), but clothes are an art form. Meaning, your sense of style should be as simple or as complicated as you want it to be. So here's my reminder to y'all. It's okay to wear that thing everyone else thinks is ugly or costume-y or whatever else-y. At the end of the day, what you put on your body is your business, and it should have one main goal: to make you feel beautiful/badass/sexy/insertotherdopeadjective. Go get'em, tiger! 

Thanks for stopping by! Now go out there and be shameless in your style endeavors! 

Grids N' Smiles.

Photos by Aidan Bradbury-Aranda

earrings: booth @ DTLA Art Walk (Dang Gurl)

cardigan: Charlotte Russe

dress: Tobi

bag: Zara

shoes: Clarks

What's got THIS girl all up in smiles today? Possibility, exploration, long walks and this purrrrty Tobi dress (also featured here). These photos are coming atcha live delayed by like 5 hours, but shot today nonetheless. It was one of those days that didn't come with a plan; one that had the potential to be lazy and bed-ridden. Instead, it involved an hour-long walk to downtown and impromptu sightseeing at some of LA's most gorgeous hotels.

For the occasion, I rocked nothing but the comfiest. You guys, Clarks shoes. We need to discuss these. My mom got her hands on these booties and swore they were the comfiest thing ever, and she's never been more right about an item. Pretty sure these are thrifted, as their shoes normally cost above the $100 price mark, but if you ever come across a Clarks discount, you need to take advantage. It's like walking on a cloud of fluff. I didn't even get any blisters! Speaking of shoes - anyone wanna throw some comfy shoe brand recs my way? Always on the lookout to grow that collection. 

Thank you for stopping by <3

Styling a Bodysuit for Brunch.

 Photos by Aidan Bradbury-Aranda

sunglasses: Warby Parker

earrings: Romania

scarf: thrifted

bodysuit: Who What Wear Collection at Target

skirt: Crossroads Trading Co.

bag: Aldo

shoes: Zara

Happy Sunday Eve, precious ones! I hope everyone had a rejuvenating weekend - mine was filled with snuggles, yummy noms, and apartment deep cleaning which lord knows was necessary. SPEAKING OF YUMMY NOMS. I've been on an extreme brunch kick these past few weeks and have the photos (and future lookbook) to prove it. Today I'm looking back on this cute French-inspired little number, worn for a day at Smorgasburg LA. If you're roaming around in the City of Angels, oh you must try this beautiful conglomeration of food. I can't speak for all their vendors, but Goa Taco, Lobsterdamus, and Yellow Business come highly recommended by me and my tummy. 

As for the look? I've previously shared my love for this incredibly flattering bodysuit here. For this outing, I decided on a more ladylike vibe, mostly for the purpose of hearing my mom boast about how nice and delicate I look when I'm not wearing stuff with a lot of cleavage. This one's for you, mom!

Lastly, I'd like to extend my deepest gratitude to Zara for blessing me with these surprisingly comfy heels at the jaw-dropping price of $20. Rock on!

Hope everyone has a lovely week :)

An Artsy Lewk for an Artsy Date.

Photos by Aidan Bradbury-Aranda

glasses: Warby Parker

necklace: unknown

jacket: gifted

jumpsuit: H&M Conscious Collection

bag: thrifted

shoes: Jeffrey Campbell 

Happiest of Fridays, fam! I don't have much to say today, except ummmm ARE YOU GUYS SEEING THIS JUMPSUIT? Ok, so it's H&M Conscious Collection from 2 years ago or so, but it's one of those items I just wanted at any cost. Actually, scratch that. Not at any cost, seeing as I hunted it down until it went on sale. You know, cha girl wants to look good, but she also doesn't have mountains of cash to spend on items - particularly ones that won't yield an incredible cost-per-wear. 

Happy Fri-yay!

The Simple (Vacay) Life.

When talking about vacation clothes, one of the bloggers I avidly follow was mentioning her rule for packing - it all needs to be flowy. Girrrrrl, do I feel you. There's three more looks from this trip coming your way, and each one of them has at least one element that's breathable and has movement. For someone who claims to not be boho, I really stand by my vacay loose clothes and rustic patterns. 

There's not much to say about this simple, shorts and crop top pairing - it just is what it needs to be and brings comfort to the most heatwave-plagued days. Let's take a moment and zoom in on that necklace, though. I bought it during the high school years, at a Bucharest (Romania) arts and crafts fair. Its DIY aesthetic definitely captured my attention and I thought I was the biggest badass for buying something that all of my friends would probably never be caught wearing. You know that person that just naturally "pulls off" stuff (or at least aspires to)? Yeahhh, that may or may not have been me during that time. And, well, forever aspiring. 

Photos by Aidan Bradbury-Aranda

sunglasses: Warby Parker

earrings: unknown

necklace: Romanian fair

bag: H&M

top: Charlotte Russe

shorts: H&M

sandals: Crossroads Trading Co.  

Thank you for stopping by :)