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!

A Girl and Her High Waisted Bikini.

Photos by Aidan Bradbury-Aranda

bikini: Forever 21

bodychain: Icing

skirt: H&M

Phew, it's been a long road guys, but here we are: the last batch of photos from Mexico. Since it's nearly August and the LA heatwave is in full swing, it was only appropriate to FINALLY put out a bikini look. I realize now I didn't get to document the bottoms in photo form, but if you're curious, have yourself a stalk on YouTube, where I put together a (pretty well-done, if I do say so myself) summer vacation lookbook. 

A couple of years back, Forever 21 had an identity crisis where it was really feeling the warehouse discount store look, but I'm really happy to see them back up and putting out some pretty cute stuff. I might be a bit too old to be shopping there still, but let's be real - F21 and I will probably never break up. I'm just that person: the person who graduated college before she stopped reading Seventeen Magazine. #WHOOPS

Anyway, I leave you today with these au naturel beach day pride shots. And I say pride because, believe it or not, both the boyfriend and I were under a vicious virus attack during the making of these photos (and that entire YouTube lookbook, for that matter). I guess it's comforting to know that we clean up pretty nicely even when the behind-the-scenes reel includes antibiotics, loads of fever-filled cuddles, and the occasional puke sesh? 

Thank you for being here :)

Bell Sleeves for Hot Summer Nights.

Okay, now that I've posted these photos absolutely everywhere, it was time to finally add the entire look to the blog. If you've somehow come across my Vacation Lookbook, you already caught a glimpse of what is one of my favorite shoots ever. 

Statement sleeves have been yuuuge this summer, and while it took a moment to find an Ada-friendly version of the trend, the juniors' section at Target had my back. I am absolutely in love with this top and this look's entirety - and have probably never owned a garment that made me feel sultrier. If a couple of years ago, you would have told me that I'd be wearing something that puts half my stomach on full display AND feeling hella fabulous in it, I would have called you mad. But guys, feast your eyes on the power of clothing. 

Today, I challenge you to go out and find a piece you love - a piece that highlights a part of your body that society has deemed imperfect, and watch yourself bathe in confidence. Lemme know how it goes.

Photos by Aidan Bradbury-Aranda

earrings: gifted

necklace: Altitude Jewelry 

top: Xhilaration at Target 

pants: Charlotte Russe 

bag: Rebecca Minkoff

shoes: Jeffrey Campbell 

Thanks for being here. You rock!