Day 322 -- Old Hollywood

When: Thursday, July 18th, 2013

Where: Studio, Date Night with Alex (and Jessica)

After having a total fail with my hair yesterday, I decided to put a little effort into my appearance and actually style it. I wanted to go for an old Hollywood wave, so I put it up in curlers, and then combed out my curls when they were ready. I'm really happy with the look and it was so easy to style, I really have no excuse for walking around with limp hair just hanging off my head anymore.

I've had this maxi dress forever, but it hardly gets worn, because I'm always so annoying with things that are strapless and don't have built in support and/or boning. Worse than not having support is that this dress has smocking in the back. That's a recipe for disaster! Luckily, I kept myself covered all night, because really, this dress is so cute, it should come out more!

Dress: Anthropologie | Sweater: Forever 21

Shoes: DV Dolce Vita | Bag: Kate Spade | Necklace: Alexis Bittar

Day 321 -- Maintenance

When: Wednesday, July 17th, 2013

Where: Lunch with Karisa, Studio

Here I am again, wearing my summer uniform. You'd better believe I'm rocking some bike shorts under this mini dotted number! I want to wear this dress every day because it is loose and breathable, and I'm a fool for dots!

 One of the first times I wore this dress, I went bananas! The dots were that exciting. One time, I couldn't get enough dots, so I paired this dress with these shoes. This getup worked okay while lunching in West Hollywood, but I quickly realized that I should have curled my hair and worn heels. I'm simply not high maintenance enough for the other side of the hills.

Dress and Necklace: Forever 21 | Belt: Target | Shoes: Topshop | Sunglasses: Rayban

Day 320 -- Easy as 1 2 3

When: Tuesday, July 16th, 2013

Where: Meetings, Studio

 

I first wore this dress to work around Halloween, and while I think this dress is perfect for fall, I love the way it works in summer. The light cotton fabric and wide cut of the skirt make me feel cool. I went to a meeting in this dress and felt totally comfortable being professional as well as fashionable in it.

In other news, I'm desperately trying to grow out my hair for my wedding. Does anyone have any tips or tricks to faster growth? I'm already taking the pills, washing with the fancy shampoo, massaging my scalp, and eating fatty acids. Should I just cave and get clip in extensions?

Dress: Leah Reena Goren via Anthropologie | Belt: ASOS

Shoes: Restricted via TJ Maxx | Sunglasses: Raybans | Earrings: Nordstrom Rack

Day 319 -- Summer Breeze

When:  Monday, July 15th, 2013

Where: Malibu

After work, Alex and I decided to take our out-of-towner friends out to Malibu to really sell them on the west coast. The weather out at the beach was about 10 degrees cooler and the water felt just fine. I wish I had brought my bathing suit, because a dip would have felt great!

This floaty maxi skirt was the perfect thing to catch the ocean breeze. I paired it with this graphic white tank to modernize the look, and completed my ensemble with some malachite gems.

Skirt: Anthropologie | Tank: Vague Clothing | Sweater: Pas Un Ange

Bag: Kate Spade | Necklace: Forever 21 | Bracelet: Alexis Bittar | Sunglasses: Raybans

Day 318 -- Animal Attraction

When:  Sunday, July 14th, 2013

Where: Studio, Errands, Out with Friends

In order to show some visiting friends the best of Sherman Oaks (aka, just going out to the Local Peasant), I donned my favorite summer uniform. You might not be able to tell, but there are definitely some bike shorts under this fishy dress.

If it has an animal on it, you'd better believe I'm gonna buy it. This had been my biggest challenge during my year without shopping. If I see a dress with flamingos on it, and it's on sale, I'm definitely going to freak out. So, instead I wear vintage dresses with fishes on it.

Dress: Betsy Johnson via Wasteland | Belt: H&M

Shoes: Restricted via TJ Maxx | Necklace and Bag: Kate Spade

Day 317 -- Back in Action

When:  Saturday, June 13th, 2013

Where: Work at Trinkets and Treasures

It was my first day back being a shopgirl! It was fun being back in a retail environment, chatting with customers, reworking displays, and admiring baubles. It was also nice to get a chance to wear all the fancy clothing I bought to wear at Alexis Bittar.

When I started working from home, I sort of kicked myself for never investing in casual comfortable clothing. I mean, no one wants to wear a strapless taffeta dress to sit in front of a sewing machine all day. It'll be nice to break out some older, fun pieces that just hang there in my closet wanting to be loved.

Dress: Maple via Anthropologie | Belt: Second Time Around

Shoes: Restricted via TJ Maxx | Bag: Kate Spade

Day 316 -- Inconspicuous

When: Friday, July 12th, 2013

Where: Art Share LA

Any time I'm shooting for Alex, I try to wear dark clothing and blend into the background like a techie. I tried here, but I failed. It was too hot out to wear a long sleeved black tee, and I wasn't about to be caught dead in just a pair of jeans and a black tank top.

This little grey tone elephant tank was just the perfect compromise. While this ensemble didn't draw much attention towards me as I was filming and trying to be inconspicuous, I didn't feel like a total bland loser either.

Tanks: Forever 21 and Target | Jeans: Rich and Skinny via Marshall's

Shoes: Sam Edelman via Crossroads | Bag: Kate Spade via Nordstrom Rack