Outfit: White on White

When: Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013

Where: Studio

After blogging an outfit a day every day straight for a year, I decided to give myself two whole days off. It was weird looking into my closet and letting myself wear anything. I didn't have to worry if it was a good outfit, if it was trendy or cute, if I had worn one of the pieces too recently, or if it made me look fat. I just put on whatever I wanted. And since it's been over 100 degrees this week, jersey mini dress and sandals was my outfit of choice!

Lately, I have been loving the Coast to Coast challenge. You can read all about it here, but basically, every Tuesday and Thursday, they give out a theme and ask their followers to put together their best outfits based on it. If you're lucky, you might just get featured on their blog. I haven't had such luck yet, but I'm hopeful! These challenges have really helped to motivate me to dress my best, as well as given me outfit ideas to go off of.

This Tuesday's theme was Black and White (and classy). Since it it way to hot outside to wear black, I decided to go for head to toe white... With tiny pops of black. Man, I felt good in this outfit. The wedges and flared jeans made me feel tall and thin, which is always a good thing. I loved the way this sheer blouse looked over a white tube top with a sparkly necklace over the whole thing! It felt very now... Very on trend. Which I don't often get to feel because I haven't been shopping in eight months. But that's another blog post!

I won't be posting daily outfit photos anymore -- it's just been too much of a time commitment for me. But, I will be blogging still. You can look forward to, among outfit photos, more recipes, home projects, nail art tutorials, and pictures of my dog! Not to mention, I'm getting married in (exactly) four months! Prepare for wedding photo overload!

 Blouse: Forever 21 | Tube top: American Apparel | Jeans: Seven for All Mankind

Shoes: Sam & Libby via Target | Belt: H&M | Bag: Vintage Coach | Necklace: Vintage via STA

Day 366 -- A Whole Year

When: Saturday, August 31st, 2013

Where: Ikea run, Studio, Movies!

Well, I don't believe it! I made it a whole year of blogging and outfit every single day without repeating a look! High five to me.

It was another sweltering day. Alex had finally decided what storage cabinet he wanted to spend his birthday money on, and it was time to head back to Ikea to pull the trigger. We spent the whole day putting it together, and when we finished, we decided to reward ourselves by going to the movies. I brought a jacket with me in case of the off chance that it would get too cold in the theater, but this pair of shorts and light tank kept me plenty warm. Oooof!

Tank and Shorts: Urban Outfitters | Shoes: Aldo | Necklace: Kate Spade

Watch: MARC by Marc Jacobs

Day 365 -- Alex's Birthday!

When: Friday, August 30th, 2013 -- Alex's Birthday!

Where: Up and down the beachy coast

Two years ago, on the eve of our cross country move, I bought this dress to wear to Alex's birthday party. Wearing this white lace dress, dancing alone to Sting in our empty apartment before the party started, we both got the feeling that this wouldn't be the last time I'd don a white frock and he'd twirl me around the room.

Alex (generously) washed this dress for me one day while I was at work last year and shrunk it pretty drastically. I couldn't bear to toss it out because of the memories it held. So when his birthday came around again, I decided to wear it one more time. It was just the right thing for the day. From blowing out the candles at midnight, to opening presents first thing in the morning, breakfast at our favorite joint, a long, leisurely drive up the coast, dipping our feet in the pacific, playing skeeball at the pier, dinner and drinks at our favorite local pub, and more cake at home, the day was absolutely perfect! Happy birthday, Alex! To many, many more together! I love you!

Dress: Urban Outfitters | Belt: Target | Shoes: DV by Dolce Vita via Marshall's

Jacket: Max and Cleo via Goodwill | Necklace: Maya Brenner

Earrings: Alexis Bittar | Ring: Soto | Sunglasses: Rayban

Day 364 -- Brutally Hot

When: Thursday, August 29th, 2013

Where: Ikea run, Errands

On Alex's birthday eve, I snuck out while he was with a client to do some last minute shopping. When I got back, he wanted to go to Ikea to do some "pre-shopping" for some storage solutions. That's how Alex rolls, you can't just shop once. You have to see it, research it, and then come back for it.

It was brutally hot. The temperature hit well above 100 today and walking through an ice cold warehouse with a frozen yogurt in my hand could not have been more welcome! With my hair off my neck, and a breezy cotton dress I was able to survive!

Dress: Urban Outfitters | Belt: Alice and Olivia | Shoes: Aldo

Necklace: Bridesmaid gift from Lindsey | Watch: MARC by Marc Jacobs | Sunglasses: Rayban

Day 363 -- Double Duty

When: Wednesday, August 28th, 2013

Where: Work at Mimi and Hy and at Trinkets! What a day!

Have I mentioned how hot it is?! It's been hovering around 100 degrees out here in the Valley and it is simply unbearable. Knowing I had to gear up for a long, busy, hot, sweaty day, I picked out a light flowy dress and flats. It doesn't get much easier than that.

For the sake of accessorizing, I added a yellow belt to this somewhat dark outfit to give it that special summer feel. This California necklace has been a staple this summer -- I can't get dressed without it!

Dress: H&M | Belt: Vintage | Shoes: Topshop | Necklace: Maya Brenner

Day 362 -- Slippery Fish

When:  Tuesday, August 27th, 2013

Where: Recording Studio with Alex

This is a black dress right? Well, it's kind of black. Luckily, today at the studio, I wasn't trying to blend in with the walls, as per usual. It's so bloody hot outside that LA should really be clothing optional for the month of August. But, because that it never gonna happen, a nice swing tank dress over short bike shorts will have to do.

I'm so glad that I bought this dress. I really questioned it because I'm not really a neon kind of girl, but every single time I wear it, I get compliments on it. Talk about a confidence boost!

Dress: Betsy Johnson via Wasteland | Shorts: Gap | Shoes: Topshop | Sunglasses: Rayban

Day 361 -- Flaming O

When: Monday, August 26th, 2013

Where: Dinner at Jessica's place!

I spent most of my day in sweatpants and a greasy bun, but when Jessica invited Alex and me over for dinner, I felt it best to braid that dirty hair, throw on an easy tunic dress and my favorite heels and get going. Jessica is one of the most fashionable people I know, and you simply do not show up at her place in sweatpants!

My mother bought me this dress when I was in town last week, and I'm so into it! Besides it being nice just to have something different to wear, this dress is covered in flamingos! Any article of clothing with an animal on it gets a double thumbs up from me! Plus, the fit is forgiving enough to hide a huge pasta meal and a peanut butter brownie. Thanks, Jessica! (And Karisa for that brownie! I'm still drooling over that topping!)

Dress: Harlyn via Anthropologie | Bag: Gift from FMIL | Shoes: Via Spiga via Marshall's

Necklace: Topshop | Earrings: Alexis Bittar