I think I have strep throat and it's probably because I was busy pretending it was seventy degrees today when it barely breached the mid fifties... So if we're going to keep on pretending spring has sprung, then it means that Coachella is right around the corner and we're going. 

I went to a thrift store today in search for a denim dress and I kid you not, the first thing I put my hand on was a silk Isabel Marant Etoile Dress much like the silhouette of the one pictured, just with a much smaller print and in a deep maroon. I'm an idiot though - because I left without it. Every spring I find myself wanting to emulate this carefree girl that exists in my head - she has 101 different quirky vintage t-shirts and this Weekday Banana Tee  is 101% something she would own -  however this shirt is sold out and this website does not ship to the US, so that girl probably lives abroad. I go in and out of phases where I love a bold lip and I hate a bold lip and these Karen Walker sunglasses  seem like a good alternative to making a statement on your face without too much of a commitment. I'll be honest and state that I found this denim brand "Runawaydreamz" on Kylie Jenner's Instagram, that is also a "z" slapped at the end - likely so the brand wouldn't be confused with this. The Runawaydreamz shorts are a little on the high side, but look how beautifully faded and frayed. 

Once I think I've decided what I want from Zara, I find three more things the next week that I deem even better that the items from the weeks prior, most recently these fringy sandals. Part sneaker, part sandal, part loafer Phillip Lim got it right with these. This Lulu Frost Gold Code Moon ring, could be a moon, or it could mimic my first initial. 

If I glue pom-poms all over this jacket will it be equally as cool as this Phillip Lim embellished bomber?

This Opening Ceremony Sumi bag is charming in many ways, the electric hue, the cracked leather and the round little discs that make up the handle... it's the little things. The carefree girl that I mentioned earlier (the one with the t-shirts) also happens to have every peasant ruffle blouse you could not only imagine - but want...like this Isabel Marant one. This is really a sunglasses case, but I believe it has the power to pretend that it's the french-est of french minaudière. Why not bring a little bit of France to sunny so-Cal?

Okay see you at Coachella. Toodles.

November is flying by - holiday windows are up, holiday gift guides are out and you can't find words to describe the inexplicable shopping nature of the ones you're giving gifts to. Luckily for you - we've outlined many possible scenarios of various recipients - from llamas lovers to Jenna Lyons enthusiasts. 

She really wanted a vintage cuff but you didn't want to spend hours scouring the internet or sifting through vintage boutiques. Will she really know this isn't actually vintage but rather the coolest art deco inspired C Wonder cuff? She didn't want clothes, or jewelry so tell me who wouldn't love this Alexander Wang bear?  She asked for a dog, but pugs aren't hypoallergenic and this Dorothy Perkins scarf is the closest you can come by. Does this J. Crew sweater really need reasoning behind it? - it sparkles and it has llamas. Like any gal - if she wanted one cool cuff, she really wants like 31841 cool cuffs - Alexis Bittar and C Wonder are perfect for cool cuffs. Maybe she's the type to match her llama to her handbag, if so this Opening Ceremony velvet cross body will do the trick. A tip to Santa, or anyone else stuffing stockings this season - everybody loves quirky packaging and nail polish, especially of the Anna Sui variety. Maybe she was extra nice this year, and into supporting the American economy as this Edie Parker clutch was born in the USA. (Sing it Springsteen) Okay for the girl who has everything - does she really have paperclips like these?

Glasses options -dependent on if we want to be Jenna Lyons or Holly Golightly. A hat for everyone reminiscing about the Isabel Marant x H&M loop sweater, only this time seen in cashmere and Missoni hat form. Or maybe you're feeling extra jolly be jumbles this holiday season, look no further then Venessa Arizaga. For a semi-practical gal - this Topshop Daisy print coat is perfect - subtle yet trendy. If you're gift giving for someone that abides by only what glitters and is gold, bangles from Alexis Bittar(top and bottom), and J.Crew will suffice.  By now we've definitely decided we do want to be Jenna Lyons, so hopefully whomever ends up on receiving end of these vibrant J. Crew pants will feel the same. Or if they still love sparkly shiny new things, but are not jewelry lovers, this Bobbi Brown x Lulu Frost compact may be exactly what they need. You need another gift for the same person you're giving the coat too -it's okay, we're way ahead of you with this Rebecca Minkoff bag. Lastly, this Alexis Bittar ring, throw it in your own stocking. (to me's are fun)

While my birthday happens to fall in the later days of summer, and the early days of it's almost, fall it's all most fall excitement, this list could be taken either as 'Fall Favorites' or 'Birthday Must Haves.'

Conveniently they coincide with each other.

1. Comme Des Garcon Embossed Makeup Bag - I've taken a liking to using multiple wallets per bag, so throw in a pouch and it might really liven things up.

2. Marc Jacobs Honey -  I've yet to smell this, however Marc has never let me down before in terms of scent, and I can't resist another cute bottle to add to my collection.

3. 3.1 Phillip Lim Sono Mama (as you are) Tank - the beaded collar reminds be a bit of Dannijo, but once again much like Marc, Phillip can do no wrong.

4. Kurt Geiger Close toed slip on - These remind me both of my grandma, and my childhood seeing as the straps are reminiscent of those the mary-janes I lived in as a chid. They also act as the middle man that could ease me back into nude/neutral footwear after ruining a pair of nude Jimmy Choos a few months prior. (Rest In Peace)

5. Lulu Frost Halo Ring - I don't know if you knew, but Beyonce and I happen to share the same birthday so it's really no surprise that she's all about the Halo too.

6. Leather Jacket - The search for the perfect leather jacket seems to be endless. Either I don't like the hardware, the belt that might hang awkwardly at the bottom, the collar, the sleeves etc etc. Or the small voice in the back of my head that's telling me maybe I should just listen to my dad who said, "you should get something practical, like something lined with fur"

7. Opening Ceremony iPhone Case - the shape on this case is so unique, as I've never been a huge iPhone case collector, it makes it seem worth it to upgrade my phone for this case.

8. Penny Loafers - The penny loafers I've been finding all follow the same trends: either they don't come in my size, or they are Balenciaga. (Pictured above are from Etsy)

A new bag is much like a newborn baby: You spend months pondering your purchase, literally pregnant with desire for the bag. Once he is delivered, typically via Fedex, he arrives in a carefully taped and packed box, just yearning to be unwrapped. You let him free, and he wants to be held, he wants you to carry him around. He never wants to leave your side. This two way train of over the top affection only lasts so long, and then he wants you to show him off, "Instagram me, feed me, take me to dinner, take me shopping" And as a proud owner of a new 3.1 Philip Lim Pashli Satchel, I could only do those things. 

 So upon Phil's (so fondly nicknamed by my mother) first day of living, we headed to the park. 

 You have to keep him safe by your side. You have to worry about what he's touching, what he's sitting in, what he may or may not be allergic too, when you have to change his diaper shoulder strap...

(From left, Marc Jacobs, vintage,  Lulu Frost, watch - from BP at Nordstrom,  and two skinny vintage cuffs)

And then, Phil got a little tired and decided to plop down on the swing to take a rest. He whined about how hot it was and then wanted me to push him. (He wanted to feel the breeze through his handles as he held on for his dear life via his zipper pulls.) 

In addition, I've always been intrigued by the timing it takes from obtaining a new bag, treating it like a precious gem, and then becoming so familiar with it that you throw it around as if it were never a small child. Is this truly the lifespan of the bags childhood into adulthood ? Or in a more realistic sense, I suppose we become so accustomed to it that it no longer seems to need any special treatment? 

I'm wearing a black tee from Target, Zara faux denim linen shorts, Forever 21 sandals, and an H&M leopard scarf (that I DIY'd by sewing pom-pom trim on the edges)

Phil is wearing a 3.1 Philip Lim Pashli Medium Satchel c/o Otte NY

"In Commemoration of my 1/2 Birthday" 

I titled the email to my mother, in which I included the following collage, despite the fact that my actual half birthday would have been over a month ago. She pointed out the fact that I was late to my own celebration by stating "don't you mean your dyslexic half-birthday?  (9/4 versus 4/9?)"

 But in all actuality, I was late to my own celebration or early depending on how you look at it.

I also appreciate the fact that my mother thought I was celebrating the reverse date of my birth, mainly because I'm surprised society hasn't picked up on that idea. (Half Birthdays, Reverse Birthdays, and Actual Birthdays YOLO right?)

Does this serve as a belated celebration due to the fact I am 1/2 a year older than I ever have been before? yes.

 Is this really just a premature list of tentative things I want in celebration of the day in which I am a whole year older than I ever have been before? absolutely yes.

But most recently my mother has pointed out the fact that by the time my birthday comes I will "no doubt have found some more lovely things to have :-)" She knows me too well.

Accessorize Hamptons Perspex Satchel, Alexander Wang shoes (or boots), Zara Combination Jacket with Zips, Lulu Frost Beaded Yellow Bracelet, Equipment printed silk top, Dannijo Mona Li Ring, Tibi Baroque Print wrap skirt, Chloe Sevigny for OC Ruffle Short, (another) Equipment printed silk shirt, Dannijo Umbilical Bracelet, Tibi Daisy Converse, and sunglasses,

I've been mulling spring trends this week. I was expecting this week (aka spring break) to have me leaping into spring spirit, but I'm just not quite there yet. The weather was not warm enough for spring, but too warm for winter dressing. Upon shopping I kept asking myself

  "what am I even looking for? I don't know what I want"

After careful thought/consideration I can say my Spring Top 5:

1. LOVING Denim everything. (well thats pretty basic... I said to myself) Patchwork, overalls, crop tops dresses etc. particularly with black and white pieces, along with some various pop of color. Also leaning toward lighter bleached denim, which I normally don't favor. This was basically my wardrobe combo for the entire week.

2. Coral and Baby Blue, partially because I fell in love twice with a pair of pale blue linen Acne shorts that would have rang up <$40.00, turns out they were three sizes too big and I was just too excited to check the size.

3. Dainty and not-so-dainty collars. Yes, both. I can't make up my mind (The Khai Khai 'Cloudy With a Chance of Rain, and Lulu Frost Demeter Collage Necklace are my reigning favs)

4. Cut out boots, I feel like the pair I recently purchased completely transformed my wardrobe.

5. Overalls, especially vintage, or of the Zara silk variety.

Kenzo Belt, Lulu Frost Demeter Collar, Simone Rochas Neon Embroidered Organza T-Shirt, 3.1 Philip Lim I Love NY T-Shirt (Nueva York, I love you), Zara Denim Patchwork Top  Sea NY Cotton Linen Stripe Shorts, Zara Printed Bermudas, Rachel Comey Acker with Holes, A Piece Apart Agnes Tank, Boticca Unicorn Ring

MiH Scalloped linen blend shorts, Alexander Wang Marti Bckpack, Olympia Le Tan Blouse, Lulus sunglasses, Zara neon flat sandal, Rebecca Minkoff Heart Stack Ring, Rebecca Minkoff Woven Box Bag, Zara beaded shorts (shout to Philip Lim), Lulu Frost code ring, Prada Sunglasses, Scotch & Soda Linen Safari Playsuit

ASOS Leather Flat Sandals, Topshop Kaboom Crop Tee, ASOS Chunky Blue Necklace, Topshop Moto Acid Wash Denim Jacket, ASOS Necklace, Opening Ceremony Blouse, Topshop Advance Cut out Boots, ASOS Metal Top Keyhole Round Sunglasses, ASOS Round Sunglasses with Pearl Highbrow, Opening Ceremony OC LA Perforated Bag

"It's my manifestation board, I use it for inspiration, like when I'm not feeling inspired. 

Just like look at the board. We should make one together."

-Shoshanna from Lena Dunham's 'Girls'

All photos from Polyvore

Another collage, I know.

Sorry, I'm kind of about that college life right now. Yes, college not collage. In other words midterm week is finally over. This collage is about as jumbled as my mind right now though.

3.1 Philip Lim Shredded Utility Jacket, Scotch & Soda Palm Tree Crop Top, Kenzo Bag, Dannijo Lola Bracelet, Kenzo Bermuda Shorts, Lulu Frost Travel Bangle, Dannijo Arquette Brass Bangle, Tibi Potpourri Print Converse, Marni Beaded Tie Fastening Necklace, Marni Blazer (Because I know we're really all searching for the perfect little red riding coat)

Heartbroken. Sad. Overall Overwhelmed.

Thats about how I feel right now. Let me explain to you, I ordered these babies last weekend after heavy contemplation. They were supposed to arrive yesterday, however the only thing that arrived was a notice stating they were dancing around in Hong Kong. Why? One may never know. I just hope they end up working out if/when I ever get them. 

So what can one do to compensate for emotions that are far far too fragile? 

(Besides eating your feelings i.e Crumbs; Chipotle; Pinkberry) 

A girl can turn to jewels upon jewels, because unlike shoes, jewels will never stomp all over ones heart, rather they prefer to delicately rest and soothe.

All items from Lulu Frost