April 16, 2014

La Brea Blvd. Los Angeles, CA.

I live across the hall from one of my closest friends and it's nothing short of a treat. On rare days when we are both free- we walk to our go-to breakfast or juice spot, at night we chat about our day over a glass of wine, and sometimes she even drags me to a workout class or two. It’s our very own version of Friends over here! Often leaving our door wide open to chat across to one another as we work, stopping by each others place to grab last minute opinions on outfits, and kitchen ingredients, I am reminded almost daily, about how grateful I am to have her across the hall.

When I first moved into my own apartment, a friend of mine, who’s a little older, wiser, and also now married with a family, told me cherish the days of having my own space. She gave me the best advice: “Decorate as girly as possible and stay up late with your girlfriends at least once a week.” Anyone who’s been to my place knows that I have the first box covered and thanks to Courtney- my across the hall neighbor/friend - I’ve got the second one covered as well.

This morning we took a stroll to our favorite breakfast spot, Twist, and Courtney snapped a few of these outfit photos for me out our way. I cherish our carefree days together.

With all the Coachella talk that’s been going on over here, I’ve found myself inspired a bit by the festival style and added this turquoise fringe necklace from Urban Peach to my flared denim dress by Urban Outfitters. It’s on sale right now so grab one! Oh and I added a pop of color to my outfit with my pastel nails from essi’s spring collection- such great colors right now!

Necklace: Urban Peach

Dress: Urban Outfitters

Sandals: ShoeMint

Bracelet: Mickey's Girl

"Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light." -Helen Keller

Photos taken by: Courtney Locks

March 17, 2014

Los Angeles, CA.

Ok, so incase my name, my freckles, fair skin or Boston roots haven’t already proven to be a dead give away, I’m here to confirm that yes- I’m an Irish lady- almost 100% in fact! Therefore, it’s basically a requirement that I celebrate. While it’s certainly not as big of a holiday here, as it is back in Beantown, I think my mom would disown me if I didn’t at least wear green. Thus because it’s been in the eighties and wearing the St. Patty’s Day socks my mom sends every year would be a bit uncomfortable in this heat (sorry mum!) I found a way to incorporate my favorite color, green, into my spring ensemble today.

My sister got me this gorgeous Kate Spade purse for the holidays and I have been counting down the days until spring when I could use it. Alas! The day is finally here and it totally makes the outfit come alive with that pop of green needed for today’s festivities. I paired it with this new comfy vintage washed denim shirt-dress from Ruche, some brown sandals from ShoeMint, pastel earrings from Ruche, and this gold bracelet from one of my favorite new shops, Mickey’s Girl.

Hope a bit of Irish luck finds its way to you today!