Keep your Hat On!

Happy May everyone!! Summers around the corner. 

As we know, Its all about staying cool in the late spring and summer. 

It wasn't until recently that I started wearing hats to keep the sun rays off of me.. 

While I was in California in September, it was so hot on the beaches! 

Sunscreen and shades just weren't enough to keep me cool.

 Luckily,I found the cutest little hat store in Haight/Ashbury in San Francisco! 

I went in to Goorin Bros. not knowing what I was going to find. 

I tried on a few hats and fell in love with this Floppy hat!

 Its pure wool and fits so perfectly!

I'm not a big spender,but I feel that when choosing a hat for your wardrobe,

 you should invest in something a little bit more expensive. 

A good quality hat will fit better, and last years!! 

I traveled all around Cali with this hat on and took it on the plane too.

 Even after storing it for almost a year in my closet it still fits and looks beautiful! 

I'd like to get at least one or 2 more hats..

Their so much fun to wear, and really make a statement!

This summer I'd love to show you even more unique looks using more bold hats!

Hat: Goorin Bros

Top: Free People

Jeans: Vintage

Jumpsuit: Shabbybabe

Jewelry: Charlotte Russe

(Hair and makeup by me)

Hopeless Romantic

Valentines Day is just 1 day away!

I think in the middle of February,

 we all need just a hint of romance to get out of the winter blues. 

This silk chiffon sunset floral dress is a statement of romance!

I love the butterfly sleeves and plunging neckline.

The dress is fitted around the waist and hips, and flares into layers of sheer silk floral heaven.

I had a lot of fun in this dress dancing around the beach on a windy day.

These photos truly captured the drape and design of it.

I hope everyone has a happy Valentines day this year.

Even if you don't have a valentine, treat yourself to some romance this weekend with

 flowers, chocolates, and a romantic floral dress.

Dress: Shabbybabe

Necklace: Vidakush

Boots: Jeffrey Campbell

Patchwork Heart

I've always loved the look of Blue Denim patchwork!

 Patchwork is a look and an art form that goes hundreds of years back.

 Its such a classic look we still wear it today. 

While at the beach during sunset, it tends to get a little chilly at times.

 I have this 70s blue leather patchwork sweater that I put on over my shorts and bikini.

 It was just the right outfit to bring that day.

I love this sweater because it can be boho,grunge,hippie you name it. 

The sweater can be a sweater dress or a tunic top.

Its a fantastic layering piece.

 For this shoot, I wore the sweater with knee high leather boots for more of a grunge effect. 

It would look great with gladiator sandals as well. 

Blue is one of my favorite colors to wear,

 so I love that its all different shades and textures of blue.

I finished the look with a choker of course!

I love chokers because they look great on my small frame.

Not to mention you can wear them with anything,

their very versatile like that. 

This look has inspired to start collecting even more patchwork for my wardrobe!

I can't get enough of this look.

Sweater Dress : Shabbybabe

Choker: Vidakush

Boots: Jeffrey Campbell

Long live the 70s!

The best part about vintage clothing are the colorful and creative prints! 

The 60s and 70s had so many amazing colorful textiles… 

I collect vintage clothing in part to collect the textiles that go along with them. 

This vintage 70s mini dress has the most beautiful blend of pastel pinks and peaches… 

The dress has a taupe floral print that swirls in all different directions…

Its a great dress for winter. The dress has long sleeves and is short enough for boots!!

 When I put this outfit on I tried on my floppy hat, and the hat matched so perfect! 

We photoed the dress at sunset and I'd say we captured the sunset hues of this mini dress.

Sunset colors are my favorite colors to wear! 

They remind me of the summer,romance,and warm days.

Everything that makes me happy! 

Taking something old and combining it with a few vintage accessories,

 gives your wardrobe a fresh new look.

Long live the 70s!

Dress: Shabbybabe

Hat: Goorin Bros

Boots: Jeffrey Campbell

(Hair and makeup by me)

Wanderlust

I love to travel!!

 Traveling takes the cake as my $$ spending investment….

Life is too short to not see the world, or experience different cultures…

 I was lucky to make one last trip to the beach this fall before the cold weather.

 I had so much fun walking this beach in my hat and lace top! 

Whenever I have the time I travel, even if its somewhere local like this little beach in NJ.

Life experiences give us adventures we can talk about and remember.

I have so much fun going to different locations,

 and putting fashion together along with my adventures!

The other aspect of travel that I love is you don't need to pack much to get on a plane and go!

 I recently purchased this hat in San Francisco,

 but I take it everywhere I travel to now… 

If I'm a wandering vagabond I must look the part…

This Victorian lace blouse is like something out of a time machine! 

It has a beautiful Victorian edge to it.

I love that I can get away with wearing this in the year 2015. 

Its a Gothic lace rock n roller look when paired with leather. 

I can't wear anything pastel or lace without putting leather with it. 

That's just my personal style, Soft and edgy.

Boho lace top: Shabbybabe

Boots: Jeffrey Campbell

Shorts: H&M

Hat: Goorin Bros