Pants and Jacket: Zara, Shirt: J Crew, Shoes: Corso Como, Bag: Alexander Wang, Sunnies: Prada, Jewelry: J Crew (also seen here and here), David Yurman, Judith Ripka, Watch: Michael Kors (also seen here)

The background of Dylan’s Candy Bar had me mesmerized. I can’t wait till they open at The Grove in the fall! I especially love that they supplied my photo shoot with cute little chairs, or did they not know I was coming ?!? This outfit is quickly becoming a favorite: both polished and comfy. The bag on the other hand hasn’t gotten any attention since it was acquired last summer. I’ve felt so guilty seeing it hang on the door, lonely and sad that I had to take it out for a night on the town.
Do you have a guilt evoking item?

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Dress: Zara, Blazer: Zara, Shoes: Sam Edelman, Bag: Gucci, Sunnies: Caviar, Bracelet: J Crew (also seen here and here), Watch: Michael Kors (also seen here), Jewelry: David Yurman, Judith Ripka, 14 Karats.

I love puffy dresses. Any dress with a puffy skirt and a fitted top is bound to find itself in my closet. I love the dresses that remind me of the 60′s, where skirts were full and bosoms covered, yet curves were never hidden. I love the lady like feel to them and am drawn to their display of femininity. Currently, the Spring lines feature these dresses in shorter ham lines and bright colors which make them even more fun. I love this dress because it’s unique in it’s color and the fit is absolutely fantastic. It has a slip that I couldn’t use as it just didn’t seem to fit right, but thankfully I already had a slip that worked with this dress. I wasn’t really sure which shoes to wear as black seemed a little inappropriate and ballet flats which I own in pale colors didn’t do the trick. I saw these pumps at Nordstroms and had to have them. They are very feminine, yet because they are covered in shiny spikes, they fit the modern trend. However, I did have to exchange them three times as they run quite big.
Hope everyone had a wonderful Mother’s Day!

xoxo K

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Jeans: J Brand, T-Shirt: Zara, Flats: Tory Burch, Blazer: Zara, Bag: Miu Miu, Sunnies: Prada (seen here and here), Watch: Michael Kors (also seen here), Bracelet: J Crew (also seen here).

Nothing is more casual than jeans, a t-shirt, and flats. Okay, sweats, t-shirt, and flats may be a little more casual, yet that’s more on the frumpy side. I find, that after years of being committed to jeans and heels, I’ve given in to my feet, and acquired several options in flats. Compared to my previously astronomical heights, my newly shorter frame and the outfit combo added to the frumpy feel. Yet, with the current trend (wasn’t this in a few years ago?!?) I can throw on a bright blazer and pull it all together. Red was never my color, it didn’t really complement my complexion. I always felt like red clothing brought out the red in my face, yet somehow it seems to be working now! I’m really excited about pairing these items together, as I don’t feel the need to over do it. I can just throw on a pair of jeans, t-shirt, and flats, and grab a bright blazer (I now have a few of those) and be on my way. It just pulls the whole outfit together. And finally I feel prepared for whatever I run into throughout the day. Marilyn Monroe said, “Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.” I say, “If the girl is wearing the wrong shoes, give her a bright blazer!”

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It’s Spring, and the days are finally getting warmer and sunnier. Nature is once again accepting warm colors….which is usually the time to pull out the colorful clothes. I had been meaning to get a colorful suit consisting of a blazer and shorts, yet more often than not, I’d find myself opting for pant or skirt suit options. However, finding the perfect suit that consists of shorts and a blazer is much more difficult than it seems. Who likes to wear shorts that ride up and display a large portion of the butt? (Aside from Jessica Simpson in Dukes of Hazard.) Anyway, after trying on numerous options at various stores, I fell in love with this pink version from Zara. It fits well, covers the necessities, and doesn’t require yanking to keep my behind covered. Originally, I saw it at the store but thought it would be too bright on me (plus I had no clue how to style it), yet after seeing it on Blaire of Atlantic-Pacific I knew I had to have it. And so, without further adieu, the suit!

Suit and Shirt: Zara, Shoes: DKNY, Sunnies: Prada (also seen here and here), Bag: Chanel, Jewelry: Judith Ripka, David Yurman, JCrew, Chanel.

Jumpsuit: Zara (old), Heels: YSL, Bag: D&G (old), Coat: Christian Dior, Watch: Michael Kors, Bracelets: Forever 21 here (others available in store), Rings: David Yurman, Necklace: gifted (similar one here), Earrings: Forever 21, Broach: Vintage, Belt: Gifted (similar one here).

Last night Dmitry and I had the pleasure of attending an 80s disco themed birthday. It took me a minute to figure out what exactly 80s disco theme is, but I was able to pull this together. I think the coat made all the difference. This is not exactly something I’d wear as an everyday outfit, but something about the colors and all the gold and rhinestones made me feel beyond pretty! I wish every birthday had a theme, because this one was a blast!
Have you ever attended a theme party?

Denim: JBrand, Cardigan: Zara, Coat: Zara (no longer available), Shirt: Zara (old), Boots: Sam Edelman, Bag: Burberry, Sunglasses: Prada, Jewelry: David Yurman, Judith Ripka, Chanel.

An absolutely wonderful day spent at The Dorothy Chandler Pavillion fully enjoying Ballet du Grand Theatre de Geneve. I absolutely love ballet and this modern take had me a bit discouraged in the beginning, yet by the second act they had me hooked. The fact that Benjamin Millepied, who choreographed the ballet, was in attendance was quite cool, although I would have loved to see Natalie as well. If you like ballet, I highly recommend seeing this one.
On another note, I have been unsuccessfully trying to choose between these two pairs of sunglasses. One is black and the other is on the brown side. Although I tend to veer toward the black, somehow the brown has caught my eye as well. So while I have both pairs on my dinning room table, as a daily reminder of my inability to make a decision, I ask you to share your opinion. Should I keep the black or brown? (and you must forgive the unpolished nails, I promise to get some color on them ASAP).

Dress: Zara, Leather Jacket: Parallel (old), Boots: Tory Burch (sold out), Bag: Chanel, Sunglasses: Prada, Jewelry: Chanel, David Yurman, Judith Ripka, 14 karats.

I had hoped and prayed for weather of desirable nature that would allow some sort of display of the numerous items I acquired over spring break on my brief visit to San Francisco. Having been a black, white and grey dress person for years, it has been a nice change acquiring items of variation. I’m drawn to Zara as I’m drawn to lemons (added to pretty much anything), and San Francisco has two within waking distance of Union Square!
This past weekend Dmitry and I finally made it out to the Aneheim race track. What a treat! I’d never been and so our finally getting out there added a check mark to the list of “To Do’s”. I loved the crowd’s enthusiasm each time the horses came near the finish line. It’s as if we were all in on some sort of secret that became known at the end of each of the eight races. More so I enjoyed seeing the distinguished gentlemen dressed in suits and women in colorful dresses with wide rimmed hats. Something of a Pretty Woman type of scene.

Skirt: asos (sold out), Top: Zara, Shoes: Tory Burch, Bag: Herve Leger, Jewelry: David Yurman, Chanel, Judith Ripka, John Hardy

Jeans: 7 For All Mankind, Jacket: Zara, Shoes: Tory Burch, Shirt: American Rebel, Bag: Burberry, Jewelry: Chanel, David Yurman, Judith Ripka, 14 Karats.

It was yet another warm day in sunny California and Dmitry and I decided to take a little trip to the Santa Monica Pier. It might sound cheesy, yet ever since I was little, this place could always make me happy. The rides, games, cotton candy, photo booths, and a very much loved seafood soup in a hole in the wall restaurant, could make an otherwise mediocre day absolutely fabulous! I have those occasional days when all I want to do is lay on the couch and watch Mad Men on Netflix, yet I know that’s not the way to spend a weekend. So needless to say, when Dmitry agreed to take me to the Pier I was very much excited and somewhat relieved. I knew that if I stayed on the couch another half an hour, I would run out of episodes to watch, and we couldn’t have that. Anyway, we took some random shots, and this is where I realized that the hair which I had snipped 6 inches off of just two and a half months ago grew back and then some. I had my hair professionally straightened in the morning, so when I saw it on pictures I was shocked. I think reality hit when a little girl approached me and asked, “Is your hair real?” Yet I cannot seem to find the strength, will, or desire to cut it off. Go figure.

Xoxo K

Dress: Mango (old), Jacket: Zara, Boots: Sam Edelman, Clutch: All Saints, Jewelry: David Yurman, Judith Ripka, Chanel, John Hardy.