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SoCal Winters

The thing about winter in Southern California is that we still have 80 degree days. So yes, I'm donning a sleeveless semi-belly-showing dress. I actually love this dress because it's seemingly simple but incredibly well-made and has one of those suede-silk textures. I'm not usually this casual looking am I? How do I look in neutrals? =)

Samantha Pleet Dress from Anthom | Socks from Japan | Heels from American Apparel | Purse from Urban Outfitters | Handmade Necklace from a small vintage shop

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Cloud Two-Piece Set from Choies | Pointed White Heels from ASOS | White Faux Leather Purse from 6pm

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Pastel Kittens

Recently I’ve reawaken my love for pastels (in reality it never died). I fell in love with these UNIF shorts that had a combo of my favorite pastels! I had to print an amazing cat shirt to go along with it, and thus I have myself a pastel kitten look! I pushed the look even further with these amazing lilac creepers that I got for a steal recently… and then put on my lacy thigh highs! With recent garter + thigh high trends, especially with those oh-so-popular garter leggings, I still couldn’t help questioning, were these socks pushing it too far? Nevermind, I love them, so who cares?!

Cat Printed Cutoff Tee was Custom Printed | UNIF Shorts & Lilac TUK Creepers from Karmaloop | Brown Purse from Urban Outfitters | Lilac Beanie & Skeleton Hands Necklace from Japan

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Smiley

Yay my musical smiley face top from Joyrich finally came in the mail and I'm totally in love with it! I found out yesterday that the owner is not much older than I am... makes me feel like I really gotta step up my game in life! haha. I wore this to a mini get together with some of my favorite people before I say adieu to to the good ole USA for the next three months! Ahhh I'm getting so anxious for Europe!

Joyrich Musical Smiley Blouse from ASOS / Ombre Shorts from Iron Fist Clothing / Fringe Bag from Akira Chicago / Studded Flats from ASOS

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Holy Fringe!

I don't think I realized how obsessed I'd be with my Madrid Wool Hat from Nasty Gal. I feel like I could pull of my pajamas as long as I have this hat on. Oh but I don't want it to outshine these amazing shorts--YES that's chain fringe, and it's wonderful! (and maybe a little too fun to play with...) I know you're thinking it must have cost me a fortune, but the most delightful thing is, I got them for free at the Iron Fist Sample sale while volunteering! Ahhhhh! And don't clothes feel so much better when you haven't paid a penny for it? I can't thank Michelle enough for letting me volunteer! <3 The sequined-cross blouse I snagged during Cyber Monday on Nasty Gal, which is the best day invented since Christmas. Ah, deals!

Madrid Wool Hat from Nasty Gal / Holy Sequin Blouse from Nasty Gal / Chain Fringe Leopard Shorts from Iron Fist Clothing / Studded Flats from ASOS

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Muppet of a (Wo)man

A few weeks ago I volunteered at an Iron Fist Clothing sample sale and it was simply amazing!! Perhaps I'm just behind on the times, but I hadn't heard of Iron First before this... afterward I was in love. Everything at the sample sale was $10 and under!! But the greatest thing? As a volunteer I got $100 in free merchandise, so that meant at least 10 amazing items! One of which was this amazing fur coat. I know some of you hate it, and in fact my boyfriend says it reminds him of a muppet... but I'm in love with it! It's like one of those pieces you wouldn't initially think to buy but seeing it on someone cool like Gwen Stefani would make you think otherwise. I'm no Gwen Stefani, not even close, but I can aspire to be her, right? Should've put on a Bindi.

Teal Fur Coat from Iron Fist Clothing / Black Bustier from Nasty Gal / Pink and Orange Skirt from SYLK / Fringe Bag from Akira Chicago / Wedges from Urban Outfitters

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What We've Been Waiting For

Falling asleep to the sound of rain is only my second favorite thing next to waking up to the sound of rain. It's so soothing I never want to get up! This is the weather I've been waiting for! It's like autumn never showed up and winter came in full force (well, full Los Angeles force... no snow or anything, haha) Time to pull out the chunky scarves and warm cardigans again, yay!

So my boyfriend and I have been planning our 3 month Europe trip and have a general idea of the countries we want to visit, although we are going to have to knock some out. Here's what we've come up with so far: ireland > scotland > england > the netherlands > germany > czech republic > austria > hungary > switzerland > france

I'm so incredibly excited! Does anyone have any suggestions of cities we MUST see or even can skip over? Or even countries?

Polka-Dotted Tank Top & Floral Tights from Urban Outfitters / Slouchy Cardigan from American Apparel / Scarf & Skirt from ASOS / Booties from Wasteland / Fringe Bag from Akira Chicago

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Vintage Flowers

If some of you have been following me for awhile you'll remember this floral print that I wore awhile ago... except it was a skirt! This blazer is 2/3 pieces from a whole set I got at Goodwill! The colors are so easy to work with and made it incredibly easy to show off my new Sam Edelman booties I got for only $99! I wore some chiffon trim socks with it to add a small bit of youthfulness to the outfit. You'd be surprised at how the outfit changes without them! (Oh and FYI if you have short legs and big calves like I do it's usually bad to wear socks that make your legs look stubbier but with heels I think it works!)

Floral Blazer from Goodwill / Chiffon Top from American Apparel / Olive Green High Waisted Shorts from American Apparel / Brown Sam Edelman Booties from 6PM / Brown Messenger Bag from Urban Outfitters / Brown Braided Belt from Urban Outfitters / White Chiffon Trim Socks from American Apparel / House of Harlow Necklace from Revolve Clothing