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Highway 1, Part I. 

These are photos that I took from a recent road trip down Highway 1 in California. These are taken in Santa Cruz, Monterrey, and Carmel, CA.

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Here are some of my favorite photos that I took in San Francisco, CA during the brief time I was there. I’d love to go back. 

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Here are some of my favorite pictures that I took in Prague, Czech Republic. 

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Designed and created by myself, these garments incorporate sustainable fabrics and convertibility.

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Back to school wardrobe provided by 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target.

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Trending: Pouches

Or "pochettes", as I like to call them (it sounds fancier). These hybrids of a clutch and bag have recently been seen on the runway for men and women. Some of my favorites include many of the pouches from Givenchy F/W 2013. 

Comme des Garcons also has a great selection of pouches, and if Rooney Mara has one, why shouldn't you?

Pictured below is a Balenciaga pouch

Personally, I'm saving up to buy a Givenchy but knowing me, I probably won't make it and just buy a Comme des Garcons because they are cheaper. However, they're just as great. In my opinion, Mr. Porter has the best selection online right now, but SSENSE has a great Givenchy.

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Givenchy S/S 2014 Menswear Collection

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My Issue with Urban Outfitters

A few months ago, I blogged about how much I love Brian Lichtenberg's line of Homies, Ballin, Feline, and Bucci t-shirts. This line is meant to be a spoof of designer logos and names. I even purchased one of the Homies shirts myself, and I wear it all the time.

Fast forward to today I was shopping at Urban Outfitters. I'm the first to admit that I really like most of Urban's selection. However, as I was browsing I noticed a t-shirt that looked like my "Homies" t-shirt. I thought it was interesting that Brian Lichtenberg was now being carried at Urban, especially since his clothes are actually a bit more high end than what Urban sells. I looked at the shirt more closely and realized that this wasn't a Brian Lichtenberg, it was a complete knock-off. My reaction to this: 

Who does Urban Outfitters think they are by stealing other people's work? I just don't understand how that could be legal. Brian Lichtenberg is someone who has had to work hard to get to where he is today and Urban Outfitters thinks that they can just rip him off like that. No. Not cool. 

This is Urban Outfitters' ugly t-shirt made by the hot mess line that is "Reason"

This is Brian's glorious shirt that actually is ORIGINAL

My final words to Urban Outfitters (which I will no longer shop at):

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I feel guilty buying things on ebay.

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Take me here

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the perfect summer shoe

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Topman is like my home away from home. I remember the first time I shopped there, I had an enlightenment. Like literally my life changed. These are the most recent pieces I picked up. The top picture is a bomber that I needed to have. The second pic is a flower tee which allowed me to participate in the amazing floral trend going on this season. Third pic is a short sleeved button up with a bird pattern on it, which is going to be great for summer. Last but not least, the shoes which are denim with polka dots, also going along with the plimsoll trend.

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A picture I took and edited from a visit to Venice last December

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Travel St. Barths

While I was in St. Martin last week on vacation, I took a day trip to St. Barths, a little island known for the celebrities who frolic on its beautiful beaches. This was my first time there, and I'm very glad I went because now I can say I will definitely return for an extended period. St. Barths is French, and pretty much everyone speaks french, but english is known by many. What first impressed me about St. Barths is the beaches. 

I mean, seriously, how gorgeous is this?! This is Gouverneur beach, one that a few locals recommended. Another plus to this beach is that there were like five other people there, making it feel very private.

In this picture is the St. Jean airport, which happens to be situated near a beautiful bay. This picture pretty much sums up what St. Barths is all about.

Oh, and the shopping is amaze-balls (why did I just say that?)! Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Cavalli, Ralph Lauren, Longchamp, Calypso, Cartier, Bulgari, and  so much more!

The very famous Eden Rock hotel, where the celebrities stay. Fun fact: the most recent J.Crew campaign had a picture shot on the platform in the bottom picture.

If you ever get the chance to visit St. Barths, take it because this is honestly one of the top ten places I've ever visited!

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Spring Fashion: Tops/Layering

Spring has finally bloomed! Well, kind of since there is still snow on the ground where I live, but I'm still super excited about this new season. Today I went through all my clothes and arranged some outfits that go well together for spring. This will be a series of posts, and I'm starting with tops. I'm going on Spring Break next week so I'll get to test out these outfits (I'll post pics!). 

This combination is my guilty pleasure. At first glance, they don't go that well together but after looking at it over and over, I am loving this. 

I've been struggling to find a good layering option for this dark green Henley shirt, and I think I found something good here. Like the last outfit, it takes a few more glances for this one to grow on you.

This one is great for the transition into full on warmth, because spring isn't always super hot where I live. It does look dull, but when you add a colorful bottom it really brings this to life.

This can be worn with or without the cardigan, and it looks good. I love the pastel button up because it has this beachy/brezzy feel to it.

I love this one, and I think that the colors look good with each other.

This one is more playful and bright, and I think they go well together.

This is one of my favorites because the button up is black and white (it doesn't show well in the picture), which is a big trend for spring.

I love this one as well, and as you can tell I'm very much obsessed with camo.

So there we go, those are my current looks for the spring. I do have more pieces I'm wearing, but they're not meant to be layered. Also, I do realize these aren't super bright, but trust me, the bottoms I'm pairing with them are very colorful! I'd love to hear your feedback, and to see what you're wearing this spring! 

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