see l.a.

some of the places we visited in l.a. were beautiful, some of them inspiring, and some of them famous!

we hiked griffith park to get as close to the hollywood sign as possible.


everywhere you go you will find a beautiful mural decorating the buildings.




we stopped by pink's hotdogs on la brea.


the tall palm trees seemed like they could go on for ever.


venice beach was fun for watching people, buying sunglasses, and hanging out while taking it all in.





we visited the lacma for its lights. next time i want to go back at night.


the griffith observatory was perfect for overlooking the sparkling city. the best time to go is sunset.


lastly, olvera street has the best mexican finds. i was so inspired i took many photos of their wares.

i see you

you caught my eye this week.








masks from venice... box of beads.... sweet table... old family photograph... this week's sky.... party decorations... doub's details

you inspire me, spring

here are a few things that caught my eye this week and have me wanting more.

i'm always a sucker for turquoise in the warm months. i just picked up the ring on the left at a local motorcycle shop. i can't get enough.


my view at the navy yard... i love watching the ships pass by. there are times i have to remind myself we are still in philadelphia.


kris chau's pretty chalk art.



a colorful table setting.


we went bowling for a friend's birthday. i actually wanted to keep the shoes for once.


the weekend ended with ice cream in the setting sun. it felt like the perfect week to kick off an amazing summer.


what was your favorite thing that happened this week?

sasha pivovarova - model off duty

i had the honor to work with sasha pivovarova this week for free people's april catalog. she arrived moto-cool in leather.




this bike was sitting in the lobby of milk studios. i thought it was appropriate for this post since sasha seemed ready to ride.

i will post day two and three of shooting tomorrow!

apartment complex

my friend, lizzy, is featured on phequency.com in a series called apartment complex! i love her sweet, vintage-filled apartment, so i wanted to share it with you.








all of the beautiful photography is by conrad benner from streets dept.

bohemia

beautiful sophie with the prettiest indian print dress and leather headband. i often look to sophie for inspiration.

burgundy

lately i have been really obsessing over things i'm normally not into... crushed velvet, emerald green, and anything burgundy or remotely close! i just can't help myself lately.

i'm in love with this chiffon, ruffly dress by stolen girlfriends club (urban, can you hear me?)


and this mish mash, jewel-toned, vintage place setting by bleu bird is perfect.

a little flare and some l.a.

dream collective jewelry and a leather wrap charm bracelet on my friend anna today making me want to pile it all on.


oh and just about the best news ever... my dream of going to california is finally coming true! i am leaving tomorrow morning to help style free people's february catalog. here's my suitcase all packed and ready to go.


be back in a week with photos to capture the trip and some behind the scenes! have a great week! x

in plain view

one thing i am seriously loving right this second is the silky kimono. i love giving them a tougher look by pairing the patterned drapes with jeans and a rugged boot.


and these little beauties sitting by my desk. the helmut lang belongs to my boss while the other is mine... love,love,love.

autumn details

pretty fall details from the frontier again


and purple mums.