Cozy for the Holidays

One thing that I am a huge sucker for is the cold weather--or what we consider as cold here on the west coast--and being able to really bundle up. As much as I complain about not getting extreme weather on this side of the country {refer to many of my older posts}, just having the temps drop to sweater weather is good enough for me. By no means is it Carrie-Bradshaw-fur-coats cold, but it is nice to just slip on an extra layer, get cozy by the heater, and sip some tea.

This chunky knitted sweater from StyleWe was jumping out of the screen and reeling me in almost instantly. I love love love sweaters and especially chunky ones that I can just drown in during sweater weather. This sweater came just in time for the fall and I couldn't have been more happier with it. It is perfect for lounging around or outside in the cold. Wear it by itself or under a coat, dress it up or down--the color is versatile and extremely holiday friendly. I'm ready for Thanksgiving with this piece in hand.

SIKYA coffee raglan chunky turtleneck {sold at StyleWe}

MADEWELL 'artist' boyfriend jeans

AMERICAN EAGLE sandals {similar here}

CELINE sunglasses

ZARA bucket bag {similar here}

Thanks StyleWe for partnering on this post.

Falling Leaves

If you live in Los Angeles, then you probably know that winter doesn't really come around... or ever. And to top it off, we really don't get fall either. What we have {at least this year} is an extended summer with random excruciatingly hot days followed by cold, cold nights. Obviously this matters because coordinating clothing with weather is crucial. But complaining about weather is only one of the many things that Californians are known for and I am no exception. 

When I saw this blouse online at StyleWe, I knew I had had had to have it. White blouses are perfect for all types of occasions {and weather} because you can always dress it up or down. I mean, this would be perfect with a plaid skirt for your upcoming holiday parties. It is also perfect for layering under coats for when winter finally hits or just alone. It is also simple enough, so feel free to layer with fun and playful patterns. I know I will definitely be wearing this piece many more times before this year comes to an end. 

AMII white tie blouse {sold at StyleWe}
PILCRO mid-flare corduroy pants {similar here and wide-leg here}
NINE WEST 'tatiana' pointed toe pumps

Thanks StyleWe for partnering on this post.

Favorite Slip-On Mules

Unless you've been hiding in a closet {which wouldn't necessarily be bad if it was Kardashian sized and loaded}, I am sure you have seen and heard all the rage over "slip-on mules". Especially because every fashion blogger we know is sporting the Gucci 'princetown' mule or the other just-as-expensive Prada ones bringing out the green jealousy monster in me. I am secretly screaming inside because I want a pair of those now. Maybe I can persuade my sister to buy me a pair.. that's right sister, I'm talking to you..

You know what the thing is about slip-on mules to me? Call me lazy or because I am from Southern California, but I hate hate hate putting on socks and shoes. What can I say? My toes like to breathe. So most of the time, I slip on my flip-flops or something easy and just run for the door. It doesn't matter if I am wearing the most expensive outfit and they don't match my outfit, my flip-flops are my best friends. So that's where these slip-on mules do the trick for me. They're stylish and easy to wear--just the type of thing I like. Unlike flip-flops, these totally upscale your outfit and are totally SFW {safe-for-work}. I have yet to buy a pair because I am so so picky about the shoes I wear, but you know the holidays are a-comin' and I'm gonna be a-buyin'. Slip-on mules, here I come {insert devious facial expression}!

GUCCI 'princetown' shearling-lined mules {same version without fur here}

DORATEYMUR 'filiskiye' patent-leather slippers

PRADA suede bow mules

MADEWELL 'barlow' mules

STEVEN BY STEVE MADDEN 'razzi' suede mules

SOL SANA 'kim' leather mules

SAM EDELMAN 'paris' slip-on loafer

KRISTIN CAVALLARI 'capri' slip-on flat

MICHAEL KORS 'natasha' croc-embossed leather mule

OFFICE dance bow front leather mules {under $50!}

photos via fashion me now blog

Bucket List: No. 3

Here we are. Back to drooling over Pinterest destination pins and wishing we were traveling in cool, exotic locations rather than sitting at home and writing ten-page papers about stuff we don't even care about. Or at least I don't. It is actually called trying-to-get-an-expensive-piece-of-paper-and-hopefully-someone-hires-you. I mean, why can't we all just drop everything and travel to our heart's content. Unfortunately, life is unfair like that and we simply can't. So on that note, here are a couple places I am currently dreaming of:

1. Anarctica

Why not go and visit Santa Claus? You can go and explain yourselves for all those times you got drunk and did regrettable things so you won't be getting coal in your stocking this year. You're still getting coal. But on a serious note, I didn't even know it was even possible to go this far North! When I stumbled upon this photo on Pinterest, I was truly speechless. So naturally, it made the list for places I want to visit sometime in my life. Santa, here I come!