Every year I look forward to visiting Washington DC for the White House Correspondents Dinner events. It’s a weekend filled with non-stop parties and the time of year when celebrities take over DC and we get to see President Obama’s comedic side come out. This year marked the 100th anniversary of the organization’s founding and featured headlining comedian, Joel McHale.
{Giveaway} The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift: Mosaic Photo Book and LeSportsac Weekender Bag
Happy almost Mother’s Day everyone! If you’re still debating what to get mom, I have the perfect gift for you (and this is actually what I’m getting my mom), a Mosaic photo book and a LeSportSac bag! LeSportSac bags are such an easy giftable for mom, they come in all kinds of fun patters and sizes.
The Rundown on Coachella – Parties, Places and Faces
After months of looking forward to Coachella, it came and went, and although it only ended a few weeks ago, it feels like it’s been a lifetime. I went weekend 1 which was from April 11-13th. Since coming home, I’ve had every type of reaction — everything from ‘tell me everything’,
Botkier Spring 2014 Sample Sale with Monica Botkier
Everyone get in on this! Up to 75% off Botkier!!! Do you have any idea how obsessed I am with their bags? My Botkier Honore Small Hobo Bag (pictured below) is my summer it bag. It holds everything I need and is so chic!
Celebrate Mom with an #eBayMom Collection for Your Chance to Win a Gift Card
Mother’s Day is creeping up on us and nows the time when I look for some extra inspiration on what to get the #1 lady in my life, and eBay is perfect place to get some ideas and gifts! I mean, how cute is my mom? She deserves the best and I’m sure you feel the same about yours.
Hippy Chic with Frends
Head piece: Etsy | Dress: Bobi Los Angeles | Shoes: Schutz (no longer available) | Sunglasses: Toms | Necklaces: Chic Peek Owl, Buffalo Eschange, Harkiss Leaf Look Brass Necklace | Hat: Forever 21 Classic Wide-Brim Fedora | Headphones: Frends | Bag | Bracelet: BuDahGirl Wrist Wraps, Express Wrapped Phinestone Friendship Bracelet Set, Lagos Maya, Alex+Ani, Kate Spade (no longer available)
As you can imagine, it gets hot at Coachella (we’re talking highs of 100 degrees), so airy dresses are the complete way to go. I love this one from Bobi Los Angeles, it creates this perfect canvas to just go crazy on accessories! I went for some serious layering with necklaces and bracelets and I’m so in love with head crowns right now, I can’t even tell you!
My new Frends headphones also came in the mail right before I left for my trip — how dope are they?!?! I get such a kick out of the reactions I get to them, these are by far the most fun headphones I’ve ever owned.
I’m also debuting my Harkiss Leaf Look Brass Necklace, which is great on it’s own or as a layering piece. I’m new to Harkiss and this necklace was hand crafted in Africa using local polished brass. The company’s founder, Harriet Zaffoni, has made it her mission to create an atmosphere where East
African men and women can easily support themselves and their families through their skilled craftwork. All pieces in the collection use natural, sustainable, and locally sourced materials such as fabric woven from the kukui nut, cow horn and much more.
Screening The Other Woman with Costume Designer Pat Field!
Last night, I had the ultimate girls night out when POPSUGAR took over The Screening Room at Crosby Street Hotel for an advanced screening of the The Other Woman; followed by a Q&A with the film’s costume designer, Patricia Field.
On the cuff
Jacket: Forever 21 Mens | Top: Forever 21 To Be Or Not To Be Tee | Leather Shorts: Rag and Bone | Shoes: ASOS (old) | Bag: Botkier Honore Small Hobo Bag | Earcuff: Forever 21 Glam Girl | Necklaces: Isabel Marant for H&M silver necklace, Henri Bendel Luxe 48 Beaded Strand, Chic Peek Owl necklace
For any car lovers, Palm Springs is the best place to car watch. I mean look at this vintage Porche! So naturally in spotting it an impromptu photo shoot is in order.
Easily one of my most complimented items during Coachella was my Forever 21 Glam Girl Earcuff ($8.80). Earcuff’s a such a fun extra accessory, especially for music festivals, they bring so much to an outfit without even trying. I also debuted my new Botkier Honore Small Hobo Bag at Coachella and I am beyond in love with it. It’s one of those perfect size crossbody bags, where everything fits in it and I felt very LA chic in it. That bag is definitely my new it bag for summer.
Coachella Day 2: Forever 21 x Me
{FOREVER 21 – Top: Poetic Crocheted Tank| Shorts: Dearly Distressed Denim ($13.80) | Sunglasses: Sunny Daze | Hat: Classic Wide-Brim Fedora | Necklace: Traveler Faux Coin Bib | Backpack: Buckled Tribal Print | Shoes: Movmt}
Coachella Day 1 Outfit: Dazed and Confused
Hair Piece: ASOS Beaded Hair Crown| Top: Kenny | Pants: ASOS Farleigh High Wast Slim Mom Jeans | Bag: Erin Dana Evan Belt Bag | Shoes: Nine West Vintage America Collection | Sunglasses: Forever 21 Sunny Daze Round Sunglasses