Colored Lace

Apparently, I am also addicted to lace.  I love the contrast of the colored lace over the black fabric.  I must have been in a hurry this day, because I forgot to accessorize.  I would've preferred to wear higher heels, but I wasn't sure how far I would have to walk (was going to a job interview).

Dress - Express, Shoes - Urban Outfitters

Listening to:  First Aid Kit - Emmylou

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Addicted to Skulls

I told you I was loving the skulls right now.  I'm sure you'll be seeing more of them later.  I love how these skulls have little bows on their heads.  It's that juxtaposition of hard and soft again.  The dress is open in the back, so you can't really wear a bra with it.  Joanna Coles would not approve.

 

What's a skull?

Dress - Zara, Shoes - Chinese Laundry, Ring - JewelMint, Sunglasses - Armani Exchange

Listening to: Pink - Blow Me (One Last Kiss)

Oh My Stars

I've been sitting here staring at this first picture trying to figure out something to write.  The only thing I can think of is that I like the way this picture is overexposed--it makes my skin look perfect.  And that's all I have to say about that.  Yep, I'm brilliant.

We didn't get very many pictures of Scruffles.  I picked this one because I think it's funny.

Tee - StyleMint, Pants - H&M, Shoes - JustFab
Listening to: Dave Matthews Band - Away From the World

Rocker Girl

I think these jeans are so incredibly cool.  I loved them when I saw them on Aimee Song's blog, Song of Style.  I'm super into skull prints right now and fortunately/unfortunately for me (unfortunately because I want to buy everything that has a skull on it), they're having a moment right now.  I love that this skull is covered in flowers, it's a great juxtaposition of hard and soft and I wouldn't want to look gothy.

This ring makes me wanna punch someone.

Top - Wet Seal, Jeans - 7 for All Mankind, Ring & Bracelet - JewelMint, Shoes - Target, Sunglasses - Armani Exchange

Listening to: Walk the Moon - Anna Sun 

LACMA

Over the weekend I took a trip to the Los Angeles County of Museum of Art.  Their light pole installation (that's totally the official name, right?) is a popular place to take pictures.

There were mostly kids playing here, but I didn't let that stop me.

Look!  A really big rock!

Look at me standing under the really big rock!

And now to take a closer look at the dress.  It's actually a mini dress with cut-outs, layered under a sheer overdress.  They came together as one piece.  I would not recommend wearing the mini dress on its own, as it is very short and tends to ride up.  I love this dress because it's a fun way to wear side cut-outs, while still remaining (somewhat?) modest.

She loves me so much!

Dress - Silence + Noise @ Urban Outfitters, Bag - Target, Shoes - JustFab, Sunglasses - Armani Exchange

Summer's Ending...

So it's unofficially the last weekend of summer.  (I say unofficial, because the first day of fall is not until September 22nd.)  I shouldn't complain, it'll probably stay hot here for at least another two months.  However, I keep hearing people say how much they're looking forward to fall.  I am not.  And it's for the most shallow of reasons--I like my summer clothes way better than my fall clothes.  I also don't feel like I've worn nearly enough of them.  I have way too many sundresses.  I would much rather wear a comfy, easy dress than a sweater.  And I hate wearing tights.  So I'm trying to wear as many dresses as I can before the weather turns.

Mommy, Mommy!

I'm cute!


Dress - H&M, Shoes - Zara, Sunglasses - Kenneth Cole Reaction