i ♥ LA

as some of you may know from my twitter- i just got back from a little vacation in LA ♥
i wanted to share some of my trip with you guys, so i put together these images.
i had an AMAZING time + am dying to go back... or just move there!
i got to stay at PALIHOUSE which is a must if you are in LA.
if not to stay, make sure to get dinner + drinks at their COURTYARD BRASSERIE.
check out my post on my other blog ETC to see more pics of my stay.

Get Emily Ratajkowski's L.A. Cool-Girl Look

Photos via: Hawt Celebs

Model and actress Emily Ratajkowski is the definition of L.A. cool in a slinky silk cami top tucked into her high-waisted vintage jeans. The brown suede bag, body chain, and neutral sandals masterfully come together to complete the casual chic look.

The LA-Girl Way To Wear A Slip Dress

Photos via: Erin Pederson for Last Daze

This crazy cool editorial by Erin Pederson shows us how to master the slip dress like an LA girl. All you need is a black tie-front choker, an oversized denim jacket, and a pair of cool slide sandals. For the sandals, you can either go super casual with Adidas slides or more elevated with a pair of suede slides. For those of you without LA weather, just add a warm scarf and ankle boots instead.

Get the look:
+ Jules Smith Wrap Choker Necklace
+ Levi's Boyfriend Trucker Jacket
+ River Island Gold Foil Slip Dress
+ Missguided Satin Cami Dress
+ Adidas Adissage Athletic Sandal

VIVA

1. Sincerely Jules Viva La Moda Tee
2. NastyGal Half Moon Magic Shades
3. Bauble Bar Silver Chain Tab Collar Necklace
4. Rag & Bone/JEAN The Mila Shorts (also here)
5. ASOS Leather Purse In Faux Pony
6. frieda&nellie Frieda II Bracelet
7. RGB Nail Polish in Pool
8. La Mer Collections Cairo Pyramid Wrap Watch
9. Vince Alexa Ankle Strap Sandals

L.A. Casual | Anine Bing

Photos: Anine's World

These shots of Anine Bing in a casual tee and jeans in Los Angeles have me wishing for a sunnier and warmer Christmas for once. On a side note, how awesome is it that she's wearing her own designs from head-to-toe?

Get the look:
+ Paris Sunglasses
+ V-neck Linen T-shirt
+ Crossbody Wallet with Gold Accents
+ Rings, Bracelets and Necklaces
+ Cropped Jeans with Slit
+ Neiman Marcus Quilted Cap-Toe Pump

Model-Off-Duty: Julia Bergshoeff | L.A. Winter

Photo via: ELLE | Modelina

Great model-off-duty look from beauty Julia Bergshoeff. While she was shot wearing this in NYC, the white knit, slouchy boyfriend jeans and classic tan sandals sum up the perfect look for winter in Los Angeles. I'll be keeping this in mind for spring as well!

Get the look:
+ 525 America Shaker Crop Sweater
+ Rebecca Minkoff Amorous Satchel
+ RES Denim Romeo Boyfriend Jeans
+ Joie Ravenna Flat Sandals (also here)

35 Shots That Prove Levi's Jeans Make Your Butt Look Amazing

1. The Fashion Sight


2. The Native Fox


3. Molly Rustas

There's no denying that Levi's are guaranteed to make your butt look amazing. I've become obsessed with collecting vintage pairs of their denim cut-offs and high-waisted jeans, especially now that they're so much easier to find thanks to Esty and Urban Outfitters.

Get the look:
+ 501 Denim Shorts
+ 1969 Vintage 606 Jeans
+ 501 Frayed Denim Shorts
+ High-Rise Wedgie Jeans
+ Mile High Super Skinny Jeans

Click below to see the rest of the photos!

Le Fashion Exclusive: Interview with Stylist Taylor Jacobson

Love her. Hate her. Love to hate her. Either way, one thing is for sure...We love this lady's style! A great buzz is going around about Taylor Jacobson. She is Rachel Zoe's Styling Associate and was recently thrown into the spot light with Zoe's reality show, 'The Rachel Zoe Project', on Bravo. Every week people tune in to catch more glimpses of her 'to die for' hair and wardrobe. Of course we were dying to know more about her, her fashion philosophies and tastes. The lovely Tay-Tay, as her fans affectionately call her, was so sweet to give us a little insight into her world by answering some questions for Le Fashion:

How did you get your start in the fashion industry...
A fabulous costume designer who was a friend of the family hired me to help on some films....since then I haven't stopped working...

Advice to those dreaming of a future as a stylist...
Its hard work!!!!!! Nothing glamorous about it.

Favorite designers...
McQueen, Balenciga, Temperley, Balmain, Chanel

Favorite accessory/accessories...
Love watches...masculine watches... best accessory

Favorite Fragrance/Perfume...
Ebba...Miss Marisa

We are all DYING to know where you get your hair cut and styled...
Tracey Cunningham at Niel George does the color, Byron Williams and Adir Abergel cut

Guilty Pleasure...
Romantic candle light dinners with Brad Goreski.

Your fashion philosophy or 'words to live by'...
Be your self...don't try so hard.

Favorite look from the Spring/Summer 2009 collections...
Balmain, McQueen

LA or NYC...
LA easier way of living...NYC definitely more exciting

Your future or upcoming plans...
One day at a time.

Everyone is coveting your necklace with the sideways gold cross pendant...
Kathy at Roseark. Great jewelry store.

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Taylor with Rachel Zoe:


Stills collage from 'The Rachel Zoe Project':


SEE CLIP FROM THE SHOW:



images: bravo, nbc universal + unknown source

MARY-KATE OLSEN | RELAXED JEANS IN L.A.

Photo via: Zimbio

MAJOR crush on Mary-Kate Olsen's recent look while out in LA. Not going to lie, I'm going to totally copy this. Just need a to find the right white slouchy tunic, croc-embossed tote, relaxed jeans and black sandals. For more Olsen style inspiration, check out my blog Olsens Anonymous.

Get the look:
+ Go Silk Dolman-Sleeve Tunic
+ Tommy Bahama Two Palms Embellished V Neck Tunic
+ Rebecca Minkoff Mini Perry Tote
+ Free People Monaghan Relaxed Skinny
+ BDG Straight-Leg Jean
+ Sam Edelman Addie Ankle Strap Sandals

Model Style: Gigi Hadid In LA

Photos via: Daily Mail

One of our favorite models to follow is Gigi Hadid. Not only for her impeccable beauty but for her street style as well. She stepped out in La wearing a striped, baby blue off-the-shoulder top, skinny cropped jeans and white sneakers. She topped off the look with some sunnies and a bundle of sunflowers. 

Get the look:
+ Ray-Ban Mirrored Round Sunglasses
+ Bella Dahl Off The Shoulder Top
+ Misa Los Angeles Brigit Top
+ AG The Legging Ankle Jeans
+ Chuck Taylor All Star Ox Sneakers

Get Kendall Jenner's Cool LA Vibes Look

Photo via: @kendalljenner

Kendall, Gigi and Bella have easily become icons that we check up on daily. Whether it's a flirty and fun snapchat, a relatable tweet or an inspirational Instagram post, these babes always have our attention. Kendall posted a photo on her Instagram account this week, offering us her signature messy bun, oversized shades, and pink pout. With a burger in hand and a bright, sunny backdrop, we can't help but to screenshot the image and search for our own oversized denim jacket.

Get the look:
+ Oliver Peoples Nickol Eyewear
+ Quay Santa Fe Sunglasses
+ AGOLDE Jessie Oversized 90's Jacket
+ AYR The Double Star Denim Jacket
+ Rebecca Minkoff Adelle Cashmere Sweater

Spring Neutrals | Shopbop Sale

Getting a jump start on my spring shopping with the Shopbop sale (up to 25% off!). As you can tell, I'm currently more obsessed than ever with neutrals...

1. T by Alexander Wang Striped Rayon Linen Tee
2. Oliveve Anastasia Clutch
3. Saint Laurent Classic Preppy Rounded Sunglasses
4. La Perla Studio La Perla Rosa Triangle Bra
5. Rag & Bone Summer Fedora
6. Nixon Kensington Leather Watch
7. Rifle Paper Co Garance Dore Collection Assorted Girls Greeting Card Set
8. Schutz Dubianna Lace Up Sandals

PRETTY HEADBANDS

ph: Mulberry Blog | Oscar de la Renta FW 2012

Pretty headbands. In the words of Liz Lemon- I want to go to there.

Get the look...
· Knotted Lace Headband from ASOS
· Crystal Treasure Headband from Her Curious Nature
· Black Woven Alice Headband from Her Curious Nature
· Deconstructed Sequin Headband from Jane Tran
· Braided Headband from Missoni
· Washed Silk Stretch Turban Headband from Jennifer Behr

A Cool Spring Outfit Idea That Is Anything But Boring

If you've been following along with my outfit collages over the years, you'd likely notice that I have, for the most part, been a minimalist at heart. I'm not quite sure what got into me with this spring outfit idea, but I couldn't help but be drawn to these whimsical print pants (the plissé pleats!). It felt right to pair them with a cool striped sweater, bright sunglasses, a luxe ring, sleek tote bag, and '90s-inspired white slingback pumps. Top it off with a fresh fragrance and I'd be set to walk out the door. Shop each piece below.

1. LA LIGNE Mini Toujours Striped Cashmere Sweater
2. AIRE Galactica Rectangular Sunglasses
3. VILTIER + NET SUSTAIN Magnetic 18-Karat Gold Diamond Ring
4. BOYY Lotus 12 Ala Leather Tote
5. BYREDO Sundazed Eau de Parfum
6. JULIA HEUER Jack Floral Print Plissé Pleated Pants
7. NEOUS Dracu Square Toe Slingback Pump

A Cool Denim Shorts Outfit Idea to Try Now

Here's a cool denim shorts outfit idea to try now. To get the spring look you'll need a stylish striped sweater, wire-frame aviator eyeglasses, cool hoop earrings, a minimalist white bag, Bermuda denim shorts, and statement brown booties.

1. La Ligne Mini Maren Wool and Cashmere Sweater (also here)
2. EyeBuyDirect Fame Aviator Golden Eyeglasses
3. Maria Black Cha Cha Single Mother-of-Pearl Drop Huggie Hoop Earring
4. The Row '90s Leather Top Handle Bag
5. Topshop Editor Bermuda Denim Shorts
6. Frame Le Brooklyn Bootie (also here)

5 Must-Have Dresses Under $100

Photo via: La Cool Et Chic

I know how excited you are after reading that title and no, we are not kidding. Dresses in this temperature are essential to living, thriving, and not passing out while remaining chic. So, I searched around the internet for some goodies and came up with 5 major pieces you should buy for the season and all for an exceptional price.

Get the look:

Kendall Jenner Gave Us Major LA Spring Vibes

Photo via: Who What Wear

I don't think we've ever seen an outfit KJ has worn, that we weren't a fan of. As the warmer weather circulates, getting creative with outfits gets just a bit tougher. Luckily, Kendall has us covered. She was seen out in LA, wearing our new go-to ensemble; a silky camisole, distressed denim pencil skirt and slide on mules. We're all into this.

Get the look:
+ Alexander Wang Nylon Crop Camisole
+ Anine Bing Silk Camisole
+ Aries Holmes Skirt
+ Ksubi Pip Patchwork Skirt
+ Prada Suede Mules

Model-Off-Duty Style: Get This Statement Green Bag Look

Photo via: Stockholm Streetstyle

Model Madelen de la Motte made quite the street style statement in Paris with her bright green bag. It goes great with her black moto vest, high-waisted shorts and patent loafers.

Get the look:
+ Trouvé Asymmetrical Moto Vest
+ Enza Costa Bold Long Sleeve Crew Tee
+ Lauren Ralph Lauren Tate Dome Satchel
+ The Hanger High Waist Shorts
+ MICHAEL Michael Kors Daisy Patent-Leather Loafer

LA GARÇONNE

harper's bazaar españa

gorgeous! masculine/feminine perfection ♥

★ want even more style inspiration? check out my posts on WHOWHATWEAR! ★

CATS + FLATS

+ Céline Slip-On Sneakers


+ Paul Andrew Zoya Flat Pump


+ Balenciaga Studded Flat Leather Sandal

How did I not come across this awesome/adorable cats and flats Vogue story until now?!

Click below to check out more of my favorites from the story...