what i wore

Sweater: Vince via Jeremys/ Shirt: H&M/ Skirt: thrifted/ Shoes: Steve Madden/ Purse: thrifted/ Glasses: LaFont

going to nyc

I leave for New York exactly one week from today! I'll be representing Hello!Lucky at the National Stationery Show (booth 1536 if you are attending!).The trade show will take up the majority of my time, but I'm staying through the weekend to visit with family and hang out. So far, my short list of must-do's include seeing the High Line, visiting MoMA, and eating at Momofuku milk bar, The Breslin, and Pulino's. Do you have any suggestions? I'd love to hear them!
Poster by Julia Rothman. Available here. Via Oh, Joy!

what i wore

Sweater: thrifted/ Shirt: H&M/ Dress: Zac Posen for Target*/ Shoes: Worishofer sandals/ Bag: Gift/ Sunglasses: Paul Frank
*full disclosure: I did in fact purchase a new item, breaking my not new rule. I love this dress, and I'll never be able to afford an actual Zac Posen piece....excuses, excuses.....

clogs

 

I can't stop thinking about clogs. All the fashion-y girls on blogs wear them. But why are they so expensive? These are my favorite, but would make me over six feet tall, so maybe these are a better option.

The Swedish site has better colors, but the shipping is a killer. Endless offers free shipping and free returns, but not as many color options. It's also possible that I just have all things Swedish on the brain, since I'm currently staying up too late reading this.

what i wore

Sweater: Banana Republic/ Tank: J. Crew/ Shorts: vintage/ Belt: F21/ Scarf: Bensimmon/ Shoes: borrowed/ Bag: gift (available here)/ Sunglasses: Paul Frank

gifts from abroad

My friends just got back from London and Paris - they brought me a copy of French Elle Decor, Topshop socks and chocolates from Hope and Greenwood (thanks Carrie and Jesse!!).

what i wore

Dress and scarf (in hair): Anthropologie/ T-shirt: Michael Stars/ Sweater: Thrifted/ Leggings: Target/ Shoes: Ancestor Vintage/ Sunglasses: Paul Frank

from the flea: santa monica airport

I've nearly completed the superfecta of Los Angeles flea markets (Long Beach is the last on my list) after visiting the Santa Monica airport flea market this past weekend. In general, I thought it was too small and fairly expensive (note that I am also incredibly cheap), but they did have some nice things.

I didn't end up getting anything (holding out for the Rose Bowl in a few weeks), but my mom got these cute plates:

california science center

I was underwhelmed by the California Science Center - perhaps it would have been more interesting if I was or had a child....I also unfairly judged it against the spectacular Academy of Science in San Francisco. Nevertheless, it's always interesting to see a new place and I did like the Aerial sculpture.

More photos here.

what i wore

At the Velaslavasay Panorama! Sweater: Old Navy/ Tank: Banana Republic/ Skirt: the Vintage Gang/ Shoes: my sisters/ Sunglasses: paul frank
If you are curious as to why my hair is so long and witchy, its because I am donating it to Locks of Love once it is long enough!