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coachella wish list-showtime

April 10, 2013 |

Despite what this hilarious article says about Coachella, I’m stoked to go and I don’t care who knows it. Of course I’ll be taking in the music festivals fashions, but most importantly I’ll be hearing some great music. Artists I’m looking forward to seeing include Jurassic 5, The Lumineers, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Of Monsters and Men, Phoenix, Allen Stone, Band of Horses, Franz Ferdinand, Hot Chip, Janelle Monae, Jason Bentley, Passion Pit, Social Distortion, Tegan and Sara, Two Door Cinema Club, Vampire Weekend, and Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs. Rock, soul and hip hop oh my! This much good music in one place makes my heart race, and because of that I’ve been on a concert kick like I was a college student. Hello!?! I’ve got two kids-what am I thinking!?! I’m thinking-just say yes, and deal with the childcare later. (Thanks BooBoo aka grandma) Does that make me mother of the year, probably not. But I do know I’m a better and happier mom to my kids after having a few days aways from them, yeah I said it. It’s amazing how much more I enjoy them after a little break. Or maybe it’s not that amazing, makes perfect sense to me actually. Rest=inspiration and perspective=domestic bliss. For me anyways. How do you unwind and regroup?

hat, blankets, blouse, shorts, necklace, earrings, ring, belt, pouch, sandals, boots, iPhone case, earplugs

coachella wish list-pool

April 8, 2013 |

In a few weeks I’ll be heading down to Coachella Valley for the Art and Music Festival and I couldn’t be more excited. I’ve wanted to go for years and this year it’s finally happening. I can’t wait to parade around the polo fields with all the too-cool-for-school music lovers and relax in the sunshine. I’m going to let my every boho whim take over and soak in all the sights and sounds, but first I must prepare. Of course, I’m obsessing about what I’m going to wear so I’ve put together a few wish lists for each scenario I hope to encounter on my three child-free days. In truth, I’ll most likely dust off the old jean shorts and live in them all weekend with my new favorite booties from Target, but if I had my way all these goodies would be coming with me for the pool. Next comes showtime, lounging and other surprises. Stay tuned.

hat, shirt, iPhone case, earrings, necklace, inflatable drink floatie, sunglasses, sandals, suit, bag, pool toys, book (thanks Carrie), Kindle Paperwhite case

outfit recipe-mocassin booties

October 10, 2012 |

Only a Californian could feel the subtle signs we’ve been experiencing of Fall. A little darker in the morning, a little cooler in the evening and a few more leaves than usual on the ground. Of course it’s still gorgeous during the day, so to an outsider it may look like the endless summer that is California, but being a native I can safely say the change is coming. That means stocking up on a few items to keep me warm and toasty during those bitter 72 degree days and 60 degree nights. Insert rolling eyes from my New Yorker friends here. I picked up these cozy moccasins at a surf shop the other day and haven’t taken them off much since. Combined with these super soft Mother jeans it’s like walking around in sweats and slippers without having to look like it. A word about surf shops: I think they are such a great place to find fun, cozy and different clothing items at a great price point. Yes, I’m a Californian so I live in this stuff, but it’s also a great resource for sweaters, swimsuits and Uggs off-season, great unexpected vacation gifts and of course sweet smiles from cute surfer boy salespeople, not that I pay attention to that sort of thing-wink, wink.

jeans/booties/fleece lined version of booties/hat simliar (on sale 20%off )/necklace similar/tank top similar/sunnies similar/bracelet similar

Photos by Ashley Forchelli

outfit recipe-silk blouse

October 1, 2012 |

This weekend was a blur of activities. It started out celebrating one of my favorite ladies with a girls night out at one of my favorite restaurants. The next day was non-stop: birthday party, soccer game, family dinner out, catch up on Boardwalk Empire with the hubs then to bed way too late. Sunday was spent shopping and prepping for an afternoon BBQ I totally procrastinated on. The afternoon was swimming, lots of cocktails (in hind sight, too many), bathtime, bedtime, HOMELAND! and off to bed, still too late. So why am I giving you every detail of my weekend? So you’ll understand why I’m too tired to come up with something charming to say about today’s outfit recipe of jeans and a great new silk blouse from Zara. I can muster up that it is a great back-to-school night look (yes, I wear jeans EVERYWHERE) and that I think I’m going to start collecting silk blouses. They’re comfy, classic and very versatile. If this one was worn with black pants, a blazer, or both, it would be great for work. OK, I guess I’m never too tired to talk about clothes, thanks for sticking with me on that one. Happy Monday!

blouse/jeans similar/belt similar/pouch/bracelet/ballet flats/glasses

Photos by Ashley Forchelli