OVERCAST

 (Reformation Leather Shorts (similar), Forever 21 Sandals, Sportsgirl Sweater, Vintage Vestcoat and Belt, Kontraho Rings, Zara Bag (similar).  

So... i'm back. A general lack of life direction has once again led me back to The Koalafornian and to the blogoshpere in general. The community on here is great and I love that documenting my life in this way forces me to actually get out. Case in point, we spent the day yesterday at the La Brea tar pits right by LACMA. I'd recommend it to anyone who had a childhood interest in the ice age/prehistory that bordered on obsession but if thats not your deal the County Museum of Art which is right next door is definitely worth a look. Also check out my friend's rings made right here in LA they're pretty sweet - Kontraho Jewellery .

LAGUNA

(Reformation Jumpsuit, Dotti T-Shirt, Cotton on Chambray Shirt, Zara Spiked Espadrilles and Messenger Bag, Kontraho Necklace, UO Sunglasses.) 

This jumpsuit perfectly complimented my labor day monday spent at Laguna Beach. We spent the afternoon wandering the quaint streets and promenades, having cocktails by the sea and relaxing in the sun i.e. my idea of the ultimate day off. In other news I am realising that my dependance on this bag/sunglasses combo is getting out of control so I will definitely be in the market for a new cross body bag in the near future. Here in Cali it just seems to be getting hotter and hotter and fall seems further away than ever but I can't wait to start layering again! Bring on the winter, I say! I hope everyone had a lovely labor day in the US.   

NIGHTMARE SWIRL

(Unif Nightmare Swirl Tee, Reformation High-Waisted Leather Shorts, Vintage Shoe Boots) 

My sartorial tastebuds traditionally relish in flavours of the simple, the chic and the uncomplicated, but sometimes something so completely different finds its way into my closet and shakes things up a bit.  This little psychedelic number certainly falls into that category and although I really don't know what to do with it, it's safe to say I am completely in love. Paired here with high-waisted leather booty shorts, this top is my new favourite, especially while worn during some down-time spent relaxing on the verandah.  

p.s. In case you were wondering, the dog featured on the shirt is actually the UNIF founder's dog named nightmare. You can follow this little snub-nosed-critter below.
Instagram - @unifnightmare (here)
Tumblr - http://unifnightare.tumblr.com (here)

p.p.s my little snub-nosed-pugzilla also has her own instagram so follow her too - @leeloothepugzu 

OH LOLA!

(Reformation Lola Dress in White)

Photos by Aurelien Levitan

So here is the final instalment of my shoot feat. The Reformation. The Lola dress is so easy breezy and perfect for the weather in LA, which would be great if I were in LA...but instead I am slowly freezing to death in New York. My aesthetic at the moment is very much taking a turn towards a more care-free and relaxed silhouette that is very bohemian and spring appropriate. I have also been crushing on the idea of all-white looks specifically short white dresses with white low tops (see above for case in point) and white pants paired with white tees and some birks. Something about that undone Daria/Erin Wasson look feels so right at this time of year.

As an aside, just looking at how little I was wearing in these photos makes me shudder as I have just spent the past 2 hours standing outside in below freezing temperatures (-6 celsius) queuing for the original Cronut(R) from the Dominique Ansel Bakery in soho. As ludicrous as it sounds to almost freeze to death for a taste of a croissant/dough-nut hybrid, I am kind of glad that I did it. Needless to say, this whole week of frostbite-inducing weather has made me even more grateful that my home base is in LA.

WINDSWEPT

(Reformation Jumpsuit) 

Photos by Aurelien Levitan 

There is nothing quite like a well-fitting jumpsuit (known in the US as a jumper) on a warm spring day. As the weather is heating up again in LA I am left dreaming of waif-like barely there dresses/rompers paired with birks and the perfect pair of oversized sunglasses. However, this longer legged version will do quite nicely in the interim.