CHILDREN OF THE CORN

 

(Asos Petite Lace-up Swing Dress, Life in Progress Denim Shirt (similar), Forever 21 Hat, Birkenstock Arizonas)

An afternoon spent running through cornfields and laying in the sun is an afternoon well spent indeed. This Asos dress is a great budget take on everybody's favourite reformation bodysuit - The Avalon Bodysuit and it is an absolute bargain at less than a third of the price!
I honestly couldn't have asked for a better summer; between our camping trip to Devil's Lake, WI (photos to come soon), Lollapalooza and the countless evenings picnicking whilst listening to live music the past few months have been a dream. I feel so incredibly lucky to have had the opportunity to spend so much time here in Chicago and I will seriously miss it when we head back to LA in a couple of days.  

WHITE LIGHTENING

(Zara White Denim Jacket, H&M Jeans and Sweater (similar), Asos Paisley Scarf, Dolce Vita Boots, Prada Saffiano Bag)

Somehow both this outfit and I managed to survive over 7 miles of walking downtown yesterday. After dropping in at my agency (Ford Models) we continued on to the Shedd Aquarium. On the way we stopped to grab a white lightening latte - a coffee concoction which features jalapeño and vanilla extract - from Restaurant Beatrix, which has fast become my favourite restaurant in River North. 

BAR BOUCHON + SANDRO

(Silence and Noise Lace Camisole (Black) and Chiffon Shirt (Similar), American Apparel Corduroy Circle Skirt in Jet Black, Zara Shoes, Vintage Bag and Belt, Asos Sunglasses)    

In between castings last week I found a few hours to pay a little visit to my favourite store on Beverly Blvd in Beverly Hills - Sandro Paris. Although I looked at quite a few colourful pieces on sale, I wasn't swayed, as I have come to realise that I am far more of a monochrome girl than anything else.  

This spring I have really tried to inject a few pops of colour into my wardrobe but as the weather is cooling (just kidding it's still overwhelmingly hot in LA) my desire to simplify and retreat back into my - primarily black and white - staple wardrobe is returning. In my opinion there is just something so effortless and chic about wearing black and white and all shades of grey that lie in between and lets face it, monochrome makes getting dressed in the morning a whole lot easier.

On that note I will mention that I am still searching for the perfect chunky, oversized and preferably waffle knit or cashmere camel cardigan. I am also predicting that once again navy and white striped clothing will be pretty prominent in my fall closet as it seems to be the perfect trans-seasonal print to break up the black and white.  

ALL TIED UP

(Zara Knot Skirt, Birkenstock Arizonas, Asos Crop Top with Crew Neck, California State Necklace from Booklyn Charm and Delicate V necklace from Urban Outfitters)

90's vibing on a backdrop of Kandinsky one sunny Tuesday in LA. 

Introducing this awesome hybrid of a Zara skirt - Is it a skirt or is it a sweater, that is the question! Who can say but who really cares? This very wearable grey marle wraparound skirt is so perfect for the spring and is a great alternative to (as well as being easier to keep clean than) the all white outfits that seem to come out of the woodwork as soon as the weather warms every year.