swimsuit season

swimsuit season is just around the corner, so i've been trying to 

substitute a couple meals a week for a smoothie instead. here's a

 yummy recipe that i highly recommend.

1/2 cup soy milk

1/2 cup water

1 medium banana

6 frozen strawberries

2 cups kale

1 cup frozen blueberries

1/2 cup ice
1 scoop soy protein powder (optional) 

blend everything together until it delicious, pour into a glass and enjoy! serves 2 (or 1 if you're hungry!)

i'll take two, please.

i've been wanting to order the talitha blouse from j.crew ever since it came out, and finally i ended up ordering it in the bohemian red and vintage berry this week. i love the colors, the silhouette, and the fabric buttons too (something about fabric buttons always gets me). i've been on the hunt for a red and berry colored blouse, so my fingers are crossed that it fits like i want it to. i plan on doing a full review once i get them in the mail next week. 

back to the basics

there's nothing better than pairing a couple basic pieces to make an everyday/go-to look. your favorite jeans, plus a white or cream blouse, and a sandal or wedge makes for an outfit that can be worn from day to night by just changing a few accessories, and maybe adding a higher heel for an evening look. finding essential pieces like a button up shirt or blouse and denim pants makes them easier to wear and you're more likely to get more wear out of them. don't buy things you like, always buy things you love. 

happy monday!

coachella: part 2

in honor of the second weekend of coachella i decided to do a post about how jealous i am that i won't be there. i hope to make it next year, but really it still doesn't make me any less jealous that i'm missing it this weekend, especially since some of my friends are there. after going to see oh land a couple weeks ago, i decided to spend every penny on concerts this summer, which means i will definitely be going to outside lands in august. i'm looking forward to seeing metallica, foo fighters, passion pit, fun, and many more awesome bands that i've been wanting to see live. 

watermelon salad

the last couple weeks i have been eating everything in sight and not working out nearly enough. from burritos, french fries, to birthday cake, i'm in need of a serious detox from food. so think week i started getting back into my normal eating habits. i saw this watermelon salad, and i thought the presentation was so creative.  and since watermelons are one of my favorite fruits, i thought this was the perfect salad for me. i tend to eat a lot of salad, so it's nice to try new recipes to change things up a little. i definitely want to make this salad with balsamic vinaigrette, and maybe some homemade croutons.   

dots

although stripes are my absolutely favorite, sometimes i cheat on them from time to time with an occasional polka dot blouse. i think polka dot blouses are best in black and white, especially if it's silk. paired with a pair of boyfriend jeans or black skinnies, and a pop of color either (i.e. a clutch, belt, or ballet flats). either way a polka dot blouse is a must!  

mr. dannijo

DANNIJO came out with some serious statement pieces. the new collection is all about eyes. my favorite piece is the leeloo necklace, aka mr. dannijo necklace (here), a gunmetal plated necklace with crystal details. looks killer when you layer two of them, and the best part is that everything from DANNIJO is handmade in new york (with love).

vintage tray

anyone who knows me knows that i'm a complete neat freak. although, the last couple weeks have been so busy and hectic, so my bedroom is a complete disaster. mostly it's my chotchkies and things that i need to organize. i want to get a vintage tray to organize my perfumes, candles, lotions, and things and put it on my dresser. i think it's the perfect way to keep things neat and pretty. 

we are young

oh land! oh yes!

after a long weekend of lux hipster festivities, i could not have been anymore excited to go to the oh land concert at the independent. i've been looking forward to the show ever since my friend invited me to go a couple weeks ago. after watching the show last night i'm an ever bigger fan! from her sultry voice, awesome dance moves, and her lux hipster style, the show was unreal. this will forever be one of my favorite concerts because of how creative and whimsical her performance was. she is definitely the epitome of a lux hipster and i want/need her style and dance moves. last night she was wearing a long white tassel dress and an antler crown, and if i would have thought of it first i would have worn it on my birthday. haha! i could not have asked for a better birthday present. oh land is definitely one of my favorite bands now. 

make a wish

birthday festivities

i had the most amazing birthday weekend. it was everything i hoped it to be and more! from dinner (including roasted beets and watermelon salad and truffle fries), to cupcakes with daisies on top, to drinks on the balcony, and dancing at the end of the night, the night could not have been more perfect. plus, i loved seeing everyone in lux hipster attire, wearing everything from lace shorts, jean jackets, vests, bow ties, printed pants, gingham shirts, to tassel moccasins. i only wish we would have taken more pictures! and the best part is that my birthday festivities aren't over yet, i still have a concert to go to tonight and my actual birthday on tuesday! 

lux hipster movement

i've been trying to put together my lux hipster outfit for this weekend's festivities, and so far it looks like i'm either wearing a long silk pleated skirt or lace shorts. i could not be happier that hector and i decided to have everyone dress as a lux hipster, i can't wait to see what everyone puts together! happy birthday to me!

RL

it's been another hectic week at work for me, but luckily i have a very special weekend ahead of me to look forward to (my birthday weekend)! but in the mean time i have to try and focus on the overwhelming amount of things i have going on at work. this week i'm working on a room that we've decided to furnish with ralph lauren fabrics. the color story is three different shades of blue. RL does some timeless and classic blue prints that are made to mix and match with stripes and solids. i find RL fabrics so easy to work with because they make can make a room feel casual and elegant all at the same time.  

life is short

simple studs

i can't decide if i like these because they're simple and gold or because they're marc jacobs. either way, i think it's important to have a pair of go-to earrings that can be paired with any necklace, bracelet, and ring. i like these because they have a simple shape and conservative size, perfect to throw on with any outfit and any occasion.