MINI IN MALIBU

Yet another gorgeous twirl-worthy find from Free People. I basically feel in love with this dress the moment I saw it! You know how much I love bright colors, pockets and interesting details:) A perfect little summer dress, what I also like about it is how versatile it is! Yes, yes, there I go talking about versatility again:) But you know, it's important for me to be able to wear something in multiple ways and this dress actually moonlights as a cute top if paired with say a pair of skinny jeans and platform espadrilles...

FREE PEOPLE Midsummer dream dress | SEE BY CHLOE Lace-up metallic leather & suede platform sandals | CHLOE The Marcie mini textured leather shoulder bag | NIALAYA panther bangle in gold & white diamonds, stingray bracelet & rose gold & matte onyx bracelet 

WEST HOLLYWOOD

For a little over 2 years now, all Emil and I talk about is moving. We want to stay in LA, but we've lived in the same apartment for the past 7 years and we are definitely ready for a change. The tiny little problem with moving is that we can't seem to agree on where we'd like to move to:) My dream is to be close to the beach, and Emil, the practical one in the family, wants to stay in the city, which makes total sense work wise yet ins't nearly as romantic as waking up to the sound of the ocean every morning. So, after 2 years of going back and forth, we've decided to explore all of our favorite LA neighborhoods in hopes of finding a happy medium. This past Tuesday, we had a bit of free time, so we went exploring around West Hollywood, and I have to stay that at this point it's becoming a really serious contender. We found a particularly pretty street that looked like it came straight out of a fairy tale and for the very first time both Emil and I agreed that we could really see ourselves living here. Though we haven't made any final decisions yet, we are definitely making progress! Of course now that we found a neighborhood that we both agree on, it's just a matter of finding an apartment we both like... Hopefully it will take a little less than 2 years:)

A.P.C. Vanessa shorts | ETOILE ISABEL MARANT Salvia broderie anglaise cotton top | REBECCA MINKOFF Enabel three quarter sleeve tweed jacket | CHLOE Mini Drew shoulder bag thanks to Barneys { in cream here }  | GUCCI Candy ankle strap sandal 

THE FINE PRINT

Though normally, my motto for weekend dressing is comfy and simple, I must admit, every once in while I really enjoy trading in my weekend uniform for something a bit more glamorous, getting my hair and make up done and spending an evening somewhere fabulous... Luckily, last Saturday was exactly such an occasion. One of my good friends got married and since the ceremony was really formal, I got to dress up and wear what is probably my favorite dress of all time.

I found it on a recent trip to Ted Baker, and snatched it up as  quickly as humanly possible. The funny thing is that I don't wear print all that much. You know me, I am very comfortable in my solid brights or black and white. Yet, every once in a while, when I come across a printed gown as gorgeous as the one I am wearing in today's post, I kick myself for not wearing print more often. 

But of course not all prints are created equal. What I love about this one is how delicate, elegant and feminine it is. Oh, and that stark contrast between vibrant red and soft pink is just out-of-this-world beautiful. Honestly, when I came a cross a dress like this, I find myself wishing I could dress up  everyday... Ah, wouldn't that be fun! Are you guys with me on this one? :) 

P.S. If you happen to be a fan of Ted Baker like I am, CLICK HERE to shop now at 20% off! Happy hunting, Everyone:)!

TED BAKER Nelum maxi dress, Isla patent cross body bag & Neevo pointed toe court shoes | NIALAYA Skyfall collection gold jewel ear cuff 

BLUE JEAN BABY

If I had to choose one blazer, one shirt and one pair of skinnies to wear for the rest of my life, the ones I'm wearing in today's post would be it! Incidentally, the way they found their way into my closet  is a direct result of my new shopping philosophy. You see, about two weeks ago, I decided that it was time to shape up my wardrobe, so I rid my closet of all the maybes, put a stop to impulse purchases, which rarely work out for me, and decided to approach new purchases with caution and serious consideration. Now, what I mean by caution and consideration is the following:

After cleaning my closet, I have noticed that I am particularly guilty of buying things that I like and not necessarily the ones I need. Though there is absolutely nothing wrong with buying something you like in itself, when you end up with copious amount of shoes in all imaginable colors yet don't have a solid pair of black heels to wear with everything, you know you have a problem. And I certainly have a problem because when I find something I like, all reason goes out the window, and all I hear myself thinking is "cute" and "need", so I justify my impulse purchases by assuring myself I will find some way to incorporate them into my closet, even though I have nothing to wear them with right now. Needless to say, this rarely works, so I end up with a tone of things I don't wear and not enough basics and necessities. Well, no more! From now on, I am making lists of all the things I need and buying strictly what's on the list! It's a work in progress, but so far it's been working out!

I am happy to say, I was even able to restrain myself from snatching a particularly gorgeous pair of turquoise heels, though I have to admit, the decision has been weighing on my mind heavily. Must find a way to stay strong... !

FRAME button down striped shirt | MOTHER + CANDICE SWANEPOEL Looker ankle fray jeans | IRO Abril blazer | MARC JACOBS Trouble suede shoulder bag | DOLCE & GABBANA pumps | ELODIE K floating stone chain wrap bracelet, floating stone marquis ring 

#SUNDAYFUNDAY :: SHOES & BAGS

Good morning and happy Sunday, Everyone! Hope you're all enjoying your weekend! I just wanted to say a quick hello and share a few of my favorite shoes and bags at the moment, staring with MARC JACOBS Suede Trouble bag and AQUAZZURA Saharienne sandals. And if you happen to be a shoe and bag addict like me, CLICK HERE to see even more of my favorites:) Hope you enjoy! 

STELLA MCCARTNEY black Britt shoes | STEVE MADDEN Peer sandals | LOEFFLER RANDALL clutch | GUCCI Candy ankle strap sandal | CHLOE The Marcie mini textured leather shoulder bag | PIERRE HARDY fringe bag

BACK IN BLACK

As you may have noticed I've been on a bit of a dress binge lately and the pretty shoulderless number I'm sporting in today's post is my latest find. Though my obsession with dresses ( few other favorites here & here ) is nothing new, what I have been doing differently lately is pairing feminine, flirty frocks with chunkier heels for a slightly more modern, not to mention much more comfortable feel and look. Take the studded perfection from Laurence Dacade I am wearing in today's post for example, comfortable enough to wear all day long, I just love the way they add a certain ease and edge to the whole ensemble! Not to mention the fact that unlike a pair of stilettos ( which I think would have looked great for night), they definitely make this look more appropriate for day. 

What do you guys think? How do you feel about chunky heels? 

CAPULET Spanish Shoulderless mini dress | THE KOOPLES minibox bag in embossed python style leather | NIALAYA panther ring, cross over gold ring, panther bangle in gold & white diamonds, stingray bracelet & rose gold & matte onyx bracelet | LAURENCE DACADE chunky heel buckled sandals