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Fur Vest and a Little Black Dress

February 26, 2016

DFT Hippie Fur Favorites - 5 Mark and I are home from our Las Vegas anniversary trip and are trying our best to settle back in to work and the “daily grind”. After 2 PM happy hours, dancing by ourselves while overlooking the entire strip on the High Roller at the Linq, gettin’ down to some throwback Thursday tunes at L.A.X… It’s been difficult haha!
On a different and very exciting note, I am happy to share that I will be collaborating with more boutiques and brands in the upcoming months, and am SO thrilled to show you all some gorgeous new clothes, products, and beauty items I’ve fallen in love with.
In the light of the upcoming festival season, or maybe just a craving for uncomplicated dressing when the weather turns to unbearably hot, I’ve recently been fully embracing a boho luxe aesthetic! I’ve partnered with BohoCheri, a local boutique specializing in relaxed shapes, luxe fabrics, and one-of-a-kind bags and jewelry crafted by local artisans, to bring you a gorgeous Spring Lookbook.
First up is this surprisingly wearable ombre fur vest. It would look amazing over a tank and shorts, bundled up with a high-necked sweater and jeans if you’re still in a cooler climate, or a touch more girly, paired with a dress and ankle booties, as I have here.
What do you think of the bohochic look? Is it your favorite style for summer or do you prefer super colorful, athleisure, or loose and flowy looks for warm weather?

DFT Hippie Fur Favorites - 12 _MG_3236 DFT Hippie Fur Favorites - 10 DFT Hippie Fur Favorites - 4 DFT Hippie Fur Favorites - 15 Faux fur vest c/o BohoCheri // Dress / H&M // Floppy Hat c/o BohoCheri // Tights / Hue // Booties / TOMS // Envelope clutch / J.Crew // Necklace / Sweet Lola

Photography by Holli Zenko.

Some of the items shown in this post were provided to me for review/demonstration purposes. Any thoughts I have regarding these items (or anything I post really) are my own and are not influenced by my sponsors or collaborators.

3 Ways to Wear a Maxi Dress in Winter

January 29, 2016

Most of us have maxi dresses in our wardrobe that when the cooler weather starts rolling around, they get pushed to the back of the closet or folded in to a box or bag and subjected to a lonely life in the garage until spring comes. I’ve come up with 3 ways to wear a maxi dress in winter so you can keep your favorites in rotation all year long!

This look is perfect for brunch with the girls or a day date.
Maxi / StitchFix // Denim jacket / Gap // Scarf / Layered by Cake // Boots / Nectar Clothing // Necklace / Gorjana // Sunnies / Amazon

I love this look for a date night when you want to look cute but still feel bundled up. Adding a satin ribbon over the cardigan allows for my waist to not be lost under the fabric.
Maxi / StitchFix // Sweater / LeTote // Necklace / J.Crew // Flats / Sole Society // Clutch / Scarlet Threads Consignment

I love this casual look for shopping, running errands, or just hanging out! You can take any button-down, tie it up and tuck it under to add another layer and still highlight your waist.
Maxi / StitchFix // Button-down / Old Navy // Clutch (actually a shoulder bag with the straps removed) / Cambridge Satchel Company // Sneaks / Target

I hope this post gave you some great ideas on how to style your favorite maxi dress, even when it’s not 90 degrees out 😉

Merlot & Cognac

November 30, 2015

Well, hello there! Fall has definitely arrived in California, and we can all rejoice in breaking out the sweaters, scarves & boots we’ve had in storage. I have a “healthy” collection of sweaters, mostly in the neutral color range (cream, black, grey, etc.) but my fall wardrobe was calling out for something crimson. I came across this Forever 21 sweater recently when browsing their website, and for around $20, I knew I couldn’t go wrong.. It has a slouchy fit, nice open weave, and a back cut-out detail that I love.
Speaking of neutrals, I’ve come to learn that leopard-print really can act as one, when it’s paired with the right tones! It can look great paired with cobalt, olive, magenta, really any shade, including other neutrals. I’ve been wearing these ankle-strap flats from Sole Society at least a couple times a week recently, and if you’re on the fence as to whether you should pick up a pair because you’re not sure what you’ll wear them with, I say, do it! Life is too short to wear boring shoes 😉

Sweater / Forever 21 // Jeans / Mavi from StitchFix // Flats / Sole Society // Necklaces / J.Crew // Ring / Kyle Chan Design // Bucket bag / Old Navy (similar) // Sunnies / Layered by Cake.

Photography by Holli Zenko.

Moto Jacket and Pleated Skirt

October 26, 2015

I was going through my closet a few days back and came across this tank I had bought from Nordstrom Rack. I realized that all throughout summer, I hadn’t worn it even once! For shame, I think it’s quite cute. Then I got the idea to make it a layering piece for fall! I could also wear it with jeans, boots, and a long cardigan on top.
What’s a summer item you’d like to restyle for fall?

Pleated skirt / ASOS // Tank / Nordstrom Rack // Moto jacket / Forever 21 // Booties / JcPenney // Necklace / LA find // Bracelet / Le Tote // Clutch / J.Crew // Sunnies / Amazon

Photography by Holli Zenko.