October 2, 2014

Los Angeles, CA.

Better late than never… Right?

Sure I may be incredibly biased, but I’m going to have go ahead and weigh in with a yes on this topic. Since, well… I’m asking.

And while it’s certainly preferable and undeniably best to do things according to plan, that’s just not always possible. I started working for a new company which has been fantastic, but very hectic, and so here I am making my Monday post on a Thursday, wondering where all the time has gone. There just never seems to be enough.

Speaking of time, it’s officially October! Rich with fall festivities, crisp cool air, colorful foliage, pumpkin spices, and Halloween candy, it’s also the time of year when autumn fashion is truly at its peak.

Today I’ve decided to take one of my favorite new pairs of autumn-rich colored skinnies and transition it from daytime casual to office/after hours drinks. Because let’s face it, sometimes the day may call for a quick change! I have been living in these Zara jeans recently because not only are they comfy and extremely wearable day after day, but the mustard hue is undeniably fitting for this time of year. Even the most basic striped black tee, which I paired with Oxfords from Forever 21, is transformed into an adorable seasonable ensemble with the addition of these must-have jeans.

To dress up my denim, I’ve paired the skinnies with this flattering textured black and white top from Ruche. It gives an effortlessly polished look. Finish the style with some heals , a bold lip, and a few statement jewels and you’re ready to hit the town!

So if you’re like me, and you’re running around to catch up with the time these days, make things easier on yourself and find fun ways to re-use and transition your favorite pieces.

“How did it get so late so soon? It’s night before it’s afternoon. December is here before it’s June. My goodness how the time has flew. How did it get so late so soon?” –Dr. Suess

Skinnies: Zara (Similar)

Textured Top: Ruche

Heels: Jessica Simpson

Ring: Topshop

Lips: Sephora Rouge Infused Lip Stain

Striped Tee: Zara (similar)

Oxfords: Forever21

Necklace: Madewell

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Photos by: Courtney Locks

June 10, 2014

LA --> Boston & Back.

Whenever I travel, I usually have great big lofty goals of keeping up with the blog- it seems so easy in theory- but then attending events, catching up with family, loved ones, friends, and ya know all the other real purposes of my vacation get in the way and so I’m often left wondering, as I am right now on this Virgin America flight headed back to LAX, where has all my time gone? I'm wondering that and if I'm being totally honest, I'm also wondering why the lady next to me thinks it's a good idea to blast the movie, Gravity, so loud that I'm also being forced to follow along with Sandra's every panic-filled moment. I don't know about you guys, but I like things that put me at ease when I'm flying thousands of miles above land in a plane, not things that remind me of just how real it can get when the machinery taking me up above the puffy beautiful clouds- malfunctions. Ok but anyways back to my point. Vacation time just has a way of moving at a glorious yet all too rapid pace, and this past getaway back to my home of New England, was no different.

While the trip was packed with catching up with close friends and family and some highlights included an overnight trip to the beach on my parents boat, a late night BBQ and an afternoon stroll through my favorite little town, Newburyport, the main event of the weekend was Eric’s graduation. At a beautiful ceremony at the Wang Theatre in Boston, MIT honored its MBA graduates. Equally impressed and so very proud, I was reminded yet again just how quickly time slips by. It feels like it was just a couple months ago that he was beginning classes over at MIT, walking me around campus, and introducing me to all of his new friends. And now, while it will certainly be wonderful for us to be in the same city, it was a bit bittersweet (even for me) to say goodbye to the fun little town of Cambridge, the local bars and delicious restaurants we’ve frequented and made our favorites and above all, Eric’s roommates who’ve become like family. While life will certainly take you in all kinds of directions, with different cities and great pubs to get you by along the way, great friends are the finds you get to hang on to forever!

These photos were actually taken last week on the day that we took off for our trip back east but they represent a great travel day outfit and so I figured it was fitting for today. With longer flights, time changes, and also changes in weather to account for, you have to make sure that you can wear something that is casual, light, and comfortable. I also really love this look because it covers my face and hair- ha! When you are rushing to pack and get to the airport on time, it’s nice to find a look that requires little to NO effort, while still maintaining a bit of your fashionable cute self. I don’t know, you might be one of those people who travels in heels and a full set of makeup- but I have never been that skilled so I go with the covered look and it works pretty well. Keep this in mind for your upcoming summer travel & let me know what you think!