Bohemian-chic art, music, fashion, design and vegan lifestyle.
Casual but sexy Free People maxi dress
I absolutely love how the buttons run down the front of the dress…you can leave it all the way open with a cute bandeau or combine it with this versatile Free People lace halter which I’m in LOVE with! The copper color is a little off-setting on the rack, but looks amazing when layered with just about anything since it’s so neutral.
Fringe booties: Charles David; Purse: MMS; Necklace: Free People; Bracelet: Kyle Chan
Sherman Oaks’ most amazing gift shop to close end of April.
Whenever I need to buy a gift, Handmade in Sherman Oaks is the first place I always check. Filled with top quality art, jewelry, vintage clothes and home items, I always walk out of this store with a purchase. Unfortunately I just learned that they are closing their doors April 30th!!:(
This awesome selection of Paddywax candles had me smelling and each and every flavor. I eventually went with the Pomegranate Currant and Vanilla Oakmoss. Such cute packaging in recycled wine bottles and vintage jars! I’m very particular about scented candles and these candles not only smell amazing but are strong enough to scent up a large space.
Handmade makes last minute gift shopping super easy…they have great gift wrapping options too! After 18 years they are closing their doors on April 30th and will be missed dearly!!
Anastasia of Beverly Hills creates the perfect arch every time.
Yup, just another day in beautiful sunny California, Beverly Hills to be exact. Slightly hidden on Bedford Drive is a modest storefront that employs the best eyebrow artists. Anastasia of Beverly Hills has been perfectly grooming my eyebrows for the past couple years.
The customer service is always top notch and the walls are lined with signed photos of countless celebrities. Anastasia herself grooms the eyebrows of these stars. Because her prices are a little steep (justly so) I see an amazing esthetician named Cora. At $45 a service, Cora meticulously waxes, trims and tweezes under a microscope (literally!) to make sure I leave without a single stray hair.
Before and After!
After the waxing, trimming and tweezing, all the artists at Anastasia fill in your brows with Anastasia brow filler to make them look picture perfect.
Jon Fishman inspired concert wear…
It’s pre-sale time for Phish tickets this summer and I’m already planning my outfits. Mostly a wardrobe of Free People and Gypsy Junkie dresses, but last summer I added my own take on Jon Fishman’s signature muumuu. Yup…a bedazzled American Apparel bikini and matching American Apparel metallic headband! (Jon Fishman Photo source)
A tedious process, I bedazzled each individual crystal on that bikini! Probably the longest arts and craft project I’ve ever done. The theme will continue this summer….I have to try this amazing manicure that was featured on Accio Lacquer’s blog, and I might just have to order these super cute Tom’s from Sunshine Daydream.
Images from last summer’s shakedown streets…Saratoga Springs and Jones Beach, both in New York. While I won’t be making the trip out east, I’m sure gonna catch about 6 shows on the west coast!!
The fairytale ending to finding the perfect mirror.
I found the perfect statement mirror for my new bathroom. Determined to get it home (after I didn’t measure the inside of my car correctly and no one with a large enough vehicle was available to help), I resorted to strapping it to my car. Luckily I had a few yoga mats in the trunk, and some help from a seasoned furniture mover. It survived the haul from West Hollywood to Sherman Oaks!
I purchased this amazing mirror from Nora Santora (nyorai63@yahoo.com), a vendor at the Melrose Trading Post. She does all of the restoration and painting of the pieces. Her house AND garage are filled with vintage mirrors, wall pieces and shabby chic furniture.
The Melrose Trading Post (which happens every Sunday) is my favorite place to find vintage, unique, arts-and-crafty items for my home. I love supporting local artists and vendors, luckily it’s easy to do in LA!
