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Sparkle Sophisticate

December 4, 2017

Dreaming of Italy in shades of rose gold

Once you’ve reached the bottom of this thirty-something photo post you’ll realize why this was my favorite shoot of the European tour. This rose gold sequin tunic dress by Jennafer Grace Collection feels like rock star royalty. Equipped with a plunging neckline that laces up with a gold chain, this dress is far from form fitting but oh so lala sexy! Shot in the beautiful entrance way of Villa Nichesola, everything was 100 percent in our favor except for the 50 mosquito bites I ended up with by dusk. But hey, the things we do for fashion.

From this shoot I have officially become obsessed with dark lips. Thank you Thea Cosmetics for breaking the goth barrier.

May your holiday festivities be filled with sparkle and sequins!

Rose Gold Sequin Dress Jennafer Grace Collection / Lips Thea Cosmetics / Studded Ankle Bootie Buckle / Quartz Earrings Desert Daisy Jewelry

Photography by Ashely Marie Myers

Franklin’s Tower

November 15, 2017

May the four winds blow you safely home

I miss these sunsets. Five beautiful nights in Santorini watching the sun reach beneath the sea from a villa at the top of the highest point of the island. Greece is exactly how I envisioned it, cascading white buildings streaming down the cliffs, and sunsets that warm your insides like you’ve just had the most delicious glass of wine. Admittedly I was especially looking forward to the hummus, I was in the motherland and I wouldn’t expect anything less. But apart from my favorite snack of little smashed beans, I ate the most delicious vegetarian dishes of my life! Avocado, beans, spinach, fancy mushrooms (not THAT kinda fancy, but the ouzo got us close) anything my little veggie heart desired. Out of the dozens of countries I have traveled to in the past year, Greece takes the prize for food. But enough about stuffing my face with grape leaves and falafel, this is a ‘fashion blog.’ And nothing complements the white scapes of Greece like the bold colors of Pachamama Bohemian, Ouroboros Designs and L di R.

Leather, turquoise macrame. This statement piece from Ouroboros Designs is unreal.

Like pieces of art for your feet! Obsessed with these moccasins form L di R.

The fit on this jacket is perfection! And has just about every one of my favorite colors.

“Whichever way your pleasure tends
If you plant ice you’re gonna harvest wind.”

Gypsy Ikat Jacket Pachamama Bohemian / Turquoise Macrame Necklace Ouroboros Designs / Feather Moccasins L di R / Lips Thea Cosmetics

Photography by Ashley Marie Myers

From Verona, With Love

November 4, 2017

Italy is for lovers

Everything is so much more romantic in Italy. The history, the architecture, the food, the way of life. Added bonus that Shakespeare’s Rome & Juliet takes place in Italy, specifically Verona. Verona has felt like my second home over these past 18 months. Performing a recording breaking 21 sold old shows at the Arena di Verona in one calendar year with Zucchero, I’ve almost spent more time in Verona than Los Angeles. There are so many things I wish I could bring home with me: the cafes, the cobblestone streets, the amorone risotto, the vino, the vegan gelato, it’s such a romantic way of life. The muted reds, yellows and pinks and blues paint the perfect picture of an Italian love story. From daytime gelato eating to nighttime vino sipping, Buckle came on the road with us to the city of love for the perfect day to night Italian street style.

True story…I had to have instruction on how to eat this gelato for the camera. I think we have at least 30 outtakes.

Ahhhh, my favorite newly discovered restaurant in Verona. A wine cellar that has a secret passage to the Arena di Verona and is home to more than 20,000 bottles of wine!

Love, love love these booties from Buckle. So versatile with jeans, dresses, socks, any which way.

That’s amore, my bunnies!

All clothing and accessories from Buckle

Photography by Ashley Marie Myers

Mykonos Musings

October 29, 2017

This June began one long summer tour for me. Beginning in Italy and making our way through Europe, Scandinavia and even a dip into Africa, Greece and now South America, I couldn’t have planned better to keep the warm weather rolling through the beginning of November. Today we travel to Curitiba, Brazil, for our final show of the Black Cat World tour. So many memories and highlights that I’ll enjoy reminiscing for the rest of my life. I will always be grateful for the opportunity to be able to capture my travels with photographer extraordinare, Ashley Myers, in some of the most beautiful locations in the world. And of course being outfitted in gorgeous accessories and wardrobe. Idyllwild Designs, Cloud Ranch Jewelry and Yoga Outlet accompanied us on this magical day of exploring Mykonos.

Such beautiful detail on these pieces! And mad props to Idyllwild Designs for using vegan leather!

Cloud Ranch Jewelry is currently one of my favorite designers to wear everyday. With the fires that just occurred in Sonoma, the designer’s studio was completely devasted. I cannot even imagine the grief for a lifetime of work lost in a fire. If you’re interested in supporting this artist, please visit her website and help her continue with her incredible art.

Cheers to forever summer, my bunnies!

Vegan striped clutch & wallet Idyllwild Designs / Silver totem ring, snake charmer ring and firebird necklace Cloud Ranch Jewelry / Free People Romper Yoga Outlet

Photography by Ashley Marie Myers

Orange You Glad

October 10, 2017

Holidaze in Greece

What I would give for just one more day at the pool in Greece. Ouzo shots, mojitos and hummus for days while strumming drunk tunes on the ukulele. That’s how we spent our afternoons in Mykonos. The Ouzo may have gotten the best of me…these photos following pool time are a tell tale sign. What was a stumbling mess leaving the pool area to regroup and play dress up, actually turned out to be one of my favorite shoots of Mykonos. The stark white against the complete opposite sides of the color wheel (orange and blue) are some of my favorite color combos at the moment. This little gauze hippie top from The Little Bazaar made it’s rounds in Greece. If this top could talk, boy would it have a helluva story to share.

I’m really into these beautiful, delicate silver jewels from Cloud Ranch Jewelry.

Happy holidaze, love bunnies!

White Gauze Hippie Top The Little Bazaar / Orange Lips Thea Cosmetics / Silver Rings & Thunder Bird Necklace Cloud Ranch Jewelry / Studded Booties Jeffrey Campbell

Photography by Ashley Marie Myers

Vaalbara Designs

September 30, 2017

Streets of Santorini

Once in a lifetime views. Literally. I’ve been wanting to make this voyage to Greece for some time now and last month dreams came true. Pristine white buildings, stacked on infinity pools, stacked on rooftop bars, stacked on rows and rows of Greecian shops. Mixed with a salty breeze, mountain sun, dill and garlic spices pouring out of kitchens, and the occasional pile of donkey poo. It’s honestly sensory overload. Walking across this mountainous island is the best way to enjoy the coastal views, so packing a little day bag is the best way to store travel necessities and purchases. Vaalbara Designs, made locally out of recycled and local materials in Los Angeles, is my go to EVERYTHING bag. Just a touch of leather on this beautiful and uber soft woven fabric makes this piece a no-brainer staple of my travel wardrobe.

Starting the afternoon with a couple 2, 3 cactus cocktails.

The top zipper couldn’t be better for traveling. Detours pickpockets and keeps everything secured despite how many cactus cocktails are consumed.

I promise this won’t be my last visit. Until next time, Santorini…

Tulum Weekender Vaalbara Designs / Mala Bead Bracelets made by Lisa Farner / Sterling Silver Snake Ring Cloud Ranch Jewelry

Photography by Ashley Marie Myers

Dancin in the Street

September 21, 2017

It’s an invitation across the nation, a chance for Folks to meet.

Italy: Vino, limoncello, pasta, foccacia and espresso. All the staples. What I would give for a little Italian espresso bar next to my house in LA. It’s been a long and extremely rewarding tour here in Europe and the final week has brought me back to Verona, Italy, where it all began with Zucchero one year ago. This tour has brought me to just about every continent and dozens and dozens of countries I only dreamed of visiting. Italy still remains one of my favorite places, and Verona will always have a special place in my heart. After four months of living in Europe, I’m ready to be back in La La Land. But believe me I’ll be dancin the whole week through, celebrating my final stay in Europe for the time being, wearing The Little Bazaar, Not Rated and Setara Jewelry.

So in love with this baby blue leather cord of this Setara Jewelry piece!

“They’ll be swinging, swaying, records playing,
Dancing in the street.”

Tie Dye Hippie Skirt The Little Bazaar / Lace Up Sandals Not Rated / Tassel Choker Setara Jewelry

Photography by Ashley Marie Myers

Scents of Summer

September 14, 2017

Resorting with Flores Lane

If you’ve been reading my blog for a while I’m sure you know of my affinity towards delicious candles, in particular LA based brand, Flores Lane. They’ve made an appearance in all my favorite locations…Los Angeles, Joshua Tree and now Greece. They burn non stop when I’m at home, so what better to bring them along on my Greecian holiday in Mykonos? I always travel with scents to brighten up hotel rooms or backstage dressing rooms (some need it wayyyy more than others) and Flores Lane has nailed it with their scent perfection. Exquisitely crafted florals were wafting through our beautiful little room at Artemoula’s resort in Mykonos during our stay. Picking up just one of those candles brings me right back to our Greek villa in the hills. Lounging in Namaste & Crochet, Jennafer Gracious, Setara Jewelry and Ouro Boros Designs, I felt like a proper Greecian pool bunnie!

Tasty little treats that our bartender made us! He couldn’t have matched it more perfectly to my shark tooth / turquoise Ouro Boros ring.

Thank you Artemoula’s Studios for an amazing stay at your beautiful resort!

Soy Candles Flores Lane / Crochet Corset Top Namaste & Crochet / Velvet Turban Jennafer Gracious / Copper and Turquoise Rings Ouros Boros Designs / Emerald Quartz Necklace Setara Jewelry

Photography by Ashley Marie Myers

Villa Nichesola

August 30, 2017

Verona, Italia

I’m not sure an Italian bed and breakfast can get any more picturesque than this. This was my fourth visit to Verona, and first time just outside of the city. A pool, spacious apartments and a wine bar with local wine that puts you in the right Italian state of mind, it was the first time I felt like I was on a vacation in years. I ate my weight in polpettes (little vegan eggplant balls) fresh figs and Amarone, a wine specifically from the Verona region. The most perfect place to sit at the pool, put back a few two three bottles of wine, wake up in the afternoon and repeat. Vintage vibes only in this joint with a suit from Beverly Swimwear, turban from Jennafer Gracious and jewels from Setara Jewelry.