"Holiday Gift Guide Part 2"

Here are some more incredible gift ideas not to be missed, if you order any of these and get expedited shipping your friends and family will have them in time to open on Christmas! the links below: P.S. Lula loved wearing this glamorous shower cap, she never wanted to take it off :) Lemonade Cookbook The Glow Book Eyemask and Showercap from Mimi A La Mode $1 Framed Mirrors from Moskatels Jewel Shaped Popsicles From Kitson

"Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide"

Here is a Holiday Gift Guide on the 11th hour for you folks! The good news is you can get most of these items Expedited if you order online Today-Monday! Happy Shopping and thank you for tuning in! :) Dog Leash by Dog and Crow Body Oil by Aesop Face Wash by Sunday Riley Flowers from Los Angeles Flower Mart Day Planner by Erin Condren

"Holiday Sparkle"

This marks the first official video of style guide segments for the blog. Sparkle is one of my favorite things year round. Featured designers are scrolling in the credits at the conclusion of this video, I will also post direct links later. I hope you enjoy.

"Inherent Vice"

Camisole H&M Skirt Similar here H&M Heels Similar here Hat Gladys Tamez Millinery Ring YSL

"Murmer"

I think sometimes we get caught up in another aspect of a fictitious reality in this blogging world, because of the fashion and beauty facets that are some of the main factors we like to write about. I for one am very guilty of this, we portray even our own selves as a certain type of person, and you may think you know me but it's only from what is shared. Everyone's perspective of people is only how much they are let in. I'd like to open up and be real for a moment to share about my anxiety I have struggled with since being a very young girl. I don't want to share too much because it's hard for me to open up about it and "go there" myself; but I have obsessive compulsive disorder, a pretty serious case that I used to struggle with a lot in my younger years, and social anxiety. These This video I shot with the incredible film maker Naz based in Toronto was meant as an artistic piece for the blog, but became something even more beautiful to me, and allowed me to open up and write, even this much about this piece. I used to be on medication for my OCD because sometimes it can become quite debilitating, with feeling the need to repeat things a lot like steps, car rides, even sentences. About 5 years ago I chose to go off of the medication because I no longer wanted that numb feeling in life, and would rather live each day as a struggle or challenge if you will, but still feel. This doesn't mean I am against medication for others as I know it is very helpful, and doesn't say that I myself may not go back to it someday, maybe as a mother or if things become tougher again. I just wanted to say that much, and to share to others that suffer from any sort of mental illness that I understand, and we are all in this together. That things can seem so real and the fear can seem so real, but its not, and we are strong enough.

MURMER from NAZFILMS on Vimeo.

A short Film by Naz

"A day at Niki Schwan"

Recently I had the pleasure of meeting Niki Schwan. Niki has had years in the fashion industry with expertise in trend forecasting, fashion consulting, and most famously celebrity wardrobe styling. In Los Angeles we are so blessed that Niki has graced us with a boutique of her own on Melrose Place. I stepped in and instantly felt more sexy putting on her handpicked items. With brocades, laces, sequins all around me and the aroma of lilies I was in heaven. Perhaps the best part was not just to try on these gorgeous pieces, but to be styled by Niki herself. Step into her world.

If you are in LA please visit Niki Schwan: 8428 Melrose Place Los Angeles CA 90069 or their website http://www.nikischwan.com

"I'll make mine a double"

Dress and Jumpsuit both by Monique Lehman Necklace Anthropologie Sold out Similar here Sandals Topshop

"Penny Lane"

Blouse H&M sold out Similar at White House Black Market Skirt H&M Heels Steve Madden sold out Similar at Caparros Ibera Hat Gladys Tamez Millinery Necklace Jenny Dayco

"Happy Halloween"

Happy Halloween Everyone! Top and Skirt H&M here Skirt sold out similar here Necklaces Vintage Hat Gladys Tamez Millinery Heels Alexander McQueen Sunglasses Dior

"Fall-ish"

Dress Free People Purse Vintage Sunglasses Ray Ban Shoes Vintage