ASOS spring '12 lookbook

love how surf chic this lookbook is!

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Balmain Pre-Fall

Balmain's Pre-Fall collection is to dieeee

Loving the gold cuffs and crazy patterned pants

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DIY: skull bracelets

what you'll need:

1 strand of bone beads (i used ivory)

1 strand of wood beads (for the underside of the bracelets)

12 skull head beads

3 yards of elastic beading string

how to:

string the bracelets in whatever pattern you like

once finished tie the string into a knot and pull hard on all four ends of the string to secure the knot

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chloé pre fall

literally drooling over this pre fall collection...especially the plaid coat!

photos: Studded Hearts

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UO january catalogue

This catalogue is making me wish it would continue to be 75 all winter long!

always love urban outfitter's styling

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deborah lippmann nail polishes!

so excited to finally have some new nail polishes to wear! 

right now i have billionaire on which is a super dark money-green color

seriously in love with all of them

oh! and right now if you go to Nordstrom they are buy 2 get 1 free! such a steal!!

from left to right: I'm Not Innocent, I Love The Nightlife, Billionaire

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my essentials

It's about time I share my favorite items in my closet to start out 2012!

From left to right: 

Basic Zara Linen T-Shirt: by far the easiest go to in my closet. They look way nicer on than any cotton t-shirt, yet are just as comfortable. LOVE.

BDG Denim Button-Down: I love this because I wear it both buttoned up as a shirt or over a tank or shirt as a jacket. Perfect weight especially with the mild weather in LA. (link is similar version)

Vince High-Low Sweater: I cannot tell you how much I wear this sweater...my friends know I basically live in this. I throw it over anything. It's a large so it's oversized which I love, but because it's a nice sweater I still look put together no matter what I'm wearing it with. 

Zara Leopard Scarf: This scarf rivals my vince sweater in the amount of use it has gotten. I've even worn it as a top. It adds a lot to a simple outfit and when I don't feel like picking out an outfit I usually throw this over anything. If you don't own a leopard scarf yet I suggest adding one to your closet. 


Jeffrey Campbell "Rouges" Bootie:  Easy bootie to throw on with any outfit. Looks great with skinnies or even shorts so I can wear them year round. Love that all the hardware is gold too!

Sam Edelman Gold "Gigi" Sandal: The most comfortable sandal I've owned for the price. The gold is a perfect color and dresses up any casual outfit. Totally worth the price. 

Citizens of Humanity Denim : literally the most comfortable, live-in jeans I've ever owned. If you get them, size down because they do stretch!

Citizens of Humanity Black "Avedon" Jean: my go to, especially for going out at night when it's freezing outside! Also, a much more put-together option compared to black leggings.

Viktor and Rolf Flowerbomb Perfume: my favorite go-to perfume. I am so picky when it comes to perfumes and I never get sick of this scent. Absolute perfection.

Michael Kors Gold Watch: I like that this watch isn't too big and isn't flashy. Simple and refined. I never used to wear a watch before this one but I love how it adds to an outfit, especially layered with some bangles.

Max & Chloe Monogram Necklace: I wear this everyday and never take it off. Easy to layer with and looks great with a bunch of bangles on because it is so simple. 

Hope you enjoyed this past year and have an amazing 2012!!!

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