SOLVANG CLOGGGG -- JC, JC, JC, JC!

it is incredibly fitting that this SUPER fall clog is called the solvang -- i love that place, i love their vinooo and also - how much more DUTCH can you get than BIG, CHUNKY, ready-for-the-rain heels?

i think it is necessary to invest in a pair of each color...duh.

SOLVANG CLOG by JEFFREY CAMPBELL

AVAILABLE AT FREEPEOPLE.COM

$188

thank you, FREE PEOPLE.COM, for these amazingggggg creations :)

LnA f2010

i am on a forever quest to find comfy, perfectly draping men's wear to cuddle up in on a blustery day - so when i found LnA a few years ago, i hit the jackpot.

LnA, created in los angeles by lauren alexander and april leight, is a collection of the PERFECT leggings and worn-in tees.

here are some of their fall 2010 pieces -- which seem to fit in so nicely to santa barbara's bipolar weather...

sheer cotton + leather = amazinggg

favorite pre-shredded tees

layers, layers, layers and more layers = obsessed

stripes = next hottest item!

photos courtesy of mark iantosca and elle magazine

romper feverrrr

as the days get hotter and hotter here in santa barbara, i can't help but LOVE the look of a slouchy romper. the shorter, flowy-er, and girly-er the better! here are a few of my fav looks -- for every budget!

Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent

Keyhole Cami Romper, Shopbop.com

$275.00

Forever 21

Ethnic Pattern Woven Romper, forever 21.com

$19.90

Torn by Ronny Kobo

Emily Romper, Shopbop.com

$220.00

Forever 21

Leafy Knit Romper, forever21.com

$16.90

C&C California

Gauze Smocked Strapless Romper, Shopbop.com

$110.00

a romper is a perfect summer-to-fall piece you can pair with tights and a light sweater when the air gets chilly! hope this makes your day a little bit brighter!! xx

JEFFREY CAMPBELL FW2010

OMG I AM DYYYYING IN ANTICIPATION. JC IS MY GUILTIEST PLEASURE. icannotevenexplain.

JC's 10th anniversary collection, ON THE RUN, is planning a massive hit on the fashion market soooon!! the looks are inspired by 1970's london, prehistoric times, female russian spies, vintage x-training and 1990's underground warehouse parties.

(via www.jeffreycampbellshoes.com -- CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR THE COMPLETE COLLECTION -- I AM MOSTLY IN LOVE WITH THE KNEE HIGH TWO TONE BOOT )

proenza schouler rst 2011

proenza schouler, named such from the maternal maiden names of the two STELLAR designers, jack mccollough and larazo hernandez, is a wonderful collection of youthful and creative pieces.

the resort pieces are funky and incredibly wearable - no matter where you are! the color scheme is also perfectly neutral and has the right pops of color in the perfect places!

im smitten :)

oh and the SHOES?! cannot wait to get my hands on a pair of those....

emma hack, amazing

emma hack, body artist, began her career as a certified make-up and hair stylist and has found her way to body painting. her work examines the female form and the beauty added to such standard arrangements.

i love it. enjoy.

www.emmahackartist.com

happy birthday laurel!

HAPPY 13th BIRTHDAY LAUREL!!

YOU ARE FINALLY A TEENAGER!

haute hair, CHANEL

HAiR forecast 2011 -- DOWN, middle part and medium length.

SO SO so natural and perfect! LOVE!

CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE 2010 FALL

XOXO

dsquared2 f/w 2010/11

here's a look a DSQUARED2 fall/winter ad campaign. shot by mert alas & marcus piggot featuring iris strubegger, alla kostrommichova, jordan coulter, tyler kenyon and thomas hoefnagles.

AMAZINGGGGG.

REFRESHING, DARK & GOTHLIC. LOVE LOVE LOVE!!

park city weekend

just got back into LA from a luxurious 4th of July weekend in park city! the weather was fabulous, the food amazing and the activities never ending!

on Friday night we went to my favorite local pc restaurant, Shabu. this place features contemporary asian cuisine with a funky local vibe. it is a must-do if you find yourself hungry and downtown pc.

Laurel and Olivia at Shabu

the trip was not complete without a ride down the river...the 40 degree river. excited, we all blew up our tubes and drove 45 minutes to the "floating spot" where we jumped onto our meager floats and felt the burning cold water. needless to say, the six of us, born and raised in southern california, did not last very long in the river.

Me, blowing up 1/6 rafts

Laurel, Olivia and Me, gearing up to jump in!

Tate, Olivia and Laurel making their way down the path, Brad headed down the river!

on the trip to home depot to find an air pump (which proved unsuccessful as you can see above), my sister and i found squirrel food. obviously, i was overjoyed. growing up in southern california (again), has greatly limited my experience with wild animals. we created a concoction and hung out to watch the drama that followed.

My pet squirrel!

we did manage to find some time to shop...i love shopping in pc because i can almost always find some really random FUN piece! we found a really cute theory dress/vest set that i will post pictures of asap!!

must get to bed/finish this wildly entertaining episode of america's got talent!!