Canadian Tuxedo + Bow Tie

Denim Shirt: J. Crew, old (similar here)

Jeans: Target

Duster: ASOS (also worn here)

Bow tie: ASOS

Shoes: Chanel

Bag: Chanel

Sunglasses: Dsquared2

I love Harry Potter which is probs why I love this cheeky bow tie that makes everything you wear it with a little more Hogwarts-appropriate.  Seriously though, there's something about the whole schoolgirl goth thing that is kind of cool and this removable neck bow let's me dip a toe into that whole look without completely committing (kind of like painting your nails black or wearing super dark lipstick).  I'm not into extremes of any kind but a hint of a theme here and there keeps things interesting.

Black Gaucho

Shirt: J. Crew

Pants: Just Female via Shopbop (on sale!)

Shoes: Dolce Vita, old

Bag: Chanel

Sunglasses: Fendi

Almost a year ago, I posted about culottes and how they were back.  Over the summer they maintained a steady presence, although they were overshadowed by other things like denim shorts and crop tops and kimonos.  Now that's it's time to put all that shit away, let's again focus on being cute in these flattering pants.  Because seriously, when you find a pair that fits you right (higher-waisted, mid-shin, flowy and easy but not so easy that you get a perpetual wedgie like you used to when those jersey ones were in style a few years ago, yikes) it's the best thing ever.   You know we're all in search of that "fashion forward and not even trying" look.  I think the right pair of culottes can point you in that direction.  

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Blue in the 'Bu

Top: BCBGMaxazria "Jordin" top

Skort: Zara

Shoes: Sam & Libby x Target

Bag: Chanel

Ear Jackets: NastyGal

Sunglasses: Marc Jacobs

Guys, I think the transition period is finally coming to an end.  We are about 95% unpacked, my kids are here and loving it, and we are finally starting to learn our way around L.A.  I'm hoping I'll be back to regular posting as soon as we get some kind of routine going.  This whole thing still feels like some kind of extended vacay.  These are a few quickies we took in Malibu over the weekend.  Did the touristy thing with my parents who have been visiting from Florida and had lunch at Duke's Malibu followed by a photo op on the side of the PCH.