Santa Monica

Top: Zara (also worn here)

Skirt: ASOS (also worn here, similar here, here)

Shoes: Zara (also worn here)

Bag: Chanel

Sunglasses: Prada

There are days where I'm utterly frustrated with L.A. life (hello, traffic and parking and out of this world real estate prices), but this city always ALWAYS redeems herself.  Because, there are so many days where I find myself in situations that make me just plain happy to be here (more on that soon.)  This past Saturday afternoon in Santa Monica was one of those days.  I realize the pier is pretty ratchet, touristy and even downright sketchy sometimes.  But the perfect weather, ocean views, amazing sunset, my happy kids with blue cotton candy all over their hands and faces,  and overall energy (laid back yet vibrant?) of SaMo was a great reminder of why we chose to come to the Golden State.  P.S. My name, Hema, means "golden."  WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN, UNIVERSE????

Night out

Top: Zara, recent

Skirt: Myne, old

Shoes: Steven by Steve Madden

Bag: Gucci

Necklace: Zara

Sunglasses: Ray Ban

Just when you thought I'd run out of cobalt colored clothing, I dug up another goodie. #cobaltblind.

 

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Sunday Stroll

Top: Madison Marcus, old

Jeans: Joe's Jeans

Shoes: Elizabeth & James, old

Bag: DVF

Sunglasses: Ray Ban

I vaguely remember a time (a long, long time ago) when I said I would never be caught dead wearing open-toed booties.  Eventually I saw the light.  Now I'm kicking myself for not buying these in black way back when.   

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Starry

Jacket: Vintage (also worn here)

Shirt: Equipment via The Outnet

Pants: local boutique (also worn here)

Wallet: Louis Vuitton

Shoes: Celine

Sunglasses: Marc Jacobs

I'm usually not one to go for something as whimsical as a star-printed shirt.  But something about the scale and color scheme of this little number kind of fit with what I already do.  I'm all about having multiple varieties of the same thing (i.e. the white shirt).  Also, to the extent you can use a blazer to pull together what is essentially some silky pajamas and wear that shit to work, I say do it.

  

Metallic Accessories & Striped Dress

Dress: Limited old (also worn here)

Blazer: H&M, old (similar here, here and here)

Shoes: Modern Vintage, old

Belt: So old I can't remember

Bag: Burberry

Sunglasses: Marc Jacobs

I think this jacket is making its fourth appearance on this blog, and the dress at least its second or third.   I wear the bag and sunglasses weekly.  No lie, the cost per wear  on each of these items has to be closing in on like, a dollar.  Ok ok fine, maybe not on the bag - yet.  But getting there.