Sam & Josh Are Getting Married!

*I accidentally deleted this post, so here it is again with a few more pictures*
Our good friends Sam and Josh are finally getting married!
Mary Claire, Marielle, and I drove down to Joshua Tree for their engagement shoot.
The day was full of laughs, baked goods, talent, and a whole lot of visible love between the soon to be married couple.
Marielle and Mary Claire are photography goddesses and constantly inspire me to get better.

































































It wasn't too long ago that Sam took pictures of Steven and I, and I was so honored when she asked me to come along on the shoot.
Head over to Sam's, Mary Claire's, and Marielle's blogs for more!

Sometimes I create things I am really proud of.

Surprise Day Off

 I had a surprise day off yesterday, as did Steven, so we celebrated by going to my favorite areas of Los Angeles.
   Our first stop was Abbot Kinney in Venice Beach. It's a boho chic street full of boutiques and coffee shops. Unfortunately, we couldn't afford much beside some tea, so we sat and sipped and people watched until we were ready to move on. 
 While driving to the Santa Monica Promenade we spontaneously decided to stop at Main Street for some more affordable shopping. I found this perfect coral peter pan blouse originally from American Apparel at The Closet.    It's similar to Buffalo Exchange/Crossroads but with a smaller and much more amazing collection. I spotted some vintage D&G dresses, a vintage Norma Kamali skirt, and 2 amazing Burberry coats at an extremely affordable prices. Definitely going back.
   We finally made it to Santa Monica just in time for dinner.  We walked around after stuffing ourselves and did some more shopping.  Steven and I bought hats at Nordstrom, his a gray beanie and mine a navy blue cloche.   Then I found these amazing mauve jeans that I have been searching for. Guess how much I paid for them. Guess. Hint: they're from Urban Outfitters.  $6.99 YES, six dollars and ninety-nine cents. Awesome. 
 We ended the night strolling along the beach and pier hand in hand. It was absolutely lovely.  Date days are my absolute favorite. 
 Oh, and this is what we wore  Me- Dress from H&M Vintage Belt Kate Spade Bow Bracelet Nude Oxfords from Buffalo ExchangeI also wore a navy tweed coat most of the day
 Steven- Leather jacket from Urban Outfitters Burberry Polo Levi 511 Sperry Top-Sider Boat Shoes

A Day At The Fair

 My dad, my brother, Steven, and I spent the day at the L.A. County Fair!  Floral dress and nude oxfords found at Buffalo Exchange Hat from Forever 21 
We spent the day stuffing our faces with food, laughing our butts off in fun houses, riding sick inducing rides, and having good old family fun.  I even won two dollars at the horse races!  It was a really wonderful day. 

A Weekend With Friends (Again)

  Vintage dress from American Vintage Cropped cardigan from Nordstrom Clue Booties by Seychelles  Hat from Nordstrom Jacket from Urban Outfitters Henley from H&M Pants from Urban Outfitters Desert Boots by Clark's
Friday night Steven and I had dinner with friends by the sea, and came home to two wonderful girls waiting for us. The next morning those wonderful girls and I drove to Joshua Tree to photograph our friends Samantha and Josh.    I'm waiting to get my film back, and for Samantha to see all of her pictures before I post more of the happy couple. I'm really proud of them, and I'm proud of Mary Claire and Marielle for how amazing their pictures came out.    We have plans to visit the desert again soon. 
 Sunday we woke up early and ventured to Pasadena for the Rose Bowl Flea Market    I didn't find anything, but Steven found a sweet knife so he was content. Mary Claire and Marielle had to leave afterwards, so Steven and I headed to Old Town for dinner. I bought Kate Spade lipstick in Adventurous Red and I'm in love with it.   I'm so glad I got to spend time with Marielle after not being able to see her last weekend, and I love how often Mary Claire is over at my house.  I can't wait until Marielle, MC, N'tima, and Amanda, and our boys are reunited. They are truly the best people I've met in a while.