GARDEN BLUES

After being stuck in bed for almost a week ( battling a massive flu ), venturing outside, even for a little while, feels like a treat. Funny, but you really get a perspective on things when life's little pleasures become temporarily unavailable. All of a sudden, sitting on a park bench, reading your favorite book while sipping hot tea and basking in a glorious California sun, makes you so happy, you can barely contain yourself... I guess nothing works quite like a good old break from everything courtesy of a massive flu to make a workaholic in me face what's really and truly important:)

REBECCA TAYLOR Pickstitch embroidered jacket | TOPSHOP Fase flats | L'AGENCE Jane top in ivory | ZARA boyfriend jeans { similar here & here } | CHLOE Marcie mini leather cross-body bag | ADORNMONDE rings | DIOR So Real 48mm sunglasses

BIKER BLUES

Cobalt and stripes... always a winning combination for me:) Cheery and bright, I often opt for this pairing when I style my casual outfits to make them a bit more striking and interesting. Though normally, I prefer to wear cobalt and stripes with darker denim like navy or even black, for today's look I went with something a bit lighter. Aside from the fact that I am utterly obsessed with these Citizens of Humanity jeans because they are a perfect hybrid between boyfriend and slim fit, I rather like the way cobalt and lighter denim blue complement each other for a slightly more casual, not-so-very-nautical vibe:)

CLUB MONACO Biker jacket { similar options here & here } | CITIZENS OF HUMANITY Agnes jeans | J CREW stripped tissue turtleneck t shirt | CHANEL bag | LOEFFLER RANDALL Rosa point loafer { similar options here & here } | EXPRESS mirrored retro sunglasses | DYLANLEX rings