LANVIN STRIPES IN PARIS

Wearing what is probably one of my favorite Paris Fashion Week looks. Given my weakness for bright colors and full, flowy skirts, the moment I spotted this striped perfection from Lanvin on LUISAVIAROMA, it was pretty much game over! I love absolutely everything about it, from length and color, to fit and silhouette! Oh, and how fun are those side pockets! I don't know what it is, but I love when really dressy skirts feature little casual details such as side pockets. I just feel that adding that casual touch makes a skirt a bit more fun and certainly a lot more day-time appropriate:)

Since I wanted to keep all of the attention on the skirt, for today's look, I paired it with a ruffled-collared blouse, a pair of black pumps and a cream-colored Valentino tote. Reason why I went with a tote rather than a clutch is because I feel that a slightly more substantial bag makes this outfit a bit more day-time appropriate. Well, that's really one of the reasons:) The other reason is that I am utterly obsessed with this bag at the moment and find it very difficult not to wear it all the time and with everything, denim cut-offs included! Luckily, it happen to work quite nicely with this particular look, so no fashion faux pas had to be made:)!

VALENTINO Small My Rockstud leather top handle bag { similar here & here } | VALENTINO Tango pump { also love this strappy option } | LANVIN Striped duchesse silk skirt { cute dress option here } | THEORY Oakland B trench coat | CO Ruffled crepe blouse | GREY ANT cat eye sunglasses { also upside with this metallic pair } | OSCAR DE LA RENTA ear cuff { also love this option & this one }  / all items thanks to LUISAVIAROMA

DRESSING WITH CONFIDENCE

Good morning, Everyone! Hope you day is off to a great start! I am very excited to partner with bebe to talk to you a little bit about what makes me feel confident and what dressing with confidence means to me. I think that dressing with confidence has very little to do with wearing the latest trends. It's really about feeling good about what you're wearing. For me, that feeling came from finding my personal style, knowing what I like and finally understanding what works best for me! The latter, was a lesson learned through trial and error, because frankly, no matter how much I love certain styles, I could never pull them off! That's totally fine though, there is plenty of fish ( other style options ) available! Once I found myself and realized what it is that makes me feel most comfortable, that's when I was really able to express myself with confidence. And really, I think it's the same for everyone! When you find your style, discover what makes you feel good, that's when you can start dressing with confidence!

If a had to describe my style in a few words, I'd say polished femininity is what comes to mind first. I guess I'm a bit of a girly girl after all:) Though I don't exclusively wear uber feminine pieces, in fact I'm a big fan of jeans and jackets for day-time, I love to add a bit of a feminine touch to all my looks. For today's day-time outfit, that little bit of femininity comes from paring wide-legged trousers with a blush-colored trench coat, a few sparkly rings and a coil necklace.

Night-time looks are no exception and today's outfit is a perfect example of that. A pretty lace-trim pleated skirt, paired with a waist-enhancing vest and a pair of cute ankle boots. Clean, polished and girly! Finishing touch, a fun clutch and a pretty choker necklace!:) 

What about you guys, what does dressing with confidence mean to you?

bebe front slit trench coat, high-rise wide-leg trousers, rope handle tote, smooth coil necklace, lace-trim pleated skirt, long fitted vest, eyelashes clutch & metal and pave ring set 

PARIS FASHION WEEK READY WITH KÉRASTASE

If you guys follow me on Instagram, you may have noticed that I teamed up with luxury haircare brand, Kérastase to keep my hair looking beautiful throughout Paris Fashion Week. You see, I had gone to Palm Springs for a few very relaxing days right before the craziness of Paris, which was a great idea, but the combination of blazing hot sun and chlorinated water did a number on my hair and my do was looking a bit lackluster to say the least. Luckily, Kérastase was there to help transform my hair!

Though I've been using Kérastase products for some time now, it was so special to visit one of the salons in the brand's hometown of Paris! I had a hair appointment set up at MH Coiffeur, which started with a deep conditioning treatment. After washing my hair with Kerastase Bain Satin 2 Shampoo, designed specifically to care for dry hair, the stylist applied Masquintense Thick, which is a hydrating and moisturizing treatment mask made to nourish damaged hair. He left it on for about 15 minutes to help repair my hair, leaving it noticeably more healthy, smooth and shiny.

When it came to styling my hair, I wanted to try something different than the loose, messy curls that I normally wear. This time, we went with a straight, voluminous style instead! Normally, I am reluctant to wear my hair straight because it's so fine and lacks volume,  but I loved how this style looked! Smooth, shiny and perfectly straight - and the deep conditioning treatment didn't weigh it down at all! Honestly, from now on, that's the way I want my hair to look everyday! The style also stayed intact, despite the fact that we ended up walking around windy, rainy Paris all day! So, YAY!

Aside from getting my hair in shape, I also had the pleasure of attending an intimate event showcasing the iconic Nutritive hair care range that was first launched in 1979. Since I am a big fan of Nutritive hair care products, it was really interesting to hear how Kérastase's Nutritive formula progressed over the years. I certainly didn't realize just how dedicated researchers at L'Oreal are and how much effort is applied to include the latest technological advancements and improve even the best-selling products so we can all walk around with amazing hair! :)

I also had the pleasure of meeting January Jones, the brand's latest muse. Since I am a huge Mad Man fan, and absolutely loved January Jones's character on the show, you can imagine what a pleasure it was to meet her in person. Even more stunning than you can imagine, after speaking to her for five minutes, I felt like I've known her for years. We ended up talking about everything from her personal style to her favorite off-duty hairstyles, most of which we actually share. I guess high bun and low pony tail will always remain a classic:)

It was an absolutely magical evening and I would like to thank the Kerastase team for making this trip to Paris absolutely unforgettable!

GUCCI twill bomber jacket, pleated silk-chiffon midi skirt, Horsebit-detailed glossed-leather Mary Jane pumps, crocheted cotton beret & Dionysus embroidered GG canvas shoulder bag

A GUIDE TO ABBOT KINNEY :: ALL MY FAVORITE SPOTS

Good morning, Everyone! Hope your week is going great so far! I wanted to take this opportunity to share a few of my  favorites spots on Abbot Kinney, a cute shopping and dining destination in Marina del Rey Emil and I like to frequent.

Eclectic, fun and stylish, if you're looking for a great shopping and dining spot, Abbot Kinney is definitely on of my favorite walkable neighborhoods in LA. Aside from the fact that you can shop while enjoying warm Cali sun, what I like about Abbot Kinney the most, is the great variety of shops you can find here. Unique clothing and accessories boutiques, flower shops, furniture and home goods stores, art galleries and chic restaurants, all conveniently located within a few blocks.

A Few Personal Favorites: 

Though there are certainly a few cute coffee shops on Abbot Kinney, since I was pretty much born with a coffee cup in my hand, I like to enjoy it on the go. Normally, I head over to TOMS Roasting Co. Coffee to get my caffeine fix. The rustic decor is beyond cute and the coffee is great, I mean, what else can a girl ask for?:)

One of my go-to places to get great basics like jeans and tees is Rag & Bone, and the Abbot Kinney location is definitely a favorite by far. This loft-style boutique also features the cutest back-yard garden patio, where you can lounge around while basking in warm California sun.

I've never been much of a dessert addict. Pasta and pizza, YES! But as far as desserts are concerned, Emil definitely has much more of a sweet tooth than I do. Having said that, whenever we find ourselves on Abbot Kinney, I can never resist getting ice cream at Salt & Straw! The ice cream is absolutely delicious and selection of flavors is seriously amazing. BTW, if you happen to stop by, I seriously suggest trying Honey Lavender! :)

As I mentioned before, there are a few really cool restaurants on Abbot Kinney, but the one place Emil and I are completely obsessed with is Gjelina. The food is just insanely good, and rustic chic decor makes this place one of our favorite spots to grab dinner. If you happen to stop by, I suggest trying any of their pizzas or a smoked trout salad, which is absolutely yummy! One thing I would recommend is making a reservation, because they do tend to get quite busy for dinner.

MARISSA WEBB Ilsa dress | ELIZABETH COLE geometric earrings | TABITHA SIMMONS Blaze embellished suede sandals | CHLOE small Hudson bag studded cross body bag | OLIVER PEOPLES x ISABEL MARANT Daria sunglasses | RACHEL ZOE Set of 5 rings |