MY STYLE MOTTO

MY STYLE MOTTO

When it comes to style, I have but a single motto I adhere to religiously - wear only what feels good on, and what makes you feel good! What I mean by feels good on is that comfort is always at the top of my priorities. I can't imagine feeling good wearing something that isn't comfortable. 

I have to admit that in the past, I've made a mistake of buying pieces that had great hanger appeal but weren't necessarily comfortable, and all of them suffered the same fate. After a few futile attempts to convince myself I could get over itchy fabric or restricting silhouettes, I would eventually give up and move those pieces to the back of my closet, where they would remain never to be worn again. So eventually, I learned my lesson! If it doesn't feel good on, I don't buy it!

The making me feeling good part has more to do with my sartorial preferences. I am sure you can agree that we all have certain pieces we naturally gravitate towards because we simply can not help but love the way we look when we wear them. Well, I try to create a wardrobe filled with just those types of pieces because through trial and error I've learned that unless what you wear makes you feel good about yourself, you will not wear it!

Take EXPRESS flare jeans I am wearing in today's post for example, I've had them for a few weeks now and I simply cannot stop wearing them because of how comfortable they are. And the same goes for the patched girlfriend jeans! Super soft and light weight, they literally feel like you're wearing nothing at all! Yet as much as I appreciate how good they feel on, I absolutely love the way they fit!

I am a big believer in jeans that have a bit of stretch in them because I feel that they simply hug the body better and also retain their shape though the day, which is what I love about these 2 pairs because I've worn them on 8-hour road trips and they looked as good as they did in the morning when I first put them on! Naturally, I love that! 

What about you guys, what's your style motto?

Thank you Express for partnering with me on this post! 

EXPRESS Distressed patched girlfriend jeans, Mid rise released hem bell flare jean, Fitted patch denim shirt, Ribbed zip front bodysuit from EXPRESS ONE ELEVEN collection & Oversized round frame sunglasses { similar here } | CHLOE small Inez bag | AQUAZZURA Wild Thing fringe sandals | CHANEL Boy bag | LARSSON & JENNINGS Lugano leather strap watch | COORDINATES COLLECTION Legend engraved cuff

LITTLE WHITE LACE

LITTLE WHITE LACE

Good morning and happy Saturday, Everyone! I just wanted to say a quick hi and share a few images of one of my favorite little white dresses at the moment. Though I am definitely partial to white dresses in general, something about the casual ease of this particular one, really appeals to me.

Yet another one of those dresses you can dress up or down depending on occasion, for today's look, I chose to pair it with pretty espadrilles ( also obsessed with this pair & this one ) and my Chloe Inez bag ( last seen here & here ), which I've been wearing with pretty much everything this summer because it completes every look in the most wonderful way! Hope you don't mind seeing it so much!:)

P.S. Hope you having a wonderful weekend!

THE JETSET DIARIES Mariposa dress | SOLUDOS Lace-Up espadrille sandals | CHLOE Inez small bag { also love this version in white } & Jayme cat-eye gold-tone sunglasses | LACK OF COLOR The Spencer wide brimmed hat { similar here } | COORDINATES COLLECTION Legend engraved cuff | SHASHI Swirl midi ring, Rebecca ring & Ava ring

VL TRAVEL: OJAI CALIFORNIA

VL TRAVEL: OJAI CALIFORNIA

After a few particularly busy weeks ( we're finalizing a big trip coming up in the next 2 weeks, getting ready for Fashion Month in September, and of course working on new content for VivaLuxury ), Emil and I reached a tipping point and decided that we needed to leave the hustle and bustle of LA for a little while.

We didn't want to travel somewhere far, and after considering a few of our all time favorites like Laguna Beach ( see our recent adventures here ) and Santa Barbara ( check out a recent post on our favorite SB wineries here ), we decided to try something new and headed to Ojai.

Just a quick drive from LA, we fell in love with Ojai the moment we saw it! The city is absolutely gorgeous, yet I think what we enjoyed about Ojai the most is the multitude of activities it offers like hiking, biking, dining, wine tasting and shopping of course! :) So, if you're considering a trip to Ojai, I definitely recommend it! There is so much to do and see, you won't be disappointed!

SHONA JOY Leticia dress | BETTEY MULLER Session espadrille flat | LACK OF COLOR Spencer wide brimmed hat | CHANEL Vanity case in grained calfskin | LARSSON & JENNINGS Lugano leather strap watch | COORDINATES COLLECTION Legend engraved cuff | SHASHI Swirl midi ring, Rebecca ring & Ava ring

CROCHET CROP

CROCHET CROP

Every once in a while, I come across something so special, I simply cannot resist the urge to get it in all colors and variations imaginable! You may remember a dress version of the top I'm wearing in today's look from a recent post. Well, I love the dress so much that when I spotted a similar-looking crop top, I just had to have it! Perfect little summer number to wear with just about everything from jeans to denim cut-offs, I think what I love about it the most is the color! A huge fan of red in general, I adore the way this particularly vibrant shade pairs with my favorite blues and caramels!

For today's look, I paired it with cute One Teaspoon shorts ( last seen here & here ) and tasseled espadrilles which happen to be my go-to pair at the moment because not only are they absolutely gorgeous but really comfortable as well. And though in the past I've been know to sacrifice comfort for style, lately I've been choosing styles I can actually run around in more and more. Perhaps I'm getting older and wiser, but one thing is for sure, my feet are definitely happy with the new comfortable shoes options! :)

TULAROSA Amelia crop top | ONE TEASPOON Pacifica Bandits shorts | SOLUDOS Platform gladiator lace-up espadrilles | CHLOE small Inez bag { in white on Sale here } | LARSSON & JENNINGS Lugano leather strap watch | DIOR HOMME Deconstructed Pantos shaped sunglasses | COORDINATES COLLECTION Legend engraved cuff | SHASHI Swirl midi ring, Rebecca ring & Ava ring

CONFESSIONS OF A CLOSET RAIDER

CONFESSIONS OF A CLOSET RAIDER

I have a confession to make. I've been shamelessly raiding Emil's closet for years, and he... well, he's been pretending he is ok with it. At first, it was a few t-shirts here and there, I'd borrow them to wear around the house and to sleep in, but with time, I started making full use of his sartorial splendor by borrowing everything from shirts ( this used to be his favorite plaid shirt, and now it's my favorite plaid shirt ), sweaters, jackets ( asked to wear this cute varsity number once, and now it proudly hangs on my side of the closet ), and even jeans. Actually, especially jeans, because some of my favorite boyfriend jeans used to be his... he he

Now, this brings me to today's outfit and the latest gem I borrowed stole from him. I've had my eye on these Dior Homme sunnies ever since he got them a few months ago. Unfortunately, given my track record, his been keeping pretty close tabs on them. That is until a few weeks ago, when I casually asked to borrow them for a shoot and he totally fell for that:) Ever since then, they mysteriously complete every outfit unlike any other pair of sunglasses I currently own, so I keep "borrowing" them:) Now, I wouldn't call them my Dior sunnies just yet, but I'm pretty confident we'll get there soon enough! :)

L'ACADEMIE x REVOLVE Safari blouse | ANINE BING Lace up skirt | URBAN OUTFITTERS Basic bandana | CHANEL Boy bag { similar here } | ISABEL MARANT Jaeryn sandals { similar here } | DIOR HOMME Deconstructed Pantos shaped sunglasses