yesterday

yesterday was the first day of summer, though you wouldn’t have known here in Santa Monica.  I was eagerly anticipating a leisurely stroll on the beach after work but I was greeted by stubborn overcast.  so I did what any self respecting blogger would do…I took pictures of myself.  not!  but I did take some instas of recent acquisitions/obsessions to share with y’all.

1. Marais USA espadrilles and Jeffrey Campbell perforated/wicker wedges.  is it clear I like red?

2. a new cuff bracelet and prayer wheel ring I picked up from a trunk show hosted by a friend’s wonderful mother.  I had the pleasure of staying with her on a recent trip to Kathmandu and was super excited to see her again and check out her amazing jewelry and handicrafts.

btw, see here for some pics from my trip.

3. this is the original prayer wheel ring I’d picked up in Nepal.  I’d been wearing it daily with my two Ippolita rings .

 

Love from SENA!

on a recent rainy evening, SENA and I hit up Catbird in W’burg before I headed out to the Best First Date Ever at Berry Park.

and I made it on her blog!  I am my own amigo!

meanwhile, I can’t wait until it’s warm enough to wear my new dress…

S

8:09pm, Fraiche

one of our goals (besides remembering to blog) is to share more of our favorite jewelry pieces.  our dinner date in Santa Monica provided the perfect opportunity.  I arrived wearing shorts, and S arrived rocking some serious gold jewelry.  it’s refreshing to know that after 5 years, some things never change…good times, good peeps, good drinks, good jewelry.

stacked vintage Roberto Coin bracelets

 

I swiped this look from Sena.

1128p, Williamsburg.

joomi lim jewelry + vintage chanel pearls restrung + knit turban = luxe glamour

you remember Sena.  all this is hers.  she even designed my t-shirt.

my rings

Christmas came early this year, and I got my grubby lil hands on the H. Stern stars ring (as previously seen on Y LA REV bestie, Lisa).  score!  the second one is on loan from my sister (or so she thinks!).  wearing all 4 of these rings together may be a tad bit tacky but I’m taking full advantage.

 

hola high heels

I suppose my obsessions with spikes, chain, and dramatic flair extend beyond my jewelry collection…