green Visions

Viceroy Santa Monica

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It was easy to recover from my holiday weekend since I kept everything to a minimum minus my amount of time in the sun (i will regret this one day). I stayed faithful to the Thompson Hotel pool 2 out of the 3 days- but on the actual 4th spent a few hours at the Viceroy in Santa Monica. I love how designer Kelly Wearstler used kelly green as her accent color among the black & white motif. Now all I'm seeing is green...

Ossie Clark

John Galliano

Proenza Schouler

Salvatore Ferragamo

Louis Vuitton

Ralph Lauren

Ossie Clark

Ossie Clark

Missoni

Lanvin

Just Cavalli

Hermès

Etro

Donna Karan Collection

Roberto Cavalli

DKNY

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july 4th

More images from our vintage Americana shoot - such appropriate timing. These are original Polaroid's Kristina shot in addition to digital.

I like most about a Polaroid is its immediate tangible form. An item on my DIY list is to photo select "special" shoes, then paste the Polaroid to the box. I better hurry since they no longer make Polaroid film.

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Here to the rescue is Poladroid! A co-worker showed me this awesome site and life has not been the same since. It takes your digital photos and makes them into a Polaroid - seriously - you just have to shake.

$5

Yesterday for lunch I visited a recent favorite find (thanks patrick) - Mrs. Winston's Green Grocery. The thought of a buffet would usually make me cringe, but this is every healthy thing you'd ever want in one spot. Picture the Wholefoods salad bar x10. Unfortunately, these are only on the westside and conveniently placed next to large, corporate offices - so, I enjoy when possible - not often. Fast, fresh, healthy & you can even compost your container.

Next was a quick pit stop at the 3rd St. Promenade. These days I rarely buy anything when shopping at a mall- so I use these excursions as "research". As I sipped my mocha blended ice from coffee bean I checked out anthro's new displays, did a loop through urban outfitters and then found myself in a KITSON OUTLET pop-up store. Usually, i'd run from so much bad material and bling, but a $5 shelf full of designer candles stopped me. I thrifted through the mess and ended up with a copy of Rachel Zoe's book, a great shade of MOR lip gloss, a tube of L'occitane lotion & one Votivo Candle - $5 each. The shop is only there until next Tuesday, but worth a stop if you're in Santa Monica.

Votivo Deep Clover Candle

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MOR Tahitian Lip Gloss

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Style A to Z by Rachel Zoe

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L'occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream

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for Sale

Superb summer goodies via L.A. Vintage Exchange:

available for purchase online

yippee!


VTG 80s Glam Sheer Scoop Back Little Black Dress
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Designer Betsey Johnson Summer Party Floral Dress
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VTG Ripped Skinny Acid Wash Denim Jeans
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VTG Hot Pink Silk Glam Swirl Party Dress
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VTG Floral Print Cool Summer One-piece Jumpsuit
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VTG Navy Hand Knit Retro Casual Dress
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VTG Designer BVLGARI Preppy Polka Dot Top
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VTG Silk Classy Professional Shirt Dress
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RaC by J BRAND Dark Denim Jean Skirt
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VTG Designer Couture Oscar de la Renta Silk Top
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vintage Americana

Yesterday, creative forces were in full effect when I asked three of my talented friends (Kristina, Laura & Vee) to help me with a photo shoot I styled for LA Vintage Exchange.

With an indie budget and indie spirit we pulled it off.

The warm sunny L.A. afternoon & champagne w fruit created a perfect vibe.

A few hours in, we got inspired and took the set to the street. The girls walked up & down Martel in wood platforms sporting vintage suitcases. We even made a friend named Joe- who then turned into a creepy stalker when he started to follow us in his car. Laura & Vee literally stopped traffic.

A taste of yesterday's Vintage Americana shoot below.

Buy select pieces NOW via my etsy store.

Photos: Kristina Sorensen

Models: Veerta Motiani & Laura Cano

Wardrobe: L.A. Vintage Exchange

trunk Show in weho

THIS Sunday: L.A. Vintage Exchange SALE!

+ Rossmore Jewelry samples, Inspo Photo Booth & Angel Card Readings.

Champagne Mimosas + Tasty Bites.

SUNDAY, June 28 in WeHo

RSVP to: LAVintageExchange@gmail.com

poolSide

Our vintage sale was rained out.

Instead my weekend of getting things accomplished turned into not-so-much.

I did accomplish going to see the Hangover & spending my Sunday afternoon at the Thompson Hotel rooftop / poolside.

Both wise decisions.

After seeing all the cute suits at the pool- i decided to update my swimwear collection. I'm a fan of mixing & matching pieces: a) you get numerous suits with a few purchases & b) you don't look like everyone else - a major positive in bev hills.

A combo of solids, stripes & dots all via JCrew: