little italy

When Ashley and I found this little area next to the Chrysler Museum, we were ecstatic.

The cypress trees, trellises and tiling make it feel like a little Italian terrace.

Taking inspiration from our surroundings, I picked out a clean-lined little outfit paired with dark lips and sunglasses that seemed very European to me.

Also, teased hair. Again. My favorite.

Shirt: Target (similar here). Skirt: American Apparel. Flats: Zara (similar here). Clutch: vintage. Sunglasses: Nine West (similar here). Belt: came with a pair of H&M pants :). Ring: Vintage. Lipstick: MAC in Diva. Nail polish: Sally Hansen Smooth Perfect in Sorbet.

Photos courtesy of the talented Ashley Parrish. Don't we make a great team?

(Click on the link and you can see her amazing new logo. SO adorable! Be sure to like her page while you're at it!)

I was thinking today about how blogging is one of the best things I've done in a long time. It gives me a creative outlet where I can play around with outfits I wouldn't normally wear and visit new restaurants I wouldn't normally go to. I've also found a community full of people I never knew existed who share my passions. I LOVE it!

Thanks again to everyone who has been so supportive in this endeavor. I couldn't have done it without you!!

Love to all of you :)