Noir

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Dress, Vintage, Paris France; Cluch, Chanel

It's that time again!

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 Vintage dress, $25, Amvets San Diego

PARIS, FRANCE- Paris fashion week!!! I plan on being VERY busy so my choice of clothes is comfort. I love the print on this dress and especially the ruffle on the hips. I found a very quaint hotel that paid much attention to detail. Details count in more ways than one!

When in Paris...

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Leather Motorcycle Jacket, $40, Goodwill Santa Monica Blvd; Top, £8.00, Dorothy Perkins; Leggings, $10, Forever 21, Shoes, $35, Alice and Olivia for Payless

PARIS, FRANCE- Does this jacket look familiar?

In the dark of the night...

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Leather Jacket, Alma Aguilar, (almaaguilar.com for pricing information); Dress, $46, Twelve by Twelve;  Chanel Purse, $425, Resurrection

 LONDON, UK- This evening I wore one of my favorite jackets to one of my favorite restaurants, Sake No Hama.

Spanish designer Alma Aguilar has been growing her collection in the last couple of years and has recently got some great press with a store in the Salamanca district of  Madrid. She comes from a creative back round with her father a jazz player and her mother a painter. The small shoulder details she creates in this jacket are what makes it stand out to me! 

A little bit London, A little bit rock and roll

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Fur trim Jacket, $15, Salvation Army; Pink top, $20, Cream of the crop, Pacific Beach; Striped skirt, $10, Housing works NY; Studded shoes, $200, Eryn Brinie NY

Home Made

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Shorts & Body Chain, Home made; Top, Splendid, $48; Vintage boots, $15 Amvets, Blazer, Top shop £55.00

LONDON, UK- I made these shorts for fall but then couldn't resist wearing them now! The body chain was inspired by Bliss Lau...

Keep It Simple

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Vintage Dress, $12.50; Shoes, YSL

LONDON, UK- One of my favorite little black dresses... I got this piece in Williamsburg, Brooklyn in a tiny shop off Bedford. The prices were so low, the shop owner clearly didn't know of her hidden gems!

See and Be Seen

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Hat, $70, Betmar New York; Splendid t-shirt $48, Henry Lehr soho NY; Bangles, $10, Forever 21

LONDON, UK- If you've ever been to the "Sunday Up Market" on Brick Lane then you know exactly why this post is called SEE AND BE SEEN. One of my favorite Sunday hangouts, It's the true mecca of all things street style. Small booths line a industrial warehouse packed with the most unique people and things. Find anything from Art to Fashion to food from around the world. With any budget you'll never go home empty handed...

 

Inspired by Isabel Marants Fall '09 RTW show, I picked up this vintage wolf coat for £120, while the jewelry in the pictures shown went for a mere £12-£20 a piece.

Can The Leopard Change His Spots?

LONDON, UK- I arrived in London today, the weather is better than expected. 

I made sure to hit the ground running...

Can The Leopard Change His Spots? (Continued)

ABOVE:

Phoebe Couture Leopard Print Dress, $350, Neiman Marcus; Romeo & Juliet Leather hoodie, $265, Saks 5th Ave; Yves Saint Laurent Modern Times Boot, $840, Bergdorf Goodman

Zipped

LOS ANGELES, CA- I came to L.A. this weekend for some very important business. On my drive  up I was reading the latest addition of Marie Claire US (with Ashley Olsen on the cover... whom I LOVE). I got to page 28 where they have an article on motorcycle jackets when it hit me,.. I'm missing this key piece in my wardrobe!?! I wasted no time... I got on my blackberry and found my nearest thrift store locations. I wasn't really expecting to find the perfect one, but I did!! 

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Leather Motorcycle Jacket, $40, Goodwill Santa Monica Blvd.

City of Sun

SAN DIEGO, CA- A city that always gives me mixed emotions... 

I'll be spending the next two weeks here. I know San Diego like the back of my hand which is useful when it comes to locating my great "finds." I've found some of my favorite pieces here possibly because people aren't big vintage shoppers so there's more to find. The styles so casual, most people are busy enjoying what the citys' known for... cool beaches, stunning sunsets, and  nice weather.

BELOW: 

Nine West gladiator sandal, $34, Nine West Carlsbad

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Another year has past...

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DITA Supa Dupa Sunglasses, $225, Dish Clothing, Berkely, CA;  Tony Cohen Ruffle Dress, $400, Tony-cohen.com

CHICAGO, IL- What more could I ask for then to be surrounded by the one's I love and receive a dozen roses. 

Night Out

LEFT: Chain Necklace, $15, NORDSTROMS Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Vintage pleated Dress, $15, Discovery shop, San Diego; Vintage braided belt, $12, Discovery shop, San Diego 

CHICAGO, IL- After a sushi dinner , we headed over for a glass of wine at a new Downtown Asian fusion restaurant. 

German Tea

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Aviator Sunglasses, $9.99, GAP; Vintage Necklace, $6,Discovery shop, San Diego; 

Vintage Top, $7, Discovery shop, San Diego; Vintage Pants, $10,

 Discovery shop, San Diego

TRIBECA, NEW YORK CITY- A Hot day in the city, having a green tea at Blaue Gans.....  killing time at this graphic design paradise before my flight to Chicago.