Stripes & Levi's

I was thinking about the things I wear on here, and realized there was kind of a sense of dishonesty. Not in that what I wear isn't my style, but I never really capture my day to day outfits. To be honest, what I usually post on here I really tried to put together and make look nice according to my personal standards. I don't think that's a bad thing necessarily because I still very much like the things I wear and I actually do wear them, by rarely do I post what I wear on more laid back days when I don't feel the need to put some whole outfit together. So here you have it, a good go to of mine of stripes and a pair of 501s that are falling apart.

(Jeans- Vintage Levi's // Shirt- Gap // Shoes- Zara // Sunglasses c/o zeroUV // Bag c/o Daughter of Jon)

LA

Well guys, I did it. I found a pair of bellbottoms that weren't over $100. Seriously though, I searched all over in LA and could not find a pair, but just happened to find the perfect ones in a small little vintage store in Orange County. And I only spent $15 on these ones. So may that be a lesson that sometimes you need just a little bit of obsessive persistence when it comes to thrifting. Now I'm just trying to restrain myself from wearing these every single day during the week.

Photos by my friend Keet.

June Playlist

I am a strong believer that everything is a little better with a little new mixed with a little old. This isn't just true when it comes to my style, but also music. Here's a playlist of what I'm listening to right now:

1. Whispered Words (Pretty Lies)- Dan Auerbach
2. I Don't Mind- James Brown
3. Gimme All Your Love- Alabama Shakes
4. Move On Up- Curtis Mayfield
5. Smooth Sailin'- Leon Bridges
6. Mean to Me- Billie Holiday
7. No Shade in the Shadow of The Cross- Sufjan Stevens
8. How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful- Florence + The Machine
9. Queen- Perfume Genius
10. Uncatena- Sylvan Esso
11. I Don't Want to Let You Down- Sharon Van Etten
12. Guess Who- Alabama Shakes
13. You Send Me- Sam Cooke
14. Ride On/Right On- Phosphorescent
15. Suspicious Minds- Elvis Presley
16. Cigarette Daydreams- Cage The Elephant
17. Dream Lover- Destroyer
18. Eventually- Tame Impala
19. Normal Song- Perfume Genius
20. Beach Baby- Bon Iver

Click here to listen on Spotify 

What's a Girl to Do

These pants are probably one of the best finds I've ever had thrifting. Never would I have imagined actually finding a pair in this style that actually fits my waist! Now, if only I could have the same luck finding a pair of vintage bellbottoms.

(Top- Lucky Brand // Pants- Vintage // Fur- Camp Collection // Hat- Forever 21) 

5 Ways I'm Wearing Jeans This Summer

To be completely honest, I really don't like shorts. I don't exactly know why this is because they used to be my favorite thing. But sometime over the last 1.5 years I began to really dislike them. I really don't find them that comfortable (maybe that's just me) especially when brands usually make them way too short so I'm constantly having to pull them down. And I just love jeans. So if you're anything like me, you're not quite ready to say goodbye to jeans over the next few months. Here are 5 ways I plan on continuing to wear jeans this summer:

1. The Culottes

Probably the closest I'd like to come to shorts. I'm looking to pair them with a strapless top, basically a skirt top, for the perfect breezy summer look.

2. The Cropped Skinny

I absolutely love the ankle-bearing skinny (scandalous!). And here is the genius part of this- no longer will your ankles be cold when you wear them! I'm looking to tuck in a bright top and wear lace up gladiator sandals with them, as well as a matching brown belt.

3. The Bellbottoms

I have yet to find the perfect high waisted flared jeans that aren't $200. But when I do, I'll be a changes woman. This style is obviously trendy right now, and I plan on channeling Jane Birkin with a good fitted t-shirt.

4. White Denim

My obsession with black as completely changed into that of white, which makes this white denim trend perfect. Of course I'm going to use them to go for a Parisian look (my favorite style), and throw a bandana in there. Bonus Points: find a pair of white mom jeans.

5. The Overalls 

Did overalls really ever go out? I don't know but I've definitely switched from being tired of seeing them to loving them again. However I will not settle with short overalls, they have to be long. I plan on embracing a tom boy style with them, but throwing in a fun feminine piece like this bag to kind of switch things up.

What do you guys think? How are you planning to wear jeans this summer? 

Sailor Casual

(Top- Camp Collection // Pants c/o Asos // Bag c/o Asos)