Adventures at the Getty Musem

Ever ventured up to the Getty Museum in LA? Finally, I made my way up there with my bestie, Lorraine. You'd think a Californian like myself, who's visited SoCal year after year would have been to the beautiful establishment perched on the mountain, overlooking the LA skyline and Pacific Ocean. Nope. Not until last weekend.

When they say it never rains in Southern California, it's mostly true. On this day, we couldn't ask for more perfect sunny weather. Heck, even a nice breeze kicked in too, which was perfect while we were touring in the garden. 

Being in SoCal, I had to keep it relaxed and casual with a striped maxi skirt and high slit. Threw on a black tank and called it a day. Watch. Beaded bracelet. Loose curls. Ray Bans. "That's it. I'm done!". Comfort was the name of the game.

Nope. No fan. Just wind.

Neighborhood Stroll

One of the best features about living in the East Bay is definitely the weather-- lots of sunshine, clear skies, and it will always be a minimum of 7 degrees warmer than SF. On this day I decided to meet up with one of my besties, Jessica, and have a wonderful Friday morning brunch at Crepevine in the Rockridge area of Oakland. While we were looking for parking, we cruised by beautiful craftsman and Spanish style homes with huge trees canopying over the streets. So she says, "Stop! Turn around. Let's take some photos real quick." And so we did.

So here are some shots of my simple look of the day: 

Plain Jane: Old Navy white tank, Else black skinny jeans, Aerosoles leopard loafers, Clare Vivier leather envelope clutch.

Custom necklace by Bobbi J.

Taking a stroll in one of my favorite neighborhoods, Rockridge in Oakland.

                               

Photos courtesy of Jessica Linehan.

Casual Night Out

Every once in a while I tend go out and about and be social. I've been getting better I promise! Yesterday, my friend and I attended Oakland's monthly art murmur called, First Fridays. It was a blast to say the least with lots and lots of art, sculptures, dance performances, live music, food trucks for blocks, vendors of all sorts, and of course, a lovely beer garden :)

Here's yesterday's super casual look of the evening:

Xiomara

Magenta cropped khakis (Gap), bow print tank, grey sweater, black scarf, python flats (all from H&M) and black handbag (Michael Kors - Hamilton). It's funny, after listing all the items in this look, I realize that my handbag was more expensive than my entire outfit?! Handbag: $298 vs. Outfit: $110. Funny.