Airplane Chic

Airplane Chic by pumps-and-lipstick featuring black sandals

Stripe maxi dress
$94 - whistles.co.uk

Balenciaga black sandals
matchesfashion.com

Proenza Schouler royal blue bag
forwardforward.com

Today, I'm heading on a plane back today from Vegas after SIX long days. Yes, you read that correctly. SIX days in Vegas. Don't get it twisted, it was half work and half play. Coincidentally, my best friend's birthday extravaganza lead immediately into the MAGIC convention. 

After days of shopping, laughing, gambling, partying, walking the strip, checking out vendor booths, making purchases, networking, and the like, all I want to do is be comfortable as possible. What do I call comfort? A long maxi dress! I'm loving this look with wedges studded wedges and the pop of color with a cobalt blue satchel. Even though I'm currently not in wedges, I wish I wasn't so terribly exhausted so I can strap on a pair. Sandals today it is!

Anyway, they're calling for my group to board—cattle call style on Southwest. Happy Thursday!

My Love Affair With Turquoise

When summer rolls around, I naturally gravitate towards turquoise. From nails to jewelry to makeup to dresses, something (not all) is gonna be turquoise. As a sun addict (yes, mom I'm wearing sunscreen), my newly bronzed skin tone just makes this color pop! Maybe I love the color so much because it reminds me of the inviting ocean water in the tropics? Who knows.

In this look, I'm sporting a dress I've had for over a decade. Yes, a flipping decade! This floral printed halter dress is a curve-hugger for sure! I'm loving the subtle print too. I paired a strappy neutral wedge for mega height and texture and shot for a simpler tone with pearl jewelry. To top it off, a messy curly bun because to be completely honest, I didn't feel like putting any effort in perfecting my hair being that it was hot as f***. 

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My Golden Birthday

Yesterday, I celebrated my 26th birthday, my golden birthday. And let me tell you guys, it was a good one! It was the perfect mix of relaxation and turn-up time. I started out the day with a run around Lake Merritt followed by an uh-maaaaazing 75-minute massage and wax. Afterwards, my dad surprised me from Sacramento and showed up at my door with a decadent birthday cake and huge bouquet of flowers! To seal the deal on this golden day, I met up with 15 of my friends at one of my favorite bar/restaurants, Make Westing, where we had a blast throwing around bocce balls and tossing back drinks and cilantro and lime popcorn. I couldn't have asked for a better birthday :)

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Outside of the historical Fox Theater.

Over the weekend I scored an amazing deal on this tie-dye maxi with see-through bottom from Express for $15! I went for a neutral tone and paired tan/brown wedges along with a natural tone leather satchel from Ethiopia. For jewelry, I wanted a pop of color so, I opted for turquoise beaded bracelets with a multi-strand necklace. 

Gold eyeshadow added subtle shine and sparkle and I continued the turquoise theme with turquoise eyeliner on my lower lid line.

It was too damn hot to straighten my hair so curls was the way to go.

My running buddy, Emily with my boyfriend, Jovan.

How cool is my younger cousin? Ladies, he's single!

Stylish duo, no? Hot couple alert!

I spy my favorite blondie, Shannon!

Turn-up girls Alisia Perez and Kharriyah.

These crazy kids are too funny! Natesha and Kaimel always keep me laughing. 

Me and my man :)

Flowers from Pops.

Such a decadent cake! Purely for the chocoholics.

A couple of a girls favorite things: sweets and flowers.

Look of the Day: Crazy Striped Dress

Oh, it's amazing how a sunny day can make a girl wanna get dolled up to skip around town. Thank God this past Saturday wasn't too hot. I had the pleasure of meeting up with my oh-so-stylish, 'long lost' cousin (not really lost, but it had been a while since we'd seen each other) and have a lovely lunch on Lakeshore Avenue soaking in the sun. 

Inspired by the weather, I chose a new, crazy striped dress I swooped up from a boutique, called Sway. I swear it's like my neighborhood Forever 21! On days that I want height without the pain of heels, I strap on my peep toe, espadrille wedges. They're almost flat, but four inches off the ground! I went simple with custom Bobbi J jewelry and studded earrings along with natural makeup, but with a punch of color on the lips.

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I love my MK, but I'm craving a new look. Good thing it's my birthday next month ;)

Look of the Day: Metallic Skirt + Embellished Belt

I'm so happy now that I have my beloved camera back in my possession. Hence, I am now posting photos of my dad's birthday dinner from two weeks ago!

Anyway, we all celebrated and had a beautiful dining experience at Enotria in Sacramento. The staff surely made the celebration special with a personalized menu for Pops and impeccable service.

That night, I wanted to dress up, but still keep somewhat of a casual feel. I chose a metallic textured skirt and embellished waist belt to dress up and a black button up blouse with rolled sleeves and simple leather open-toe wedges to tone down to casual.

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Ready for Spring

I'm done. I'm ready. Let it be Spring! Bring me sunny skies, green leaves, blooming flowers, and 75 degree weather full of sunshine. Maybe it's all the hard work I've been putting in at the gym or the miles I've ran in my Nikes, but I'm feeling real good about myself and ready to go sleeveless in a sundress and my toes are aching for sunlight in peep toe wedges. Heck, let's bring the bronzer out from hiding too! Along with bright colors, crazy prints, and everything metallic, anything bright and shiny is sure to inspire a gal to yearn for Spring.

How about you? Are you ready for Spring too?

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