easy sequins.

I love me a sequin (to quote Rachel Zoe), but I never really feel very comfortable in them. I'm always scratching at the lining or afraid to act naturally/sit down so as not to disturb the delicately sewn things.

This sweatshirt (sweatshirt!) looks fancy and comfy at the same time. Is it possible?

Spotted on thebudgetbabe with the Elizabeth and James version, too.

pretty eva.

Gorge per usual. New goal: get Eva Mendes skin.

photos via justjared

prince. prince. prince.

He is far and way my favorite artist of all time. I have yet to see him in concert. The time is now.

Dates for his Welcome 2 America tour announced with this nugget from The Purple One: "Bring friends, bring your children and bring foot spray 'cause it's gon' be funky."

A-men.

info (and video of announcement) at live nation

photo via stereogum

i dos.

On the hunt for two things at the moment: bach party and rehearsal dinner dresses for bestie's wedding, at which I am the MOH. This one's a contender for the former, the below for the latter. More ideas to come.

Wren Open Back Dress from Scoop NYC

Yukata Dress from Anthropologie

roomy prints.

Guys, this is what I like to look like most days (sub in brown hair for blonde, of course). Natural makeup, interesting jewelry, drapey blouse, and romantic-yet-modern no-fuss hair. That being said, can we talk for a minute about this top? I saw it in the Anthro catalog, then spotted it in the storefront window at The Grove, and said (aloud), "that right there is pretty much everything that I like." My boyfriend agreed (he knows me so well).

$128 for a printed top is a lot for little ol' frugal me so I have been on the hunt for something similar. I didn't have to look far. The Tucker for Target line is crazy good, so I popped in to my local store to see what might appear. Lo and behold, this did! Got it, wore it, can't get enough of it. $24 later, too. Good find, girl. Good find.

There are a lot of options for printed, billowy silk tops and here are a few of my favorites. Pair with higher waisted trousers, trouser shorts, or as a tunic over skinny jeans or leggings. It'll become so much a part of your favorite outfits that you might want to sleep in it.

Patterson J. Kincaid "Deanna" Tunic at Nordstrom

Ella Moss Georgia Top at Shopbop

Paisley Flower Patterned Open Back Blouse at Topshop

Mango Leopard Oversize Top at Asos

Floral Lace Print Top at Forever 21

red shoe diaries.

Rarely a bad idea. Hello, Sergio Rossi, my love.

via jakandjil

tailoring and leather and camel.

I'm loving all the girls and styling in this Who What Wear post, especially Alexa and Rashida. Yes and yes.

Who What Wear Styling Tips

return of the pant.

Now, don't get me wrong, I have fully embraced the ever-changing denim trends. In my closet hang many pairs of low rise skinnies, high-waisted cuffed trousers, white, black, purple, you name it. Ok, so I never got back on the recent acid wash or shredded wagon even though I don't usually mind embarrassing myself or offending others. I had to sit that one out.

When it comes to pants, I hunt for the right cut for my body as I unfortunately do not have the type of thighs that whisk air between them when I walk or have ever been described and "leggy," much to my chagrin. Most denim companies are fitting their jeans with the average woman in mind, so I can usually find something on trend that also emphasizes all the right parts of me.

As a lady with a little extra booty, caboose, badonk, what have you... AND a mild (alright, major) obsession with seventies' disco, I am beyond elated for wide leg pants to slowly creep their way onto runways and, in turn, retail racks.

My two favorite pairs of wide leg jeans right now are these in the darkest wash from Paige Premium Denim, these super soft 7 For All Mankind blacks, and my Paper Denim and Cloth whites (unfortunately hard to find right now). Yes, girls, white is a year-round color. Get yourself a good pair thick enough and with a little stretch so they hug your curves instead of exposing things that need not be exposed.

I like pairs that are slightly higher in the waist so I'll wear my top tucked in with a belt for a fun, sexy change-up from the tunic-and-legging trend dominating to date. Pair with some wooden platforms and disco-inspired jewelry, and you're good to go.

Paige Premium Denim 'Laurel Canyon' Bootcut Stretch Jeans (Dusk Wash) at Nordstrom

7 For All Mankind Trouser Jeans at shopbop

nailing it per usual.

Oh, J. Crew! How I adore thee. This snuggly hoodie and those comfy casual boots. How I wish they were mine!

fall into the sweater dress.

Colder, wetter, gloomier weather has finally hit southern California. Yes, it finally feels like fall, and I am loving it. This weekend included a lot of movie watching sprinkled with naps and a visit to a pumpkin patch where we may or may not have seen the host of Project Runway and family (she's crazy gorgeous in person. yikes.).

All I want to do is wear sweater dresses. They're less constricting that a sweater and jeans, an ensemble that often makes me feel like an inchworm encased in a straight jacket, and you can still be warm while looking effortless. I like this one from BCBG right now. I think it could go pretty well with my favorite lived-in Frye boots and tights.

BCBGMaxAzria Oversized Sweater Dress via shopbop

happy weekend.

mmmm burritos.

I loved Chipotle from the get go and Food, Inc. made me looooohhhhhooooove it even more, as if that were even possible.

This site allows you to create your own Chipotle meal and see what it is that is actually going into your body. My go to: bol, no rice, black bean, carnitas, pico, medium salsa, lettuce, tiny splash o' sour cream. Mouth watering just thinking about it.

Love me some Chiptole anytime, anywhere.

woah, woah, woah.

Ummmmm...

SEXY.

Christian Louboutin Rolandzip 120 suede platform pumps at net-a-porter.com

chainlinks.

I kid you not when I tell you that I literally stopped a woman in her tracks when I saw this bad boy hoisted upon her shoulder the other night. The woven black metallic leather is so soft and malleable, I want to carry this guy any and everywhere. So pretty and versatile and still very cool and unique.

Diane Von Furstenberg Stephanie Medium Hobo at shopbop.com

winter whites.

I love wearing head-to-toe white in colder months even if it means I channel a little Barbra (she's a goddess, lest we forget. Remember when she used that white mic on Oprah?). Rachel Weisz: naturally gorgeous, crazy talented, and pretty much my idol. I mean, shiny hair and glowing skin much? Yes and YES.

Photo via Just Jared

puddle jumpers.

I can't get enough of this LA rain. It actually feels a little like fall now which is oh so pleasant compared to the sweltering 100 degree heat that last week brought. The perfect fall rain boots are back in stock and arriving on my doorstep in the next few days. Eeeeeeeeeeee!

Tretorn Skerry Vinter boots at Zappos

heart her.

Alexa Chung's collection for Madewell is everything. I want this both of these breezy numbers in my posession, like, yesterday. See the whole thing here.

pretty in hot pink.

Most days I want to look just like this.

dance revolution.

Could watch this endlessly. Such a cool concept. Great modern dance. Brilliant.