Late Afternoon: 8/1/11

back to regular programming

(dress worn as top- Zara, jacket-asos, skirt-asos, sunglasses- Karen Walker c/o Needsupply, shoes-Loeffler Randall, necklace-H&M, bracelets-House of Harlow & c/o besobeso)

I apologize for kind of dropping off for like a week or two. I've been getting over a persistent cold and enjoying a busy work schedule.

Magic Functionality

(top,shoes,skirt,bag- Zara, necklace-c/o Lauren Elan, bracelets- c/o besobeso, House of Harlow, ring- c/o besobeso)

My first trip to Magic Marketplace is underway and I have to say I'm having a blast. I'm so lucky to work with such a fun and creative team. We really have way too much fun for our own good.

Did you notice Bee's little cameo? Love that girl. If you don't already read her blog (which unless you live under a rock, you do) you're really missing out. The girl's style is completely unrivaled. And did I mention she's smart, funny, and down to earth?

Beat the Heat

(Dress-Asos, Trench-Urban Outfitters, Shoes-Mia Shadows, Sunglasses-House of Harlow, Clutch-Marc by Marc Jacobs, Necklace-Painted Bird, chain belt-Zara, bracelets- House of Harlow, c/o besobeso, lipstick-MAC)

Check out my my milkmaid braid tutorial here.

How to do a milkmaid braid in 5 minutes

I love throwing my hair up into a milkmaid braid. It's one of those bad hair day tricks that looks difficult but takes minutes to achieve.

Here's my recipe:

1. Divide your hair into 2 sections, part down the middle.

2. Braid both into 2 loose braids. I like to braid mine under for a Dutch style braid, but it makes no difference.

3. Pull one braid over to the other ear and secure with a bobby pin.

4. Pull the second braid over the first one pulling the ends towards the back of head. Secure with a bobby pin.

5. Tuck in your ends under each braid and secure.

6. Add more pins if it feels loose and hairspray.

That's all there's to it!

Enjoy and come back tomorrow for the rest of the outfit.

Shades

(sunglasses- House of Harlow, dress- Zara)

happiest place on earth

(dress-Jen's Pirate Booty via Nastygal, shorts-BB Dakota, shoes-Loeffler Randall, sunglasses-Karen Walker c/o Need Supply, bag-c/o Lancaster, belt-H&M, bracelets-House of Harlow, besobeso)

Over the weekend my mom, Sam and I took my little sister and her friend to Disneyland for her birthday.

I wore the lightest dress I could find and couldn't resist throwing on the obligatory mini mouse ears.

What to wear to work

(dress-c/o American Apparel, slip-Helmut Lang, jacket-Forever 21, vest- Mink Pink via Threadsence, sunnies-Karen Walker c/o Need Supply, shoes-c/o Kelsi Dagger, bag-H&M, bracelets-House of Harlow, Threadsence)
I've always had a problem with getting dressed for work. It's been a struggle getting my sartorial formula just right. It is only very recently that I've been able to nail down my tried-and-true combinations. This outfit has become one of these go-tos. I have multiple variations of this dress which I cinch with vintage scarves or ribbons for morning proof workwear. My Karen Walker shades, oversized work bag, and an armful of bracelets add the finishing touches.

retro glam + Rodarte hair

(dress-Asos, shoes-c/o Pour La Victoire, bag-Marc by Marc Jacobs, bracelet-House of Harlow, ring-c/o besobeso)

I'd love to take the credit for my awesome Rodarte inspired hair in this post, but in reality I had very little to do with it. Our hairstylist recreated this for a Threadsence DIY tutorial launching later next week.

The only thing I can really take credit for is picking it out. But I think I did a good job at that.

Featured + besobeso Ring Giveaway

A little feature I did for Ceci Magazine.

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Besobeso Giveaway!

I've been rocking my besobeso jewels nonstop lately, so I'm really excited to bring you this giveaway.

Besobeso + Dietch PR is offering their purple gem ring ( I have the exact same one) to one lucky LateAfernoon reader.

To Enter:

1. Follow besobeso on Twitter

2. Like them on Facebook

3. Comment on this post with your contact info

Open to international readers. Contest ends August 16th.

Good Luck!

pocket size

(shorts-c/o Hallelu, sweater-Threadsence, hat-H&M, sunnies-Karen Walker c/o Need Supply)

Boogie and I spent our Sunday morning leash training on the docks.

The sweet thing only has two speeds, stop and prance. It doesn't help that I give into his pouty brown eyes whenever the little prince wants to be carried.

sail away

(dress-Ruche, belt-Asos, shoes-Outnet, sunglasses-Karen Walker c/o Need Supply, bracelets-besobeso, House of Harlow via Nastygal, ring-besobeso c/o Dietch PR, hat-H&M)

I couldn't resist picking up this Marc Jacobs look-alike from Ruche. It was perfect for our relaxing weekend on my parents' sail boat.

rooftop dreams

(skirt-Leyendecker, top-Leyendecker, purple & pink rings- besobeso, pastel bracelets-besobeso, gold cutout bracelet-House of Harlow, green ring-c/o The Shangri LA, shoes-c/o Miista, sunglasses-c/o Norma Kamali)

Another set from my little styling session over at Dietch PR. I just cant get over their stunning rooftop garden. I could live and die there.

I wonder what my landlord would say if I dragged rusty oversized benches and broken window frames onto my own roof? On second thought, don't answer that.

missing skylines

(dress-Leyendecker, shoes-c/o Miista, necklace-Threadsence, bracelet- House of Harlow via Nastygal, purple stone ring-besobeso )

When the team at Dietch PR invited me over play dress up at their rooftop garden, I knew I couldn't resist.

I never thought I could miss a city skyline as much as I do. There's nothing like a sunset in the city. One by one, the sun floods then drains the streets with light. It's like playing a game of tag. You just keep running after the light, but it's always just a block away. Makes me realize just how much I miss San Francisco.

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