Friday: fancy free reviewing Stanton James!

-August's ArtWalk-

Explored Stanton James

Stanton James: an awesome new store, carrying great designers and their own line that's fabulous in DTLA! HOT Stuff!

I wore Jolt acid washed style stretch pants jeans, a Vintage T-Shirt, Me Too silver flats, my green supple leather Tano bag, a Cheap Monday necklace, a layered chain necklace by The Extras, The Extras layered rhinestone bracelets with leather bracelets, a black rhinestone watch and my favorite Nervous System Necklace (gift from my hubby)! 

One of the adorable owners, Brittany, minus her co-owner, Brooke. She's rocking my favorite line, Phillip & Lillian, of recycled leather bags! Love!!!

Such a cute store! 

Looks like Prada's Spring line, but less neon! You'll fall in love with all their accessories! 

Stop on by ASAP and you will not be sorry! It's a great store with a perfectly cultivated collection of lines and their own impressive line made here in LA! They're located at 600 S Spring St. in LA 90014! They're a must see in the Downtown area, but for those of you that are in other places or live out of town they're an online store too! Check out the site! Must buy too! So fun and such a great array of fripperies to choose from. This is what the yelpers & others are saying! 

I even had to stop by again to show the exterior display on the way home. Too cute! I m still in dire need of these off-white lace shorts. I have been craving them all summer. I found the cutest pair in both off-white and black at Stanton James!

Parks and Recreation!

-WTW Hiking-

Comfort trumps all Griffith Park trails and the observatory for an all in one fun festive day!

The trails are lovely and it's a nice to take a break from the city even though you're still super duper close to it all! Love! We had a fantastic adventure and even have picnicked there and found the Merry-Go-Round. You can even rent a horse and go riding or rent ponies for the kids! If you get truly crazy there are trains too! Go play at Griffith Park soon!

A couple Sun Salutations on top of a table after the first half of the hike to loosen the muscles a bit. This was very nice! Look at that view. If you don't like heights don't. Otherwise...DOPE!

Loving the rag doll and this stretch pose right here. Cozy.

I wore a Reef linen top with ticking and chambray ruffles, Forever 21 Rust colored, drawstring, linen shorts, My Lowa hiking boots (I swear by them! They're amazing for hiking any where and all over the country!), A quality wicking, Patagonia, sports bra, Smart Wool socks (the only way to go), oodles of natural leather and wood jewelry you've seen before, including my feather light earrings that I am addicted to and will not take off unless I am sleeping! Also, bracelets from Costa Rica and all over my favorite place to explore, the Fashion District on Santee Street. But of course, don't forget my crazy 1980s inspired, Quay Australia Sunnies and bright orange, (forgot the exact name) Essie nail polish. Enjoy. Don't sacrifice looking somewhat cute in nature because you can dress up. I even met a teenager  rocking hot looking off-white shorts and I wanted to steal them from her, wearing them off the trail. I dreamt of creamy lace shorts like that all summer and there they were out hiking. She found them for $5 brand new, on sale and that even makes me more jealous! I must find nude leather wedges and cream lace shorts by ASAP.

What a lovely day spent in nature with my hubby and I even was able to see two stars and Saturn in the telescope!

Full Bloom: tasty Tuesday!

-Enjoy Blossom in DTLA! Yummy!-

My happy hubby, enjoying his rare beef steak pho! I drank all his broth when he was done as well as knocking back some sake and my tofu curry and it was delish! We celebrated here, at Blossom, two times and at Mignon two times getting the call saying we are hired, sign the contract, for two new jobs! He is at USC, event planning with the Professional Writing Program and I am at Beverly Hills High teaching Theatre and Producing! Oh the life we will lead. This is an exciting new path and there are changes for both of us on the horizon with time to freelance!

New Denim Dress For a New Occasion! 

BB Dakota Dress and a supple, soft, green Tano bag! Everything else you have seen before. Of course my Quay sunnies, homemade earrings and Jewel Mint Necklace! Shoes are cheap and from the garment/fashion district near Santee in DTLA! I bet I spent $5.99 on them! I now need to buy myself a sweet Dean bag like D did!

 *Happy work week for you worker bees! I have 2 wks of freedom before I start buzzing about and I am using each day wisely to enjoy my spare time and random moments that come and go! Summer.

-xo-Brooke 

PS: We're going hiking in Malibu early today so I need to sleep!

On Top of it All

-Featuring, Julia, Playing Pictures-

On the Blackstone Rooftop, home, and by the way, (clearing throat) the Yelp reviews lie!

All photos, snapped courtesy of Kris Kibodeaux, my unofficial adopted son, of his lovely lady, Julia! She is breathtaking! Styling, clothes and location were all provided by yours truly!

She wore-Shirt:Truly Madly Deeply (Urban Outfitters, Skirt:Apostrophe (T) MEP, Bracelets:pink lucite (a gift from an amazing girlfriend),yellow lucite (Cute boutique in VA. bought back in the day), Necklaces:Modified Hello Kitty Locket on a silver dog tag (gift from hubby from toy store w/ chain DIY), turquoise beading, silver and crystal necklace:gifted by an awesome former student DJ for our Holiday Show under $5 surprise, secret santa, gift exchange, Ring & Shoes: Julia's, Watch:Julia's own, as well, Tattoos are hers too!

Don't look down if you're afraid of heights! Or Jump if you're into that sort of thing! Bungees anyone?

She also wore-An amazing Hot pink circa 1980s Romper (via Buffalo Exchange)! She loved it so much that she almost took it home. (Maybe when I grow out if it)! She wore the same accessories except I changed out the necklaces for two cool ones I made last summer that are gold toned with natural stones, an old key (thanks Megs!) and crystals! The feet went bare so she could play and do handstands on the roof since that's the only way to roll!

Our stoop!

-Playful Up Do Utilizing Feathers and Braids-

If you're on top of the world (on the roof) you have to put your hair in an up do! Well, you don't but it's fun and that weave needed something done to it to make her locks look more au natural. I got crazy with this intricate look that is meant to be messy and purposeful! I think I spent some time on this! I should've added some feather hair wraps to her natural hair underneath the feather fascinators that I made on the fly and the black, rhinestone clip that was a Birthday gift from my mom, last year! Overall, we both loved and were pleased. I love doing hair, make-up and styling, but she does not need a stitch of make-up! She looks like herself without the camouflage of male-up & can pull it off with poise, elegance and ease. 

Thank you to both Julia and Kris! You two rock my socks off! I love you both more than you know! You are super talented, amazing, unique, little, young adults! I love you two kidlets! Keep the inspiration and creativity coming! And Julia, I will play dress-up any day you come over and play! xo