Serotonin

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Lately, the marine layer has not been burning off by the beach, which has enabled the "sweater weather" ensemble. As a southern california native, I am very conflicted with "cold" weather. Although I love the year round sun, I also get bummed when I am unable to dress all cozy in layers. 

I know there is not much to this outfit, but it was a gloomy afternoon in Santa Monica and I thought it was appropriate. Ok, maybe booties aren't beach appropriate but it wasn't beach weather anyway. This outfit consists of a bright coral chunky knit sweater I snagged at the Topshop sale a while ago. The color of this sweater is a little overwhelming, so I kept the look sweet and simple with my go-to Sam Edelman booties and some old ripped up jeans. The bright color was definitely a pop on such a gloomy  day. 

As for the title, I am really content with my life recently. I've really learned this week that everything does happen for a reason and you may not know it now, but there is good in everything. I think you should also listen to the song Serotonin by the Mystery Jets.

Hope you enjoy!!

xx Michelle

Photos by Justine Solan.

Lately

Spring semester is in full swing and once again, I have severely lagged on posts lately. So I thought I would include a brief update along with this outfit post.

As for the outfit, I have finally been able to dress for "cold" weather again! I live in Los Angeles, so when I say cold I mean mid sixties; I know, brutal. I started off with an asymmetrical striped sweater from Urban Outfitters (thrifted) under my favorite studded military jacket. I picked up the pants at the Zara sale and I love the dark wash with the zipper pockets. I topped off the look with thee Stuart Weitzman 5050 boots and some simple gold jewelry. 

I have been having such an amazing semester so far just hanging out with friends and exploring more of the city. If you would like to get a glimpse of these wondrous activities, my instagram is linked to the left. I did include some photos of my recent trip to the DVF Journey of a Dress exhibit, just for you.

xx Michelle

Mad About Plaid

Plaid has been a trend popping up a lot recently, and I am particularly becoming very fond of it. Right now, I am wanting a plaid skirt of some sort so I can channel my inner Cher from Clueless. But my never ending wish list is not the topic of this post. 

  For this outfit, I started off with these new black jeans by Joe's Jeans, which are lacquered to look almost like leather. You can never go wrong with black jeans and I am currently loving this take on such a staple item. I paired the pants with a basic black chiffon tee I found at Nordstrom Rack. To incorporate the plaid, I tied a flannel around my waist. Funny thing is, I remember always scolding my mom for rocking this look, but now I love tying a plaid or denim shirt around my waist to spice up a basic outfit. Next, I would love to talk about these booties. Besides my Jeffrey Cambell booties, I have been living in these Sam Edelman basics for the past couple months. These booties seem to go with just about everything and they are currently my most comfortable shoes right now. 

My friend Danica and I went to see the film Her this day, and I would just like to proclaim my love for that movie right now. It is now one of my favorite movies---it was shot and written so beautifully, and it definitely makes you think. 

Thank you to Danica for photographing. Here is the link to her youtube channel!

-Michelle