Keeping it Simple

I found this fun mermaid skirt on the sale rack at F21. 8 bucks for the win! It pays off to look through sale racks every once in a while (which I do daily).

As for the purse, I'm usually an anti-Coach person. Actually, I'm REALLY an anti-Coach person, but I found this way in the back of my mom's closet and it must be from at least 15 years ago. It's the perfect size, the perfect across-the-shoulder bag, and the perfect color... How could I resist? My mom never used it so she gave it to me. The purse had a Coach tag on it, but I took it off and sold it on Ebay. Now, there's no signs of what brand it is. Perfect!

Wearing: Victorias Secret tank, Forever 21 necklace, vintage Coach bag, & Steve Madden sandals.

Wishful Wednesday: Chanel Handbags

1. Walk of Fame Flap
2. 2.55 Reissue with Mademoiselle Clasp
3. GST (Grand Shopper Tote)
4. Half Moon WOC
5. Cerf
6. 2.55 Jumbo in Caviar Leather

I would live and breathe Chanel if I could. When I was sixteen, I saved my entire summer's worth of paychecks from my first job just to buy my first Chanel bag. I marched over to the Chanel on Rodeo Drive with my best friend, pointed to the black cambon tote that I lusted over all year, and put it on my debit card like it was nobody's business. The salesperson must've thought I was one crazy child. Not that she cared, I'm sure she got a nice chunk of commission from little ol' me. It was totally worth it then and in hindsight, still worth it now.

To me, Chanel is more of a brand... it's an investment. It's timeless and will last you (& even your great great grandkids!) for years if properly taken care of. Their vintage pieces still hold value and you can even resell it for more than what you bought it for if you do it right.

These Chanel pieces pictured above are the six bags that I would choose (and don't yet have) if I could only have six bags for the rest of my life. Now please excuse me while I go drool over these lovelies.

Furnish Friday: Closet Envy

{via Moth Design}

{via InStyle: Olivia Wilde's closet.. seriously my dream. shaggy carpet, hardwood floors, plenty of changing room, and a vanity.}

{via yatzer}

{Oprah Winfrey's closet.. which is more like a department store}

{via Habitually Chic}

{...and how can anyone compile a list of closets without mentioning Carrie Bradshaw's?}

Climbing Trees & Ikea Glee

{spent my afternoon showing madi that girls can climb trees}

{a trip to ikea with the DB for a bit of inspiration}

{loving the wallpaper backdrop of an organized closet}

{beautiful textiles to make whatever your heart desires}

{a trip to ikea isn't complete without some soft serve}

{jars for organizing}

{laffas for lunch}

{picked up a few reading materials}

{and a kiss from grandma to finish it all off!}

Branching Out

I wore this outfit to one of my niece's parties. The weather was confusing because it was supposed to rain, but it ended up being nearly 75 degrees and sunny. Good thing my outfit was versatile; I took off my sweater and I was set since I had a dress on underneath.

As for the boots, I got them for a steal from F21. They were supposed to be 33 bucks, but it just so happened that the boots in my size were marked as $16.90. Weird.. I took them up to the register and even though they rung up as 33, they had to give them to be for $16! I love when that happens.

Wearing: H&M sweater & tights, Forever 21 polka-dot dress & shoes.

Wishful Wednesday: Alexander Wang

1. Alexander Wang Deconstructed suede biker jacket :: $1125
2. T by Alexander Wang Knittted cotton sweater :: $180
3. Alexander Wang - AW4C1 wayfarer sunglasses (matte black) :: $350
4. Livia ankle boots Alexander Wang :: $855
5. Alexander Wang Lapel-pocketed leather shorts :: $550
6. Alexander Wang Kirsten multi-strap suede tote :: $945

Alexander Wang has to be one of my favorite designers. His clothes are edgy, comfortable, and simple at the same time. If I could have an entire wardrobe with only one brand, it'd be Alexander Wang, hands down.

His color palette is also very neutral. If it's not black, then it's a cream or off-white color, which makes it perfect for every day wear. I'll blend every piece into my closet, thank you very much.

My Week in Photos

{My moms saw my tweet and came to the rescue. Isn't she the best?!?}

{Chuck E Cheese for Madi's 3rd birthday = cotton candy for me!}

{This was actually a little over a week ago... but it snowed in my city! Believe it.. snow.. in Southern California.}

{Celebrating February birthdays with the DB's family. From left to right: DB's mom, DB's grandma, DB's sister, DB's sister in law, & me... plus a few kiddies that I love dearly}

{Trying old forgotten cereals.. Honey Smacks! Too bad it tastes like burnt popcorn.}

{Taking the DB to Olvera St. for the first time of his life}

{Lunch at the famous Philippe's}

{and a chocolate cream pie to finish off the week}