stepping stones

Source: my own

New but now not-so-new sandals that I've been wearing non stop this summer. Practically every day.

dream away

Source: HawaiianCoconut

Some images that I've culled from one of my favourite tumblrs, Hawaiian Coconut by Emily Faulstich (one half of cult label, Wildfox Couture). She takes the most dreamy, dreamy pictures of her life & travels ever!

sleep, traffic & palm trees

Source: my own

Was rummaging around my "LA" photo folder on my desktop and decided to post these pics. I love and I am terrified of the palm trees in Los Angeles- they look like toothpicks swaying in the wind. I don't know if you've ever been to Mel's Drive-In but they make a MEAN chocolate milkshake. So good.

it's 11:40 pm and i'm craving cupcakes

Source: my own

Those who know me know that I am quite the cupcake fiend. The red velvet and orange cream cheese at Frosted Cupcakery (1200 N. Highland Ave. Los Angeles CA 90038) were particularly delightful, extra fluffy and cushion-y. I did not have the chance to try out the legendary Sprinkles cupcakes but I heartily recommend this place to anyone if you happen to hang out in LA.

S P A L U C E

Ahhhh good times. These are a few pictures from when I was in LA last winter on the rooftop of the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa on Highland Ave in Hollywood. I treated myself to an early birthday present at Spa Luce and while I was waiting for my turn I lounged about poolside. I fully recommend the Japan Ritual-and like most good things in life it was a much too short 80 minutes. Please excuse the grody Chucks, I remember I literally lived in those things for a month.

just like LA

Source: Photos by Peter Gehrke for Calliope Spring 2011 Campaign

OMG, I am absolutely loving everything in Los Angeles right now except for the cold weather (please go away!) I've just spent my first day here and I've been to a beach in Malibu, been to a PETSMART store (biggest pet shop with every single animal-related toy ever), drive-in Starbucks (OMG, DRIVE-IN, SO AWESOME), eaten Mexican burritos and have driven around everywhere on random roads. I love the sprawling mountains, the landscape and desert dust. So gorgeous. What to do, what to do? Any great suggestions guys? :)

close your eyes and smile

Source: JamesKingBy?, RosieByRussellJames

CAN'T BELIEVE I'M GOING TO CALIFORNIA IN FIVE DAYS!!! IF YOU HANG OUT IN LA, LETS PLAY!

i'm going to LA for a holiday

Source: Dutch Marie Claire June 2010, photo by Jouke Bos

I will be going to Los Angeles for about 6 weeks starting in January. It's my first time going there and I was wondering if you guys could give me any shopping tips and recommend places to eat, see and things to do. From what I've heard LA is THE place for vintage shopping. I would absolutely love to meet any bloggers living in the area, shoot me an email if you feel like meeting up. I always love a cuppa.