SUMMER ESSENTIALS//BEACH

 1/Theodora + Callum scarf ($175) 2/JCrew Panama hat ($58) 
3/Elizabeth and James sunnies ($185) 4/Tori Praver swimwear 
5/Palmoa Barcelo wedge sandals ($280)  
6/Clinique Almost Lipstick in Shy Honey ($15) 
7/Kevin Murphy resort spray 8/Couture La La fragrance ($90)

ARE YOU PITUSA?

Pitusa tank ($58) c/o // vintage Levis // JCrew Army jacket // Shoemint sandals c/o // BCBG bracelet ($48) c/o // Ariel Gordon bracelet ($125) // Alexis Bittar bracelet // vintage silver clutch ($100) // Ray Ban sunnies

MEET MARILYN

LBD's to me usually mean Fall/Winter but when I saw this sweet little Marilyn dress by Pretty Pistol I knew I had to have it. I paired it with flat sandals, pearls and a ponytail for my friend's bridal shower this weekend. 

If you're a traditionalist or a stickler for season appropriate dressing the Marilyn is also available in white! 

xx,

AA

Pretty Pistol dress c/o // Shoemint sandals c/o // Ariel Gordon chain bracelet // BCBG studded bracelet // Tous clutch c/o // Trina Turk sunnies

COMING ATTRACTIONS

This week I was the guest of IHPR and had the pleasure of previewing the Fall Collections from some of my favorite brands like Michael Stars ( hands down the best T-shirts ) as well as discovering some great new designers like Raquel Allegra and Melissa by Beckley.
 Here's what I was feelin'

Maya Brenner makes the absolute best "everyday jewelry" as my sister would say. 

I obviously need this Bi-Coastal necklace in gold, but you can pick any state, astrological sign or loved ones initial to represent. I might even do a throwback to the M.D. y'all!

I was also digging these jeans by Jet Denim. I'm feeling like I need to overhaul my entire denim collection this year and these would be perfect with a white t-shirt and flat sandals for Sunday brunch. Jet also has some bad ass bomber jackets that I would rock out with a pencil skirt and heels.

Beckley by Melissa had some stand-out pieces like this leather tunic. I would wear it with denim cut-offs and stilletos for a girls night out.

Raquel Allegra is Clotheshorse NYC approved!
This bleached out miniskirt is perfect and
I love the luxe tie dye sweatshirt, I would wear it to the beach in Montauk and then dress it up with a leather skirt for fashion week. Actually all of her pieces could go beach to city easy.
Super versatile cool girl brand!

This Jewelmint dagger pendant has been a go-to for me this Spring and I love how affordable it is.

Sienna Miller's manicurist was in the house and hooked me up with this dope NARS x Pierre Hardy mani. You can buy and DIY or take the awesome color combos to your local salon for a fresh Summer look.
Not gonna lie...I was already stopped in Gelson's regarding this nail color.

Details on the rest of my outfit below.

Thanks to the sweet girls at IHPR for inviting me to preview.
xx,
AA

Pitusa tank ($58) c/o // Lulus skirt ($34) // JCrew slingbacks // Jewelmint necklace ($29) c/o

CALI SPRING, CALI BEACH

The crazy things we do for love... For example, we spend most Saturdays in the LBC (that's Long Beach California for my readers who don't speak Snoop) because there is an off-leash dog beach there. I'd rather be in Malibu but Sidney goes gaga for the ocean, sand, and a few hours of freedom. 

Seeing him happy makes me happy too. 

Speaking of happy, I just discovered this great, little brand from Miami called Pitusa. Pitusa means "crazy, little girl" in Spanish and the clothing line is "high quality garments dedicated to Comfort, Coziness and Color for the neon gypsy princess!" 

I like absolutely everything about that sentence! 

And I love this super soft caftan so much that I wore it all day Saturday. 

I think it would be the perfect gift for an expectant mother because it's easy and chic and offers plenty of room to grow.

I'm also wearing the Shyla bikini top from Tori Praver Swimwear.

For more things fun + festive check out designer Jenni Kayne's Cinco De Mayo party!

Pitusa Abaya c/o // JCrew panama hat // Rainbow sandals // D'Andrea clutch // Alexis Bittar bracelet // Trina Turk sunnies

DATE NIGHT STYLE/BALL GAME

 A Dodgers game is the perfect excuse to eat hot dogs and nachos and not be judged. 

So of course it's at the top of my list for Summer date nights!

Double fisting a giant hot dog and a beer can look cute when you're wearing something pretty so I'll be rocking this sweet, little eyelet tank dress with my ballcap. 

xx,

AA

1//Madison Marcus lace tank dress ($228) 2// NY ball cap ($49) 3// Michael Kors watch ($225) 4// Samudra Rocky Point pouch ($65) 5// Pyramid ring ($125) 6// Vic Italy sandals ($273)

LADIES WHO LUNCH

I love me a tasting menu and I love me a nice ladies luncheon so it was just delightful to be invited to Fig & Olive in West Hollywood this week to sample their Summer menu with Grasie and Taye.
There is truly no better way to catch up with girlfriends than over Cucumber Cosmos in a sun drenched dining room and no better reason to dress up! I decided on a very ladylike outfit and it seemed like people really appreciated the effort. I guess it isn't everyday that you see a gal in a knee length skirt, heels and hat on the streets of Los Angeles. 

Heidi Merrick Astor Top // Jcrew skirt - similar ($248) and panama hat ($58) // Shoemint Karen slingbacks ($79) // D'Andrea clutch ($195) // Alexis Bittar cuff

I had to dash before the entrees arrived but I can say with authority that Fig & Olive has the best crostinis and Tuna Carpaccio in town.

Can't wait for our next visit!

XX,

AA