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From the beach to the desert...and the snowstorms in between?

Ok, so correct me if I am wrong, but when thoughts of Palm Springs come to mind, the only illustrations popping up are palm trees, sunshine, martinis, and rocks. Though thats minimal, it's also the perfect remedy for a long work week, even if only for a day.

So last friday night I had tickets to the Dodger game in LA, and as bad as I needed a trip back to my hometown, it was storming like a damn hurricane.

Rain, wind, and America's worst drivers on the 10 freeway lost its appeal incredibly quick.

I had to make a decision though. I had that Saurday off, so of course, anyone with a full time job knows those are very precious days.

 

And then my mother called. After 5 minutes of convincing me that a martini and suntan sesh was the answer to all my problems, I agreed.

 

So the adventure began at 4pm Friday. I decided to take the back road from Carlsbad, up through Temecula, and over the hills and into the desert. Great plan. So I thought.

 

As im driving through the fabulous wineries in Temecula, and passing rolling hill after rolling hill, I was hopeful for the weather! No rain, no wind, just fog. But it's fog, no big deal. We in California deal with bigger issues, like what to dress our dogs in when its foggy.

 

So I'm driving along, belting out Jessie J, celebrating the fact that I was about 30 minutes away, and all I had to go through was the mountain pass.Now when I started up this windy road, the sunshine was peeking through the clouds, all was right in the world. And then, boom pow surprise. Full. Blown. Snow. Storm.

 

Now when I say snow storm, I am not exagerrating. We are talkin wind, no visibility, snow, and you couldnt even see the road. If there were ever a time for chains, this probably wouldve been the time.

Being a Sex and the City girl at heart, yes, you could say I was having a moment. This included calling my mom, my cousin, my sister, my best friend, and my boyfriend. Upon getting an answer from my boyfriend, I proceeded to explain to him that I would die up there. Alone. In the mountains of Palm Springs.

You could understand why that statement would be laughable.

 

So I continued to drive like Indiana Jones, nervously sing "Upgrade U" by Beyonce, and balance my thoughts between death and a career as an R&B/ hip hop star.

 

After manuevering, driving in reverse for 2 miles, running over a boulder, sliding down a hill in my Jeep, and screaming to myself how badly I wanted to live so I could enjoy one final Happy Hour with my mom- I made it. I made it down the hill. In one piece. Hair in place, lipstick on. I was the champion. Well, in my world.

 

Jump to five hours later...

Martini in hand, feet by the fire, playing catch up with mom, and still couldnt help thinking to myself that Beyonce would have been proud of my performance, all weather disasters aside.

 

xo

Also these were taken before the chaos. Not during. Im not that much of a wimp.

Fashion Week

 

Fashion Week

 

Tangerine color schemes, delicate pastel frocks, and bold futuristic prints? Bring it on.

 

Something Fresh:

Every time Fashion Week rolls around there seems to be a skip in every fashionista’s step. New trends, new looks, new color palettes, what’s not to love? Every lover of fashion is indeed also, a lover of change. This year we saw Tangerine as one of the main color palettes. The color Orange, naturally being a difficult color to pull off, was illustrated beautifully in collections by Yves Saint Laurent, Anna Sui, and Rebecca Minkoff. One of my favorite trends this time around were all the futuristic prints. As beautiful as classic polka dots or pinstripes are, it was time to turn some patterns upside down.

The trick to wearing bold, out-of-control prints?

Don’t over do it.

 

 

 

 

 

Yes the supermodels may be wearing the pattern head to toe, but let’s be real. We live in a world where we venture to the grocery store, our 9 to 5, and maybe some cocktail parties- not often showing up to model at Fashion Week.

So this season, take a trend and don’t be afraid to make it your own. Style yourself beautiful, quirky, glamorous, or casual- maybe adding a touch of Tangerine.

 

 

 LK

 

Bohemian Balcony

I have always been partial to Bohemian style. Gold, Bronzes, vibrant prints, woven rugs, glass blown beauty- whats not to love?!

It's a fun and laid back way to brighten up any space. And the space that needed brightening?

 

My ever so small- balcony.

(dun dun dun!)

 

As if deccorating an apartment balcony isnt hard enough, I of course had to work in my budget of $200.

Now that includes, furniture, decor, rugs, pillows, candles, etc.

 

And guess what! Luck was on my side today!

With the help of a huge sale at Cost Plus World Market, the ever so cheap prices at IKEA, and a little assistance from good ol' Target, I made it under budget at the great price of $172.59!

 

Take a look and tell me what you think!

 

Love and wishes,

LK

DIY Feather Earrings

Hello ladies, and maybe gents!

Today, I decided I needed a new pair of feather earrings. To pay $65 dollars at Urban, or make my own?

 

Yeah, I definately decided to make my own.

Usually I may just cave in and buy a pair, but today I thought I'd take a stab at the jewelry thing. Cant be that hard right?

Its not!

All you need are:

feathers. (naturally. I mean, they are feather earrings)

earring clasps or studs (however you want to wear them!) - You can find these easily at Michaels.

Needle nose pliers

and flexible jewelry wire!

1. first you pick the feathers you love!

Arrange them in a way that allows them to fall in a somewhat natural way. This part isn't as easy as it sounds, those pesky little things really can make your life difficult. Once you arrange the feathers, set them aside and grab the wire.

2. Cut some wire!

Cut about a foot of wire to use. Create a loop at one end and line it up to the feather bunch just so the top of the loop peeks out over the top of the feather bundle.

(following me?)

Then tightly, but delicately wrap the wire around the feather bundle all the way to the top. You can cover as much or as little area as you want here, just make sure it is secure.

3. Grab the pliers!

Open the end of the jewelry clasp/ring/ whichever type you get, using the pliers. If you are a woman, you will know where the jewelry end is. Its in your blood, trust those instincts.

4. Slide the wired loop on to the clasp, tighten again, and voila!

 

Let me know what you think of mine, and share pictures of yours if you decide to try it!

 

LK

 

a must have.

Completely in love with this Cotton Lace Dress I came across on Etsy by MoonEuphoria. lovelovelove.

A new year, a new beginning, and new shoes.

Hello everyone!

Welcome to my new blog/home/getaway/craft-cation/happy place.

I woke up today feeling refreshed, creative, and more importantly, just happy. Things in my life are changing so quickly, but it's definately a change I welcome. I wrote out a list of New Years resolutions even, and thats something I rarely follow through with.

BUT, this time, I have a little more confidence in myself to complete every promise I make to myself this year.

Here we go.

1. Build a luminiere(lighting fixture) from scratch. (Haven't done that since college)

2. Create, and photograph various tablescapes for, well, various occasions.

3. Learn how to use my Nikon. Properly.

4. Up my skills in Photoshop.

5. It's a tall order for a beginner, but book 4 weddings this year.

6. Start a business, rather than just freelancing.

7. Post more frequently.. as in more than once every two weeks.

8. Really, post more frequently.

9. Make homemade apple-cinnamon butter.

10. Buy a BBQ. Which is totally normal for a 22 year old woman.

11. Make more time for my friends.

12. Love those whom I already love better, harder, and happier.

13. Do more favors, just because.

14. Buy myself the damn Jeffery Cambells I have been so anxiously eyeballing for a year. And yes i know, its already surprising I dont have them by now.

15. Visit my dear cousin/sister/friend/conivingfamilymember Anna in Toronto, Canada.

16. Upload more cover song videos, by me.

17. Write 3 full songs.

18. Grill salmon to perfection, just once.

19. Take a Zumba class, and not laugh at myself in the full length mirror.

20. And wear these beauties I just purchased on sale more than 5723562738 times this year. Ok maybe 30 is a more reasonable number.