Denim Blue & Apple Red

Chambray Shirt: Old Navy | Skirt: Forever 21 | Sandals: Old Navy | Glasses: Warby Parker, Preston

I'm excited to pull out my skirts for the wonderful Spring weather we're experiencing in Southern California. We've had gorgeous weather and I'm excited for the 75-80 degree weekend! Beach time, maybe? :)

I also got my Preston frames from Warby Parker and can't stop wearing them!

What are your plans for the lovely weekend?

Toodles,

Sea of Green, Splash of Pink

Jacket: H&M | Tank: Forever 21 | Skirt: Mossimo, Target | Tights: Target | Belt: Cotton On | Boots: Cathy Jean

After my inspiration post about some jackets on my mind, I may have checked in with H&M a couple times to find out when this jacket would available in their stores. I finally found it on the racks and haven't really stopped wearing it since (except today, when it was 80 degrees.)

I really can't believe it's already February! I'm still recovering from the holiday blur, and just put away my mini Christmas tree - which I slyly pushed behind the tv after the new year (though I could feel Snoopy's judgmental stare when I did it). 

On that note, with January flying by, it's just a reminder that we have one less month to reach our goals that we've chosen for 2013. It's time to get to it, and I'm excited to share some of my goals in my upcoming posts!

Ta-ta!

Come along with me:

You Are What Your Bag Eats

Spin Pins - best invention for buns to stay put (hun) | Vaseline Lip Therapy - simply the best moisturizing lip product in my book 

LePen(s) - My favorite fine tip markers | Sour Patch Kids - I have a sugar problem, lets be real here 

The Markings Notebook - my favorite notebook because of how sleek and simple it is | Comb - for the bangs, duh

So, if I am what my [work] bag eats, then that makes me a walking office. A walking office that desperately needs a shoulder massage because of the amount of mobile hoarding I'm doing.

My job requires me to schlep around a number of things besides my own purse and tools to keep me connected, so I have to really put thought into what items I can bring and what purse to use. It also doesn't help that I'm already a hoarder. You know, big girl problems.

I really can't complain though, because I love my job and I'm pretty sure I've got trapezius muscles of steel!
Yep, made a totally uneducated guess on that.

On that note, I've been thinking about purchasing a nice bag that I can carry for formal meetings and events for work. I won't be foolish enough to carry my laptop in one of them (maybe), but definitely want it to fit the iPad and all my other goodies. Here are some of my favorite (and also out of my budget) handbags from Kate Spade New York:

L to R: Cobble Hill Minka | Grove Court Large Maise | Allen Street Britain | Allen Street Raquelle | Mercer Isle Sloan

I've got a bit of a hankering to purchase a backpack - so I'm loving the Allen Street Britain for being great on the back as well as stylish on the arm.

What's your favorite bag for work?

Ta-ta! 

Fashion | Lady Gaga's Born This Way Ball

I had the pleasure of going to Lady Gaga's Born This Way Ball that came to the Staples Center this weekend and still cannot get over how talented and absolutely entertaining Lady Gaga is. 

She is an absolute product of hard work and pure talent as she brought the audience of thousands through a birth to death story line while making stops at her most focused political and social issues, and loving and inspiring her fans through encouraging monologues. 

She was infinitely more vibrant and powerful live - while running, jumping, dancing, and booty popping all over a humongous rotating medieval style castle set. 

I am still in awe of her amazing performance and hope to see her again! 

Here are my photos from the night. I screamed, jumped, danced and took lots and lots of videos - which I won't be able to show you because of her profanities and the fact that you can hear me singing back up :) 

I wore// Vest: Skaist-Taylor for Target | Long Sleeve & High Waisted Shorts: Forever 21 | Tights: Target 

Boots: Chinese Laundry

So, on to what we're really excited to talk about.

Lady Gaga has been the epitome of unoriginality and has made no impact on the fashion industry… says NO ONE. 

More after the jump...

Pine Cones and a Puppy

Before this past 80 degree weekend in Southern California,  I had been living in pants, boots, and my grandma knits everyday. I felt particularly flirty on this day and knew that I wanted to wear my blush maxi skirt (which I normally pair with a tank and a cardigan) without freezing my toesies off. That's when I decided that I wouldn't have to sacrifice one for the other, and threw on a chunky sweater.

I've also been in a weird place with my hair. Not wanting to go back to the blunt bang (circa 2008-2011), or the side swept bang (circa forever ago-2008), my stylist and I decided that I'd try the middle part. In my past post, I attempted the middle part  - which I STILL can't get used to. (My friends and I call it the Kardashian part), so pushing it a little off center has made it more manageable for me to look in the mirror without laughing.

Bear with me as I figure it out. 

Also making an appearance is my crazy puppy (who is really an adult dog at this point), Snoopy! He is a corgi and golden retriever mix, and I love him to pieces. You can find daily doses of him and his quirky personality on my instagram, @electriceunice. 

Sweater: Old Navy (Similar Here) | Skirt: Forever 21 | Flats: Kimchi Blue (Metallic Version) | Necklace: Jewelmint

Isn't he a handsome little guy? 

Happy Martin Luther King Day and have a great long weekend! :)

"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." - Martin Luther King, Jr.

                  blessings,

6 Jackets I've Got the Hots for

With a Winter that officially started less than a month ago, I'm just starting to eye some jackets to help keep me warm for the season - and of course some that are cuter than they are practical.

I'm notorious for living in baggy, grandma knits (one old navy jacket in particular), so it is about time that I add a jacket to my collection that doesn't include braided knit plaits. 

I've been extremely attracted to moto jackets and all of it's variations, as well as the classic riding jacket. There's something fun about an exaggerated lapel, a mix of fabrics and textures, and unique cuts. Here are 6 jackets I'd like to have in my closet.

Vanessa Bruno Athe | $330.00 on sale

Love that this is a moto cut tweed jacket. 

H&M | $59.95

It's killing me how much I love the fact that this is an army style parka with leather sleeves, comfy yet edgy.

H&M | $49.95

Can't go wrong with a black faux leather biker jacket!

Tiger of Sweden | $299.99 on sale

Peplum + Leather + Moto Style Zipper Enclosure = Perfection

Paul Smith | $731 on sale

I'm enamored by this front open cut which is truer to the actual riding jacket - how unique!

Jack Wills | $149 on sale

Notice when you click through, that the lining on the back of the collar is pink! (Dying of cuteness)

Considering my real life budget, I'm contemplating on purchasing the H&M olive jacket with leather sleeves and the Jack Wills riding jacket. Such great jackets to wear all year long :)

Which jacket is your favorite?

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