Gemma

(Stardust & Sequins, TFS, not sure about the third image. sorry!)

came across Gemma Ward's picture in my inspiration folder that I've saved forever and decided to google search her whereabouts and found this picture.. She's gained some weight but she is still super adorable and has the same babyface!!! Gemma, Where are you? We miss you

huntington library

A couple photos from my last trip to the Huntington Library. My parents live less than five minutes away but I didn't start going there until recently. If you're ever in town, you must visit. I'm so glad spring is coming, I want to run around in floral dresses and sandals already. I've always considered it my favorite season, except for my insane allergies which never let me fully enjoy the flowers. Oh well, it doesn't hurt to look and admire from afar, right?

lounging around

american apparel striped sweater, theory shorts, hansel from basel tuxedo socks

I'm sitting on my bed procrastinating a research paper while wearing Hansel From Basel socks I forgot I had (from their first collection) and a sweater originally purchased for BF which he admitted he couldn't see himself wearing. Did I mention it was our one year anniversary last week? We intended to go on a picnic but it rained on the day that we chose so we held it indoors. I still haven't received my present (Lulu says it's good, so I'm trusting her judgment) because of FedEx but there's no rush.

In other news, I'm used to my short hair now but can't figure out what to do on days when the frizz won't go away (like today). I'm trying to stay away from heat and styling tools but am really tempted to dye my hair a lighter brown. bad idea? Also, any solutions for cracked lips? Nothing I use seems to be working.

And finally, because I love torturing you guys with photos of food (just kidding) here's some Tartine for the road. I always take for granted that BF lives within walking distance from there.

rainy easter sunday

Citizens of Humanity Avedon Slick Skinny in Star and Current/Elliott shirt via Revolve Clothing, H&M trench, GAP socks, and vintage oxfords

I spent a grand total of 20 minutes outside of my apartment in the rain. Why was it raining so badly on Easter? Last year I wore the cutest little strapless floral dress and spent the day with BF doing laundry and eating pho. This time, we had planned to take a bus down to Temescal for some beer and Korean BBQ but by the time BF reached my apartment, he was way too soaked and grumpy to want to go anywhere. Thankfully I live right across two (albeit mediocre) Korean restaurants which were enough to satisfy our appetites.

Well, at least I finally found the perfect pair of black ankle skinny jeans courtesy of Revolve! It's hard to tell just by looking at these photos but these jeans are unbelievably stretchy and, I dare say, rival leggings in the comfort department. But are they jeggings? I'll let you guys be the judges of that. Let me end with this: I am currently wearing them in bed watching LIFE on the Discovery Channel and have not bothered to change into pajamas. Convinced yet?