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May 27 2013
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BLUE AND WHITE

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Been hanging around the desert for the last couple days and trying really hard not to sweat all over my clothes. Kidding.. but not really. It is hot. I don’t think I ever loved air conditioning as much as I do now. The last time I was in Arizona the seasons were turning into winter with cool days and colder nights. Now it is one consistent heat wave. Expect its not a heat wave for these crazy Arizonian people. While I’m struggling to breathe the hot dry air everyone else is going on jogs and riding bikes like it ain’t no thang. My sister is one of them.

But I’m just dragging a bad joke on too long. It’s not that bad. I’m just being a little dramatic. And all the more reason to wear short shorts and my new Marni jelly sandals. I was so stoked when I found those bad boys on Ebay [my go-to for designer items I cannot afford without giving up a kidney.] I thought they would be the perfect alternative to wearing slippers. So far so good. I feel like a fashionable little girl. Not gonna lie.. I got a couple weird stares because of those jellies. But I don’t care. I love them and I’ll wear them until they melt. Which is kind of unnerve because it could happen sooner than I think if I stay here much longer. Hah.

A blue outfit, white wall and handling the heat.

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Apr 25 2013
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COLD COCONUT GETS HOT

cold-coconut-gets-hot-1cold-coconut-gets-hot-2The Cold Coconut pouch was getting a lot of face time during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia via the fashion savvy Oracle Fox lady. So I thought it was appropriate to give it a little more limelight and extend its 30 seconds of fame.

It was quite fitting under her arm.. maybe a little intimated by all the designer threads it was matched up with?? Nonetheless.. that little black and white pouch will always be my favorite. The perfect representation of all things tropical and travel.

The Cold Coconut warming up to fashion.. and getting in hot!

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Photos from: here

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Apr 23 2013
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CITY OF LIGHTS GIVEAWAY

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Now that I am home and before I do anything else I wanted to introduce the new.. distressed and vintaged Paris pouch! We [Samudra and I] wanted to do something a little bit different this time around and created a nostalgic traveling pouch for summer. The new City of Lights is [of course] new.. but looks like you’ve had it for years! It’s like those favorite pair of denim jeans you’ve worn for the past 10 years.. except its a clutch! It has the perfect sun beaten look.. best used for those long summer days lounging on the beach.

So here’s where it gets good.

Now that the City of Lights has a new look and we wanna give it away! Yes, yes. Give one away! It’s pretty simple. Just follow these rules and you’re on your way to a free Samudra x Ladyslider pouch!

1. You must be following me [@ladyslider] and Samudra [@samudra11] on Instagram

2.  Repost the [giveaway] photo to your own Instagram

3. Tag both of us so we know you’re in on it!

The giveaway ends this Friday, April 26th. So that gives you a good couple of days to post that photo and tag us! The winner will be picked at random at the end of the week.

The City of Lights Giveaway! Get in on it and good luck!

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Apr 06 2013
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CITY SLICKIN’

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(Jacket: Rag & Bone, Tee: Club Monaco, Shorts: One Teaspoon, Clutch: Samudra x Ladyslider, Booties: Rebecca Minkoff)

Hopped on a plane and headed to Sydney for the start of an epic road trip down south! One of our first stops in Sydney was Surry Hills. Such a rad little area. It rained heaps on us but we managed to duck into a bunch of little shops and keep semi-dry. It was a nice little glimpse of the city and makes me what to come back for more. There just isn’t ever enough time to explore it all!

So.. if you guys don’t already know One Teaspoon is having a major warehouse sale on their website and I got my fair share of killer deals. And it’s where I got my nifty Outlaw shorts. I would wear these everyday if I could. They are the perfect oversized/boyfriend style and my new favorite pair of shorts. If only I could have one in every color. Lucky for me.. I did some shopping damage and have a couple other backup pairs in different styles. You gotta love a good sale.

Speaking of good sales.. or selling in general.. there are more Samudra x Ladyslider on the SHOP! Get them while you can because once they’re gone.. they are gone. Done forever. I have been using the crap out of all of mine. I am pretty sure I see hints of black and blue on them. Bruised from the tolls of traveling and everyday use. But has been the best travel companion. It even fits my DLSR camera along with all my other necessities! I may be a little biased but they are great for traveling in the city too.

Doing a little city slickin’ in Sydney.

x

PS. Heading south now! See you guys along the way!

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Feb 07 2013
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SIMPLY SAMUDRA

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I had the opportunity to play “model” the other day for Samudra. It was more like being at the right place at the right time. I’m not really sure you can consider me a model. Good thing I always carry a bikini in my trunk or it wouldn’t have worked out!! Had I know I was going to be posing I would have bleached my mustache. Not that it matters because in every other photo I put on the worldwide web my stache can be read loud and clear. Hahhh. But its more about the bag/tote presentation then my unwanted hair anyway.

Personally, I’ll take one in every print and color. There is something about those Samudra clutches and bags that dress up any outfit. Statement pieces. Makes you feel tropical and fancy.

It’s simply Samudra.

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Dec 16 2012
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MORNING COFFEE

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Nothing like an early morning coffee run. Puffy face and messy bun included. And I’m sure you and your mother are sick of seeing the Cold Coconut already. But to be quite honest it is my favorite little pouch at the moment. It’s a little hard to switch it up when I’ve become so attached!

Also, I recently purchased those Rebecca Minkoff leopard booties via ShopBop and tried them on for size this morning. [They were on sale.. mind you. Most of my purchases are usually on sale if you haven't already noticed. Haha.] Until now I never really owned anything leopard print or any other animal print for that matter. I never thought it was my thing and didn’t ever incorporate into my style steez. But a couple weeks ago [around the same time as my online shopping spree] I became obsessed with finding the perfect leopard booties. I even ordered a few trial-and-error ones but immediately returned them. Thank you free shipping and returns! But these are perfect. Just enough leopard detail to appease my new found affection for animal print. Not going to lie.. I am on the search for a couple more leopard print goodies. Something I will try really hard to tastefully incorporate into my closet. Heh heh.

Good morning coffee.. leopard print included!

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Dec 03 2012
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SAMUDRA x LADYSLIDER

(Photos by: me)

Oh hey look!! Samudra x Ladyslider pouches! Imagine that!

This is exciting. I got to team up with the lifestyle brand Samudra and design a few of my very own [iconic] pouches. This is one of the few projects I’ve been working on over the last several months and can finally share it with you all!! All three photos on each pouch was taken by me from around the islands and on my travels. The perfect combination of fashion, waves, and travel.

City of Lights- The Effiel Tower illuminated on a warm summer night.

Cold Coconut- A refreshing roadside treat.

Kaimana Palms- Beach palms on a tropical afternoon in Waikiki.

You can purchase your pouches at my new SHOP now!  Yes yes, a shop! An exclusive ladyslider shopping experience.. if you will. Haha. It will be a place where all my creative energy and all my favorite things can be purchased! I wanted to wait a little longer until I had all my other goodies and projects ready but I couldn’t wait! Stick around because more things will be added soon! Cool things, I promise.

A Samudra x Ladyslider collaboration. I’m excited!

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Nov 30 2012
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WINTER STYLE WITH A SNEAK PEEK


(Jeans: Current/Elliot, Jacket: Textile by Elizabeth & James, T-Shirt: American Vintage, Shoes: Maison Martin Margiela, Sunglasses: Karen Walker, Clutch: Samudra x Ladyslider)

I have been obsessed with online shopping lately. It probably has a lot to do with Black Friday and Cyber Monday but I have been overexposed with [unaffordable] fashion. I cannot take it anymore!!

I would have amazing style if I could afford it. Haha.

So I had to put together a little winter look for myself to make up for it. This is exactly what I would wear tomorrow if my wallet and the weather would allow. Plus, I could hardly contain myself! I wanted give you all a sneak peek into a collaboration I am doing with Samudra!!! I haven’t even had time to legitimately blog about it [aka wear and photograph it] but I thought it fit perfectly into my imaginary outfit!!

Meet Cold Coconut! Yes, that lovely little pouch sitting in the right corner of my make believe outfit. She will be available on my new SHOP with other gems very soon! It’s the beginning of a new era! I hope all of you will join me for the official online opening. Which will be happening soon and I will keep you posted!! Get excited friends!

Winter style with a very, very special sneak peek!

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Oct 25 2012
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LOVE IN THE OUTDOORS

(Dress: Indah, Sandals: Margiela, Clutch: Samudra)

I got to attend an amazing wedding last weekend and watch one of my beautiful friends marry her soulmate. Equipped with a shave ice truck, polaroid memories, a samurai giving a banzai toast, and some of the best food on the island.. the wedding was nothing short of eventful. I had an amazing time. I just wish I had good enough photos [and camera for low lighting] to show it all.

Anyway, the ceremony was held under this amazing tree.. well two trees. A prophetical tree. A banyan tree had grown over a large shade tree creating one tree. It was very symbolic to the placement of the marriage. I thought the colors and texture contrast were absolutely gorgeous. It was the perfect place to exchange vows as the sun sit low in the sky. Magic hour.

It was the perfect afternoon for love in the outdoors.

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Aug 30 2012
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OPEN FIELDS

(Photos by: TR)(Dress: self made with vintage fabric, Top: Trouvé, Sandals: Martin Margiela, Clutch: Samudra, Jewelry: Hinu Jewelry)

So we traveled all the way out to the East Coast for a wedding and I decided to bring a little bit of Hawaii with my outfit. Everything down to the shell rings! Except maybe the top which was my attempt at being conservative. Needless to say that thing came off right when the music started and didn’t go back on my shoulders until the end of the night! Thankfully we got our luggage less than 48 hours after we arrived so I could actually wear my planned wedding outfit!! Haha. Yes, it was a premeditated outfit.. something I rarely do. But in all honestly I find that dressing for weddings is probably one of the hardest [fashion] things to do. I don’t always have a really nice dress [warranted for the occasion] hanging in my closet. Maybe I need to work on that..

But like I said before, this is one of the most fun weddings I have ever been to. Not only did the wedding last from Friday evening to Sunday morning but I literally danced the whole night of the [actual] wedding. I think I stopped for 5 minutes to scarf down some dessert but as long as the music was playing everyone was dancing!! It was set at The Quechee Inn [this beautiful bed and breakfast nestled between a sleepy lake and picturesque trees] and everything you imagine from a quaint little Inn. You can tell by the photos how gorgeous this place was. I’m pretty sure it is what made my outfit look even better in the photos. Nature was my arm candy… or better yet.. nature is just absolutely gorgeous it makes anything else glow! Corny, I know. But kind of true. Nothing like frolicking in open fields to get to warmed up for a night of wedding festivities!

Fashion and open fields.

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