Chloe Coats

We're gearing up for Spring, but the fashion world is already in Fall. I was poking around style.com to see what collections I can marvel at. I stopped dead in my tracks at Jill Sander (runway florals - beautiful!), Rodarte, and Chloe. For me, it was all about the Chloe outerwear. So pretty!

A Moveable Feast

I just finished Hemingway's A Moveable Feast and, while I'm not one to fantasize about Paris, I did find myself day dreaming. It's hard to put into words why I liked this book so much without stating the obvious, but I think all I can do is state the obvious. Loving this book has to do with factors like an instant escape to 1920s Paris, reading speed set to slow because some books should be savored rather than devoured, and a chance to get to know writers of the Lost Generation a little bit better. Scenes to love:

"The Closerie des Lilas was the nearest good cafe when lived in the flat over the sawmill at 113 rue Notre-Dame-des-Champs, and it was one of the best cafes in Paris. It was warm inside in the winter and in the spring and fall it was very fine outside with the tables under the shade of the trees on the side where the statue of Marshal Ney was, and the square, regular tables under the big awnings along the boulevard."

"Across the branch of the Seine was the Ile St.-Louis with the narrow streets and old, tall,beautiful houses, and you could go over there or you could turn left and walk along the quais with the length of the Ile St.-Louis and then Notre-Dame and Ile de la Cite opposite as you walked."

happy weekend, happy march!

(flowers from my dad's yard :) )

Taking in the View

I went to Griffith Observatory for the first time this weekend. I loved the cityscape views, tree tops, mountain peaks, and the feeling of an urban yet outdoors escape all at once.

Winter Sun

Winter, weather, sun, and light - all things on my mind lately. This might be my new favorite season to feel the sun. It's warm and soft, not harsh like other months. When I think of this particular winter, I think of lots of time spent in the sun. I think I've been to the beach about four times more or less in the last couple months and that's a lot for winter or any time of year for that matter. I hope to log more quality winter sun time while I can.

Simple Pleasure Sunday

Today I relished in a simple pleasure. Just after I scarfed down two cookies standing over the sink, I remembered that it's a warm, lazy Sunday and I can do better than that. Take a cookie outside and read.

Last January Weekend

Highlights:

- Jovanna showing me some of her favorite spots: Dockweiler Beach in Playa del Rey and Native Foods in Culver City. Sometimes I need a city fix, though the beach was as serene as ever. The sun and ocean air can make you too hungry to even consider taking a premeal photo.

-Knee deep into 5k training, too late to turn back. I talk like it's a marathon, but it's a big deal for me! I never played sports as a kid, so why would I run more than the one mile required in PE class?

- Time spent outside with my pup and family

-Time for reading

Weather + Fashion

I was so happy with the weather just a couple of days ago. It was raining and felt like winter, it was a chance to wear more layers, sweaters and socks. Now it's back to feeling like summer and I wasn't thrilled about it despite how perfect today felt. Here I am looking at the new Steven Alan lookbooks and so suddenly into this warm spell. These looks get me in the spring mood fast. What a roller coaster of weather related emotions.

I'm envisioning spring fashion and if I could pick two outfits to live in, these are it. Throw on a long, airy dress and pair it with a leather pouch. Functional accessorizing. And, I love the idea of the pants suit with strappy sandals and a summer hat! It makes me rethink the suit entirely.

Do you have spring fashion on your radar?

Camellias

My grandma's camellias are bursting with bulbs and blooms. I walked into her yard and did an instant double take. Why does my baby camellia not even have one single bulb? Oh well, I will marvel at hers. When I go to my grandma's, which is really often, I bring my camera and go all Selby on her because there's always a corner, a vignette, something to capture. Today: her garden.

This Reunion

Here's one last holiday dream day. It was a long awaited reunion with Ilissa, Marisa and Jorge. This was my San Francisco family and I was really looking forward to being together again. I even had a cold, but forgot about it because who cares when you're having this much fun. It was right after Christmas day and we went to Santa Barbara for a full day of activities starting with wine tasting.

Cute shoes and totes..

Next stop: the beach. Marisa and Jorge got their new camera and we had fun making a photo op at every turn.

A warm winter glow.

After dinner at Freebirds, reminiscing about UCSB, and shopping downtown, there was one last stop: the mission!

The more I think about this day, the more I can't help but feel nostalgic. There was a time in life where I lived with my best friend and only a short walk from Marisa and Jorge. Life can change fast. We are getting older and jobs get serious and you never know where a serious job can take someone. Closer? Farther? Who knows. I will stop myself before I get too emo. That's why we have epic reunions. Keep these memories coming.