This pretty pale pink dress arrived on my doorstep for my birthday (thanks Mom — and Dad!) and I couldn’t wait to wear it. Luckily, a happy hour invitation provided the perfect excuse. While I would generally reach for my faux fur vest and nude platforms to complete the look, I thought I better try something new before you, dear readers, pummel me with tomatoes for wearing the same thing over and over again.

Luckily, my  friend Helen had just given me this navy blazer, and I liked how it balanced out the sweet girly feel of the frock and made this office (um, or office-to-cocktails) appropriate. To add more shape to my waist, in lieu of buttoning up the blazer I simply used the belt that came with the dress and tied it snugly around my midsection.

A pop of turquoise and baby blue on my feet, with a sprinkle of sunshiney yellow on my nails, and I was ready for cocktails with some of my favorite ladies.

Here’s wishing you happy times with your favorite people this weekend and always xx.

{What I Wore: DRESS & BELT: Forever 21 (similar); BLAZER: Theory (similar); BAG: Forever 21 (similar here); SHOES: Felicite from Sole Society; NAILS: Sally Hansen Mellow Yellow; TOES: Petites No Way! #603 (similar: The Hurlingham – Bright Carmine); RINGS: J.Crew (similar here) and Luc Kieffer; CUFF: Kristen McCloud; BRACELET: Jessica Kagan Cushman}

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On Sunday, we gathered in Holmby Park to say hello to our friends, Candy and Hef, and to soak up a few rays over the first picnic of the season. I couldn’t wait to wear this polka dot top and these scalloped shorts that Fred Baby and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Baby, Sr. gifted me for my birthday (thank you so very, very much, daaahlings!).

I was also excited to have an excuse to wear this Audrey Hepburn-inspired hat that I picked up in a teeny tiny shop in the tiny town of Miguel Perera, Brazil a few weeks ago. I’m so excited about picnic season and have decided this is the year of the Picnic Club! Who’s in xx?

{What I Wore: TOP: Hot Spot Blouse available here; SHORTS: Belted Petal Shorts available here;  SANDALS: Dolce Vita (old but similar here); HAT: Unknown designer but similar here, here and here.}

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On Saturday night we were honored to attend an intimate engagement dinner for our friends, hosted by family friends of the bride’s parents. The location was an elegant highrise on the Wilshire Corridor so I wanted to wear something appropriate but with a little kick.

As I’m sure you’ve noticed, I don’t normally gravitate towards fitted frocks, but the emerald green hue of this dress had me at hello.

While a  nude or metallic heel would have been lovely, I wanted something a smidge more playful. Luckily, these Valley-of-the-Dolls-pink wedges had just arrived on my doorstep.

Pink and green always feel like a classic combo. It simultaneously reminds me of the Beverly Hills Hotel in the ’50s — or so I imagine — and of East Coast country clubs in the ’80s, which was fitting for the affair, as it was very martinis in the parlor (think Gilmore Girls at Emily and Richard’s, my dream come true!). We had such a lovely night and can’t wait for the wedding. The only question: What to wear?

{What I Wore: DRESS: South Structured Shoulder Ponte Dress c/o Very.com; SHOES: Rosalie wedge from Sole Society; BAG: Kate Spade (old but similar here); B&W BRACELET: Vintage Judith Hendler that I got here; CUFF: Kristen McCloud c/o; BRACELET: Stella & Dot Luna Wrap Bracelet (can also be worn as a necklace) c/o; EARRINGS: Club Monaco Crystal Dangle Earrings (sold out, but similar here); RING: Luc Kieffer (old but try eBay and here’s a similar option); NAIL POLISH: Sally Hansen Mint Sorbet; BLUSH: Sephora + Pantone Apricot Brandy blush c/o}

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A few nights ago I had the pleasure of attending interior designer Kishani Perera’s book party at her Los Angeles shop Rummage for her new tome Vintage Remix: The Interiors of Kishani Perera.

I’d attended a Sephora + Pantone event earlier in the afternoon where I went more casual, but wanted to step it up in the glamour department — quite literally, as I knew actress and model Molly Sims would be at the book launch (Kishani designed Sims’ gorgeous residence).

I’ve learned my lesson not to stand next to tall beautiful blonds — at least not without really high shoes on, thankyouverymuch.

I decided on this creme brulee frock with chevron-patterned gold beading.

And then decided to go gold or go home with a glittering arm party.

Above are some snaps from the soiree, including (from l-r):  party-goers at Rummage; designer Kishani Perera and myself; my party-hopping partner in crime Jenny and I toasting with stripey straws; and, Kishani’s new book Vintage Remix, which you can scoop up here.

It was a beautiful evening made even sweeter with a night cap at Al Gelato, followed by curling up with the new issue of Domino. (Can we talk about how exciting that is?!).

{What I Wore: DRESS: Love Label c/o Very.com (no longer available but similar here); SHOES: Jeffrey Campbell Foxy platforms; BAG: Kate Spade (old but similar here); CUFF: Kristen McCloud c/o; BRACELET: Stella & Dot Luna Wrap Bracelet (can also be worn as a necklace) c/o; EARRINGS: Stella & Dot Sidewinder Studs c/o; RING:  Luc Kieffer (old but try eBay and here’s a similar option); NAIL POLISH: Sally Hansen Mint Sorbet; BLUSH: Sephora + Pantone Apricot Brandy blush c/o}

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Yesterday I awoke and realized it was my birthday, a small fact I had forgotten as the days have been so all over the map as of late (quite literally). Fred Baby sweetly presented me with a menu of options that went something like this:

Option A) Sunset hot air balloon ride in Del Mar or…

Option B) Drive to wine country for dinner or…

Option C) Play tourists in our own town and do whatever, whenever — or nothing at all.

Never has doing nothing sounded more appealing. So, option C it was. (I took a raincheck on options A and B, of course — I may be exhausted but I’m not insane!).

We strolled through Beverly Hills, stopping to smell the roses along the way. We stumbled upon kooky houses and spunky snails and jump ropes that made me think of my childhood, while laughing with friends and family on the phone.

When hunger called, we popped into my favorite Mexican restaurant for al fresco enchiladas suizas and fresh guacamole made tableside. When we returned home for an afternoon siesta, I found waiting for me the prettiest bouquets from Fred Baby and our dear friends, The Ewings (that’s their nickname from us; they playfully call us The Gatsbys). We love them.

Hours later, lounging languidly on the couch, I realized the sun was starting to set (that’s not a metaphor; I’m still young-ish!). I didn’t want to miss it, so grabbed my main squeeze and headed for a rooftop.

We danced and twirled and watched the sun descend on Los Angeles, who had gifted us with sunkissed weather.

It was a simple, sweet day filled with magical little moments.

We ended the night at Caulfield’s, where handcrafted cocktails and delicious nibbles provided a sweet finish to the day’s non-festivities festivities.

And, then we bid the town adieu for the night as we took in LA’s twinkling lights from the rooftop of the Thompson Beverly Hills.

Thank you to everyone, especially my darling Fred Baby, for making the day so special.

{What I Wore: ASOS dress (also worn here); Jeffrey Campbell Foxy platforms for night; Dolce Vita sandals for day (similar); H&M faux fur vest (similar); Essie nail polish in Mint Candy Apple; Jessica Kagan Cushman ring and bracelet; SEE sunglasses (similar); Kate Spade clutch (similar)}

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