Happy Monday! Back to the daily grind…Kinda wishing I can stay in bed today but gotta do what ya gotta do š I spent my weekend furniture shopping for my new apartment (I found the P E R F E C T mirror for morning SnapChat selfies :p (If you don’t follow me on SnapChat you totally should — MissyOnMadison)
One thing I love about working in LA, is that work wear style is super casual…so lace up flats and animal print = Y E S! I love a LBD like this one because it can be dressed up or down…so for a casual work day, I wear a denim jacket or cardigan with it and for dinner I wear a blazer over it.
Ā C o a c h e l l a Time! With Coachella just days away, I am getting into the whole ‘desert‘ vibes kinda feeling with comfy, casual looks like this one. Nothing makes me happier than wearing comfy outfits where I can eat 10 pounds worth of food without it showing (haha jk :p) but for realz…over-flowing dresses like this one are the b e s t!
What also makes them awesome is that they are easy, breezy and can be dressed up or down. So for Coachella…all you need is some great sunnies, some comfy sandals and a great bag and you are ready to head out to Palm Springs!
My dress / top is from M Made in Italy, a great new brand I discovered during a Coachella gifting event last week in LA (#perksofblogging). I love this piece so much I pretty much wore it all day (well after shooting)ā„ I couldn’t find the exact link to it on the internet, but I found more from M Made in Italy at Dillards.
And similardresses below š
When you head to Coachella, it’s all about comfort…I scored these gladiator block sandals from Old Navy on clearance…yes ladies and gents…Old Navy! I have had a ton of people ask me where these are from and when I say Old Navy, the look of shock on their face is priceless…yes, crazy I know! Best purchase I have made there since my favorite white jeans!
My backpack (also perfect for Coachella) is from Vera Bradley and it is the best! Great quality leather, roomy and honestly it’s a mix of highfashion and functionality! š
As for my accessories…it’s all boho chic readyĀ ā„ I got a few fun pieces from the Coachella gifting event I went to:
I finally made it to the Getty (ok…maybe I actually made it to the Getty like over a month ago but I am just posting this now…#oops :P) Well better late than never right? haha I went to the Getty for the first time since moving to LA with Kristi and Joel (who I haven’t seen in forever!) and took some great shots wearing a winter to spring transition look š
The Getty Museum is absolutely gorgeous! While I didn’t actually check out the museum (because come on…let’s be honest…we were there just to snap photos haha typical bloggers for ya). The grounds and buildings are stunning. It was something I never would have been able to experience in NY, it was definitely a great place to shoot and I can’t wait to go back and actually experience everything the Getty has to offer (not in blogger mode lol).Ā
Sunshine + Clear Skies…perks of Winter in LA! I have gotten so accustomed to LA life that I can’t even imagine moving back to NY and dealing with the cold temps (especially after seeing all of my friends’ Facebook status talking about how many layers they need to wear just to step out the door…not to mention the blizzardwarnings, road closures and the un-glamorous digging your car out of the snow photos). Yup, I think LA is the place for me…sunshine, the ability to wear short sleeves in the winter + I get to wear white pumps like these without the fear of a slushy sidewalk ruining them :p The perks seem pretty endless…
Even in NY I was obsessed with leather leggings…especially these ones from HUE! They are sexy, comfortable and keep me just the right amount of warm for those chilly days in LA (which are rare)!
Just keep S W I M M I N G…Crazy to think that swim suit season is just around the corner (and even crazier to think that while there is snow on the ground in NYC!)…perks of living in LA? No snow in sight š Just sunshine, pool days and some new swimwear from Target!
So time to be honest…swimwear has beenĀ my least favorite thing to shop for…why? Because nothing truly tests your confidence like slipping in to a bikini or one piece and wanting to look ‘sexy‘, ‘fit‘ and ‘beautiful‘. Especially in today’s day and age, it’s really tough to feel like a ‘million bucks‘ with models, celebrities and social media stars (cough cough Jen Selter) looking like they spend their entire livesĀ at the gym…drinking Kale smoothies and doing the latestĀ exerciseĀ routine to take over the country. Well truth time…that’s not me, nor will it ever be me. I work out because I want to bingeeat movie theater popcorn at least once a week…I hate Kale and I am A OK with jogging on the treadmill (I prefer to spend my money on shoes as opposed to the latest workout craze :p)!
Well luckily Target has made it easy for even a gal like me to find swimwear flattering enough to flaunt on Instagram…yup totally Insta-Worthy! Whether you are curvy, sporty, pear shaped, have an apple bottom, want to accentuate your waist, lift your chest or hide your perceivedĀ ‘problem areas’, Target has the perfectswimsuit for you…Don’t have #FOMO (fear of missing out) this summer because you are worried about how you look in a swimsuit…Target has got you covered!
My personal body issues have followed me ever since I was pre-teen. I was teased, bullied and always made to dream of having that ‘picture perfect’ figure. Well news flash…perfection doesn’t exist and years later I am finally beginning to feel confident in the skin I am in! Do I have moments where I worry about how I look? ABSOLUTELY! But, I also vow to not have a ‘Fear Of Missing Out‘ this summer (or in my case year round :p ain’t LA great)!
That’s why Target wants YOU to take the #NOFOMO pledge! What does that mean? Don’t have the Fear Of Missing Out this summer!! Head to the beach, go forĀ a dip in the pool, lay out and catch some color…no matter what it is you want to do this summer, Target will help you feel your absolute best in the swimsuit just right for you!