New at Tavin

I finally had a chance to get busy in my tiny workshop over the weekend and put the inspiration and beads I got in Africa to good use. All pieces below are available at Tavin in Echo Park...

Deets

(turq collar necklace: self designed. available at Tavin. Long Buddha necklace: vintage. Bracelets: Chan Luu, vintage and Africa. Rings: vintage and self-designed. Clutch: vintage)

Quiet Places

Snip Snip

Got all dolled up for dinner in Palm Springs during our sweet little weekend getaway. Also, this is the official blog debut of my new short 'do. I cut 5 whole inches of my mane. All that hair was much too much in hot, humid Africa...

(pants: Gap, top: Myne, shoes: Steve Madden, clutch and jewelry: vintage)

Full Bloom

Two posts, one day. Betcha never thought that would happen. I couldn't wait to share these stunning paintings by artist Pakayla Biehn. The series, called "Double Exposure," mimics the look of double exposed photographs. Not to get all artsy-fartsy on you, but this series so beautifully captures that mix of cozy comfort and eager anticipation experienced as Winter transitions into Spring. Know what I mean?

Country Club

This is old, but I don't want to ignore my dear old blog :)

(dress: Porridge, shoes: Steve Madden, hat and bracelets: vintage, shades: Liquor Store, purse: vintage Chanel)

Bad Blogger

Yes I am and I'm sorry. It's been nearly 2 weeks since a post and I feel bad. I've been a bit of a hermit while fighting off jet-lag and getting reacquainted with home. Being back has been wonderful and I'm capitalizing on every moment since I'll be heading back to Ghana the first week of April. I have loads of pictures from last weekend's belated Valentine's desert getaway with Jash coming soon, but in the meantime here's a little something I put together with my favorite striped shirt a while back. I've been all about heels and makeup  since returning home from Ghana, prompting Jash to observe I am the most girly he's ever seen me. Nothing like a month of sensible shoes and sweat-proof primping to make you wanna bring out all the bells and whistles.

(skirt and top: F21, shoes: Steve Madden, necklace and bag: vintage, ring: self-designed)