VL TRAVEL: OJAI CALIFORNIA

After a few particularly busy weeks ( we're finalizing a big trip coming up in the next 2 weeks, getting ready for Fashion Month in September, and of course working on new content for VivaLuxury ), Emil and I reached a tipping point and decided that we needed to leave the hustle and bustle of LA for a little while.

We didn't want to travel somewhere far, and after considering a few of our all time favorites like Laguna Beach ( see our recent adventures here ) and Santa Barbara ( check out a recent post on our favorite SB wineries here ), we decided to try something new and headed to Ojai.

Just a quick drive from LA, we fell in love with Ojai the moment we saw it! The city is absolutely gorgeous, yet I think what we enjoyed about Ojai the most is the multitude of activities it offers like hiking, biking, dining, wine tasting and shopping of course! :) So, if you're considering a trip to Ojai, I definitely recommend it! There is so much to do and see, you won't be disappointed!

SHONA JOY Leticia dress | BETTEY MULLER Session espadrille flat | LACK OF COLOR Spencer wide brimmed hat | CHANEL Vanity case in grained calfskin | LARSSON & JENNINGS Lugano leather strap watch | COORDINATES COLLECTION Legend engraved cuff | SHASHI Swirl midi ring, Rebecca ring & Ava ring

VL TRAVEL: OJAI CALIFORNIA

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CROCHET CROP

Every once in a while, I come across something so special, I simply cannot resist the urge to get it in all colors and variations imaginable! You may remember a dress version of the top I'm wearing in today's look from a recent post. Well, I love the dress so much that when I spotted a similar-looking crop top, I just had to have it! Perfect little summer number to wear with just about everything from jeans to denim cut-offs, I think what I love about it the most is the color! A huge fan of red in general, I adore the way this particularly vibrant shade pairs with my favorite blues and caramels!

For today's look, I paired it with cute One Teaspoon shorts ( last seen here & here ) and tasseled espadrilles which happen to be my go-to pair at the moment because not only are they absolutely gorgeous but really comfortable as well. And though in the past I've been know to sacrifice comfort for style, lately I've been choosing styles I can actually run around in more and more. Perhaps I'm getting older and wiser, but one thing is for sure, my feet are definitely happy with the new comfortable shoes options! :)

TULAROSA Amelia crop top | ONE TEASPOON Pacifica Bandits shorts | SOLUDOS Platform gladiator lace-up espadrilles | CHLOE small Inez bag { in white on Sale here } | LARSSON & JENNINGS Lugano leather strap watch | DIOR HOMME Deconstructed Pantos shaped sunglasses | COORDINATES COLLECTION Legend engraved cuff | SHASHI Swirl midi ring, Rebecca ring & Ava ring

CROCHET CROP

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CONFESSIONS OF A CLOSET RAIDER

I have a confession to make. I've been shamelessly raiding Emil's closet for years, and he... well, he's been pretending he is ok with it. At first, it was a few t-shirts here and there, I'd borrow them to wear around the house and to sleep in, but with time, I started making full use of his sartorial splendor by borrowing everything from shirts ( this used to be his favorite plaid shirt, and now it's my favorite plaid shirt ), sweaters, jackets ( asked to wear this cute varsity number once, and now it proudly hangs on my side of the closet ), and even jeans. Actually, especially jeans, because some of my favorite boyfriend jeans used to be his... he he

Now, this brings me to today's outfit and the latest gem I borrowed stole from him. I've had my eye on these Dior Homme sunnies ever since he got them a few months ago. Unfortunately, given my track record, his been keeping pretty close tabs on them. That is until a few weeks ago, when I casually asked to borrow them for a shoot and he totally fell for that:) Ever since then, they mysteriously complete every outfit unlike any other pair of sunglasses I currently own, so I keep "borrowing" them:) Now, I wouldn't call them my Dior sunnies just yet, but I'm pretty confident we'll get there soon enough! :)

L'ACADEMIE x REVOLVE Safari blouse | ANINE BING Lace up skirt | URBAN OUTFITTERS Basic bandana | CHANEL Boy bag { similar here } | ISABEL MARANT Jaeryn sandals { similar here } | DIOR HOMME Deconstructed Pantos shaped sunglasses 

CONFESSIONS OF A CLOSET RAIDER

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GIRLFRIEND JEANS & PRETTY TILE MOMENTS

The pair of jeans I am sporting in today's post is the end result of a very long search for that elusive perfect-fitting pair of girlfriend jeans. Why am I so obsessed with this particular pair? Well, first of all, I love the idea of girlfriend jeans in general. Not quite as loose fitting as boyfriend jeans, but also not as tight as skinnies, basically, girlfriend jeans are a fine example of a perfect balance between the two fits.

In the past, I've been able to find a pair that fits right or a pair that has just the right amount of distressing, but I've never been able to find a pair that combines all of the above. Well, up until now that is:)

For today's look I paired them with a cute embroidered Alexis top and my go-to shoe at the moment - Gianvito Rossi sandals. But I also love the way they pair with a more casual top ( like the one I'm wearing in this post ) and pretty espadrilles ( obsessed with this pair at the moment ). Basically they are a perfect pair of jeans to dress up or down, and I don't know about you guys, but I definitely love being able to wear my favorites in a variety of different ways!

ALEXIS Issy top | GRLFRND Karolina high-rise skinny jeans | GIANVITO ROSSI Alia heels | CHANEL Vanity case in grained calfskin | LARSSON & JENNINGS Lugano leather strap watch | COORDINATES COLLECTION Legend engraved cuff | SHASHI Swirl midi ring, Rebecca ring & Ava ring

GIRLFRIEND JEANS & PRETTY TILE MOMENTS

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CHANEL BLUES

Well, my obsession with vintage and hard-to-find designer favorites has reached absolutely astronomical proportions recently! It all started a few month ago, when I spotted a Chanel canvas tote in an old magazine and fell in love with it the moment I saw it! I looked for it everywhere, I think I called every Chanel store in US hoping they could find one for me, but alas, I got the same response wherever I called. The bag was no longer available, and my chances of finding one were pretty much slim to none.

Though I have to admit I nearly gave up looking for it a few times, something about that particular bag stuck with me and so I continued my search hoping against all odds I might come across it somewhere. Well, I suppose my persistence paid off because I was browsing Trendlee's New Arrivals section late one night, and there it was, staring right at me, available and ready to ship!:)

The first time my new canvas Chanel made an appearance on this blog, I've gotten quite a few emails asking what my experience buying designer second-hand was like, and the best advice I could give in this particular case is the following. If you're thinking about investing into second-hand luxury, buying from a trusted source is a must. Reason why I chose Trendlee is because they had a certificate of authentication, and a really good return policy which made me feel secure splurging on such a big purchase.

Today's cobalt blue velvet Chanel Boy bag is my latest Trendlee splurge! I've had my eye on it for about 3 year now, but had a hard time fining one in this beautiful vibrant blue color. Naturally, when I spotted it on Trendlee, I knew it was fate! Aside from color and the fact that I have a weakness for Chanel Boys in general because they have a completely magical ability to elevate any outfit, something about the size of this bag makes it particularly versatile! So good with any night-time looks, I also love the way it pairs with casual pieces and adds a bit of drama to simple everyday staples! Basically, I can wear it with anything! And of course you know what a fan of this particular quality I am!

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CHANEL Boy bag in blue velvet | DEREK LAM 10 CROSBY Tie Waist shirtdress | STELLA MCCARTNEY Elyse platform shoes | DIOR So Real sunglasses 

CHANEL BLUES

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LITTLE RED DRESS

I think I've always loved the color red... I don't know what it is really, but something about wearing this particularly vibrant hue makes me feel like me the most! I also noticed that whenever I shop for something, my eye naturally gravitates toward this color, which is probably why my collection of red pieces is always expanding:) Today's little red dress is my latest find and newest obsession. Flirty and fun, it has this incredibly easy, summery vibe, yet it's oh so tr�s chic at the same time! Love that!

I wore this outfit to a dinner with Emil the other night. We went to one of our favorite restaurants on Abbot Kinney and knowing that Gjelina has a very relaxed atmosphere, I wanted to wear something cute yet not too dressy, so this look felt quite right. Though I certainly love the way this dress pairs with heels, I wanted to continue with the casual theme of this look, so I went with a pair of cute Soludos espadrilles. Speaking of footwear, if you've been reading this blog for a while, I'm sure you know what a huge high-heel fanatic I am, or rather used to be, because I realized that I spent the majority of this summer in flats. It wasn't really a conscious decision, and I think the change happened very gradually, but I slowly began forgoing heels in favor of cute flats and especially espadrilles ( another favorite pair here & here ). Of course only time will show whether my new found love of flats is here to stay, but my poor feet have been enjoying a well deserved break from sky-high heels I normally torture them with, so I feel that our chances are pretty good!

TULAROSA Clayton tunic dress via REVOLVE | SOLUDOS Platform gladiator lace-up espadrilles | CHLOE small Inez bag { in white on Sale here } & Jayme cat-eye gold tone sunglasses | LARSSON & JENNINGS Lugano leather strap watch 

LITTLE RED DRESS

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