Lust List: August

Here's a quick back to school lust list. With school starting up soon I wanted to show the items I'm dying to get my hands on for long schooldays (and manage to get me somewhat motivated to go to school). Some of these things include a Daniel Wellington watch (which you've probably seen all over your insta feed), Adidas originals, comfy loafers, great pairs of jeans (both mom and skinny) and some awesome chokers. Oh, and I can't forget about a Mansur Gavriel bucket bag (which is not really great for school but whatever). That one might have to wait until the holiday season!

Topshop blue skinny jeans
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Topshop loose jeans
$75 - topshop.com

ASOS black strappy flat
$37 - asos.com

Daniel Wellington watch
$265 - selfridges.com

Topshop choker necklace
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Topshop blue stone jewellery
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Adidas Superstar 2 Shoes
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Urban Lights

Wearing: Forever 21 sweater and shorts, Urban Outfitters tank, Windsor Smith shoes, ASOS bag

The Urban Lights exhibit at LACMA is probably one of the most sought-after places in LA to take pictures and although I slightly hate myself for jumping on the bandwagon, I couldn't resist. My only regret is not taking pictures by the lights at night because from what I can see in pictures, the exhibit is even more breathtaking. But, just looking up and seeing an overwhelming amount of street lamps towering over me is pretty cool in and of itself. For a day at a museum I wanted to wear something loose and easy to move in. These pleated shorts (that look like a skirt) and little lace tank worked just fine but I thought the outfit needed an extra something, which is where this long fringe sweater came into play. 

Rodeo

Wearing: Nordstorm vest, Forever 21 dress, Urban Outfitters bralette, Windsor Smith shoes

Post-vacation depression is in full swing at the moment and in order to make myself feel better I thought my best option was blogging my Cali-sorrows away. This outfit marks the first day of my trip and, quite honestly, my favorite outfit of the trip. For a hot day of strolling around Beverly Hills I wanted an outfit that was both lightweight and comfortable. This midi dress from Forever 21 provided me with comfort and, of course, I had to layer so this lightweight vest from Nordstorm did just the trick. Between walking on pristine streets, surrounded by cars worth more than an average house and being tempted by stores where I can't afford a pair of socks I came to the conclusion that Beverly Hills is in fact a fantasy land. If I could compare Rodeo Drive to anything it would be Disney World because of the blissfulness and illusion that embodies the two. However, the difference is that Disney is meant to be a fantasy land, whereas Beverly Hills doesn't even know it...

Normcore: the ultimate irony

Your mom's turtlenecks, dad's Adidas slip-ons, and your little brothers sweatpants are all great options if you want to try out this new phenomenon. W Magazine featured an editorial in their August 2014 issue on normcore: the new era in fashion which is influenced by stay-at-home moms and soccer coach dads. Soo high fashion, I know. We have been seeing bits and pieces of this trend slowly come about between the Birkenstock rage and mom jeans fad (two of my personal favorites) but, recently, it is finally coming full circle. A typical normcore inspired look would consist of an oversized sweater (preferably high-necked), some type of ill-fitting pant, and slip-on sandals. Oh, and for an extra touch add some socks. Although the models in the W spread were wearing average priced Adidas on their feet and photographed in stereotypical looking kitchens and living rooms, they were wearing $60,000 Dior coats on top. Now, that's the kind of irony I like. Some may find this to be a bit contradictory, but, I on the other hand, think it is ingenius.