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Girls Night

by Koko on April 8, 2013 · 0 comments

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On Saturday night, my girlfriends and I went out to one last Saturday girls dinner before the big wedding. We choose an LA staple, The Ivy, to celebrate. The Ivy has hands down the best cocktails in LA. The Ivy Gimlet is what they are known for, but I’m a big fan of their margaritas. The food is a mix of healthy (grilled vegetable salad) to not so healthy (fried chicken, lobster ravioli, enchiladas) and is truly superb.

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I miss my girlfriends so much when I’m not here, so when I am in LA I make the most of it and try and see them as much as possible. Our dinners make me so happy and as you can see, we smile a whole lot when we are together!

Another fun thing about being back in LA is revisiting all of my fun clothes that I left in LA. Hello new outfit inspiration!

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Jacket: Tibi (similar $275)/ Shirt: Madewell  (similar Equipment $188)/ Necklace: J. Crew (similar $168) / Leggings: Lululemon Wunder Under ($88) / Boots: Jessica Simpson (old, similar $328)

Why I love it? An all black outfit with a little leopard is always fun. My new J.Crew necklace peeking out of my black top is a little sparkly surprise. Five days until the wedding and getting SO excited!

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Easter Dress

by Koko on April 2, 2013 · 4 comments

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It may be 34 degrees here in Fairbanks, but I refused to not dress up for Easter! So I threw on my pretty Easter dress and most impractical shoes and off to brunch we went. Did Q have to hold me on my walk to and from the car? Obviously. Did I care? Not at all.

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It felt SO good to be fancy again! And in the car over to brunch I told Q, Next year for Easter I am wearing this dress and it’s going to be 70 degrees in Georgia! Notice how my hands won’t lean on that cold and snowy balcony quite yet!

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Oh and I definitely tried to leave the house in those heels, but that was a serious no from Q, so nude flats it was!

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Dress: Shosanna (old, but similar here, here and here!)/ Heels: Joan and David  (very similar here and here)/ Flats: J. Crew (similar that I LOVE!)/ Coat: Jessica Simpson (similar here and here)

How was everyone’s Easter? We had a lovely brunch with friends and relaxed!

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Five Looks, One Suitcase

by Koko on March 25, 2013 · 3 comments

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When I traveled back to LA this past trip, I packed one carry-on suitcase for 5 weeks. I packed two shorts, two jeans, a couple cardigans, three sweaters, a dress, a nice shirt, two casual shirts, one button-down and carried on a military jacket. And I was fine! I’m a big re-user in clothes anyways, when I find a sweater I like, I’ll wear it everyday for two weeks and then rotate in another one. It also helps that I sub, so I’m usually at a different school everyday so no one calls me out on my fashion faux-pas. I thought it would be fun to share with you what 5 days and 1 carry-on looks like! So here goes:

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Why I love it? Easy California style. A button-down, white shirt, jeans, sandals and a funky necklace for a quick day of errands.

Button-down: J. Crew (similar $150) / Tank: J. Crew $24.50 / Jeans: J. Brand $150/ Sandals: Sam Edelman $65/ Purse: Vintage Fendi

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Why do I love it? My favorite bright cardigan with some fun printed shorts and nude sandals make for a great warm weather outfit. Pop of color with a little texture.

Cardigan: J. Crew $218 / Tank: J. Crew  $24.50/ Shorts: Joie (similar $178) / Sandals: Sam Edelman $65 / Purse: Vintage Fendi

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Why I love it? The perfect girls’ night outfit. I love pairing my fun printed ankle jeans with pointy red flats. When I first put on this blue cardigan I didn’t know if it would clash with the shoes, but it actually worked perfectly!

Cardigan: J. Crew $85 / Shirt: James Perse (similar $88) / Jeans: J. Crew (similar $108) / Shoes: Steve Madden (old, but similar $180)

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Why I love it? A good rainy day outfit! I love this green military jacket as a layering piece over a sweater, jeans and my go-to boots.

Military Jacket: Gap  (similar $65 /similar $228) / Sweater: J. Crew (similar $230) / Jeans: J. Brand $150/ Boots: Stuart Wietzman $595 / Purse: Vintage Fendi

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Why I love it? A long striped dress and a simple black cardigan works well for a warm weather lunch.

Cardigan: Splendid (similar $154) / Dress: Splendid (similar $108) / Sandals: Sam Edelman $65 / Purse: Vintage Fendi

Do you guys reuse outfits when you go on vacation??

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Striped T

by Koko on March 18, 2013 · 1 comment

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I’m a big fan of color and a big fan of stripes (who would have thought right? :) ). So when I came across these long sleeved t-shirts from Gap, I was in love. For spring in Alaska (do we dare call 25 degrees spring?), long-sleeved t-shirts and layering are key. And for spring in LA (65 degrees?), they work great as my top layer.

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Sweater: Gap / T: Gap / Jeans: J. Brand / Sandals: Sam Edelman / Bag: Vintage Fendi

How did I wear it?  With leggings, with jeans, with a scarf, with a sweater, on its own. Very versatile!

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Look 1: Sweater: Gap / T: Gap / Scarf: Stella & Dot / Leggings: LuluLemon / Sandals: Sam Edelman

Look 2: Jeans: J. Brand / T: Gap / Tank: Splendid / Sandals: Sam Edelman

Look 3: Jeans: J Brand / Tank: Gap / Sweater: Splendid / Sandals: Sam Edelman

Are you a stripe person? You know I am!

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