Crazy for Color

Before vacation I had a wild idea to color my hair. Not just color, but color. This was a huge decision coming from someone who doesn't even get regular highlights.  (I'm a Leo so I'm a little attached to my mane, change freaks me out.) Combining a little LC inspiration,  Asian confidence (everyone looks so cool there!) and Tina's expertise, we created this dip dyed effect that fades from  pink to bluish purple. And I was thrilled to shoot an outfit post in LA - California weather makes for perfect hair days. As I type this back in Chicago you'd never believe I spent time with a curling iron this morning. I was Flatty McFlatterson within minutes of stepping outside. Ah, well. Back to reality as they say... after a month on the road, it's good be home!

Top - Target  /  Jeans - AE (seen here) / Shoes - BCBG  /  Bag - Coach  
Earrings - Target  /  Bracelets - Hong Kong Market

L.A. Lovin' - Part 2

If  Part 1 was my depression at being back from vacation, Part 2 is the recap of how wonderful it was. That should put some pep in my step!

It was rainy & gloomy most of our trip but a little chill can't spoil our fun, enjoy our photographic journey...

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We marveled at the Earth's beauty from afar -

Admired the view from the Hollywood Hills,

And found a kitty that looks just like ours!

Soaked up the Hollywood Blvd sights...

And witnessed the tribute to a Hollywood legend.

We were entertained by street artists - Elvis and Marilyn and Batman, oh my!

Witnessed a super hero meeting -

And let's not forget an authentic Spider Man!

My husband became a "Winner!"

And I fell even more in love with palm trees.

After scouting out celebrity homes,

 we took full advantage of happy hour on Sunset Blvd.

We hiked to The Griffith Observatory to play around with the Hollywood sign...

And take in an even larger view of the city!

We explored the Santa Monica Pier and did some thrift shopping -
consignment stores and Goodwill were a goldmine!

And drove around the Fashion District just for kicks.

Hubby enjoyed taco's from a street vendor (he loves this stuff!)

Then we checked out some studios...

And on our very last day...let there be sunshine :)

Whew! If you made it this far, thanks for hanging on :)
Mad love to Carrie of This Free Bird for her LA recommendations – she sent me the most amazing ‘to do’ list email and we pretty much referred to it like an itinerary. It’s like she got in my brain and provided the perfect choices…fom cocktails to sightseeing - C is one cool bird ya’ll…xoxo


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