Outfit Post- How I'm Dressing for Snowy Weather

Outfit Details

Dress by Lindex

Two Tone Bag by Zara

Clogs by Haga Tratoffel

In case you were wondering, yes, it is a still a winter wonderland here in Sweden, and this LA girl is starting to get a littttttle tired of it. I find myself daydreaming of getting dressed in the morning and only having to worry about a t-shirt, jeans and a pair of flats. Since the snow probably won't be going away for a little while longer, I've been trying to find ways to incorporate my love for bright colorful pieces while still doing my best to stay warm, and I'm pretty pleased with what I've been coming up with! I found this dress at a popular store here called Lindex, and tried it on immediately. I fell in love with the adorable sleeves, and the print was so eye-catching that I couldn't help but bring it home. If you remember my last post, I had picked up a pair of clogs by Haga Tratoffel, and decided to try them with this outfit, and I love the result! When it gets warm again, I'm looking forward to wearing the clogs with a t-shirt and jeans, and dresses without tights (a concept I can't WAIT for).

If you've been dealing with annoying snowy weather, I would love to know how you've been maintaining your style while keeping warm. Do you stick to boots and sweaters? Or do you opt to wear dresses and tights like me? Tell me in the comments!

Don't forget that you can still get a pair of clogs with free shipping by using my special code! 

If you're ordering from within Sweden, enter code Haga18 at checkout.
If you're ordering from outside Sweden, enter code Haga1819 at checkout.

xoxo, Jenna

Mother's Day Festivities + Outfit Post

Today was a great but tiring day. We began with a Mother's Day Brunch with Chris' family that was at a quaint hole-in-the-wall restaurant in Glendale called Bashan. I didn't know what to expect when walking in but oh my goodness the food was amazing! We had our choice for appetizer, main course and dessert. These were some of our selections:

 

Pork Belly “Teriyaki”  

Crispy Rice Cake, Togarashi, Braised Scallions, Pickled Apples

 

 Chilled Sweet Pea Soup

Crunchy Wasabi Peas, Crème Fraiche, Chives, Smoked Paprika Oil

 

 Chocolate Bread Pudding

chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream, cocoa nibs

 

 Crème Fraiche Cheesecake

Graham Cracker Walnut Streusel, Dulce de Leche, mocha almond fudge Ice Cream

One of my all time favorite stores is Anthropologie. Their latest looks for spring are nothing short of gorgeous, from their brightly-hued dresses to their whimsical printed tops such as this one, I'm in love. I went a little crazy the other day during their one-day only 15% off sale and picked up a pair of the most comfortable pants on earth. AG's are the best brand ever. They fit like a glove and never stretch. I couldn't help but also grab this silk blouse, as well. Naturally I paired this cheery outfit with my yellow flats, and my new floppy hat. Today was a good day, indeed!

I was trying to collect some of the purple flowers to throw in the air, and ended up looking funny in the process!

Outfit Details:

Blouse: Anthropologie   |   Jeans: Anthropologie

Flats: Halogen/Nordstrom   |   Floppy Hat: Forever21

Western Flair

Lately I've been obsessing over this simple denim jacket (they're everywhere lately!) that I bought recently. It goes well with pretty much everything in my closet, and it was really affordable. Today, I decided to pair it with one of my all time favorite Anthropologie dresses (complete with a tulle skirt underneath), ankle boots, and tights that have cute studs adorning them. I also had to add in the mint green crossbody bag, because mint is popping up everywhere and it's the best color.  What do you pair your denim jackets with?

Outfit Details:

Denim Jacket - Forever21

Dress - Anthropologie

Tights - Urban Outfitters

Boots - Aldo via Nordstrom

Butterfly clip - Anthropologie (not on the website but currently in stores)

Bag - JCrew

Whirlwind Weekend

This weekend has gone by incredibly fast! It was supposed to rain both days, but yesterday turned out to be pleasantly sunny and even a little warm. I spent Friday night with close friends celebrating my upcoming birthday, and Saturday ended up being spent in bed. I guess I had a little too much to drink at my party (two whole drinks.. total lightweight over here). Today, Chris and I spent the afternoon exploring downtown. We stopped by Bottega Louie for a box of macarons and their famous peanut butter terrine, and then made a stop at the Grand Central Market. I am now cuddled up in bed watching the SAG Awards, and I am getting super excited about my birthday on Tuesday. Hope you all have a wonderful start to your week!

 

I couldn't resist purchasing this cake hat from my favorite local shop, Sweet Xo. I plan on wearing it for my birthday on Tuesday, all day. I have no shame. I will be 28 going on 5 and I'm totally ok with that.

 Outfit Details:

Dress - Modcloth Glacial Relationships dress

Cardigan: JCrew

Belt: Anthropologie (no longer available)

Bag: Cambridge Satchel Co.

Boots: Forever21 (no longer available)

Horsing around

I live in a neighborhood where pretty much everyone owns a horse. In the summertime, my boyfriend and I like to walk around petting all the horses we can, stopping by our favorite swing (which I will feature in another post soon!). I think there's something special about living in a place where nature is all around you, and the quietness of the outdoors is something worth cherishing. I know that when we move someday, we will miss the tranquility of living in this canyon.

 

Floral Sweater: Forever21
Pink Blouse:    Forever21
Purple Stevie Ankle Pants - Anthropologie: No longer available
Animal ring: Gas station/Car wash
Ankle boots: Urban Outfitters (no longer available)
Crossbody bag: Forever21 (no longer available)

Valentino Resort 2013

As part of my job, I sometimes spend time on Rodeo Drive, perusing the racks of Dolce & Gabbana, Tom Ford, Miu Miu, and Valentino. Every time I walk into Valentino, I am blown away by the amount of color that springs out from every dress. They really have a way of capturing the essence of happiness, excitement, and whimsy. Their 2013 resort collection is nothing short of amazing. I will hopefully one day be able to afford one of these beauties, but in the meantime I can admire and stay inspired.

Penguins and Polka Dots

Lately I've been obsessing over the influx of cute animal-themed sweaters, particularly this penguin sweater that I found at my local Forever21. It's the perfect combination of cute and comfortable. The best part about it is that I can wear it with just about anything! Over a peter-pan collar blouse and colored pants, slightly tucked into a pencil skirt, the options are endless.

Sweater from Forever21:  Penguin Sweater
Blouse from Forever21:  Polka Dot Blouse
Purple pants - The Stevie Ankle: Anthropologie (no longer available)
Gold flats: Yosi Samra
Lipstick: NARS - Funny Face