Crafted LA + Ojai

This weekend has been action-packed full of fun. We started out our weekend by enjoying red wine and the BEST chocolate chip cookie baked in a skillet at my favorite local restaurant, The Old Place on Friday night. Yesterday, we took a trip over to Crafted LA where I met my favorite etsy seller, Karen, of Little Sweet Thing! We hit it off instantly and of course I had to sweep up more goodies for my now ever-growing collection of dessert jewelry. During our visit, I also picked up the sweetest floral crown headband and rose headband from another etsy booth. Overall, it was a great time and I definitely plan on going to more of these! After the event, we drove into Silver Lake for a friend's fiesta themed birthday party (not pictured) complete with a taco bar, serve-yourself magaritas, and a piñata. Such a great time.

Saturday's activities:

 

Pretty cool art installation inside the Crafted LA warehouse

It's me and Karen from Sweet Little Thing! I still can't believe we have such similar ice cream cone phone cases! We were meant to meet!

Taking a trip over the Vincent Thomas bridge as we exited San Pedro. I love the color!

Sunday's Activities:

I've been wanting to visit Ojai for a while, so we decided to take the drive today, and as it turns out, we only live an hour away! Of course we had to stop for donuts on the way (my favorite breakfast pastry), and then we were on our merry way.

 

Wearing my adorable new donut ring, holding my favorite donut, the old fashioned! What's your favorite kind of donut?

Knead Baking Co. is delicious! We ordered their potato flatbread pizza and added a fried egg on top. I was in heaven.

After we walked up and down the main road in Ojai, we decided to stop off at the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa to see what it's all about. I visited there with my family when I was little, but I don't remember it very well. Needless to say, I would definitely stay here now, in a heartbeat! Who wants to come?

Outfit:

Dress: Anthropologie   |   Denim Jacket: Forever21

Pink flats: JCrew   |   Floral Headband: CraftedLA

Bag: Topshop 

Obligatory trip to McConnell's in Ventura for some ice cream

Love the old retro vibe of this motel. 

The Cat's Meow

As most of my friends and family know, I love cats. I have my own little furry guy named Ringo, and whenever I see a cute cat t-shirt or accessory, I grab it instantly. That is what happened when I first laid eyes on this adorable cat dress from Romwe. From the see through polka dot top to the big bow in the middle, I was sold. I just got it in the mail today and I don't want to take it off. It's definitely my new favorite dress!

 

 

{still feeling super excited about my new John Lennon ring I bought on eBay!}

 

{also obsessing over my new Macaron earrings from Little Sweet Thing}

Outfit:

Dress: Romwe  |   Bag: Topshop   |   Earrings: Little Sweet Thing

John Lennon ring: eBay   |   Clear Jelly flats: Gift from Brazil

In the Bag

I've been wanting to do a post like this for such a long time! I just purchased the most darling bag ever from Topshop [you can find it here], and I wanted to use it in a special way so I thought I'd share a peek at what I carry inside every day! I have a pretty hectic lifestyle. During the week, I work for a family with five kids and two dogs, running errands all over town. So, I tend to stuff a lot of random items in there when I'm in a rush, but I always make it a point to carry items that would be useful to me every day, such as headphones for when I need that "me" time, lip balm, and a travel size perfume for when I need to freshen up. I also just learned how to make my own DIY photo backdrop courtesy of the lovely Kate from Scathingly Brilliant [tutorial posted here] and I think the photos turned out pretty well!

 

Inside the bag:

1) The Bag - TopShop purchase (also includes a crossbody strap which I love, link posted above)
2) Lodis Wallet (purchased in Cayenne/Sky) - Nordstrom
3) iPhone/Ice Cream Cone case from Modcloth (no longer available)
4) Beatles coin purchase (got as a birthday gift)
5) Hourglass lipstick in Ballet - Sephora
6) Personalized Name Candy Bar from Dylan's Candy Bar
7) Breakfast earbuds - SweetXo
8) Tocca, Stella mini perfume - Anthropologie
9) Rosebud Salve conditioning balm - Sephora