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    July 19, 2015

    Happiness Boutique Statement Necklace Madewell Trapeze Crop Tank-015

    Photos by Ale Veyna

    Outfit Details:
    Madewell Trapeze Crop Tank (Use code Extra40 for 40% off)
    “Free Spirit” Statement Necklace c/o Happiness Boutique
    Madewell Jeans
    Caged Booties (Similar)
    Due to nearby hurricanes, the weather in SoCal has been really strange. The weather can go from being cool and pleasant to extremely hot from one day to the next; we even got some rain and thunder this weekend! The good thing about this weird weather is that, if anything, it makes getting dressed so much more interesting, and you also have a good excuse to change into different outfits throughout the day. I wore this trapeze crop tank with jeans and caged booties on Saturday morning when it was just foggy outside, but later layered on a chunky sweater and put on a pair of boots when it started to pour later in the day.
    My favorite part of this outfit has to be this statement necklace that I recently received from Happiness Boutique. I love it so much that I can’t stop wearing it! I especially like the collar style of this necklace and the fact that it adds a bit of life to even the most simple outfit. A plus about owning a good statement necklace is that it makes accessorizing easy for people, like me, that don’t want to invest too much time getting ready and picking out an outfit in the morning. Another wonderful thing about Happiness Boutique is that they offer free shipping worldwide and even have a rewards program that enables you to earn points towards a future purchase.
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    Happiness Boutique Statement Necklace Madewell Trapeze Crop Tank-025

    This weekend was truly special because I was reunited with my very good friend Janista after not having seen her for almost two years.  We’ve been friends for several years and used to hang out on a weekly basis, so I was sad to see her go when she left L.A. for a job in Thailand. Of course, as is the case when you’re reunited with any good friend, it felt like nothing much had changed since we had last seen each other and we spent about five hours just catching up.

    It keeps hitting me that I’ll be leaving SoCal very soon and, although I’m very excited for my move, I sometimes get very sad about all the people that I won’t get to see every day. I do take comfort in the thought that I have been fortunate to build solid relationships with people that will survive despite the distance between us.

    xoxo,
    Helen

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    Outfit

    Summer Swimsuit Picks

    July 15, 2015
    Since I talked a bit about what I look for in a swimsuit in my last post, I thought that I’d share some cute styles that I found while online window shopping. I have always loved retro-inspired swimsuits, and I’m so glad that they’ve been in style these past few summers because there is a great selection from which to pick from. You can shop some of my favorites by clicking on each picture.
    Have a great week!
    xoxo,
    Helen
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    Outfit, Travel

    Strand Beach

    July 12, 2015
    Photos by Ale Veyna and Me
    Outfit Details (On me):
    Target Straw Hat (Borrowed from Ale)
    Asos Striped Bandeau Bikini Top
    Topshop High-waisted Bikini Bottoms
    I thought I’d share these pictures from my beach trip on the 4th of July weekend. My sisters and I drove down to Strand Beach in Dana Point and spent a few hours lounging and soaking in the sun. I have to admit that I used to not be the type of person who would enjoy spending time at the beach, but it has recently started to become one of my favorite summer activities. I think the reason for that is that I’ve been prioritizing self-care and carving out time to just relax, which is a perfect thing to do at the beach.
    Since I plan to go to the beach often this summer, I decided to invest in a new bikini top. If you’re a busty gal like me, it can be very difficult to find a swimsuit top that provides enough coverage and support, but still looks very cute. I settled on this striped bikini top from Asos and what I like about it is that it comes in my bra size, has underwire support and doesn’t make me look like I’m wearing lingerie to the beach, which can be a problem when you’re shopping for swimsuits in extended sizes.
    I love this picture of my sister Ale walking towards the ocean because it looks like an illustration straight out of a storybook.
    My sister Sarah is the coolest teenager I’ve ever met. I wish I had been as confident, smart and stylish when I was her age.
    I’m really glad I made a summer bucket list this year because it’s been motivating me to be more adventurous and active on the weekends. On Saturday, my siblings and I went hiking at Griffith Park and accidentally found the teahouse that was built by artists out of reclaimed wood. It’s a really cool place to check out if you’re hiking in the area, and you can even make a wish on one of the many wooden tags hanging on the walls. Unfortunately, since the artists that built this teahouse didn’t receive authorization from the city, there is the possibility that the building will get torn down. I signed the petition asking the city to keep it standing, and really hope it stays since I think it is a very interesting addition to Griffith Park.
    xoxo,
    Helen
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