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    Laurelhurst Park

    June 30, 2014
    Photos by Kelsey Yocum and Laura Nolan
    Outfit Details:
    H&M Sweatshirt
    CottonOn Leggings
    Madewell Stacked-Heel Loafer in High Shine (Similar Here)
    Madewell Bag
    During my visit to Portland, I had the pleasure of visiting Laurelhurst Park with my friends Kelsey and Laura. I have to say that Laurelhurst Park is one of the most beautiful parks I have ever seen because there are so many trees and green space, and you feel so close to nature. Many other people at the park seemed to agree, since there were several wedding parties taking pictures in the area. I was lucky enough to snag this staircase to myself, where Laura and Kelsey took some of my outfit photos.
    What I also loved about Laurelhurst Park was how peaceful it was. It’s the type of place where you can go and relax, and just get some fresh air. I could have easily spent my entire day here reading a book, or working on some sort of project. It’s spaces like this that make me seriously want to move to Portland in the future. Again, don’t get me wrong–although I do love Los Angeles, it is lacking in green spaces in comparison to Portland.

     

    I’m happy to say that I had a fun and busy weekend, which made it easier to transition to being home after coming back from my trip to Portland. On Saturday, my friend Summer and I went to Underwood Family Farms, which is located West of Los Angeles, to go berry and vegetable picking (basically, we went grocery shopping). The farm was pretty huge, and we had such a great time roaming around and picking out different crops.
    Sunday was also super fun and eventful. I spent some of the morning watching the Mexico vs. Netherlands game with my family. I started feeling super anxious while watching the game, which reminded of why I don’t often watch sports. I stopped watching the game before it was completely over, because I had to meet up with my friend Sara so that we could drive to Abbott Kinney in Venice Beach for Brunch. I think it’s needless to say that I was a nervous while driving there, but I was quickly able to relax a little once Sara and I started walking around and exploring the area.
    I’m really grateful for these past few weekends because I feel that I’ve really had time to focus on self-care, and find ways to relieve some of the stress and anxiety I deal with on a daily basis. I’m glad to have people around me that are more than willing to help me do that by joining me on fun activities.
    xoxo,
    Helen Grace
    Outfit

    Railroad Stripes

    June 16, 2014

    Photos by Sarah Veyna

    Outfit Details:
    Asos Woven Tank (Available in Black)
    Madewell Walker Mini in Railroad Stripe
    Dolce Vita Zen Flat Sandal
    Madewell Dover Crossbody Bag

     

    My favorite go-to outfit combination this Summer consists of a simple tank top, mini skirt, and a pair of sandals. With all the fun things that there is to do in the Summer, I just want an outfit that I can easily throw on before I walk out the door. The last thing that I want to do is spend countless hours trying to find an outfit that is both cute and comfortable enough to wear in the Summer heat. If you follow me on Instagram, you may have already seen me post pictures of similar outfits to the one that I’m wearing in the past few weeks.This skirt from Madewell has to be my favorite recent find, and I’ve been wearing it all the time. I was lucky enough to walk into Madewell when they were having an extra 40% off sale (which they have often), and I was able to score this skirt and the version in khaki, for about $15 each (they had a lower sale price in-stores than online)! I love the railroad stripe pattern of this skirt, because it kind of reminds of things that I used to wear when I was a little kid. It has a very subtle playful feel to it, which is perfect for fun outings.

     

    In other news, I broke my promise to limit myself to one episode of OITNB a week, and bing-watched the rest of Season 2. The good thing to come out of that is that I can now fully resume with my life without worrying what will happen to the inmates at Litchfield. The sad news is that I’ve realized that I have no self-control, and I now have to wait months until the premiere of Season 3. I have to say that I’m glad that the World Cup is currently airing on T.V., because it is giving me something to look forward to at the moment. Watching futbol matches also made for good bonding time with my Dad this Father’s Day weekend.
    A couple of posts ago, I had mentioned that I was going to visit a couple of friends in Portland. I’m glad to say that I’m finally making that trip at the end of this week, and I couldn’t be any more excited! My friends have promised me a fun-filled weekend consisting of activities such as berry-picking, drinking coffee and beer, and exploring new places. The last time I visited the city of Portland was in 2011, and I definitely didn’t get to fully experience all the wonderful things the city has to offer. I’m a huge fan of Portlandia, and I can’t wait to visit many of the sites made famous by the show. But, more importantly, I can’t wait to be reunited with my wonderful friends Candace, Kelsey and Laura. I haven’t seen them in ages, and talking to them over Skype just doesn’t cut it sometimes!
    I’m also excited to come back from Portland, because I’ve made a goal to start working on a new creative venture when I get back home from my trip. I have so many fun ideas that I can’t wait to share with all of you in the upcoming weeks. Stay tuned…
    xoxo,
    Helen Grace
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    A Bit of Flare

    May 12, 2014
    Photos by Sarah Veyna
    Outfit Details:
    Nectar Bangle
    Ruche Necklace
    Target Earrings
    Madewell Dover Crossbody Bag
    H&M Chiffon Top
    Old Navy Ponte-Knit Circle Skirt in Blackjack
    Madewell Stacked-Heel Loafers in High Shine
    Lipstick is a mix of MAC Rebel and Revlon Mauve it Over
    While I was in the process of doing some Spring cleaning, I found several tops and dresses that I hadn’t worn in over a year–mostly because I had grown bored of them and didn’t have anything to wear them with anymore. Instead of going out to buy new tops, I decided that purchasing a few basic pieces would be a better and more long-lasting way to update my wardrobe. This cute flared skater skirt was such a great purchase because it goes so well with several items that have been left forgotten in my closet. I also love that it is long enough to fit over many of my dresses, so that I can use them as tops as well. It’s incredible how many more outfits you can create when you have a couple of clothing items that are more versatile. I have to say that I’m kind of inspired to work on a future post of how to create several outfits using only a few items. You will all just have to look out for that in the near future! 
    I had both a wonderful and busy weekend, and it has me super excited about what’s to come in the month of May. It was Mexican Mother’s Day on Saturday, and American Mother’s Day on Sunday. Since we celebrate both in my family, I spent the entire weekend celebrating my Mom and all of the amazing things she’s done for me over the years. My siblings and I showered her with gifts throughout the weekend, and made sure that she had enough time for rest and relaxation.
    Next weekend is going to be just as busy and exciting since my little sister Ale is graduating from Scripps College. We went to the same college, and she was a first-year student my senior year. It’s amazing how fast time passes by. I’m not only amazed at how quickly she has finished college, but also at how much time has passed since I graduated myself. I’m so proud of Ale and all of her accomplishments, and I can’t wait to celebrate this special milestone in her life. 
    Love,
    Helen Grace