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    Lazy Weekend in Boyfriend Jeans

    September 15, 2014
    Photos by Sara Hatakeyama
    Outfit Details:
    H&M Tee (Old)
    Old Navy Boyfriend Jeans
    Lotta from Stockholm Peeptoe Clogs in Tan
    Straw Tote bag (Gift from my Dad from his trip to Mexico)
    This weekend, I definitely made an effort to get out of my neighborhood of Pasadena, and spent some time in other parts of town. L.A. is such a big city, that sometimes it is easy for me to get lazy and stuck in a routine, and frequent the same places week after week. But I need to remember that having access to so many cool places is why I love living here. My friend Sara and I tried to do some exploring on Saturday–I use the word “tried” because the 100 degree weather this weekend drained us of our energy before we could even accomplish much. However, we did manage to have a delicious brunch at Auntie Em’s Kitchen in Eagle Rock, and then made our way over to Highland Park for some refreshing horchata lattes at Café de Leche. Caffeinated drinks and a good meal always make for a successful outing, if you ask me!
    My outfit definitely reflected my lazy mood, in a good way. I got these boyfriend jeans from Old Navy last month, right before I embarked on my 6-month shopping cleanse, and they are super comfortable. The loose fit makes them appropriate for hot weather, since the don’t stick to your body like skinny jeans do. I’m really looking forward to transitioning these into fall and winter, because I think they will look great with oversized sweaters and coats.
    If you’re ever looking for a place to eat brunch in the L.A. area, you should definitely head over to Auntie Em’s Kitchen, which is one of my favorite spots. I wish I had taken more pictures of the place to show you how adorable it is inside. The restaurant has a very cute bakery and shop at the entrance, and I love how homey it feels.I decided to venture out and try something other than my usual order of french toast during this trip, and instead I ordered some delicious pancakes with a peach and whiskey glaze. I’m glad I did, because they were delicious! Sara ordered a Caprese sandwich, which also looked amazing.
    Café de Leche is definitely one of those coffee shops that I need to visit more often. It’s really cute inside, and it seems like a great place to read a book or spend some time studying. More importantly, they also make really delicious drinks. I usually don’t like flavored coffee drinks, but I love their iced horchata espresso. Sara got their iced horchata chai, which she said was also really good.
    I hope you enjoyed reading about my weekend adventure. I need to remember that I started this blog as a way to motivate myself to get out of the house, and not just post my outfits. I’m hoping to have more energy to run around town once this heat wave disappears.
    xoxo,
    Helen Grace
    Outfit

    Messy Hair Day

    August 4, 2014
    Outfit Details:
    Forever 21 Classic Wool Floppy Hat
    Madewell Bag
    H&M Top
    Asos High Waist Linen Shorts in Coral
    Lotta from Stockholm Peeptoe Clogs in Tan
    It’s been so humid these past few days, that I have realized that it’s completely useless to put in any effort into doing my hair because it just gets really frizzy no matter what I do to it. On this particular day, I decided that the best way to conceal my messy hair was by putting on a hat. I’m glad that it kind of worked! I’ve been thinking of trying to incorporate hats into my everyday outfits, and this is a pretty good reason to do so.
    Other than wasting time worrying about my hair, I had a super productive weekend. I met up for dinner with my friend Alle who is in town for the summer. I also said goodbye to my friend Summer, who is leaving for grad school in New York. I even made time to go out and buy some crafting supplies this weekend, and I can’t wait to start creating things in the upcoming weeks. I’ve decided that I’m going to start an Etsy shop, and I’m hoping that it will keep me motivated to be creative. I’m really looking forward to sharing the projects that I’m working on with all of you!
    Have a lovely rest of the week!
    xoxo,
    Helen Grace
    Outfit

    Weekend Attire

    February 10, 2014
     

     Outfit 1 Details:

    H&M Lace Shirt (old) | Ruche Eventide Marled Cardigan  | Paper Bag Trousers (old) | Lotta from Stockholm Peep Toe Clogs | Anne Klein Satchel
    All that I want to do every weekend is just lie around in my pajamas and do absolutely nothing. However, I know that if I do just that, I will regret not having done something fun and exciting later in the week.
    I always find that the earlier that I manage to get dressed, the more likely that I am to get out of the house and actually do something. Even though I want to feel comfortable throughout the day, I also want to make it seem like I actually put some effort into my outfit. Luckily, over the years I have been able to
    find clothes that are both comfortable and stylish at the same time. This makes getting dressed and out the door less challenging. Check out some of my recent weekend outfits:

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