Look of the Week: Los Angeles Style II

On the first full of day of our trip in LA, we took a walk down the famous Santa Monica pier. The weather hasn't been as hot as it usually is, so I could get away with some heavier clothing that is more structured and less beachy (I can save those for another day). Solid, bright colours look crisp and fresh when combined with white, but can get a little boring on their own, so thrown on some statement jewelry and trendy shoes to amp up the style factor.

We did some leisurely shopping in the Santa Monica area after checking out the amusement park rides along the pier. I came across a store called Restoration Hardware (which we apparently do not have in Canada); this one in particular was the baby version, but was glorious nonetheless. There was a set of egg-shaped chairs set up for a chic little tea party in the middle of the store. I just had to get a photo with them! I would totally put them in my house...

Britta under the Brit sign!

Shirt-Ardene B(via Winners), Shorts-Urban Behaviour, Necklace-Juniper(via Stella & Dot), Purse-my mom's, Shoes-(via Walmart)

Happy Styling! xo

~Britta

Look of the Week: Los Angeles Style I

Today is the first installment of my Los Angeles Style posts, which I put together on my short vacation in Venice Beach and Santa Monica, California this past week. I wanted to start off by sharing with you a plane-appropriate summer outfit, since I find this is often the hardest to pick out. Unlike the sun-filled destination you are departing for, the airplane is in fact not a balmy 28 degrees Celsius (that's 82 F for you 'merican folks). I find it funny how many people are already decked out in tropical shirts and short shorts, only to find themselves shivering in the plane's cool cabin. That being said, one wants to be prepared for the heat wave that will hit the second you walk out the front doors of the airport. The solution? Some breezy linen pants, a light tank, and a cardigan for layering. And of course some platform heels to keep those pants from looking overly casual (but there were flipflops in my carry-on, ready for the beach!).

Shirt-Carina's Catch A Stud(via Betty Be Good), Pants-(via Ross Dress for Less), Belt-my mom's, Shoes-Vince Camuto, Hat-Army&Navy

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Happy Styling! xo

~Britta