Sandy Toes in California
/|...In Wildfox Couture|
It was a foggy day on Venice Beach, and all I wanted to do was walk in the sand!
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Peace & Love, Claire
Afternoon Rosé & Cheese at The Beverly Hills Hotel Polo Lounge
/|...Beverly Hills|
Today has been canceled go back to bed! ...or head to The Beverly Hills Hotel for Rosé & cheese! The Beverly Hills Hotel is one of the most iconic hotels in L.A., known for it's celebrity cliental, perfectly manicured grounds, and of course, the Polo Lounge; an outdoor lounge in one of the hotels beautiful gardens. As I pulled up to valet bobbing my head to the new Drake song, One Dance, I was met by 3 men in blush pink polos to take my car, and escort me to the lounge #Cluelessmoment. I had the pleasure of meeting a long term employee Anna, who was not only some of the best dining service I have had in a long time, but a full on comedy show! She had us laughing from start to finish, & truly made our afternoon wine and cheese a fond memory of laughs, (please ask for her if you ever find yourself at the lounge)! Beverly Hills definitely feels like an adult playground, but I love to drive through the neighborhoods and people watch, imagining who really lives in these Barbie Dream Houses!
As a true denim enthusiast, I fall in love with jeans often, but I think I finally met, "the one" in the Acne Studios Boy Jean in Indigo Frayed This jean fits like a dream in the way that I look for. I have a bigger bum, so I choose denim to downplay it a bit, and the boyish styled back pocket hangs perfectly toning down the booty factor just the right amount! The Tee is Wildfox Summer16, and perfectly explains my weekend mantra!
Peace & Love, Claire
Wildfox Summer16
/|...Venice Beach|
"Maybe she's magic. A free spirit who dreams of Sunday's under the sun, bonfires beneath the moon, & skinny dipping whenever she feels she needs to be a little more free. She glows when she smiles like the sun personally kissed her on her cheeks."
Special Thanks to WildFox
Peace & Love, Claire
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The Rooftop at The Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles
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A Minimalist Take On Summer Dressing via Acne Studios Staples & Other Season Must -Have Statement Acsessories
/|...Downtown Los Angeles|
I touched down in Los Angeles last Sunday, leaving snowy NYC behind me, to explore a new city hosted by The Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles. I've been to LA a few times now, but have never stayed downtown! I can't imagine what I sounded like asking for a drop top Jeep Wrangler, so I could, "literally be the black Cher from Clueless," but I indeed got my dream car, and headed downtown to check in! The Ace was so beautiful; outside they have a small florist window, where you can have a succulent garden made for you, like the ones placed all over the hotel. The rooftop consists of two hang out spots, the pool & then a Moroccan inspired lounge with live edge tables overlooking downtown LA. After stopping at my favorite coffee spot, Alfred Coffee on Melrose, I found this beautiful peach wall in the heart of the city! Summer dressing is probably my favorite, & for those of you who have followed LatelyIveBeen for a while, you know that white is one of my favorite colors. This Acne Studios dress is one of my most beloved articles of clothing. I call it my sheet. It's hands down one of the most comfortable pieces for summer I own, super easy to pack, and all you need to pair it with, is the perfect pair of slides & glam statement sunnies. These Furry Shearling Topshop Slides, are a bit ridiculous, (my boyfriend refers to them as my sandals with a weave hah,) but they are insanely comfortable, and even more fun! Then for sunnies, the Dior "So Real" Sunglasses in silver!
Let's talk lips quickly! Curiosity & and inside tip form an editor friend at People Magazine gave me priority access to the Kylie Cosmetics online shop before the rest of the wold buys it out in seconds. As you all know, these are some of the hardest lip products to get, retailing for $30 a Kit, and being up sold on Ebay for about $100, depending on the color. If you really want it, Ebay is the way to go, I myself had to win this Kardashian game & refused to pay ridiculous prices for the kit. I chose my Lip Kit in Dolce K, and I can't believe I'm saying this, I love it. It's one of the best matte formulas I have ever tried! The pencil goes on super smooth, and the lipstick dries into it's matte form in seconds, and is super long lasting; Now the only problem is getting more!
(shown below wearing Kylie Cosmetics Lip Kit in Dolce K.)
Peace and Love, Claire
SXSW16 at The Fader Fort Presented by Converse Favorite Artist Round-Up
/|...Up Close and Personal In the Press Pit|
Here's a polaroid round up of my favorite artists that I had the pleasure of seeing at The Fader Fort Presented by Converse SXSW16! I was lucky enough to be in the front of the crowd in the press pit with about 5 other people for most of the shows, it was so incredible to see all the acts this close, and gave me the opportunity to capture it all on polaroid film!
Peace & Love, Claire
Anderson .Paak
Goldlink
Gallent
Rae Sremmurd
Tory Lanez
Yo Gotti
Drake