Business Chic Style on the Streets of DTLA

Renee and I visited Downtown LA for the Textile Show at the California Market Center so she could scope out new fabric vendors for her label, 16thColony. I've been working on 16thColony's brand management and was so excited to get to be apart of this side of her business. She also just finished her samples for the SS16 collection, and we will be shooting her lookbook this upcoming week (I can barely contain my excitement, and can't wait to share the collection with you).

For a more polished, business oriented (but fashion-forward look), I styled a trendy lace up front top and tucked it into grey skinny jeans. Although depending on your workplace and your bust, you may want to save a lace up front top for a night out or a weekend outfit since it could be risque. You can try a crew or v-neck tee or blouse; or if you want to add more volume up top wear a loose button down blouse and tuck it into your jeans, letting it billow out slightly on top.

A great way to transition into a Fall without wearing heavy, dark denim is with colored skinny jeans in neutral or dark colors. I kept the outfit professional with my hair slick back into a low ponytail, wore simple nude pumps, and threw a trench coat over my shoulders for that 'on-the-go' look. While visiting DTLA, Renee snapped a few street style shots of me, here's what I wore:

Sunglasses, Fossil 
Lace Up Front Top, Sheinside
Low Rise Skinny Jeans, Celebrity Pink Jeans
Trench Coat, Forever 21
Pact Pump in Nude, Charles David Shoes
Clutch, Ann Taylor

Diama Sparkle Brunch at San Antonio Winery, Los Angeles

Alyssa invited me to come along with her to a Diama Sparkle brunch at the San Antonio Winery in Los Angeles last week. Diama Sparkle, a sparking Prosecco and extra dry Ros� duo, is the newest member of the San Antonio Winery family which already houses a total of 18 brands, one of my favorites being Stella Rosa.

I along with other bloggers were welcomed to enjoy and experience this new sparkling wine selection, showcased in its' signature 'diamond' cut bottle (that can not be replicated), before it hits the market. The Prosecco has bose pear, yellow apple, and lemon flavors and the Ros� has red berries, crisp citrus, and fragrant flowers flavors.

While sipping on mimosas, we were taken on a tour of the winery by the Marketing Director Dante, who is also a 4th generation member of the San Antonio Winery family. After the tour, the bloggers were seated for a special brunch. Each table setting included an amazing customized drawing by Lidia Luna and a mini bottle of Diama Sparkle Prosecco. Check out our menu:

Small Bites
Crostini, Bruschetta, Shrimp Cocktail

Entrees
Peach & Tomato Salad, Mushroom Ravioli, Short Rib

Sweets
Tiramisu, Poached Pear

Shop Diama Sparkle here, and visit the San Antonio Winery for a wine tasting, tour or to dine at their restaurant!

737 Lamar St
Los Angeles, CA
(323) 223-1401
info@sanantoniowinery.com

Endless Summer Soiree, Los Angeles

Last Thursday, Jen and I headed up to LA to attend the Endless Summer Soiree (thanks for the invite Kristen). While taking in the surrounding LA city sights as the sun set, guests also got to enjoy the lounge area, take a dip in the pool, or complimentary manicures. Craft cocktails were provided by and in partnership with Diabolo mixed with Ole Smokey Moonshine & Pura Vida Tequila; appetizers were made on-site by a private chef, and clothing worn by some of the bloggers and influencers in attendance were provided by Rue58. Guests got to take home a Tide & Pool Towel, Diabolo sunglasses, and K-Swiss shoes. Stay tuned for pics using my Tide & Pool towel and wearing my K-Swiss shoes, also enjoy the rest of summer!

Sara Happ and Sugarfina Summer Celebration in Beverly Hills

Sara Happ hosted a Summer Celebration at candy store Sugarfina in Beverly Hills in which guests enjoyed sweets (of course), cocktails by Purity Vodka, and Sara Happ lip scrubs and touch ups by Glam Squad. I enjoyed a watermelon mojito while perusing Sugarfina's shelves and what seemed like endless displays of the most beautiful gourmet sweets. Owners Rosie and Josh travel the world to bring the latest, greatest, and sweetest candies to their shops. Sara Happ is the creator of the cult classic, The Lip Scrub, and her various lip scrubs combined on display among the candy created a very delectable and inviting surrounding (I didn't want to leave, but did get maxed out on sweets).

Check out the Sara Happ site here, and visit a Sugarfina near you or shop online!