Just being a nanny...

I nanny for a family during my free time, and I absolutely love the kids. 

I have watched over the same boy and girl for the past four years!

Kids grow up so fast it's  seriously unreal. 

This is what I wore today- just the typical nanny look: 

conservative and comfortable, yet still stylish. 

I also love my new Franco Sarto sandals !!

Look: 

Jeans: Chip & Pepper

White Tee: Gap

Cashmere Grandpa Cardigan: Vintage

Metallic Sandals: Franco Sarto 

Ring: H&M

Pearl Necklace: J.Crew

xx, 

Akl

Bad Hair Day

I rushed out the door going to work today, so I didn't have to time to do anything with my hair. 

Good thing, I went through a huge bow obsession,

 because it turned out to be my redeeming grace!

I just got these cute black and white penny loafers from Urban Outfitters yesterday. 

So cute and affordable- only forty dollars! Gotta love a chic steal!

Look:

Jeans: Forever21

Cut-Out Cardigan: Unknown, purchased in UK

Belt: Michael by Michael Kors

Tassel Oxford: Cooperative; Urban Outfitters

Bow Headband: Forever

xx, 

Akl

Is tomorrow really May?

It's so crazy how time flies! 

After I got off work today, I went on a walk with my mom. 

I kinda feel in love with this color combination, so I made her quickly snap a few shots. 

Look: 

Blue Striped Knit Cardi: Margaret O'Leary

Blouse: Express

Cigarette High Rise: BDG; Urban Outfitters (on sale!)

Sandals: Zara

Purse: F21

Sunnies: H&M

Bracelet: Unknown; Purchased in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

xx, 

Akl

Profile: Elsa Schiaparelli

This May, 1STDIBS.COM, the online mecca for all things vintage and beautiful,

will be revealing a selection of Elsa Schiaparelli jewelry. 

The pieces, made between the 1930s and 1950s, range from expensive couture pieces

 to licensed jewelry, which was mass produced. 

Either way, I die. 

xx, 

Akl

shopping around

This look was worn while shopping on Santa Row.

Almost immediately after this picture was taken,

I found a pair of amazing high waisted skinny jeans in a really unique orange shade.

And they were on sale, so you could say I was quite pleased with the day!

                     

Look:

White Jeans: United Colors of Benetton

Cropped Shit: UK Style by French Connection UK; Sears

Turquoise Leather Driving Mocs; purchased in Hong Kong

Femme Fatale Necklace: Stella & Dot

Ring: Vintage

xx,

Akl

LE LOOK DU JOUR

I am seriously in love with this outfit worn by Laura Love at Coachella. 

This look is simply perfect.

I love the vintage boho feel that the denim on denim does for this outfit. 

The accessories, rounded sunnies and crossover body bag, are exactly the right amount of detailing. 

This outfit deems respect for being so effortlessly chic

in such ridiculously hot weather. 

xx, 

Akl

Out for Lunch

I wore this while out to lunch with friends. 

I love this denim dress- it can be worn so many different ways. 

Look:

Denim Snap Button Dress: F21

Grey Cable Knit Leggings

Blue Striped Shirt

Snakeskin Printed Leather Bag

Square Mirror Flats: NaNa

Braided Bracelet: Stella & Dot

xx,

Akl

Meet & Greet

On Sunday, I met with Nicole, a fellow blogger, on Fillmore St. 

We had a great chat about blogging and fashion,

 and the ways technology can improve for style bloggers. 

Nicole was a complete sweetheart and such an inspirational genius. 

After our chat, she took some great shots of my look with her camera. 

The weather got a bit cold and windy, but the pictures turned out really great. 

Look:

Dress: Unknown; purchased at a speciality store in Hawaii

Sandals: Zara

Bag: Forever 21

xx,

Akl

Happy Birthday, to me!

So weird wishing myself a happy birthday, but whatever!

On Saturday night, I went out to a great meal with some friends and family. 

I decided to wear this new tunic that I got at Sway, while in Santa Cruz.

I love its shape and style: so effortlessly chic. 

Birthday Look: 

Dress: Sway

Leggings: French Connection

Shoes: Steve Madden

Bangle: See by: Chloe

Ring: H&M

Clutch: H&M

xx, 

Akl

On the Road Again

The drive back from Santa Cruz on Highway 1 is beyond beautiful. 

The Pacific Ocean on your left, and gorgeous green fields to your right. 

Jackie and I decided to hop out of the car to a quick look. 

Denim on denim today, super casual for the ride back. 

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend. 

My birthday is Monday and I can a great time this weekend relaxing and enjoying myself!

Here are some of the pictures from the Highway 1.  

Look:

Jean Jacket: Gap, vintage 90s

Jeans: F21

Shirt: UK Style by French Connection UK; Sears

Shoes: M&S

xx, 

Akl