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Whenever we are about to do a shoot, Jackie and I always find ourselves in "the zone."

For some, like our photographer (Jackie's BF Justin), can find this a tad bit annoying.

I had to post this video because it made me laugh so hard. 

Justin is clearly trying to get our attention, and of course, we are way too self consumed to care. 

Girls will be girls...

Day Off

I had the day off work yesterday, so I drove down to Santa Cruz to hang out with Jackie. 

We had such a fun time, and took these awesome shots on a cliff that overlooked the Pacific Ocean. 

Summer is just around the corner,

 so bright colors and showing a little skin felt like a necessity. 

Look:

Shirt: F21

Shorts: F21

Shoes: Urban Outfitters

Pearl Necklace: J.Crew

Circle Necklace: Ann Taylor

All Rings: Vintage

Sunnies: H&M

xx, 

Akl

i'm such a dork.

I can't stop reading the Hunger Games series--

I know, I know I'm totally late on this craze,

but I got my hands on the free pdfs, sooo...

here are a few pictures I recently took while seeing Jackie in Santa Cruz.

(Mind you, many of these pictures were taken while driving :p)

xx, 

Akl

Santa Cruz Friday 4/20 Look

Santa Cruz is an extremely liberal and open-minded city. 

So, of course, a day like 4/20 is obviously celebrated to the max. 

Jackie and some of our friends hiked over to a meadow where 

a ridiculous amount of people were hanging out. 

I felt like green was only appropriate on this day. 

This look is definitely a bit more edgy than I normally would go, 

but I ended up really loving this color combination with the dotted Docs.

Look:

Green Leggings

Striped Blouse: F21

Dotted Docs: Dr.Martens 

xx,

Akl

P.S. Can't wait to post some pics of this day that were not fashion related!

Quick Trip Getaway

Currently writing from Santa Cruz, so I don't have much time to blog. 

But here is a look I wore yesterday out and about in downtown Santa Cruz. 

I love visiting Jackie down here; 

it's always fun to get away from home for a few nights. 

sleepy in the a.m. with jackie 

Look:

Romper: Obey; Therapy 

Oxfords: MTNG Lab; AKIRA 

Bracelet: Sway

Necklace: Therapy 

Ring: Sway

Sunnies: H&M

xx, 

Akl

Santa Cruzzin Day Trip

On Friday, I drove down to Santa Cruz to visit my bff Jackie. 

We had a great time just hanging out and doing girly things. Jackie has a really cute apartment, and I love her orange couch! 

I always feel inspired by  the atmosphere around me. Santa Cruz just made me feel so comfortable and laid back, which coincidentally brought out more of my funky side.

I also picked up some dresses from Jackie's that I purchased for Vegas.

 The next two weeks have to hurry up!!

Look 1:

Look 2:

Here's just some random shots that I took while hanging out.

I had such an amazing time. Can't wait to go back! 

Jackie looking her always  adorable self. 

Being a dork. 

Cruzzin in Santa Cruz. 

Just beautiful nature everywhere. 

Great childhood memories spent at the boardwalk. 

xxx,

Akl