// dance dance dance //

Honey Sucker dress // Foot Cardigan socks // vintage Doc Martens

Here I am, dancin' the sunset away, on the El Mirage dry lake bed located in San Bernardindo County. This dry lakebed covers about 6 miles of ground, and is commonly used for racing ~~ or if you're me, dancing ^_^ About an hour or two later into the night, we witnessed a thunderstorm & lightning many miles away. It was far enough where we weren't rained on, but close enough that we could see lightning shine through the clouds. What an unexpected surprise that was!

// rain or shine //

Levis jeans // White Crow top // Ariat boots

For most, rain is a good excuse to wear PJs all day, have food delivered to your door, and watch back to back episodes of your favorite TV show ~ but for us, it's time to explore ^_* The other day, we noticed the rain began to stop around sunset, and we booked it to Mt. Wilson to see the sunset break through the clouds. Almost too good to be true, the sunset was everything we wanted and more! The pink fog had me feeling like I was moving through cotton candy. 

People Under The Stairs // Acid Raindrops

// breezy blues //

Girl On A Vine dress & shawl // Jay Nicole choker // Worlds Apart cuff

I love how something so rigid & decayed can still remain so enchanting. This is why I am drawn to all things abandoned, they just shine with history & time and forgotten beauty. 

Angel Olsen // Forgiven/Forgotten

// roadside attraction //

Honey Sucker dress
Teva x Nasty Gal shoes
Cate McNabb lipstick

Lately, I've been traveling more than ever. Normally, the idea to go on adventure comes to us upon waking up ~ the idea to just get out of the house & see something new for the day. I must say, the spontaneity of those decisions make the trip even better. I especially love when we're full speed ahead, onto the next location, and we pass by something unexpected that catches our eye. Like this location above for instance. We didn't know it was coming, but when we saw it, we immediately looked at each other and pulled over! Eerily resembling the gas station from The Hills Have Eyes, this location definitely had a deserted spooky vibe. My goal for this shoot was to match the burnt orange hues of this location with my dress, my lipstick, and my shoes. We got pretty lucky to pass by this lil' delight!

Rationale // Fast Lane

// up the coast //

Levis jeans
Inverness & Crane rings
Vintage tee

It sure feels good to be back here writing to you guys about my adventures. Last week, Darren & I took our cameras up the coast ~ starting in LA and ending up in Fort Bragg. I must say it was quite a refreshing lil' vacation. If you haven't already taken a trip up ((or down)) the PCH, you must. My eyes were wide as we continued on, seeing the vast variety of coastal views, cliffs, and forests. Each town we drove through had it's own special vibe, and fortunately enough we had time to stop and explore them on the way up. In the photos pictured above, I am wandering around both Glass Beach ((that is not sand, that is small pieces of tumbled glass!)) in Fort Bragg and the Redwood Forest wearing my favorite boyfriend jeans from Levi's. They are the ultimate road trip necessity, that's for sure.

Wolf Alice // Bros

// mars is made of candy //

Tasi Malibu jumpsuit
Barbara C Pellegrino necklace
Ariat boots
Rosel poncho

This is one of those places that feels other-worldly ~ an amazing feeling to experience while traveling because I truly feel unplugged. This set of photos is also from the camping trip to Red Rock with Kellee Lee & Darren. Kellee shot these photos around sunset & sinrise, and this magic was created! Lovin' the way the colors on this jumpsuit pop while surrounded by the candy-mars. 

Lord Huron // Ends Of The Earth

// desert daisy //

Tasi Malibu skirt
Kristinit top
Sarah Mulder necklace
Ariat boots

I wandered off to Red Rock the other weekend and shot with amazing friend & photographer Kellee Lee (@kellee_lee). We camped out there and spent our time dressin' up, drinkin' whiskey, listenin' to fireside jams, and shootin' the raddest of photos. Here's one of the shoots we did featuring a few of my favorite brands, that when combined together, creates the DeSeRt DaIsY vibe we were lookin' for! Looking forward to showing you guys the rest of the photos we shot. 

Twin Shadow // Old Love New Love 

// higher ground //

Camp Collection top & shorts
Sarah Mulder necklace
Worlds Apart bracelet

While I do live with wanderlust in my heart, I still love to explore the city that I live in ~ Los Angeles. It's no wonder why this is the city full of creatives ~ the weather, ocean, and landscape make it an inspiring place to be. Here I am in Topanga Canyon, seeing this big ol' city from above, taking it all in and being inspired. I love Southern California. If only we had water.

Wildlight // Twirl Me

// flowers in your hair //

Tasi Malibu skirt
Rosel poncho
Catherine Fulmer top
Barbara C Pellegrino ring
Sarah Mulder necklace

Here I am feelin' dreamy while surrounded by 50 acres of stunning color, like any girl would. All around me were flowers of different types & color, while the pacific ocean waves were crashing in the background. What a way to end a weekend trip to San Diego, feeling refreshed and ready to start another week. 

The Lumineers // Flowers In Your Hair

// flowers & fur //

Valley City jacket
Kerol D Apparel shorts

This is quite possibly my favorite jacket that I own. Oh, and the location ins't too bad either ;). Here I am, in my psychedelic princess zone, frolicking & dreaming through the poppy fields. I thoroughly enjoyed this shoot with photographer Kellee Lee and stylist Kaycee Krieg, and I can't wait to do it again. 

Zhu // Faded (ODESZA Remix)

Dear Desert Wildflower | Death Valley Superbloom

It sure is a gift to experience the desert during the springtime. In Death Valley, all sorts of flowers bloom and add a splash of vibrant colors to the scenery. Fortunately enough, I brought a pair of floral shorts along from Minty Jungle so that I could be a wildflower myself.

Natural Blues | Badwater Basin

Motel Rocks top & skirt
Valley City trench coat

Here I am, standing in the lowest point of North America called Badwater Basin with an elevation of 282 ft. below sea level. The location is called Badwater Basin because the water literally is 'bad' and undrinkable due to the accumulated salts surrounding the basin. You can smell the salt with every breath you take, and your skin starts to feel a bit dry, but the location itself is extremely beautiful & worthwhile at any point of the day. I recommend a visit during golden hour, sunset, and at night to see the stars. If you're there during a full moon, that's even better because the cracks in the ground illuminate. I chose to wear this stunning top & skirt from Motel Rocks at blue hour to accentuate my favorite color blue & because the weather in the desert was perfect at this moment!

// let's go to the beach //

Barbara C Pellegrino necklace & ring
Motel Rocks dress
Ariat International boots
vintage jacket & belt

We all need a beach day every now and then, even if the skies are grey - so we decided to spend our Sunday exploring the Leo Carillo State Park in all it's beauty. Let's just say I may have stood out quite a bit while wearing this silk & fur coat on the beach, but the golden tones shining bright with the golden hour sun made for an elegant shoot. I am absolutely in love with BCP Jewelry - and I thought it was appropriate to wear her shark tooth necklace near the ocean.

Banoffee // Let's Go To The Beach

California Sunrise | Mesquite Sand Dunes in Death Valley

Motel Rocks bikini top & bottom
Chaser kimono
vintage choker

Sometimes we focus so much on a sunset that we forget about the allurement of the sunrise. Starting my day off with a colorful & inspirational, natural beauty was the best meditational remedy. I was lucky enough to experience it while atop the Mesquite Sand Dunes in Death Valley. I will forever remember this moment under the desert skies while my toes strolled through the chilly sand. 

Dirty Gold // California Sunrise

// dreaming in a bed of flowers //

Catherine Fulmer dress

Took another lil' adventure over to the poppy fields with photographer & friend Kellee Lee and stylist & friend Kaycee Krieg. I always love surrounding myself with other creatives, and letting our imaginations explore & experiment. I sure as hell felt like I was in a dream while shooting in the fields, and that's exactly the way Kellee's images turned out.

Savoir Adore // Dreamers

// mirage //

Catherine Fulmer sequin skirt & scorpion jacket
American Apparel babydoll tee

I spent the weekend in the desert with my dear friend Isabella Cook, and of course we had a few photo shoots. We started the weekend staying at Ace Hotel in Palm Springs and then ended it with a night of camping in Anza Borrego. These photos were shot in Anza Borrego ~ and shortly after we set up camp, built a campfire, and told a few stories of course. Camping is always a good time, but even better when you're with your closest friends. 

I chose to feature the song below not only because it's pure bliss, but because it's off of Dead Horse Beat's album "Campfire Sessions," which is what Isabella and I decided to call our story time by the fire. 

Dead Horse Beats // All Night Long

// moonage daydream //

Valley City jacket
Brielle Belle moon necklace
Sarah Mulder quartz necklace
YRU shoes

Darren and I went on a little adventure around our neighborhood yesterday to shoot before he headed out on a plane today to Columbia, MO to light paint at a festival. This bridge crosses over the LA river, and is not only architecturally interesting, but also has an assortment of randomly placed, and delightfully colorful, locks. I figured since the jacket is so bold & vibrant, I'd pair it with a small color pop in the backdrop. I chose to style it with all black, a hint of gold, and let the jacket do it's thing. 

// earth wind & fire //

Kerol D top
Happy Hour Collection pants

Here I am exploring the inner depths of the earth, at a location called "Fossil Falls" - existing due to a nearby volcano that erupted many many years ago. Basically, this location is a natural playground for those who like to climb - aka me. The smooth textures from the surface, and the views from the crevice made for an epic adventure.

Romare // Motherless Child

// nothing lasts forever //

Kerol D oversized sweater

I think I've already mentioned my lust for all things abandoned, but I thought I may as well reiterate myself. We stumbled upon this abandoned cluster of houses, cars, etc. while headed to the Alabama Hills, and of course, pulled over immediately to check it out. In my opinion, stumbling upon hidden places such as these is the best way to experience something new. Unexpected and exciting. Anyway, I just so happened to be wearing this rad oversized sweater from Kerol D ((which I can't stop wearing)) that states "allegria" -- which is happiness. I am so down with repping happiness. 

Feki // Nothing Lasts Forever

// into the arch //

Camp Collection jumpsuit
Kerol D sunglasses
Worlds Apart cuff
Dee Keller heels
vintage belt

If you journey through the Alabama Hills, stopping by the Mobius Arch is a must ~ the archway creates the perfect frame of Mt. Whitney in the distance, aka. California's tallest mountain. I decided to add a retro flare to this desert look and top it off with a pair of red heels. 

Tops // Way To Be Loved