I’m ecstatic it’s Friday! I have plans at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday night, brunch on Sunday, and a trip to the Fairfax Flea Market. Even though its Friday it feels like Monday is right around the corner again! Hopefully this weekend passes by slowly.
Favorite New Store: NARS opening in December 2012 on Melrose
Favorite Handbag: Marc by Marc Jacobs ‘Katie’ Clutch 
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Favorite Hair Product: Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray
Favorite View: Griffith Observatory Hike
This week I returned to work after being out of the office for three weeks. It was a tough transition, however the fact that it was Labor Day on Monday and Fashion’s Night Out on Thursday helped me ease back into my routine. Here are my favorite things from this week!
Favorite NYFW Site: Stream New York Fashion Week Shows On-line (Sept 6th-12th)
Can’t wait to see Jenny Packham’s show (Sept 11th at 1pm).
Favorite Coat for the Fall:
Zara Coat with Leather Sleeves (Splurge Here)/(Save Here)
Favorite T-Shirt for Charity: 40% of proceeds raised from sales will go to the New York City AIDS Fund in the New York Community Trust. 
CFDA Foundation Fashion’s Night Out Short Sleeve Graphic Tee
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Favorite Outfit: 
Top: H&M Peplum Top / Pants: Marc by Marc Jacobs Leather-Paneled Knit Leggings/ Shoes: Rebecca Minkoff Dolly Wedge / Clutch: Michael Kors
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Travel Edition
I have finalized my travel details for summer vacation and can’t wait! A friend and I are traveling from Los Angeles to New York, then its off to Europe– Italy, France, Monaco, and Spain. This week I have complied my favorite items for traveling.
Luggage:
Vintage Inspired Luggage from Steamline
Misting Moisturizer:
Perfect to freshen up on long airplane rides by Evian
Ballet Flats: 
Perfect to slip on and off through airport security (Shoes/Jeffery Campbell ‘Gabi’)
Passport Holder: 
Tory Burch Passport Holder
Tote Bag:
Large enough to fit all your travel needs Marc by Marc Jacobs Bianca Hayley Bag
I will also make sure to pack makeup remover wipes, hand sanitizer, hand lotion, a map, and camera!
Friday is finally here, and I can’t wait for the weekend! I wasn’t impressed with any of the 4th of July sales that I attended, but did love some of the new merchandise and designer collections that weren’t on sale (isn’t that how it always goes!). Here are some of my favorite purchases from this week!
Dannijo Hixon Necklace Available Here
Sephora by OPI Neon Lights Mini Set
Rebecca Minkoff Pierre Trench/ Nordstrom T Shirt/ Marc by Marc Jacobs Leather Pants/ Forever 21 Studded Crossbody Purse
Marc By Marc Jacobs ‘Ozzie – Aurora’ Satchel (Gifted)
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