growing roots in LA.

Have any of you moved from the comfort of your home town to a brand new city? It's hard and exciting, scary and exhilarating all at the same time, right? A melting pot of emotions in full effect. The unknown creates such drive and adventure, but at the same time, bursts of homesickness creep in. Before my move two years ago to beautiful Los Angeles, I had only experienced short term city swaps from Dallas to the Big Apple. Knowing I would be there for a few months created this ambition to experience all I could before I would arrive back home. Now, I am in for a new situation - coming to grips with the reality that Los Angeles might be home for life.So how do you begin?PRIORITY #1: FRIENDSHIPSCorrect me if I am wrong, but the people that closely surround you develops the comfort of home. Yes, the local coffee shop or the running trail adds to the familiarity, but community at large is what settles you in. I must brag for a minute on my sweet man; Jason has been the most patient and grace-filled husband who has pushed me to grow in comfort with his already created California community (12 years and counting), and has been the one I run to to be reminded of how to make new friends. But, seriously! {enter laughing emoji}.Side note: as you know, it takes intention and vulnerability to develop new close relationships! If we are honest, it can be utterly intimidating and exhausting. My piece of advice: stop expecting friendships to immediately be the same as your life-long ones at home, don't lose hope, and enjoy the process! Allow yourself to be vulnerable + allow yourself to go outside of your comfort zone. That's what builds the depth and fights against loneliness.I was talking to a friend today who moved to LA at the same time I did about two years ago, and we were confirming that it takes TIME to feel at home in a new city. The two of us have walked this journey together, of one day despising the traffic-filled canyons to the next day obsessing over the beach towns and stunning hiking trails in the neighborhood. The conclusion: we have learned to be patient with ourselves, realize the beauty around us and great progress we are making (even if it feels slower than we expected). PRIORITY #2: FIND YOUR SPACESLet's be honest. It takes time to create a new home - to find and decorate a living space, to discover a new Pilates studio and juice shop, or your go-to breakfast cafe. Although they take research and test-tries, when you connect with a place, it's such a victory!Moving can be such a hard, yet beautiful thing. Focus on the positives of the accelerated growth it brings and keep yourself open to change. Be grateful for the opportunity that takes you outside of your familiarity and adds more depth and strength to your life. P.S. It's okay to still have those missing home blues, too! The streets you grew up on will be home forever.

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splendid dress (c/o)| tom's sunnies (similar) (c/o) | superga sneaks (non-platforms, here)

Outfits. #nyc #superbowlweekend

Hey friends!! Super Bowl weekend in the big apple was a lovely combination of relaxation and fun. Some days I was lounging in sweatpants (or my sweatpant jeans) for way too long catching up on emails and organizing my upcoming fashion week schedule, but popping into work with my guy + wonderful dinners and events with close friends were soon to follow. Here are some of my looks below!Top: Zara/similar here. Pants: ASOS. Purse: Rebecca Minkoff. Shoes: similar here and here. Earrings: Baublebar. Lip color: YSL in Nude Beige. Perfume: Bond. No.9 'Madison Square Park'Coat: similar here. Top: Nordstrom. Pants: ASOS. Shoes: Dina pumps. Earrings: Kendra Scott. Purse: similar here and here.Hat: BDG Rib-Knit Beanie. Top: Velvet by Graham and Spencer. Denim: Zara, similar here or here. Boots: TopShop. Purse: similar here and here. Perfume: Fresh 'Sake'Jacket: Zara; similar here and here. Top: Black Splendid Jersey Tee. Denim: Zara, similar here and here. Boots: B.P. Trolley Suede Ankle Boot. Sunnies: Ray Ban, cheaper and identical version here in gold/pink. Lip color: combo of this and this in 'Villa Lante.'

between seasons: best basics.

Who else gets entirely enticed when spring editorials start hitting your gmail? (my creative favorites// ShopBop and Barneys). The ambiance of winter is totally exciting for a quick second, but the warm weather fashion eventually makes you wish for change. So...to make those transition months way more appealing, purchase a few sweaters, shirts, and tees that you will adore + will carry you over to the next season. Here are some of my go-to favorites. The all look great under a warm jacket, over a stellar pair of jeans paired a beanie, or with office-appropriate pants and a fabulous pump.

1. Velvet Cowl Neck Dress 2. Topshop Crepe Tunic 3. James Perse Dolman Sleeve Top 4. Zoe Karssen Bat Hoodie 5. Feel The Piece Finch Top 6. Splendid Long Sleeve Jersey Tee

What makes Splendid so Splendid?

When wearing something casual, comfort is a key element. Just because an item has the "comfy" quality doesn't mean it has to be frumpy. Well Splendid has solved all of the problems by creating a line for your everyday look. After years of trying to find the perfect combination of softness using color absorbing yarns, Splendid created the ultimate t-shirt. The brand incorporates fashionable silhouettes with a wonderful fabric that is ideal for layering once it starts to cool off. We have sorted through many casual choices, and Splendid is the winner. The line is carried in major department stores such as Neiman Marcus and several boutiques as well.Key to the soft fabric: 50% supima cotton and 50% micro modal.[galleryview id= 41]Photos