I really have to run out so I will tell you about this look and my day at Davis when I get a chance.
What I’m wearing:
Young Fabulous & Broke
Wild Simplicity
Today’s ‘wild simplicity’ was less a product of inspiration than it was of circumstance. Our luggage was delayed, so my first day (ever) in California was spent in this oversized cardigan and simple mini. The irony lays in the fact that it is within my general practice to pack all of my most loved and valuable garments (couture or whatnot) into my carryon, but the one time that I deviated from this slightly paranoid practice my luggage actually gets delayed. As a result, my mom and I were “forced” 
to go shopping in the morning. I picked up a few necessities at Off 5th (Saks) for the day and these two garments were amongst them.
Fish so Delish
If I had to rate what my favorite finds are the list would go something like this: (1) jewelery, (2) dresses, (3) other type of clothing pieces, (4) shoes, (5) clutches and purses, (6) other miscellaneous accessories. Yes, jewelery is at the top of my list because it often sets the mood for an entire look without the necessity to dominate. A simple pendant can unify and contextualize seemingly unrelated pieces, a bright bracelet can induce a splash of colour into a monotone ensemble in effect freshening the look, and an elegant vintage-inspired necklace easily adds a degree of elegance and chic to a relatively mundane group of garments. I especially like crazy, unique jewelery pieces that others would likely shy away from – these little monstrosities are the most fun to play with. My Pellini fish necklace qualifies within this category for its seeming impracticality and unconventionality. It looks like something fishermen use as bate to attract larger fish – not a typical choice for a fashionista. What I love about this necklace is that it serves the role of a statement piece while being completely casual about it – an understated statement – an aesthetic paradox.
Scarfs
I hope you’re all having an awesome post-Christmas time – relaxed, well fed, and ready for the real party (New Years that is). I’m still at the lodge, enjoying the laid-back atmosphere, with its biggest dilemmas being whether to (a) watch another movie, (b) read a book, (c) take another nap, (d) just hang out and do nothing, (e) or sauna. We usually just resort to (d) with a bit of (a) sprinkled in .
Jump in to Thursday
I have to make this quick because my parents are having a huge anniversary party this Saturday and I promised to go help my mom with the preparations. I was supposed to be at their house about an hour ago.
