i am simply chic

"Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak." 

~Rachel Zoe

WEARING: zara blazer (ASOS WHITE BLAZER) and blouse, nordstrom necklace, current elliott boyfreind jeans, guess pumps (EYEING THESE)

WORN: to work

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instagram: @iamsimplychic_los angeles

Better late than never. Here are some INSTAGRAM snaps from the City of Angels. 

 Cotton candy larger than my head

 Gorgeous shot of Venice Beach. It's a different story on the other side of that sign. 

UMAMI BURGER...one of the best burgers I've ever had, and I am a burger aficionado. The Santa Monica location is located right next to FRED SEGAL, so you can shop while you wait for a table. 

 Rodeo Drive is so pretty in the evening, and the shops aren't half bad either. 

Candid camera in a skirt c/o SWAY BOUTIQUE

 To get as close to the Hollywood sign as you can possible get, use the address 3000 Canyon Lake Drive 90068. It's well worth the trek up there. 

 Red velvet ice cream, red velvet waffle cream cone, red velvet cupcake crumbles at SPRINKLES ICE CREAM.Cupcakes located right next door (Beverly Hills location). #nom

Gosh I love hookah. If you are looking for happy hour at night, a great dj, and a fun crowd, check out SECRET RESTAURANT & HOOKAH LOUNGE

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P.S. Check out my closet featured over at TIDY-UP GAL

drop it low

I picked up this dress for $29 on the clearance rack at Urban Outfitters. I was unsure abt the print, but it was drawing me in at the same time...so I bought it. When I got home and tried it on, I fell in love with the print AND the drop waist! I think this might be my new fav silhouette. 

WEARING: urban outfitters dress (SIMILAR IN BLACK & WHITE), FREE STYLE REVOLUTION JACKET ONLY $29!, STEVE MADDEN TROVE, the sak bag (SIMILAR), etsy tree of life necklace

WORN: out and about in LA

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so hollywood

I don't know what to talk about...the BANANA REPUBLIC X MILLY COLLECTION (all on sale now) or my trip to LA. I love them both so much, but I guess I should let the outfit speak for itself. The shorts are awesome right?

As for the trip, obviously I spent some time playing tourist! This particular day we were supposed to go riding bikes by the beach but it was chilly down by the water. So what's the next best thing to riding bikes?Shopping!!! We headed to West Hollywood/Robertson Boulevard, where we spotted Marlo Hampton shopping in Chanel with a sugar daddy nice older gentleman. 

After some retail therapy and "star" gazing, I had the bright idea to get as close to the Hollywood sign as possible. So we hopped in our snazzy white mustang and drove up, up, up and did just that! The photo op was totally worth all the popping that my ears did.

WEARING: j crew button down (LIGHT PINK VERSION), BANANA REPUBLIC X MILLY COLLECTION short, STEVE MADDEN TROVE, 

WORN TO: explore LA

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polka dot top

Well I'm back...not quite with a bang, so we'll call it a bing ;) I had a great little extended weekend getaway to Southern Cali and I will tell you all about it next post. But for now, I'm going to finish my wine and head to bed. Toodles! 

P.S. If you can not bear to wait for the details of the trip, check out my INSTAGRAM. I posted pics all weekend and I have more to post this week.

WEARING: gap polka dot top and jeans, sam edelman sandals, mom's vintage coach bag, flea market ring

WORN TO: church

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blogger break

Headed out of town for the 4^th but not before I check out Mrs. Carter tomorrow night! I’ll be back to blogging before you know it, but in the meantime be sure to follow me and my escapades on INSTAGRAM. 

ETA: I really don’t have words to adequately describe how much of an amazing performer Beyonce is. This was my 3^rd time seeing her, and she gets better and better and is more than worth every bit of the $XXX I paid to see her. She performed for 2 hours straight, had so many costume changes I lost count, flew across the crowd (see below), danced her a$$ off and did it all while sounding even more flawless than she does on CD. No joke. No exaggeration….