my x-mas lust list…

XMASLUSTLIST
it’s that time of the year where everyone has their gift list & then their personal lust list! i know i do! mine just happens to have handbags & these are my picks for this holiday season. i’m really loving smaller compacted pieces or that one unexpected jolt of color. love bags as much as i do? follow me on pinterest and share your faves! 

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cuyana…

i love when i come across a new product line, but more importantly when it has a brilliant story to tell. upon, seeing these gorgeous bags & accessories (discovered them on instagram!), i had to find out more about the unique women behind this innovative brand! karla gallardo & shilpa shah are the founders of cuyana, a san francisco start-up, that believes in sourcing quality products from talented artisans & giving back to support the development of water projects. what’s better than shopping & paying it forward! i definitely have my eyes on that beautiful tote, but that quilted bag has stolen my heart (how chic is that little number?) & you won’t believe the prices! 

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coffee + food…

i love getting tips on new places to try & luckily this one was just down the way from work. cyndi finkle and mel cain’s collaboration, coffee + food is a beautiful space with killer sandwiches & smooth aussie brewed coffee. the cafe is airy & the perfect place to catch a quick bite & watch the staff charm guests. both cafe items i tried were fresh & filled with complex flavors, that had me wanting more! i’m so glad this little gem is here to stay…

coffee + food 5630 melrose avenue la, ca 90038 m-sa 7a-3p twitter @coffeeplusfood 

soft tones…

although i religiously wear black like nobody’s business, i have been leaving my comfort zone and wearing more neutrals. i’ve been wearing neutral nails & kinda loving it, so these combinations with earth tones are calling to my softer side…

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jessica’s doodles…

i’m supremely addicted to jessica hische’s doodles blog! (beyond talented, just look at this magic ) these little blurbs make me smile & are the perfect amount of inspiration when i’m need a creative boost…