monica is catching up…

March 27, 2013September 30, 20151 Comment

hi guys! it’s been quite awhile since i’ve updated, but things are well and changing. i was working quite a bit and took on an internship that then developed into a new job! it’s quite exciting to start something new & figure things out. new is always good. in the meantime, i’ve been exploring new places (coffee shops, yep i can’t resist them!) & eating brilliant things. for now i leave you with shots from dripp in chino hills. this place is quite glorious, really. i mean, look at this place! i wish this wasn’t so far from me, i swear i would be here every single day. they have superb coffee and the staff is super nice (plus if you know what bruxies is you’ll know why this is an added plus near dripp) enjoy!

dripp 13855 City Center Dr #3015, Chino Hills, CA 91709 twitter @dripp

v-day love…

January 30, 2013February 4, 20131 Comment

i can’t help it, i love valentine’s day (the stuff, not the pressure!) & all the copious amounts of pink & red everywhere. pinterest is a dream right now & these are some of my favorites. scanning through these pins are inspiring & perhaps these colors just help lighten up my mood!

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black | noir…

December 13, 2012Leave a comment

i can’t escape that i adore black & that half of my closet is total darkness. it always feels right; chic, slimming, easy, sophisticated, & cool. i don’t mess with a good thing. i can’t even explain my fixation with porcelain black’s (singer, artist, & now designer) studded bucket bag from her new line noir by porcelain black. it’s the one thing i’ve been looking to add to my wishlist & it’s beyond affordable! and if someone could just gift those acne boots under my well lit tree, i’d just dieeee. hello christmas gift to me? yup…

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my x-mas lust list…

December 5, 2012Leave a comment

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…

November 5, 20122 Comments

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!