Tailored Tuesday & Travel

So, I'm heading into midterms this coming week, then it's two weeks of class-less bliss for me - except for the fact that I'll be spending a lot of time reviewing over Cardiology since I have a test over the break. But that's not getting me down, no matter how daunting it may be...

My spirits are constantly on a high lately, wanna know why? It's because I'm blissfully excited about my upcoming trip to New Zealand in February. I'm pretty much not in the greatest position financially to be taking on such a huge, grandiose trip, but in the words of a man of our generation: "Yolo."

All I know now is that I'm working my butt off this session and finding rewarding results to my hard work - and I think that deserves something so grandiose!

Until then, I'll be wanderlusting about my next adventure (wanderlusting is a hard job that never quits).

1. Elizabeth & James 'Estelle cropped loose-fit blouse'

looks like it would be the perfect disguise for a tummy after a huge meal ;D

2. Billykirk 'No. 95 shoulder satchel'

i love anything leather. especially cross body bags!

3. Oscar de la Renta '24-karat gold-plated crystal chain bracelet'

if this isn't beautiful, i don't know what is. 

4. Vince 'Misfit cotton twill shorts'

such a cute color!

5. Selima Optique 'Jessica cat-eye frame acetate optical glasses'

contacts can be so irritating sometimes, and tortoise shell is always a winner in my book.

6. Chanel 'Nail polish in dragon'

everyone needs a little red in their life.

7. Apple 'iPhone'

stylish and practical.

8. Zeiss 'Ikon ikomatic'

looks lightweight, score!

9. Toms 'Shoes in burlap'

great cause, awesome shoe.

10. Marc by Marc Jacobs 'Gold-plated steel bracelet watch'

gold is always a win.

11. Chloe 'Chloe perfume'

gorgeous bottle.

12. Asos 'Ticking stripe hold all'

perfect for weekend getaways!

13. Sigma 'Pink travel kit makeup brushes'

must always be prepared...

{saint tropez, france}

the colors alone delight me... can't even imagine what the people must be like.

{bromo-tengger-semeru national park, indonesia}

let's have a picnic with this view... can we please?

{deep valley of the mills, sorrento, italy}

abandoned in 1866, it's kind of spooky, but incredibly intriguing at the same time.

{istanbul}

i've been hearing that istanbul is the place to be. according to this picture, sure looks like it.

{iceland}

looks like something i could gawk at for hours.

{striped iceberg, antartica} 

give me freezing cold weather over sweltering heat any day. plus this view? i'm sold.

{sossusvlei, namibia}

this picture is magic.

{loy kratong floating lanterns, chiang mai, thailand}

definitely on my life bucket list.

{tsingy de bemaraha national park, madagascar}

a UNESCO world heritage site, those things are actually needle like stone formations. i didn't even know things like these existed beyond in my mind!

{stockholm, sweden}

definitely on my europe 'to-do' list. but i must find an affinity for seafood before i visit, because apparently that's all they eat.

Tailored Tuesday & Travel

So, I recently moved to Nevada where the sun definitely shines and maybe a little too bright. Someone told me it was 130 degrees yesterday and I nearly fainted! But, I think anything past 100 degrees starts to feel the same. 

With all this desert heat and sun beating down on me, I'm wishing I could transport myself to a tropical beach where at least the view and calming ocean could make up for all the sweating I'm doing!

1. Max Azria 'Asymmetrical cutout silk georgette top'

stunning design with lots of room to breathe

2. Tibi 'Pleat front silk shorts'

the perfect summer color

3. Undrest 'Liberty-print cotton bandeau bikini top and briefs'

just about the cutest bikini around!

4. H&M 'Beach bag'

i LOVE this and it's so cheap!

5. H&M 'Beige sandals'

these will match everything in your summer wardrobe and then some...

6. Retrovelo 'Vintage bike'

perfect for biking alongside the boardwalk

7. Contigo 'Autoseal kangaroo water bottle with storage compartment'

i love contigo water bottles already but this is just plain awesome - storage compartment?! genius.

8. Lomo 'Diana toy camera'

i love lomo toy cameras - this one's next on the list.

9. Vivo 'Square bento box'

what's a trip to the beach without a beach side picnic?

10. Isharya 'Set of three 18-karat gold-plated bangles'

boho chic

11. Topshop 'Pink keyhole metal arm sunglasses'

you'll be the cutest thing around sporting these!

{the blue dragon, portugal}

{the blue hole, belize}

{underground pool, homestead resort, utah}

{natural swimming pool, isalo national park, madagascar}

{bay of fires, tasmania}

{deep ladder in a waterfall, unknown}

{nazare, leiria, portugal}

{the impossible archway, sunayama beach, miyakojima, japan}

{nantucket, massachusetts} 

music x fashion x mixape

my love of lipstick  x  my love of fashion  x  my love of gesaffelstein.

[ gesaffelstein - viol ]

by the way, the music video for this song is one of my favorites. dark and twisted just like the song contrasted against the gorgeous streets of paris.

blackbird blackbird [ all - hotwax remix ]

pure bliss. my favorite for late night drives.

cheryl cole [ call my name - prod by. calvin harris ]

pure pop perfection. at first, i wasn't that into this song but after giving it a couple listens, i was hooked. it has that signature calvin sound and makes you just wanna dance.

wonda [ xx angels xx ]

this song. ugh. this song. i just can't even explain it - it's so freaking amazing. lyrical rap over the xx's song.

earl sweatshirt [ chum ]

earl sweatshirt is a rapper that also a part of the la based hip hop collective ofwgkta, which also is the home of the likes of frank ocean, tyler the creator, hodgy beats and syd the kid. so... you know he's gotta be good. this song is my jam.

destiny's child [ say my name - cyril hahn remix ]

gabrielle aplin [ please don't say you love me - cyril hahn remix ]

this guy is my new favorite remixer. his remix of destiny's child changed my world. i'm not exaggerating, he is nothing short of a genius.

bon iver [ holocene - ba$sy remix ]

this remix keeps the integrity of the song while giving it a bit more of an upbeat tempo. i love bon iver but i can't listen to it's pure form all of the time, unless it's a rainy fall day.

tupac vs. the xx [ ghetto angels - carlos serrano & trapzillas remix ]

you guys know me. you know i love my rap vocals laid upon beautiful slow tempo music. this is a gem.

high highs [ open season ]

currently one of my most favorite songs. that's all.

kill paris [ i love you lana del rey, where i left my heart ]

just an electro song i love with a melody i love.

noosa [ walk on by - sound remedy remix ]

the original song, not remixed, is utterly gorgeous. the lyrics just stay with you. but someone says remix, i say where? i just love how songs can be transported to a different place. with that said, i've been a long time fan of sound remedy, so it was natural that i love this song.

youngblood hawke [ we come running - tiesto remix ]

tiesto is a veteran. fun song, great house remix.

kendrick lamar [ swimming pools - at dawn we rage fest edit ]

one of my favorite summer songs, given a harder edge.

azealia banks [ no problems ]

azealia is my chickkkkk. she's so badass and this song is just that. 

angel haze [ on the edge - diplo rough mix ]

so i guess angel haze and azealia had a beef but it's funny cause they're so alike. both some badass chicks. they both spit like crazy and this song's beat is insane.

avicii & nicky romero [ you could be the one ]

always will be an avicii fan. one of my favorite melodies from him & nicky romero given some gorgeous vocals. always emotional and meaningful.

grimes [ genesis ]

grimes gives a whole lot of individuality to the music industry. watch the music video, and you'll see... it's different on a whole other level and sort of refreshing.

the smiths [ asleep ]

an oldie i fell back in love with when i watched the perks of being a wallflower, which by the way... you MUST watch. it's heartbreaking, beautiful, romantic and just perfect.

robot orchestra [ beauty & the beat ]

i love robot orchestra's name because it's just so literal and so applicable to their music. insane beats, gorgeous arrangements.

* Links are to where songs can be streamed, watched, or downloaded at.

How to Wear Adoravel!

Since I'm no stranger to putting together an outfit or two on this blog, I thought it would be fun to try to add in our jewelry pieces into some seriously, drool worthy outfits. Safe to say, I'm obsessed with all of these and wish I had the means to get my hands on these items!

The vashti necklace featured in a glam and edgy outfit. Those boots are the reason for my existence! And I love mix and matching colors.

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The unmei necklace in a casual, glam outfit perfect for vacationing. I love pairing a glam maxi skirt with a casual cotton top - nothing is more comfortable.

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The hera bracelet and angkor earrings in a perfect work or date night outfit. Lately have found myself obsessed with open toe booties.

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The callia necklace in a summer night at the beach outfit. A comfy sweater is an essential and so is a great fedora.

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The palaver necklace in a perfect festival outfit. Coachella or Outside Lands here I come! Especially loving that minimalist Uniform Wares watch.

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The Lysa necklace in a perfect garden party or day wedding outfit. How fabulous are those shoes? I'm loving clear accents on heels - that aren't the stripper variety ;)

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New Things in the Shop!

Lots of new things in the shop!

Annnnnd... don't forget, 15% off your entire purchase from now until December 25th, with the coupon code: holiday15.

palaver . gold colored rock crystals on brass chain.

it shines like crazy! edgy yet simple - one of my favorites.

eunoia . a simple, charming necklace featuring an authentic swarovski crystal on ultra thin gold-plated chain.

such a delicate statement.

vashti . oversized authentic prehnite stone on chunky, gold-plated, etched chain.

delhi . simple stacking bracelets made of silk cord (either black, red or green) with glass crystal beads (either graphite, jet or bronze).

simple arm candy that is perfect for stacking!

deux foix . layered polished, oversized bronze chain hanging simply from a double strand of brass chain.

chrysler . chunky gold-plated, etched chain adorned with an authentic turquoise stone.

love stacking all my chunky chains! the turquoise adds the perfect amount of color.

pompei . authentic green adventurine stone sticks and gold plated beads on gold plated chain.

chrysler . oversized prehnite stone on polished gold-plated, chunky chain.

chrysler .  chunky gold-plated, etched chain adorned with an oversized authentic swarovski crystal. 

aphrodite .  a double layered, wrap bracelet of mixed metals: gold plated etched chain and silver plated etched chain.

again, with the layering! 

flora . a simple necklace with perfect shine, a floral swarovski crystal set upon gold plated chain.

komorebi . simple and luxe, a champagne colored, authentic swarovski baguette on gold plated chain.

the flora and komorebi layered together.

the giving branch .  a gold plated twig charm on gold plated chain.

lysa . an oversized, authentic, baroque-inspired swarovski pendant on polished, chunky, gold-plated chain.

id . a simple necklace featuring a gold-plated bland id tag on gold plated chain.

a simple yet lovely statement.