outfit inspo.

being that i live in southern california, the 'winter' here isn't really a typical winter.  by winter what i really mean is the low temperatures are around 50-60 degrees.  and to us californians, that is freezing.  so with that being said, it brings me to what i am loving this fall and this winter: oversized sweaters, shorts, booties/wedges/heels. 

images taken from some of my favorite bloggers: fashiontoast, stylescrapbook, somethingnavy, atlantic-pacific, & song of style.

done done & done.

xx.

fresh look.

tired of an old jacket?  looking for a quick outerwear update?  inspired by the sleeveless trench coat trend, i have decided to update one of my older jackets into a vest.  since i love olive green so much and basically use it as a neutral, i figured this jacket would be the perfect piece for this DIY project.  i simply removed the sleeves of the jacket and sewed the new seams inside so that any sign of DIYing was nonexistent.

jacket before:

start with a jacket, preferably a thin one so that sewing it back together isn't too tough.  take a seam ripper and rip the seams where the sleeves would be.

pin the seams together in a line where you will sew along the new armholes.

when done sewing, make sure the seams are around the same width as the original seams.

ta da! finished project and new vest to the wardrobe.

can't wait to wear this bad boy!
honestly, this project was so easy and can be done to really anything that has buttons down the front (i'm thinking a chambray button up will be the next project).  adding a little update to a wardrobe never hurt anyone - have fun!


xx.

the chic traveler.

for quite some time now i have been wanting the perfect cover to an essential accessory the passport.  drumroll please.... annnnnnd i give you - the passport cover.  found in a variety of different materials and designs, i typically like the simplicity of leather, and it truly gives your passport that classy look.  below are several of my favorites that i have had my eye on.  

audrey passport wallet.

marc by marc jacobs supersonic passport wallet.

tory burch robinson passport holder.

kate spade portola valley passport holder.

tiffany & co passport cover.

python leather passport cover.

as the time comes closer to an upcoming trip i'm going to be taking, the want for one of these keeps getting stronger.  i do have to say that the tory burch one is definitely my favorite.  i'm thinking maybe an after christmas sale, perhaps?

happy (& chic) travels!

xx.