It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like a Trippy Christmas

Knocked over a couple kids to get this shot.
You know I'm kidding right? They totally fell.

Have you gotten all your Christmas shopping done?? I've just started, and though the thought of dodging the "Christmas rush" at the malls makes me just want to scream "BAH HUMBUG!" I must admit that seeing all the decorations, Christmas lights and the grand Oh Christmas Tree at outdoor malls like The Grove in LA and Fashion Island in Newport Beach was more than enough to get me in the Christmas spirit! (Not to mention the free hot cocoa they give away at Bloomingdales! Why yes, I'll take, thanks! ;)

Making my Christmas shopping list in my head.
Did you make my list?!?

I was a little more successful at finding gifts for my nieces this shopping trip, whereas, lately, big shocker:  I've been shopping for myself. It really is hard not to, when everywhere you look, there are sales everywhere, and it doesn't help when you have no idea what to get your loved ones, but you know what you do know??? What you like. Great.

So I thought I'd wear some of the things that I've..umm...been Christmas shopping for myself (insert shameful blush face here)...ummm since Black Friday ( don't act like you're not guilty of doing the same)...to actual Christmas shopping for other people (for real!!)  This outfit has absolutely nothing to do with Christmas, but who says you have to dress like a friggin Christmas elf just to demonstrate that you're Christmas shopping, I mean come on?!!? 

 Besides, I just went crazy at a Novella Royale sale and any opportunity to wear these super cute Bells, I'll take.  Coachella isn't until spring next year, so Christmas shopping will have to do. :)

Flower child at Fashion Island

Outfit Details:

Tie Dye Bells: Novella Royale

"Ride to Live"Muscle Tee: Truly, Madly, Deeply

Goddess of Beach Headdress: Stacy Sterling

Fringey Cardigan: Some Days Lovin

Bag: JJ Winters (duh, all day, erryday;)

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 I workout everyday, so it would be remiss to not feature any workout wear on my fashion blog, when, in fact, I wear it more than any kind of outfits I own.  Since I take boxing cardio classes seven times a week, it's pretty safe to say that workout wear is ALWAYS my "Outfit of the Day."  Now, just because it's workout wear, doesn't mean it can't be cute or fashionable!!

Right now, I am absolutely in loooove with Body Language Sportswear!! Their clothes are not only made with the best quality moisture wicking fabric, but they fit really well and are stylish as well!! I wore their Galaxy Print Multi-band capris to the gym then straight to doing errands and I got stopped on the street by people asking me where I got my "galaxy leggings."  They had no idea that they were workout pants because they looked just like those galaxy print leggings when worn casually with a black knit sweater, beanie and some sneaker wedges! :)

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Outfit Details:

Reversible Sports bra, in Galaxy/Blk print:  Body Language Sportswear
(more sizes available)

Galaxy Multi Band Capri: Body Language Sportswear

Beanie: Urban Outfitters

Sneakers: Steve Madden Hilight

Bag: JJ WINTERS

Sweater: Blue Bird ( was part of a dress)

OUT: Political Rants, IN: Wearing Camo

I do this thing.  Whenever I fall in love with a new trend, ( or I guess fall in love in general, ) I kind of go overboard.  Instead of following the sensible fashion rule of investing in one or two pieces of each trend, I go nuts.  For example, the skull trend.  I couldn't buy just a few skull bracelets, I had to go get myself an entire "arm army" of skulls!! Instead of getting just that one skull-print LF top, I went and got the copy too.  Don't even get me started with the whole "spikes" thing.  You know how that story ends.  ;)  And so here we are again, and the Piscean in me has fallen head over heels in love with Camo!!!  And like I said, I couldn't just get maybe the staple: a vintage army camouflage jacket, I had to go get camo skinnies, a bandeau, a hat and sweater too (when I already owned a good camo thermal top by LAMB, mind you.) Clearly moderation is not my thing. Lucky for you, my excessive nature has resulted in this medley of Camo-print looks I've put together  to hopefully inspire you, and help you decide which one or two pieces to invest in from this trend! :)

Here's a casual cozy camo sweater and cords outfit for a rainy day like today...xoxo


Sweater: TOPSHOP
Cordouroys: Stitch's
Sneakers: Steve Madden

Camo-print skinnies, basic white tee, leather jacket and a beanie?? Perfect, let's go to a concert!! xoxox

Beanie: Veronica M
White Tee: Body Language Sportswear
Leather Jacket: Mike & Chris  (now defunct, damnit!)
Camo skinnies: Nameless
Strappy heels: LAMB
Dog tag Necklace: Kitson

Wore this outfit to see Breaking Dawn 2 and fell asleep. Haha. That has nothing to do with anything. Outfit details:

Vintage Camo Jacket: American Rag Cie
Beanie: Veronica M
Leggings: Brandy Melville
Boots: Jeffrey Campbell Hell Yes
Shirt: UNIF
Bag: JJ Winters

 My new obsession has even affected my manicurist. I was dead set on getting camo print nails too. I went back twice to get them to perfect the daunting, not to mention time-consuming, task of swirling five different nail polishes together for it to remotely resemble a camouflage print.  I think they did a great job, didn't they? Looks like camo to me!! ;)


So what about you? Which camouflage look are you going to sport?? xoxo Karen