CHELLA FEVER

It's that time of year again folks!! It's back to the desert for a lot of festival goers this weekend for Week One of Coachella!  Have you guys all got your Chella-ready outfits? If not, here's some inspo for ya! Light weight bellbottoms are great cuz you can move easy around in em during the day and transitions nicely for when it gets colder at night. These are by LF, but since they do not have an online site, I've included links of some comfy bells that would work too.

  Of course, don't forget about the accessories!! I love feather anything!

It will be hot out there...so maybe wear a cute bra that's meant to be seen as a top or under a lightweight tank, like this one by daftbird.

 

 

All photos by Kelly Brooke. To book her for a shoot, check out her site here, or follow her on IG: @kellybrookephoto.

Oh and hey... if you see me out there, don't be a stranger and say hi! I bring only GOOD VIBES to the desert!

peace, love and light!

XO

KAREN

SHOP THE LOOK:

Festival Season

It's my favorite time of year!! It's Festival Season! With only thirty seven days till Coachella, I'm actually debating whether or not to go.  I had such a great time both weekends last year that going again seems like a no brainer.  However, there are a couple things determining that decision.  One, the lukewarm line up at Coachella this year doesn't have me exactly looking for available tickets rightthissecond.  Two, FLEETWOOD friggin MAC is performing in LA that same weekend!! If you guys have been following my blog at all, you would know that Stevie Nicks is my spirit animal and to see her perform would just make my life complete!  Just kidding. ;) No, but really....seeing her would be worth missing a bunch of oontz oontz DJs at the Sahara tent any day!  But still, I would be lying if Coachella's fashion scene wasn't a draw for me! It's so fun to get dressed up and check out all the Boho fashion everyone will be rocking!  What are you guys' Coachella plans??

*This post is dedicated to John Kat Johnson, who passed away last year. I wish I got to say goodbye, and learning of his passing only now has been devastating. May you rest in peace...you will always hold a place in my heart.

Outfit Details:

Top: Forever 21 

Shorts: LF Stores (stores only)

Necklace: Acacia Necklace by Gypset from Luna Boutique

Booties: Zigi Soho

Photography: Rahil Hashim Photography

xo Karen

 

Black and White Birthday Party

   This past Saturday I was invited to a Black and White themed birthday party in Beverly Hills. I got this dress, got dolled up and was ready to go.  What I actually experienced I was not prepared for! Held at a sprawling mansion with the sickest view of LA, I was in awe of not only the decor of the party from the moment I walked in, ( gorgeous black and white linens on the tables, romantic votive candles everywhere, selenite adorning each guest's napkin, huge slabs of amethyst crystals as tall as me all over the place, an elaborate spread of fruits and herbs at the mixology bar for the muddled drinks, a giant aquarium that had sharks swimming in it...etc.) but there was a stage set up in the living room. I had heard about the performances at these parties, but experiencing it was on another level. 

My YSLs are the tallest heels I have.  They can be a challenge to walk in.  Thankfully for me I had George Hamilton help me out of the shuttle van to the party.  Serious.  That happened.

And oh the performances! In the beginning, a band got up to sing "Suspicious Minds, " my favorite Elvis song, so I was pretty excited.  The lead singer kept saying, " This is for Priscilla.." and I realized Priscilla Presley was there in the front row of couches!  The universe was clearly conspiring in achieving my goal of being present and my phone died shortly after that, to my detriment. (Insert devastated emoji face here.) The entire cast of Full House ( sans the Olsen twins...bummer, would have liked to see what they would have been wearing) got on stage to sing the theme song of the show, original members of The Temptations got on stage to sing some Motown classics, Tom Jones, Sheila E, C.C. Deville from Poison and Macy Gray all got up to perform!  A lot of the music was before my time but musical legends are musical legends and they were all amazing to watch and be in their presence.   Then...the Beach Boys got on stage and did a set! At this point I was at the front singing along to all the songs ( who knew I knew so many of the lyrics to their songs???) that they kept giving me the mic to sing along.  Again, phone dead so I have zero record of this.  Damn you, iPhone battery!

Anyway, I had the greatest time and I regret not taking more pictures, but not like I had a choice in it and perhaps it was better in the end that I was more present and was able to take it all in. :)  Much thanks to Jeff Franklin for throwing such an amazing birthday party!

xo  Karen

Outfit Details:

Dress: LF Stores (stores only)

Ring: House of Harlow

Shoes: Yves Saint Laurent