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an L.A. dream (part 1)

02.05.12 | Tara | 18 Comments

outfit 1 black maxi: James Perse racerback maxi dress, Old Navy denim jacket (sim here), Kooba bag, floral crown made by me
outfit 2 yellow dress: H&M neon yellow maxi dress, Big Buddha multicolored clutch
outfit 3 pink dress: Old Navy pleated maxi dress (also worn here), vintage belt, Vince Camuto heels, Ray Ban aviators, Kooba bag

Some snapshots from my weekend in L.A. for the Lucky Fabb conference! A floral crown and dyed pink hair tips were my look for the weekend. I made the floral crown specifically for the trip, inspired partly by miss Lana Del Rey and an extension of my signature flower headband look from 2 years ago. It seemed just so perfect for a spring fashion weekend spent in bohemian L.A. I so love any kind of hair accessory (remember these?). I dyed my hair (washes out) with this – it works better on true blond hair but I liked the subtle, pastel effect I got with my blondish balayaged tips.

Fun for the weekend included Saturday pool and beach time with gal pals Krystal and Natalie, a Sunday blogger brunch (aren’t we all so cute?!) at the Viceroy where we stayed, dinner at the awesomely delicious ‘pop up’ restaurant  Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing on Abbot Kinney in Venice (where we sat next to the insanely good-looking Ian Somerhalder which was exciting to me only because I am a huge Lost fan), playing L.A. dress-up for a cocktail party at the Kelly Wearstler boutique on Melrose, and a trip complete with outfit pics to Opening Ceremony. More pictures from the actual conference coming tomorrow and I promise I don’t wear another maxi dress, ha. The floral crown, however, does make a repeat appearance.

see my other adventures in L.A.: here and here and here

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  1. Krista says

    May 2, 2012 at 2:05 pm

    GORGEOUS pictures! In love with the headband and H&M dress.  Looks like such a fun time. 

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  2. BmoreLoveLeigh says

    May 2, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    I am majorly lusting after that yellow maxi dress!  Adding to my spring wishlist!  It looks gorgeous on you!

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  3. Sheila Dirickson says

    May 2, 2012 at 2:13 pm

    Luminous!

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  4. Adiel says

    May 2, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    It was so great to finally meet you, Tara! The dress you wore to Kelly Wearstler was flawless! And you know I loved that DIY floral headpiece!

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  5. RyzenbergOn says

    May 2, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    It was a treat spending time this weekend at Lucky FABB! Can’t wait to do it again in NYC!

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    • Tara says

      May 3, 2012 at 12:28 am

      @Jes – such a treat dollface, can’t wait for Sept in NY! countdown! xx

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  6. Pam says

    May 2, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    What a fun and cool weekend for you all.  I loved all of your outfits, hair, flowers and bags…of course!  XO

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  7. Lisa // Elembee, Etc says

    May 2, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    Love all the brights! I think I may need that pink and orange clutch.

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    • Tara says

      May 3, 2012 at 12:28 am

      @Lisa – you do! it has a chain strap too!

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  8. Soulofashopper says

    May 3, 2012 at 12:17 am

    You look gorgeous on every outfit!!! love the pics!!! ;) xo, Alma
    http:/www.soulofashopper.com

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    • Tara says

      May 3, 2012 at 12:27 am

      @SofaS – thank you very sweet xx

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    • taradear says

      May 3, 2012 at 12:17 pm

      @Alma – thank you so much!

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  9. kiley says

    May 3, 2012 at 10:25 am

    i love all your pictures – wish we could have had a few more days together!  see you in september?! :)

    kiley

    http://asequindressatbreakfast.com

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    • taradear says

      May 3, 2012 at 12:16 pm

      @Kiley – thanks doll and yes wish we had hung out more! too fast! see you in Sept for sure ;-) xx

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  10. Fashionablecollections says

    May 3, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    That H&M neon yellow dress is beyond. I love all of this.

    Collections

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  11. Cheetahisthenewblack says

    May 5, 2012 at 8:35 am

    Obsessed with that yellow dress lady!! You look so stunning in all of these pics! 

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  12. sartoriography says

    May 12, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    I may have begun to hyperventilate when I saw that yellow dress.  You look absolutely stunning in it!!

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    • Tara says

      May 15, 2012 at 1:30 am

      @Sartoriography – thank you, thank you, so sweet!! xx

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