Floral Frenzy

The bold floral pattern on this dress is such a refreshing alternative to ditzy floral. SRSLY....I feel as though ditzy floral has been shoved down our throats by major clothing manufacturers for the last 6 springs. Even the name "ditzy floral" has mutated from sounding cute and fun and maybe something I'd like to be a part of, to tedious and annoyingly "tween" like. 

Whoa. I don't know where all this resentment came from. 

Anyhoo, I feel this look is actually seasonally appropriate...it's a challenge to stick to what's seasonal in LA. Ya know, 'cause there are no seasons here. It's also somewhat difficult to parade around in florals without feeling too springy. (That's what I do. I parade in them). So, when I'm feeling bloomy in the gloomy months (you're welcome) I try to pair the print with leather. Furthermore, flowers on black can be fall-ish and fun....fun like a funeral!

 On the braid in my hair: do not ask me how I did it. I could probably never do it again. All I know is I was going to do that braided crown thing, I got lazy half way through and put the rest in a side pony.

The boots I'm wearing in the photos were one of my favorite Christmas presents. (THaNkS mOM I lOvE YoUUUU!!!!) Also, those awesome buckle earrings were a gift from my awesome husband, from the awesome vintage store, Dolly Python.

(Oh laawwwwd please disregard my tacky chipped Christmas themed fingernails)

Floral Dress: Kensie, Boots: Vince Camuto, Sequin Cardigan: Cremieux, Belt and Fringe Jacket: Vintage, Earrings and Cat Eye Glasses: Dolly Python

Here's Jonny.

Jonny is making an appearance today. I have a husband that is way more fun to look at than me, so I figure I might as well exploit him. Naaah, what really happened was we kinda color coordinated on accident. I know some couples don't like matching, but I think it's aaaadooooorable. I suppose we were both vibe-ing on green and black that day. He found that INCREDIBLE wool Polo sweater at Jet Rag, and he loves it so much he even sleeps in it (not really).

We had an exciting married couples day that included eating at Big Fat Pita in the food court at the mall. Jealous? 

To some people, this might sound like torture. The mall... food court... in December? Awww HELL NO! But, we loved it. Probably only because we never go there so it was sort of a novelty experience. It was rainy and cold and Christmasy and we went to Target too AND Home Depot!! We are so settled and shit. 

Being as it is rainy and cold and getting dark so early it's been hard to shoot. However, we found this great light in an alley near our house. I always test the light on Jonny and get my camera settings right before giving him the camera to shoot, but on this day he just looked too handsome... I had to share these shots.

(Gag, I know....) 

Jonny: Wool Sweater: Vintage Polo, Boots: GBX, Henley: JCP, Tuque: Vans

Me: Floral Dress and Leather Jacket: Vintage, Gold Sweater: Free People, Tights: Hue, Boots: Rocket Dog, Necklace: Nordstrom Rack, Hat: Gifted.