Autumn Afternoon

“I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”
                                                                                 ― L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables

For most people, I am sure, October seems like such an awkward month. It signals in a lot of changes and transformations happen.  I have come to realize now that transformation sometimes begins with a fall. So never curse the fall. Personally, I am learning to embrace all the seasons and the changes that accompany it. I find that there is something nostalgic and significant about the season. Out with the old, in with the new... transformation is such a wonderful and often unappreciated thing. As with seasons changing, so does my outfit configurations and I find myself removing all the cool and casual ensembles from my rack and start to layer. There is nothing more that signifies the start of a new season for a fashion blogger than a change in outfits pending. There is an adjustment but in time, we learn and get accustomed to it. I sure did which is why it is absolutely so easy for me to discard my summer clothes and immerse myself in layers and knits and cold weather wear. Adapting to the changes is key. So here I am getting all knitty gritty in my favorite and fail safe fall staples: a cozy knit wrap that is so soft that one can snuggle in it. I find a strange sense of comfort in wearing clothes that keep me warm and are at the same time fuzzy. The weather definitely does not dictate for something that is too binding and uncomfortable.

Not You Again

Tribal Council.
(Top: Topshop | Suede Shorts: Topshop | Bag: Hermes Birkin | Shoes: Topshop)

A repeat wear of my favorite suede hot pants which I totally forgot I had (which tends to happen a lot to me) but am so happy to have found again as it is very comfortable, stylish and navajo-chic... It's very Western and Country and I adore it. Check out how I wore it HERE August of last year to watch, quite appropriately dressed in costujme, Cowboys and Aliens.



I wore this to go to my So Fab! summer shoot with The Little Girls- Kix and Anne of thelittlegirls.tk who are the two cutest bloggers ever! (No family bias here!) Not to veer away from the theme I had going for the look, I wore it with a tribal printed top from Topshop. I am totally loving this whole Navajo trend going on right now... I am obsessed with the earthiness, the prints (an example of which you can see in my top) and the very free spirited vibe of it all. Hope you like it!





I've decided to go for BRIGHT RED LIPS for the shoot and this particular one is my favorite, named Matte Russian Red from MAC's Wonder Woman Collection.





xx, JL

BEHIND THE SCENES (More to come....)


Getting my hair done...





Clothes, clothes, clothes


Wish my hair had this much volume naturally.



Kix my cousin strikes a pose!

I love this cropped corset top from Topshop!



SEA OF SHOES.......





STRIKE A POSE.....

My first layout!
My shoes of course are SO FAB! (part of their SUMMER 2012 Line). Top by Glitterati and Skirt by Fashion Galore.

The next few layouts...will be coming soon... it's so cute! VERY CALIFORNIA GIRLS!



It's a wrap!!! With SO FAB! Marketing Associate, Alessa




The theme of the shoot was nautical and the food spread they fed us with was so adorable!!!! I LOVE IT SO MUCH!



Fan Girl Mode: PUNCH BAGGY HOT PINK
Since pink is my favorite color, if there would be the perfect "JL" car, this would be it.... I love this vintage VW Beetle!

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Somewhere In Between: Me and +RUCKUS

Hey everyone!

I can guarantee that 100% of the time, with the exception of beach trips/ when at the pool, I am fully clothed, no matter how edgy my outfit is or short my shorts/ skirts are, I never forget to leave the house without bottoms. So I guess this is a somewhat different side of me you shall see, as I modeled for my cousins fabulous accessories line, +RUCKUS.

I will not strip down in a bikini bottom and a cropped tanktop with a powerful and fierce necklace for ANYONE ELSE but family, you should know that Nikki Sunga. That's how much I love you. And thats how much you should also love +RUCKUS as they release their IN BETWEEN COLLECTION, today, April 13 at 8 pm. It's first come, first serve- and the pcs. are absolutely to die for (I would know) so log in and make sure you get your hands on her fabulous accessories over at http://www.ruckusaccessories.multiply.com

Ruckus Accessories brings you all the you’ve been patiently waiting for! Quite a number has been requesting for MTO’s and the like so here you go guys! This is your chance to get hold of the accessories you want! ;) They’ll be having about 35 pieces up for grabs.

the IN BETWEEN COLLECTION will be released this WEDNESDAY APRIL 13 at 8PM ;)

*some items will be sold for a lower price! ;)
*though this will be the last you’ll be seeing these styles.

Are you excited? I know I am!!!!

model: JL Ladrido
photographer: Enzo Ladrido

Lastly, since I am going ALL OUT here, might as well share some of the "out takes" from the impromptu shoot.

Shameless plugging, but I love my family!
Fully clothed JL will be back soon!

xx