Butterfly Moto Jacket at LACMA

 

Last weekend, we were on the Miracle Mile in Los Angeles to visit the Petersen Automotive Museum. Because the LACMA museum is right down the street, I thought I would take a stroll to see the Urban Light installation, which is comprised of restored street lamps from the 20s and 30s. Some might consider this installation a bit controversial because it has been argued that the idea for carefully arranging vintage street lamps was taken from another artist by the name of Sheila Klein and her work Vermonica. Additionally, the LACMA is also in the midst of a very controversial redesign of their museum that has people who love art and architecture up in arms. While I have my own opinions on these topics, because this is a fashion blog, I'm going to try to fly above the controversy by focusing on my new leather butterfly jacket instead! You all know that I love a good moto jacket and this one's unique design with the painted butterfly print made my heart flutter with delight.

 

While I do love to visit and take pictures at the Urban Light exhibit, I also find it to be one of the most annoying places for photos because everyone else loves to take photos here as well! I suppose that if one was to arrive very early before the museum opens, one would have an easier time getting nice, clean shots. Unfortunately, this place is a magnet for children playing, people with selfie sticks, and other "influencers." So, I guess that's just another reason to criticize Urban Light! Maybe next time I should checkout Vermonica instead. It will be more authentic, less controversial and less crowded!

 

Jacket: Aqua here

Tee: Target here

Skirt: H&M similar blue pleated skirt here

Shoes: J. Crew similar silver flats here

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Out, Damned Spot!

I wore this spotted slip skirt to work last week and, as luck would have it, I ended up getting some soapy water on the skirt, which left a stain on the fabric! While at work, I Googled ways to get water stains out of fabric and it turns out, quite ironically, the best way to get a water stain out is with more water. Well, I got much of the spot out but not all of it. Luckily, since the skirt is literally covered in spots, it's kind of hard to notice, so all was not lost.

I decided to pair this skirt with lots of color, although it would look beautiful with neutrals too. I think pink always looks fabulous with animal prints, so, of course, I reached for these pink satin bow flats, which I am easily convinced were my best and most used purchase this year! I also decided to go with a rainbow clutch, which isn't the most practical bag but it sure does look pretty! Finally, to top it off, I added this leather moto jacket to give an edgy look to the outfit. I am really not a very edgy person but at least I can feel like it for a little bit by wearing this jacket!

Skirt: J. Crew here
Jacket: Zara similar moto jacket
Sweater: J. Crew similar here
Shoes: J. Crew here
Bag: Milly similar rainbow clutch here

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Lilac Leather Jacket

This Christmas, my husband and I both picked out the "big" gift that we would receive from one another. In addition to what he picked out, I tried to surprise him with something special but realized on Christmas morning that I should not have done so because he already owned something like what I bought! In retrospect, I should have just put a big bow on the TV he purchased a few weeks ago! Anyway, for my gift, I splurged on this lilac leather jacket. I already have a few leather jackets but because purple is my favorite color, I fell in love with this one! It also matches so many different things in my wardrobe and it's buttery soft!

I'm sure you will be seeing this jacket in future blog posts but for my first time wearing it, I decided to go with something really over the top and in keeping with the whole purple color palette. This pleated sparkly chevron skirt is another recent purchase. I love that it pairs red and purple together for an unexpected yet perfect color pairing. The colors also made it seem appropriate for the holidays and, as you can see by some of the pictures, the perfect match to some gloriously iridescent Christmas ornaments and my jacket!

Jacket: Kate Spade here
Skirt: Zara similar here
Sweater: J. Crew similar here
Shoes: J. Crew similar here

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