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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Love is in the Air!

 

Love is in the air and it's also on the wall! Of course I am referring to this "Love" wall located in Culver City. It's hard to believe that there's a week left in the month of January, which means February and Valentine's Day are both right around the corner! This "Love" wall is the perfect place for taking photos of anything Valentine's Day themed, which is why I thought it would be the ideal backdrop for my new black and white heart dress, which is on major sale right now at Ann Taylor. They also have this same print in a variety of styles, such as skirts, blouses, and pants, so you can bedeck yourself in head to toe hearts for weeks to come in honor of Valentine's Day!

 

 

A few years ago, I took pictures at this same wall a week or so before Valentine's Day and it was packed with people; there was literally a line of people waiting to take photos! Well, I learned a valuable lesson that day: don't wait until the last minute to get you Valentine's Day themed content done! (To be honest, I think this really goes for any holiday!) Luckily, when we went to this location last weekend, we had it all to ourselves (so romantic!), which was nice because I hate feeling rushed or like there's a bunch of people watching while I take pictures. Also, my husband did a wonderful job of directing me and getting great shots for this post. While I know that many people use professional photographers for their photos, I love having my husband as my photographer and wouldn't want it any other way!

 

Dress: Ann Taylor here
Jacket: New York & Company similar yellow moto jacket

Shoes: Christian Louboutin similar red patent pumps

Bag: Milly similar rainbow clutch

 

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