News

I have signed on to be an intern/creative assistant at American Apparel's headquarters this summer! For the past couple months I had been interviewing and putting out feelers for internship opportunities around the city without anything interesting materializing. I wanted to make use of this transitional summer before college-- although a couple months spent solely by the beach sounded tempting, I really felt my time would best be spent by getting some professional work experience. When Taghrid said the job was mine if I wanted it, I jumped at the opportunity. I am thrilled to have   a behind the scenes look at one of the biggest global fashion companies while simultaneously offering a helping hand at one of my favorite brands. So far, my job is to organize the expansive AA closet, style shoots, and assist the photographers with whatever they need. I've been on my toes for three days!


1. The official announcement on AA's instagram 2. A picture I snapped from my first day on the job 3. A rainbow of tees I gathered and prepared for a shoot on Friday 4. Trying on summer footwear from a selection of AA's sandals at the Factory store. I bought the glitter heels and black flat jellys!

Follow me on instagram to keep up with my summer full of interning shenanigans. Now I have to go pack for my orientation at USC tomorrow. It's a two day event where I'll get to meet future class mates, take part in activities, and pick my classes. I can't wait! I promise I'll share later.

Bejeweled

I thought I'd share some close-ups of the jeweled cuffs my mother made in the 80s that I mentioned previously. Aren't they so intricate and stunning? They have become a permanent art fixture in our house ever since my mom fished them out of the garage and placed them on this silver tray in our living room. If anything, they provide endless arm candy inspiration.

Silver Lining

 I scrambled until the very last minute and bought this dress at 9 pm the night before graduation. I couldn't have been more happy with the choice; the lace detailing is exquisite.  After graduation I had dinner with friends and family and the evening was lovely. These last couple of weeks have ended up being the perfect way to close the book on high school. Signing up for orientation, finding a room mate, being assigned a dorm. It's all happening and it's amazing.

My mother used to hand make these astounding rhinestone cuffs in the 1980s-- her pieces were even featured in an issue of W Magazine. We have a silver tray filled with them currently in our living room, and I felt like diving in and putting one on for this outfit. The art deco pinky ring I'm wearing is currently my favorite piece of jewelry. It's from the early 1900s and I've had it since I was seven years old (it used to fit my ring finger). I'll definitely put up a detail shot of it later in the month. Also need to do the same for these new Chanel (!!!) heels.

Topshop lace dress, vintage cream slip, vintage rhinestone cuff, Chanel shoes

Graduated

It still hasn't hit me yet. 

Modernize

 I've been a fan of these pants for months but never knew what to wear them with until I rediscovered this stripe crop top and suddenly had an entire outfit envisioned. I wore this on Sunday to see Gatsby with my mom for Mother's Day. The only thing wrong with the movie was Tobey Maguire; I didn’t even mind Carey. Otherwise, Baz updated a story that would’ve been tired and made the overall plot accessible for a large audience... while driving me crazy with those incredible 1920s outfits. Seriously, I kind of want to throw everything out that isn't beaded or has a drop waist. I mean, besides these pants of course. 

Marc by Marc Jacobs wallet, vintage python belt, Calvin Klein heels, American Apparel striped crop top and orange accordion pleat pant.