PALM SPRINGS 🌴

Summer session 2 has begun and I needed a break from ochem. Lou and I packed up our bags and drove to Palm Springs for a little getaway. Yes it was hot. But I still made Lou get out of the air conditioned car to take pictures of me. What's new. Simple and easy outfit as I wasn't gonna try to battle with the heat with anything high maintenance. Converse. DIY high waisted shorts. New strappy bandeau I'm kinda obsessed with. And Brady elephant tank. Oh can't forget Rebecca minkoff mini mac and venti Starbucks are never to be seem without. Keep it simple. Bring out the staple pieces. Always wear it out loud. 

Xoxo loveleelizzy

Back to blogging!

I am back to blogging! There are so many excuses I have for my absence from blogging the last couple months, but none of them are good legitimate excuses. I love blogging so I should really make more effort to keep doing the things I love. 

So this winter in San Diego has not been winter at all. I am not complaining though because it just means going outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. I'm so lucky to live in such a beautiful place and I try to take advantage of that as much as possible. According to my running app I live exactly .8 miles away from the beach. SO blessed. So yesterday I had some down time and took a walk over to the cliffs with my twinny Louisa. Here are some UNEDITED pictures from our lovely date to Gliderport. 

Yes, this is how I dress in February. The same thing I'd wear in the middle of summer. I actually really hate rompers. I don't know why you would waste extra fabric making the shorts when you could just have a dress.. Right? But this one with the pompoms was too cute to resist. So here's me trying to work the romper with a little comfort from my two favorite things: jean jacket and white converse.

Whatever it is you find most comforting, always remember to 

wear it out loud

xoxo

loveleelizzy

Season's greetings from Tahoe!

My first day back at home since the start of school this fall, we took a family day trip to Lake Tahoe. The last time I was in Tahoe I was paddle boarding out on the lake. Today, I was playing around in the snow. This is why I LOVE Tahoe. Summer or Winter it's the dream place to be. Our first stop, Emerald Bay Vista point. We can never drive by and not get out of the car for some pictures. I've been at this exact spot in Tahoe numerous times, but it never fails to take my breath away each and every time. Seeing the clear blue water, with snowy mountains in the background was just what I needed after 8 crazy weeks of midterms and quizzes. We took some time to walk around in the snow and I ended up playing around in it like I used to in my childhood days in Vermont. Snow and cold winters will forever be close to my heart. We spent the rest of the day in Heavenly village. I just love being there. So much fun and excitement in the Tahoe air. For dinner, we went to blue dog pizza and it was delicious. We all agreed that each trip to South Lake Tahoe from now on will have to include the wings, garlic chips, and primavera pizza. I guess I could say the little shopping trip Thomas and I took before heading to Tahoe was totally worth it because mommy and I got to take cute selfies in our matching jackets and I'm obsessed with the comfy plaid/still wearing it while laying in bed watching the hunger games and sipping on hot chocolate. So today I skipped fall and jumped to winter in terms of my seasons. As always, whatever it is that you're wearing:

wear it out loud

xoxo loveleelizzy

Warm and toasty

Living in San Diego, I am definitely guilty of hanging on to my summer closet a little too long. The knitted white dress and the jean jacket alone would make for a perfect summer outfit. But pairing with my lace up boots and brown hat, I turned it warm and toasty. This outfit is really simple and easy because I just threw together a bunch of essentials. White dress, jean jacket, and boots. The jean jacket has been with me for quite some time now. So thank you Levi's for being there for me all these years.  Each fall, I get obsessed with growing my boots collection and these lace up boots were the first this season. I wore them with my camo jacket earlier in my Disneyland post, giving them a military look. But here wearing the boots with the white knitted dress and panama hat give them a different kind of feel. Another reason this outfit works as a fall outfit: the colors. I love the earthy tones in this outfit because it leaves me feeling so comfortable. Thanks for reading, and look forward to seeing some 100% fall outfits without any hints of summer because I'm going home to norcal. As always:

wear it out loud

xoxo loveleelizzy

All that glitters is gold

I had so much fun taking pictures with Kim the other day. She is such a talented photographer, and this photoshoot gave me a reason to dress up in the middle of the school week so I enjoyed it even more. I have to admit, I've been wearing my Steve Madden booties a little bit too much this fall. But they're just perfect for every fall outfit. The gold sequin peplum top most people would say is only for New Years Eve parties, but hey I break the rules and wear whatever it is I want whenever. Sure, it was a little flashy for ochem lecture, but I had fun wearing it so that's all that matters. To top it all off: the faux fur vest. I love faux fur and I say it is never too much. So the combination of gold sequins and faux fur made me feel super girly and princess-y and I'm not gonna deny that I loved every moment of it. So be bold, take risks, and as always: 

wear it out loud

xoxo loveleelizzy

p.s. check out more of Kim's amazing photography at https://www.facebook.com/kimmysphotoshop

Sweater Weather

This sweater makes me feel like I'm wearing a big fat blanket and I love it. Even more perfect for the days I'm stuck inside studying for my midterms. It's soo big and comfy. I'm not quite ready to say 'see you next summer' to my tribal skirt and today I found a way to make it fall appropriate. This thrifted chambray shirt I don't wear enough, so I'm glad it was brought out of my closet today. To top it off, my Frye boots. Absolutely obsessed with these. Cowboy boots in San Diego when everyone else is in flip flops? Yes, of course. As always: 

wear it out loud

xoxo loveleelizzy

Feel the magic!

Last Sunday I had the happiest day ever at the happiest place on earth. Disneyland has got magic and you can definitely feel it in the air. Every moment spent in this magical place I adore and cherish. I can only hope that everyone feels the kind of happiness that I, a 20 year old, felt walking through sleeping beauty's castle.

As you can see from the pictures I wore my Minnie ears and kept the Disney magic with me the whole day. Just to remind everyone reading this, whatever it is that you are unsure to walk out the door wearing:

wear it out loud

xoxo loveleelizzy