Malibu Beach Day Outfit Essentials for Your Summer 2022 Wardrobe!

LOCATION: EL MATADOR, MALIBU 🌴

PHOTOGRAPHY: BRIAN BLOSS, bbloss.com/photo

It was a beautiful day at El Matador Beach, Malibu. I love the feeling of the beginning of Summer when the sun starts to get a little bit warmer and stays out a little bit longer. I love the feeling of fresh ocean air and natural ocean hair.

Summer clothing is my favorite type of clothing, just because it feels so carefree and truly reflects the southern California aesthetic. Your summer beach outfit can feel like resort wear with a few simple tweaks.

Paradise Cove Large Floppy. Shop it here.

I love large brim hats for long days spent at the beach. Large brim hats are perfect to pair with your favorite sunglasses and make you feel like Brigette Bardot. They are the ultimate sun protection since no umbrella is needed (literally). You can simply hide under the hat and fall asleep, listening to the ocean waves. Or let it fold naturally in half in the front while you’re walking for a relaxed look, or for when you need to drink a martini.

A medium sized straw hat is also perfect for a Malibu beach day outfit. A medium sized hat is like your everyday floppy hat and is still perfect to get some shade from the sun.

Coral Beach Straw Hat. Shop it here.

Shop the hats featured in this post:

I love hand woven bags for the beach. Hand woven bags are something special, because they usually only come out during vacation or summer time. My favorites are made of real straw and are hand woven in secluded beachy places such as Colombia or the little towns in Mexico. When you wear a hand woven beach bag it reminds you of the first breath of fresh air when you land at your destination.

Shop woven beach bags for Summer 2022:

Sarongs are another key item to add to your summer wardrobe. They come in so many colors and are so easy to wrap around your waist. They are classy, yet relaxed. Pair it with your favorite sandals for a beach day and switch it out with heels for a sunset dinner close by.

Shop summer sarongs for 2022:

Coral Beach Straw Hat. Shop it here.

You can’t forget a vibrant bikini. I love how many styles and cuts of bikinis are now available. Gone are the days of the usual triangle top and tie bottoms—although those are all still cute. There are so many unique ways you can wrap bikini tops and wear one piece bikinis in bandage and unique cuts.

Shop trending bikinis of Summer 2022:

Paradise Cove Large Floppy. Shop it here.

More key items for your summer 2022 beach wardrobe:

Eventually the sun sets and the tide roles up, but there is always time to enjoy the beach again tomorrow. With so many beach essentials now in your wardrobe, you’ll be ready for a long day to spend in Malibu.

xx,

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Happy Valentines! Here is an Easy Valentines Day Look!

A SIMPLE VALENTINE’S DAY LOOK:

Pink, Bronze, and Pearls.

Happy Valentine’s Day 2020! Posted below are the steps to recreate the look that’s posted. You can pull this pink and bronze-y look off in a few easy steps.

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HERE IS WHAT I’M WEARING IN THE PICTURES:

FOR THE FACE: YOUR FAVORITE FOUNDATION AND BRONZER.

Apply your favorite foundation and your favorite bronzer. I used liquid foundation CHANEL PERFECTION LUMIÈRE VELVET SMOOTH-EFFECT MAKEUP BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 15 SUNSCREEN. This foundation gives a velvety and dewy finish. I applied a bronzer (without shimmer) right underneath my cheekbones, along my jawline and the two outer corners of my forehead,

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FOR THE CHEEKS: PINK BLUSH. Julie Hewett Cheekie: Cheek and Lip Shine Pot - Posie.

Next, dust pink blush onto your cheeks. Choose a pink blush color that is in a similar hue of pink and “strength” of pink as the pink lip color. I dusted Julie Hewett’s pink blush in “Posie” from her “Cheekie Pot” collection. This “cheekie pot” is actually multi-use, so you COULD use this “Posie” on your lips, too.

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FOR THE EYES: BLACKEST BLACK BUILDABLE AND VOLUMIZING MASCARA. Then, WHITE SHIMMER ON BROW BONE AND INNER CORNERS OF THE EYES. Le Volume De Mascara - # 10 Noir.

Next, I dusted on a white shimmer cream onto my brow bones and inner corner of the eyes. No eye shadow was used. Then, simply apply the blackest black and buildable mascara you can find. I love Chanels Le Volume De Mascara- #10 Noir because this formula allows you to build and volumize your lashes until they literally look like fake lashes (but healthy).

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FOR THE LIPS: PINK LIP BALM. Julie Hewett Los Angeles camellia ruby lip balm. 

Apply a pink lipstick or balm, in the same “strength” and hue of pink as the blush. I used Julie Hewett’s Ruby Lip balm, this lip balm includes Camellia oil, a hydrating and moisturizing ingredient for the lips.

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FOR THE BODY: BRONZEY BODY OIL. NUXE Huile Prodigieuse OR Multi-Purpose Dry Oil.

Don’t forget your body! Swipe on a dry bronze body oil for a subtle shimmer and color.

I chose NUXE Huile Prodigieuse OR Multi-Purpose Dry Oil. I originally found this oil in the pharmacy of France, but you can actually order this product from NUXE off Amazon! NUXE Huile dries onto your body with a DRY finish—not with sticky oil finish. The finish also leaves a subtle bronze-y hue with gold flecks, and it smells like perfume. NUXE Huile contains botanical oils, such as Camellia oil and Borage oil. It is also a multi-purpose oil, which means this product serves more than one purpose. You can dust this bronze-y gold oil into your hair, or even mix a few drops into your foundation.

Check out my post Raiding Products in the Pharmacy in France! to read more about NUXE Huile.

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FOR THE HAIR: MIRACLE FRUIT OIL. MIRACLE FRUIT SEED OIL TREATMENT.

After my hair air dried, I applied a few drops of MIRACLE FRUIT SEED OIL TREATMENT to smooth my hair out and strengthen it. Check out this study and read about the effect miracle fruit seed oil has on the hair! Miracle fruit seed oil helps repair damaged hair AND helps it grow.

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FOR THE HAIR: “PEARL” HEADBAND. LONEEDY 4 PCS Pearl Beaded Headbands, Bridal Hair Accessories Party for Women and Girls.

Finally, I stacked some “pearl” headbands to finish my Valentine’s Day 2020 Look. I found these stackable “pearl” headbands on Amazon!

FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE PICTURE TO THE TOP:

1. (BOTTOM): a swatch of JULIE HEWETT POSIE CHEEKIE.

2. (TOP): a swatch of Julie Hewett Los Angeles camellia ruby lip balm.

   <3

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PRODUCTS USED:

LIPS- "Camellia RUBY BALM"

BLUSH- "POSIE"

HAIR

BODY OIL

EYES-"10 NOIR"

HAIR: MIRACLE FRUIT OIL.

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LINKS:

• SHOP MORE JULIE HEWETT LA AT WWW.JULIEHEWETT.NET

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Happy Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day!!

Xx,

Laura

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5 Ways to Wear Snakeskin Over the Knee Boots! Los Angeles Edition

Now that Fall has arrived, it is time to bring out thigh-high snakeskin boots!

Below are 5 outfits styled with snakeskin over the knee boots and Los Angeles Fall weather inspired….which is basically summer weather during Fall.

Below are 5 snakeskin thigh high boots outfit ideas.

Outfit #1

Mid length skirt paired with thigh high boots.

Also, What colors go with snakeskin boots?

You don’t always have to wear black or white with snakeskin.

You can explore color with snakeskin. However, 1) Stick to one color and wear it head-to-toe, and 2) Try earth tones like dark green, dark camel, cream, or chamoisee.

Earth tones you can pair with snakeskin:

Earth tone chart via wikipedia :)

Outfit #2

Minimal casual with a little detail.

Try pairing a casual dark jean and white tank outfit with a drapey, delicate, silver belt with snakeskin boots.

Outfit #2

Minimal casual with a little detail.

Outfit #3

Simple, dress blouse paired with snakeskin thigh highs keeps the look classy.

A white crisp blouse for day and a black one at night paired with a black mid-length hem coat, in a contrasting texture such as leather.

Outfit #4

Pair cargo pants with snakeskin boots. Again, you can stick with any earth tone for cargo or jean.

Many times people assume you can only wear skinny jeans or straight legged pant with thigh highs, but try mixing it up with cargos! Just keep the rest of the outfit simple.

Outfit #5

Classic flowy black skirt with thigh highs.

In order to keep your look classy, especially with thigh high snakeskin boots, try pairing your flowy skirt with a long sleeved top. In this case, a turtleneck :)

~The thigh high snakeskin boots~

Where did I shop for these over the knee snakeskin boots? I actually found these in a small boutique on Melrose Ave. They are not name brand or designer, but the quality has still held up well.

As long as you are comfortable and can walk easily!.. and the shape and material are on point, go for it.

Here are some thigh high snakeskin boots now available online:

Winne Harlow x Steve Madden boots

Stuart Weitzman Lesley boots

Check out my blog post on an easy and resourceful way to maintain the shape of your boots (and purses) in How-To Maintain the Shapes of Your Purses and Boots with this Easy Easy Hack!

Xx,

Laura

INSTA: @ooohlalastone

Day in the Life in L.A.: One Day/One Night in Los Angeles

Dukes, Malibu

Dukes, Malibu

Welcome to my blog post on suggestions of things to do if you have one day in Los Angeles! My grandmother and mom visited, so the feel we were going for was relaxing, beautiful, stimulating, yet chic. Below are the 3 places we went to for one beautiful day in L.A. Also, scroll down for the pics!

LA in-a-day itinerary:

—> The 3 Places: Duke’s Malibu, the Getty Villa, and the Beverly Hilton.

1. Lunch at Duke’s Malibu in Malibu, overlooking the ocean.

   Duke’s restaurant is right beside the ocean and right off the PCH highway. The booths right next to the window have beautiful views of the waves, and sometimes you can see dolphins. Duke’s has brunch on Sunday’s, outside seating, and a bar. It’s a great restaurant for families as well as friends. I ordered a cold brew coffee in a glass bottle and a vegetarian burger :) I loved it. Check out Duke’s in Malibu website here. Duke’s is also close by the Getty Villa, where we went after lunch.

2. Museum day at The Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades.

   Next, we went to The Getty Villa. The Getty Villa is a beautiful museum in itself and features ancient Greek and Roman art. It’s located in the Pacific Palisades overlooking the ocean. It is perfect for spending a day with friends or with family. The museum is free, but you need to make a reservation beforehand. Check out the Getty Villa website here.

3. Check-in at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills.

   After our day spent in Malbu at Duke’s and the Getty Villa, we headed for check-in at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, which is about an hour drive away from Malibu. The Beverly Hilton is known for its history in Hollywood, and hosts annual Grammy’s parties and the Golden Globes, and more. The Beverly Hilton has a restaurant by the pool, a bar, a modern spa with cryotherapy chambers, a beautiful pool, event spaces, and the rooms have beautiful views of Los Angeles. Check out the Beverly Hilton Hotel website here.

4. Dinner at the Beverly Hilton outside by the pool.

   Since the restaurant at the Beverly Hilton is already chic and fun, we had dinner outside by the pool. The food is amazing. I ordered a vegetarian pizza and had a velvet chocolate dessert. Sitting outside at the Beverly Hilton is also so relaxing, they have a fun old fashioned iconic bar that’s outside by the pool. The hotel gave me a to-go box for my pizza, which is super cute. Scroll all the way down for a pic of the pizza box <3

5. Breakfast at the Beverly Hilton outside by the pool.

   In the morning, we had breakfast by the pool of the Beverly Hilton again, since it’s so nice to sit outside there by the palm trees and pool and we were also looking for some relaxation to our one day Los Angeles trip. The Beverly Hilton provides enough fun to stay there and enjoy anyway. However, for the last part of the day for your one day/one night in LA and want to try somewhere different for breakfast, the Beverly Hilton is located near tons of restaurants in downtown Beverly Hills by Rodeo. It’s walking distance from the hotel if you like to take a half-mile walk, or, it is a very short drive.

6. The end of a relaxing, beautiful, stimulating yet chic stay of one day /one-night stay in Los Angeles!

Also, check out my blog post Mother/Daughter Dinner Date on Sunset Boulevard for another “Day in the life in L.A." post.

Scroll down for the gallery of our day. XO <3

Duke’s Malibu, Menu

Getty Villa gardens

Getty Villa gardens

The Getty Villa. Buried by Vesuvius, Treasures from the Villa dei Papiri exhibition.

The Getty Villa gardens.

The Getty Villa gardens.

The Beverly Hilton, restaurant by the pool.

The Beverly Hilton, restaurant by the pool.

The Beverly Hilton, by the pool.

Beverly Hilton pizza box to go <3

Xx,

Laura

INSTAGRAM: @OOOHLALASTONE

Beach Day in Malibu

It’s now Summer in Los Angels and I love how warm it’s getting here! My favorite beaches in Los Angeles include Point Dume in Malibu, Paradise Cove in Malibu, and of course the left side of the Santa Monica Pier.

I love to go to Point Dume when I want to spend time on a more secluded and private beach in Malibu. I love how this beach is at the base of the Malibu cliffs. There are a few surfers out there and a few swimmers. Other than that, it’s just a few other people, the sand, the sun, the ocean, and beautiful Malibu,

I didn’t have an umbrella, so I found shade underneath a palm tree :)

Mother/Daughter Dinner Date on Sunset Boulevard

Sunset Boulevard Dinner Date :)

I’m excited when my mom drives up and visits! We had only a few hours, so we went to dinner and after that we crossed the street to a cute cafe for an after dinner coffee.

First we enjoyed dinner at a French restaurant called Le Petit Four on Sunset Boulevard. It’s really nice to sit outside in wicker chairs, just like you’re in France! It’s like a France and Sunset Boulevard fusion. We both got French Onion Soup and I got a flourless chocolate cake which I loved :) The table right next to us ordered a chilled wine, placed on their table in a chilled bucket.

After that, we crossed the street to a cafe/restaurant called The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker. They have a large selection of different types of coffees, espressos, wines, and you can use almond milk in your latte…that’s how I like it :) I love this cafe has comfortable tables for people watching right on Sunset Boulevard. They also have a quiet courtyard with booths and beautiful trees to just relax, and a separate indoor cafe and separate restaurant room.

I ordered their rainbow latte with almond milk and my mom got an iced cappuccino to go. :)

Le Petit Four

Le Petit Four

The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker

The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker

Thanks for stopping by!

X O,

Laura

Griffith Observatory Hike

Griffith Observatory Hike

Hollywood

Hiking trails, the Hollywood sign and a space museum.

Chinese Lantern Festival

Chinese Lantern Festival

Los Angeles, POP UP EVENT

The annual Chinese Lantern Festival by a Hanart Culture Production in Los Angeles takes place during the holidays and lasts about a month. It’s held outside, at night, and is super cute and fun to enjoy a latte or coffee and stroll around with friends/family and view the bright, colorful, handmade Chinese lanterns.

Each lantern is handmade using the art of Chinese Lantern Making, dating back to 2,000 years ago. The vibrant, bright, delicate lanterns can reach up to 30 feet high and up to 85 feet wide!

There are also a few food trucks that come, traditional Chinese shows, such as an authentic Chinese puppet show and holiday lantern displays with Santa Claus :)

Scroll down and check out a gallery sneak peak of the Chinese Lantern Festival!

Xx,

Laura

INSTA: @ooohlalastone

Spire73, Downtown LA

Spire 73

Downtown Los Angeles, the 73rd floor of the InterContinental Hotel

The tallest open air bar in the Western Hemisphere, and champagne!

Rooftop Lounge in LA with a view :)

W Hollywood Hotel, Hollywood

W Hollywood

Hollywood Blvd

Rooftop lounge and pool

Springtime in Malibu

Springtime in Malibu

Point Dume

Poppies, Hills and Ocean

Point Dume, Malibu

Point Dume

Malibu, CA.

Secluded Beach

The Jeremy Hotel, West Hollywood

The Jeremy Hotel

West Hollywood

Rooftop Lounge, Art, Cafe, Views & Stay

Cecconi's, West Hollywood

Cecconi’s

West Hollywood

Truffle pizza, Fresh hummus and vegetables, Acaii bowls and Wine

Pre-Cecconi’s

Pre-Cecconi’s

Girls dinner night in LA

Bday spot in LA

Breakfast spot in LA, Cecconi’s

The Ivy at the Shore, Santa Monica

The Ivy at the Shore

Santa Monica

Champagne, Iced coffee, Scones and Roses

Red Velvet cake with ice cream <3

Cafe Gratitude, Beverly Hills

Cafe Gratitude, Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills

Acaii, Kombucha, Spinach and Goji berry smoothie & Almond milk latte