SUPER SMOOTH

How fantastic is this wall?

 I'm kind of obsessed with street art, and I'm lucky there is so much of it in Los Angeles to feast the senses. I happened upon this Super Smooth art right by my local Thai restaurant. I'm not sure who the artist is, but if any of you LA readers have a clue, do let me know.

Mr. Sykes and I shot these pics and headed next door for some Pad Thai and Tom Yum soup.

It was a really hot day, but I can never get enough Tom Yum regardless of the weather! I also managed not to splash any on this gorgeous white dress, which was nothing short of a miracle!

Dress: The Reformation, Shoes: Kurt Geiger

Purse: LF (similar here), Earrings: Pamela Love

INTO THE BLUE

In our house, Sunday is a day for Skyping with family back in England. I manage to accomplish all sorts of things as I video chat. I'm talking doing the laundry, handling paperwork, gardening - I'm quite the multitasker even if I do say so myself!

I was putting this outfit together as I chatted it up with my Mama last Sunday and she exclaimed "Ooh, loving your Peplum Blouse!"

I gotta tell you that made me so happy. My Mum is my No.1 fashion icon and a nod of approval from her always means so much.

I too am loving this peplum look, I think the cobalt blue is so fierce and the opening in the back is a cool little detail. Speaking of backs, this is my first backpack/rucksack in about 10 years and like Jonah in 21 Jump Street, I'm rocking two straps!

Top: Zara, Denim Cutoffs: The Reformation (similar here)

Shoes: Kurt Geiger, Bag: Nasty Gal

Necklace: Pamela Love

SANTEE ALLEY

Dress: Band of Gypsies, Shoes: Kurt Geiger

Bag: Balenciaga, Necklace: Chicwish

Sunglasses: Karen Walker, Gold Studs: Daphna Simon

Skull Cuff: Alexander McQueen, Snakeskin Cuff: Vintage Gucci

With the holiday season fast approaching, I've been thinking about table settings and I'm frustrated with my options. So I decided to make my own table cloths to spice up the dining room (I'm pretty handy with a sewing machine, don't you know!)

One of my closest friends, James McGowan is an amazing interior and set designer. So he's my go to for advise when it comes to purchases for my home. He suggested we go Downtown to Michael Levine to pick the fabrics and he was so right! They have EVERYTHING you can think of in there and I totally scored. In fact I went a little cray cray, but I'm gonna have so much fun dressing up our table and I'll get back to you with photos when they're done. 

Check out some of the delicious fabrics James snapped below.

When we were done at Michael Levine, we popped over to Santee Alley where you can pick up shoes, clothes, bling or a snack if you fancy. Alas, I struck out over there, but we did get these pictures, so I guess it wasn't a complete loss!

OFF THE WALL

 

Whilst still in New York, I passed this amazing wall art in Soho late one night after dinner and was obsessed with photographing it for about a week.

We ended up taking the pictures on an insanely sweltering day and at one point I thought Mr. Sykes might have to peel me off the pavement. I'm not kidding, it was no joke man!

PS. I love this outfit!
PPS. The shorts are super comfy.
PPS. The button up blouse in over 90 degree heat-not so much.

Blouse: TopShop. Shorts: BCBG Maxazria. Shoes: Kurt Geiger.
Bag: Proenza Schouler. Sunglasses: Stella McCartney (similar here).

ROAST BOWL

 

Mr. Sykes and I had a rather unsuccessful visit to the Pasadena Rosebowl Flea Market last Sunday. I guess I bragged one time too many about how I always find the exact thing I'm looking for every time I go. I needed bringing down a peg or two.
Ugh! It was such a bummer. Not to mention hotter than a... (fill in the expletive!)
The heat gave me an opportunity to take out my oft forgotten parasol, and rattan visor, which almost made the bum trip worth it-but not quite.
Despite the disappointment, I'm sure I'll be back next month to try again. I will share my spoils with you here, because I always find the exact thing I'm looking for every time I go to the Rosebowl! ; )

Dress: Topshop (similar here), Shoes: Kurt Geiger
Bag: Chanel, Necklace: Storets
Hat: Asos, Watch: Michael Kors, Sunglasses: Karen Walker.