California Select vintage top via American Apparel | H&M pants | Madewell hat

THE AVERAGE woman will change her hairstyle 104 times in her life. Supremely confident I’m on track to exceed this figure after killing off my slowly dying perm for good (R.I.P. damaged hair) and now embracing straight and short locks. Sounds high at first BUT we’re women — we enjoy evolving, re-inventing ourselves, spicing up things… and most importantly, taking chances.

Sure, they’re temporary chances and risks because after all, hair ALWAYS grows back. That’s the great thing about hair — it’s universally and perpetually forgiving. You always have the extravagance of second, third and fourth chances to get it right.

Conclusion? So far, my hair is the most exciting relationship I’ve ever been in. [SAD FACE] And yes, even though short, it still keeps me warm at night! Ba-dum PSHH. [SAD FACE #2]

xx, becs

Zara blouse and shoes | My Wardrobe tweed skirt via Pixie Market | Jennifer Zeuner horizontal cross necklace via Shopbop.com

Remember that one time I accidentally wore my skirt BACKWARDS and didn’t realize it until days afterward? See evidence below.

Lessons learned: never get dressed in less than a minute for an event and never be fooled by faux pockets!

xx, becs

with my sister, Melanie, who’s wearing an Alexander Wang sweater, PM by Pixie Market shorts and Lucky Penny mules // I’m wearing a H&M jacket, American Apparel t-shirt, My Wardrobe tweed skirt via Pixie Market, Zara shoes and a vintage necklace.

with Sade — how amazing is her Tory Burch necklace?!

with Natalie - loved running into her!

Just a few snaps from Sunday’s Lucky FABB West  x rewardStyle brunch at The Viceroy in Santa Monica before Monday’s conference. Good times catching up with friends and meeting new fabulous ladies. I felt so lucky, like literally LUCKY, to be in the company of such amazing women.

Following brunch and courtesy of Have to Have, a personal online registry that allows you to save all your wishlist items from all over the web in one place (simplified gift shopping for your friends and fam!), we had the great fortune to go shopping with Lucky magazine’s West Coast Bureau Chief, Marlien Rentmeester, at her favorite stores along Abbot Kinney in Venice. So much fun!

If you ever find yourself in Venice, you MUST hit up these stores:

Heist // Undrest // A + R // Principessa // Steven Alan

xx, becs

(via TFS)

UK-based online retailer, RIVER ISLAND, invites you to VOGUE OFF. Or Moonwalk, MC Hammer, Crunk, Robot, and any other dance style you can imagine. And yes, I’ve tried all of them out, with the MC Hammer being my jam! After LIKING River Island’s Facebook page, the entertaining VOGUE OFF app lets you upload a photo of yourself — and even one of your Facebook friends — to get down in a silly short vid that you can then share. When it comes to different apps, I usually can’t find one that‘s worth the time-suck, but I love the interactivity of this one… not to mention it’s seriously hilarious.

SO hilarious that after playing around with all the dance styles using my own face, I couldn’t resist uploading a photo of Ryan Gosling (my numero uno). Click on each photo below to see his moves in action and make sure to turn your volume up for the commentary!

Moonwalking Gosling (with a side of 'Thriller')

Robot Gosling

MC Hammer Gosling

Sorry in advance [BUT you're welcome] for contributing to your day’s procrastination! To get your virtual dance on with your bobble head self, first check out the over-the-top-cheesy-but-in-the-best-way-possible-with-dancing-models intro video featuring two of my favorites, Marloes Horst and Ryan Kennedy (who do the Robot). Then make sure to LIKE River Island on Facebook, upload your photo and choose your dance style to get your Vogue Off on!

Made a little shopping wishlist after browsing RIVER ISLAND, which is loaded with tons of prints and pastels. Check out my picks below!

Clockwise:
zig zag Julian J. Smith dress | sequin embellished mini skirt | men’s chambray hat | retro round sunglasses | aztec print cap | scarf mix print playsuit | yellow strap sandals | print trousers | color block denim shorts | four pack love ring | leopard print collar playsuit | color block leather clutch | men’s camo hat | stripe front tie shirt | triple row bar ring

 xx, becs

*This post has been sponsored by River Island (video portion only), but all thoughts — including the Ryan Gosling videos & shopping picks – are my own.

IF money were no object…

Isabel Marant Elise Raglan Pullover – $365

Diane Von Furstenberg Elan shoes – $320

Illesteva Lenox sunglasses – $245

Lanvin neon tweed skirt – $1,190

Rebecca Minkoff Wallet on a Chain – $198

… these would already be in my closet. <SIGH>

xx

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