The Clashing of Trends

I still find it really hard to break into Spring/Summer mode when I'm still loving the dark colors. Even so, The Sartorialist is still posting inspiring pictures of girls in their leather jackets (it's hard to part away from a great staple) and black outfits. Well, as much as I'd love to pull off those looks in California, I don't think I can justify myself to wear anything that covers my shoulders and legs. It is just getting way too hot. 

Yet, after a week of heavily graded projects, I seriously needed to unwind. Even my boyfriend could tell I was extremely stressed, so he took me out on an amazing date: secluded beach with coves and tide pools, veggie burgers for lunch, Angel's game, Iron Man the movie, Mexican food for dinner, and a pool / jacuzzi session (yes, cram that into one day). Now that I'm relaxed, I feel I can take the on the world, or maybe four finals concentrated into three days.

• Dress: Forever 21
• Sandals: Ebay

I realized walking out of the house that my outfit may have clashed a little - obnoxiously as well, so I took off all the unnecessary bangles and gidgets and gadgets. I also realized that as time progresses (and as gladiator sandals are making it past the blogging hemisphere and into a bigger audience) more people are staring at me less and actually asking me where I get them. The universal response is always classic: Ebay. 

Also, a picture from last weekend when James and I went to the Getty's museum because some readers have been asking for men's clothing as well. Well, I'm working on that. I think I found someone who will fit my blogging style fairly well, but I won't give away too much. Well, I promised James some limelight in exchange for the perfect date.

• Shirt: American Apparel
• Cardigan: Paul Frank
• Jeans: Cheap Monday
• Shoes: Vans

P.S. I've been strongly considering of growing out my bangs again. I think side bangs suit my face and natural curls more, and once my bangs do grow out, I'm thinking of chopping my hair off a la Gwyneth Paltrow. What do you think?