Wandering Uptown Whittier

Some days are just meant for wondering, don't you think so too? I don't have the luxury of dropping my full time job and traveling the world so instead I randomly go on what you might call day trips, er more like a couple hour trips to get my mind and body away from the norm of daily life. To me one of the most fun things is to find something new even if its a shop I found on Instagram  that is a 25 min drive away. I think it all goes back to our animal instincts of Hunter & Gatherer. 

I have been following this store Local Fixture on Instagram for quite some time. All of their pictures are so cute and the products they carry are some of my favorite brands! They have a great online presence and I was so pleased when I walked into the store to see that it is just as inviting to curious minds and the ambiance is inviting! Their entry table features Frasier Fir candles that smell like Christmas! 

If you love Voluspa candles they have every scent and their reasonably priced. My favorites are sake lemon flower and Santiago huckleberry but honestly I could smell all of them and be in heaven. 

The center of the store features children and baby clothing, accessories, books and toys. You will be saying that's cute like a million times. Trust me, I did! 

One thing I really liked about this store is there is a built in coffee shop! They serve Stumptown roasters which is always a smooth coffee in my opinion. Anthony was my Barista, he was so knowledgeable and friendly and he made me a killer latte! 

Oh look, there's my latte! Check out Local Fixture for the cute gifts and goodies and stay for the coffee! 

I walked by this window front and was attracted to the simplicity of it so I of course had to go in and look at Haute Mess.

Haute Mess is two boutiques in one and features a boho luxe side as well as a more casual everyday side. Love the space how light and airy it feels. 

The colors in this rug are like a tequila sunset. I need this rug in my life! 

Here is the more casual side of Haute Mess featuring baseball caps, bomber jackets and basics. 

This concludes my wandering of uptown Whittier! I hope you enjoyed, and please go support local small businesses and tell them I sent you! 

Btw I saw this Psychic Hut on the way home and thought it was the cutest thing ever! I want to live in it! 

FAB FRIDAY ROUNDUP

Hi Ya'll its Friday so I have another fab roundup for you to get inspired for the holiday gifting season and maybe you'll find a favorite new inspirational Instagram account to follow as well! I love to support local business and passion projects because as you all know I have one myself. So grab a cup of coffee and get cozy because you dont want to miss these awesome IG accounts! 

For some reason I always seem to find things on the ground and I happened to find a business card for Lovely Charmed Finds in the parking lot of my mall. Her business cards feature a beautifully colorful feather and I instantly picked it up because feathers are a sign of guardian angels. Lovely charmed finds has car charms and keychains as well as ornaments and they can be custom designed. 

Flea style is one of those dreamy IG accounts that makes you want to travel and wear all your vintage clothing all at the same time! I originally started to follow her account because she has a creative retreat and I was interested in attending. She has recently opened an online store. Go check her out! 

Soft Goods is a traveling pretty and purposeful boutique with soft pinks and frilly scents around every corner. I cannot wait to visit their brick and mortar location in Anaheim, CA! It looks amazing in pictures and I bet its even better in person.

I discovered Blue Bohemian candles at the Mercantile Market and fell in love. The owner Robin is very personable and has great taste when it comes to fragrance combinations. You will be so happy with any candle you purchase from her. I personally love the Saffron Patchouli!

Check out Mendez Manor a lifestyle blogger and vintage enthusiast! She makes old look new and fresh and has a great collection of housewares and decor for sale, so go see what she has in store. 

First off let me say I have one of these watches and I love it! If you are into fun chockers, quirky jewelry and hand painted furniture check out Celias Reloved! She has a talent when it comes to the paint brush! 

Pretty Woman

When your boyfriend says out loud that he has a crush on 90's Richard Gere you know you can have at least one thing to agree on before you go back to thinking he's crazy and what not. And yes he is a bit crazy but I love that he can openly admire another man for his beauty and say "you know what I would do to him?" and I say "WHAT?" and he responds with "Shake his hand!" This is my life on a daily basis...how I have managed this long I dont know...probably because he's cute and thinks my mediocre cooking is amazing! So now that you know about the little backstory you can daydream about 90's Richard Gere with us, because lets face it, he was hot! And Julia Roberts too! 

Do you remember the first time you watched Pretty Woman? I remember watching it with my friend and her older sister. We got to watch and do a lot of things that older kids did because her sisters were nice enough to let us tag along. The parts that stood out to me the most were the bath scene and the shopping experience, and who could forget those boots! I have a pair of hooker boots from Payless that are TDF!

I totally have to re watch this film and get my 90s fashion inspiration going...I mean the wardrobe alone has me wanting to watch it plus here are 20 things you never knew about the film! 

Ok I'm running short on time so enjoy the Pretty Woman Soundtrack and Well catch up later!