Out Of This World Active Wear

Unless you've been living under a rock for the past year, you should be in the know that active wear inspired clothing is so in! I do admit that when this trend came out last Spring I was hesitant...but look at me now, I'm a huge sucker for it! Elevated jogger pants, elastic waistlines, varsity jackets, baseball caps and workout shoes just to name a few hot items from this trend. 

What I love most about this Active Wear movement is that you don't have to actually have to workout to wear it although I should start. Did you know it's only a week till February? Where does the time go? We'll no time to waist here! Take a look at some of my top items on my list, links included if you're loving them too!

 Enjoy! 

Silk drapey Jogger Pant from WHBM I want them!

Tropicana Leggings Trina Turk makes me wanna go to Brazil or to the coffee shop, whatever happens first! 

Evie Leggings Anthropologie such a cute outfit for running errands lol. Did you catch get my joke? 

Blush sweatpants Kings Of Cole I could just sleep in these? Right? NO need to workout! 

Logo Baseball Cap GAP

There you have it, it's a start to either dressing up to workout or just getting a coffee and a target run! You be the decider of your destiny. 

Check back as may be adding more to this list of active wear!

JUMPSUIT ROUNDUP

LAGUNA JUMPSUIT TORY BURCH 

What is it exactly about a romper or jumpsuit that exudes Summer cool girl vibes?

 I love that its not just another pair of jean cut off shorts that every other damn person on INSTA was sporting last summer (thanks to Ascot&Hart). I don't wear size I DON'T EAT so I don't really look all that great in short shorts. So what do I do to keep cool and eclectic looking? 

Wear a romper or a jumpsuit of course! 

I think all that I'll be seen in (on my days off) all Spring and Summer! In no particular order I have a few of my favs that I saw online. If you like them too go ahead and click on the direct link. 

CAPPI BLOCK PRINTED JUMPSUIT CALYPSO 

STRAPLESS BOHO CASUAL JUMPSUIT WHBM

PERUVIAN STRIPE ROMPER TRINA TURK

PATACHOU PETITE JUMPSUIT ANTHRO

ST TROPEZ ROMPER THREADSENCE

You Need To Visualize

   They say you need to visualize what it is that you want in life. Well, here it is. I want to work for Anthropologie. I have for a while, and for the past few years been working on building my portfolio and style as a visual merchandiser and display artist for small business. I feel that it is time for me to become a part of something big, something that is part of the big picture. Become a member of a tight knit creative world where perfectionism is a godsend, and quirkiness is encouraged. So when I applied last week, I knew in my heart that this was where I wanted to be and that the hard work I have done will pay off. But you can still wish me luck on landing an interview for their open position :) 

   The second part of of getting where you want to be in life is immersing yourself in it. So this past week I went to 4 different Anthropologie stores. I went to look at and indulge in their displays, merchandise, vibe, and overall vibes. What I loved most is that though each store had a similar theme, you could see the uniqueness of each crafted display. I visited the stores in South Coast Plaza, Fashion Island, Pasadena and The Grove.

     The third part of this process is to ask questions. So upon arriving to one of the locations I asked about a question I had in regards to applying online. And the following day I received an email from a manager. I instantly felt that this was working in my favor. I'm a believer in the secret. And the law of attraction. So I'm going to keep doing the three parts of this process, and I encourage you to do so too! 

The following photos were taken at Anthropologie South Coast Plaza. I couldn't resist taking photos of the work that the visuals team had put together. What an amazing job. I want it all. Including the job! 

Front and side entrances featured an abstract reptile design.  Those blue hues are breathtaking.

The front entrance of the store is so effortlessly cool. Layers of textiles and home accessories.

Intimates in bright hues of salmon and neon pink caught my eye. 

Double sided  painted bag for those days when you want a bold or basic look.

Luxurious bedding, pillows and hand towels. Hard to pick just one fav. 

Gorgeous clothing featuring sequins, exotic prints and cobalt, magenta and yellow.  

An enticing view upon entering, we have spring embroidered, dyed, scents, and a floral backdrop. Everything you need to bring you right into a spring Sunday afternoon.

All photos by Maggy Slater
Taken at Anthropologie South Coast Plaza

Inside look: Anthro South Coast

Those reeds must have cost a fortune to buy, but knowing anthro they made them.  

     Come on now, you know you go all goo goo gaga over the displays at Anthro, right? The newest O.C. store recently opened in South Coast Plaza and I decided to take a stroll (drive) on over. While the store layout was a bit strange, and the "newness" of it was a bit odd I do have to say they had some awesome displays. I took out my camera and pretended to be a press photographer at their party that night :) Enjoy the shots that I took below. 

WHat do you think this is? A bone marrow? No its a geode! 

The lighting in this picture along with those plush blankets and pillows...heaven.

Oh you know, just some lovely merchandising to make you want it ALL! 

Wish I would have bought one of those white sundresses, so cute. 

I failed at taking a photo of this ladies cardigan. It was so wonderful it had a vintage seaside city painting. 

Have you been to Anthro South Coast? What did you think? 

Whimsical Window Displays

It's the first thing people see right before they walk into a store. What is it I'm referring to? The window display of course. A display can make a world of difference and attract lots of customers whom may have otherwise walked on by. Its important to have a window that reflects what a store has to offer inside as well as outward. This semester I'm doing an internship and one of my first projects is to construct the Spring window display. I have been gathering inspiration and getting super excited to let my creativity flow. 

Here are a few of my favorite whimsical window displays for Spring/Summer. 

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Power Suits

I think I need a new suit to wear and I'm not talking a black suit for work. I mean a swim suit baby!

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