Careeranista by Chaz Pitts-Kyser Book Review

Throughout high school and into college, I have always had my future career on my mind.  Gaining experience in the fashion industry through work and internships has always been important to me.  Recently, Chaz Pitts-Kyser contacted me about possibly reviewing this book on my blog.  I accepted and found Careeranista to be very interesting and helpful.  The book covers the job search process, how to look professional, work-life balance, and other great topics.  Even if you are still in high school or college, I would definitely recommend this book.   

Sugar For Spike

Sugar For Spike has just debuted their first lookbook.  Their looks are perfect for nights that never end and fun that never stops.  The collection will be released at select retailers and online at sugarforspike.com on August 7th.  Check out some of their looks below!

Enter here for a chance to win a voucher for Urban Decay and for $20 off your Sugar For Spike order!

(All photos: sugarforspike.com)

*Sponsored post.  All opinions are my own.

Mara Hoffman Sample Sale Finds

Yesterday I went to the Mara Hoffman sample sale in Los Angeles.  Not only was this the designer's first sample sale in Los Angeles, Hoffman was present at her sample sale and made sure everything ran smoothly.  The sale was full of dresses, tops, shorts, and hundreds of swimsuits all at great prices.  Check out my finds below!

Promises

do & be top from Macy's.  Cotton On skirt.  Forever 21 necklace.  BDG bag from Urban Outfitters.  Marc Fisher sandals from Macy's.  Calvin Klein glasses.

Check out this look on lookbook.nu here! 

Listen to "Promises" by The Morning Benders here!

KROQ Weenie Roast 2014

Ray-Ban sunglasses.  American Eagle tank top.  American Eagle necklace.  Levi's 501 shorts.  Madden Girl boots.

Yesterday I went the the KROQ Weenie Roast Music Festival in Irvine, CA.  The lineup was incredible!  Some of my favorite bands were there such as Foster the People, Bastille, Capital Cities, Phantogram, The Neighbourhood, and more.  

BCBG 25 Year Retrospective Exhibit

Today I got the chance to tour the BCBG 25 Year Retrospective exhibit.  The exhibit was set up in the BCBG corporate headquarters just outside of Los Angeles.  One of the prominent features was a timeline highlighting what BCBG has accomplished in the last twenty five years.  They also had a display featuring the design process for one of their Spring 2014 looks.  Another great part was a display of looks that had actually walked the runway in New York Fashion Week.  They also had a display of looks that had been worn by celebrities on the red carpet.  Also featured were displays for Hervé Leger and BCBGeneration.

The design process

Past runway shows

Looks that went down the runway

Looks worn by celebrities on the red carpet

Hervé Leger display

BCBGeneration display

More BCBGeneration

BCBG moto jacket.  I need this one.

I'll take this one too!

Free People Surf Collection

One of my favorite brands, Free People, has created a surf collection.  The collection is full of colorful prints and great silhouettes perfect for the California surfer girl.  With rash guards, bikinis, one-pieces, shoes, accessories, and even surfboards, there's no way you could go wrong!  Check out my favorite pieces below!

(All photos: freepeople.com)