My instagram pics featured on Forever 21's blog as a part of "21 Days of LA!" Yay! 

What's a slightly sporty-undercover goth to do when it comes to pool attire? Tiny, black and neoprene of course. Australian bikini brand, Triangl, just gets it. Seamless itty bitty bikinis with perfectly cut cheeky bottoms that completely avoid *ahem* coverage issues a-la Kate Upton's first SI cover. A little sporty and a little bad ass, these 'kinis keep it 100. Sold in a set for 79 dollars, Triangl bikinis come in neutrals (my picks) and the cutest bright colors and prints. Bonus? The bottoms lay flat so you can pull on a pair of shorts and not have to worry about dealing with that awkward side tie bulge. Excuse me while I go buy five.

I literally do not understand how to dress for summer. Black? Leather? I'll admit this is not the best look for 85+ temperatures but sans LJ (first seen here); the cutoffs, bralette and sheer oversized blouse are pretty much on point for summer...(right??) Since I'm all about thrift shopping these days, my blouse is lightweight 100 % silk and cost me all of 2.99. Refusing to pay forty bucks for cutoffs I also bought a pair of mom-jean Levi's and TA-DAH! Authentic vintage cutoffs for seven bucks. I'm also wearing a super cute little corset-style bralette from Brandy Melville and my trusty Vans, of course. I apologize in advance for my complete lack of enthusiasm for *valley girl voice* summerrrrr. Honestly, can it just be cold again so people don't think I'm some weird goth chick? Thanks.

I'm a mind reader. Ok maybe I'm not, but I do know what you're thinking. Leather..in June? Well YEAH if you want the most amazeballs custom jacket come actual leather weather! LMX, aka bomb dot com babe Sarah Lemieux, creates hand painted vintage leather jackets, "baring the scars of their time, and adorned with imagery perhaps most inspired through the Lessons of Don Juan." Hands down the radest pieces I've ever seen. Instead of having a "B*tch stole my look!" moment on the leather-clad streets in October, custom is really the only option. Rather pretend summer lasts forever? I GOT YOU. Get your hands on one of LMX's trippy silk scarves, soon to be available on Nastygal (yay!!), perfect with a Canadian tux or go crazy and wrap it around like a halter top. Did I mention every piece comes with a lifetime warranty with free retouching for as long as Sarah lives? You're welcome.

I was feeling athletically inspired yesterday in my favorite nikes, varsity jacket and racer cut tank. Got this suede sleeve Car Mar varsity jacket at LF on Abbot Kinney a few months back. It's obviously my favorite because it has a denim body!! Underneath I'm wearing another one of my closet favorites, this cool racer cut tank by ASOS (worn in black here!) And I already said I'm embracing light denim for summer so as a variation on that theme...I'm wearing a pair of Rag & Bone skinnies in "destroyed." Although I felt a little elementary school pairing denim with sneakers at first, I quickly realized why people do it...it's COMFY! This look is perfect for post gym errands (no shoe change required) or anytime you want to look like you could kick some serious a** on the track.

Wearing a dress?! Me? Super rare. Got this little vintage Laura Biagiotti dress for six dollars at the Goodwill on Beverly & Fairfax a while back. I'm not a huge fan of floral prints and girly details but for some reason I couldn't help myself. I stitched on a few of the missing buttons and went to town. Yes, this is the lone floral print hanging in my closet and I'm ok with that.