AUGUST + SEPTEMBER ROUND-UP

September marks the beginning of fall an crisp cool weather. Finally at last! (Just kidding, in Southern California we're currently experiencing one heck of a heat wave and today is literally 100F). Nevertheless let's commence with the favorites; September has been a whirlwind for me and these things have kept me a bit more sane to say the least!

Fashion Favorites: 


Denim Pinafore Dress - This dress is so adorable! I was on the fence about this trend for a long time but I've taken the plunge with this 90s trend.
ASOS - ASOs denim black pinafore dress

Off the shoulder - this trend is still going strong going into autumn and winter. I love how it shows off a little skin while still being relatively covered up on the arms.  I love the drapey look of these tops and dresses and how effortless it looks.
ASOS - Glamorous dress

Music Favorites:

Oh Wonder - what a terrific duo they are! Their music just exudes calm and makes the commutes just a bit more bearable. I also attended one of their concerts in LA at The Wiltern. They were absolutely AMAZING live!

Us the Duo - another duo! I guess this was trend for me this month. Their songs leave a nice bubbly feeling in your soul. Think happy pop crossed with a dash of Jack Johnson (in my mind). Check out this cover of this other song that I'm also really loving this month here 

Seven Lions - let's sprinkle in some EDM into the mix

Kiiara - this girl is killing the music game right now! I can honestly say I love her entire album especially this remix of one her songs here 

And this song from Cherub has me just dancing all the time!


Recipe Favorites: 

Seared Scallops - I don't have a picture of it but I've been obsessed with cooking this. It's so simple it's ridiculous. Restaurants would charge an arm and a leg for a few scallops but it really is just so simple to recreate. All you do is heat up a skillet to med-high heat with butter and canola oil and then sear them scallops for 2-4 min on each side until golden brown. Voila! Dinner is served. You can get a little fancy and add some garlic butter sauce (divine) but it's just a bit healthier without it.

Baked Apples - A recipe that found in People magazine (go figure right?). It's a winner that combines all the flavors of fall into a simple (need to stop using that word) recipe. It's the apple pie without the pie part. Linked right here! Go try it out, I guarantee that you'll love it as much as I do.

Random Lifestyle Favorites: 

Hydroflask - Where have you been all my life?! This is a bottle that keeps your beverages chilled or hot for -I kid you not- the whole day. It is a bit pricey but I think it is completely worth it if you are on campus for the whole day or if you are an avid hiker in need for a cold sip of water every once in a while. Super good for everyone from college student to a person with an active lifestyle. It also comes in a multitude of colors so you can pick color you could possibly want!

Nikon 35mm f1.8 lens - This lens is so perfect! It takes super good photos in low light and and is a perfect lens for taking portraits. I really like how I don't have to go too far back to get a well framed shot as opposed to the 50mm lens. I think this lens will be perfect for travel photography in the future! Super excited to play with this more.