The Scene
Spent all day sending Jean Bean good vibes. Big life changes afoot for so many of my nearest and dearest. Ugh. 32 better bring it. I'm tired of all this waiting around. Wanna get on with the fulfilling our destinies and living happily every after part already.








The Outfit
Jovavich Hawk for Target

The Accessories
Raybans
Forever 21 belt
Marc by Marc Jacobs shoes
Marc Jacobs bag

The Grade
A

















The Commentary



Got dressed today with thoughts of Gwen fabulousity



















And Phillip Lim dancing in my head. Dancing a polka to be exact :)
















Polka dots are one of my favorite prints because they are such a simple way to look fashionable and put together - zero effort required.






























They will be hot this Fall






























And stay hot well into next Spring




























But lucky me they never really go out of style.





Plus they are incredibly easy to reinvent with accessories like today's belt.














Like any classic, polka dots are worth the investment. But if DVF and Phillip Lim prices aren't in the cards for you, here are some options from Forever 21.





Flattering. Simple. Chic. Plus both are under $30. That won't buy you even ONE of Phillip's polka dots ;)














The only problem with today's outfit: short chiffon is not your friend when you've put on a few extra pounds. Wah.




A boyfriend blazer would have been the perfect solution. Also a boyfriend who doesn't sabotage my dieting would be nice too. Thank you in advance, baby Jesus.

The Scene
The thing about having your actual birthday land on a Tuesday and going into The Office is that, well, it kinda can't help but sucking.



Sure you get through the day with funny cards from Beans and Peaches.














But at the end of the day you don't have dinner at Bazaar how your pig ass would've liked. Everyone's like: Um, we already celebrated your birthday on Saturday, bitch. So you end up having dinner at the re-opened Pavillions in WeHo. It's now my mom's favorite place on earth. And sure, it's gorgeous in there but REALLY? A market? For my birthday? Le sigh.









The Outfit
3.1 Phillip Lim top
Theory slacks

The Accessories
Forever 21 bracelet
Chanel bag
Nordstrom Rack slingbacks


The Grade
B














The Commentary



An old pair of slacks today




Reinvented by a new top - the top of all tops. THE exquisite top I should have worn to meet the Limster himself.













Phillip Lim pieces are so stunning that they can transform a basic like a simple tank top or even khakis.































Love how easily his pieces can be dressed up or dressed down. It's the languid shapes paired with intricate detailing. And maybe the Cali sensibility that's baked in.





























Need to get my 3.2 paws on some of his sequins from Spring or Fall.



























One of his ruffled top is also a must have.

























Intended on wearing the tank with neutrals today but didn't feel like changing purses.






























Plus Chanel was made for birthday princesses.

The Scene

To continue the 3.2 birthday celebration, Mr. Diabolina got us tickets to see No Doubt at the Gibson tonight. AYAYAYYAYA! He knows I've loved all things Gwen Stefani since he met me. When I was 18.

I hearted Gwen so much in 1995. Would've totally gotten my hoopty airbrushed with her picture if I knew that was a possibility back then. Hell I might do it tomorrow ;)

Got to Universal too late to have a civilized dinner so we just scarfed down hot dogs at the concession stand. Then was seriously tempted to buy every piece of No Doubt paraphernalia I could see.

Weezermonkey was more than tempted. Randomly ran into her and her monkey in our section. She is a BIG No Doubt fan. Coming back for more tomorrow. And then again on Saturday. Mr. Monkey is an even bigger saint than Mr. D.

When the show started we realized just how ridiculously close our seats were. Mr. Diabolina done good. Per usual!

We were on Tony's side of the stage. And Gwen, um, favors his side. Lucky us.

By the third song, Gwen's fierce Balmain-esque jacket was off.

And we were all admiring what was underneath it all.

From every angle. HOW DID THIS ROCK HARD WOMAN JUST HAVE A BABY???

Realized that the show itself is a work out for Gwen. Have never been to such a high energy show. Pure unadulterated fun!

Love how intimate the Gibson is. Gwen pulled up several fans on stage during the concert. She even kinda crowd surfed. Well as much as a megastar mother of two approaching 40 can crowd surf.

During Just A Girl, she thanked all the girls for giving her such an awesome life. Love a local girl keeping it real.

Here is the hella good set list. I highly recommend it for rocking out to it at work :)

Had forgotten just how many FUN hits No Doubt has had in the last um, 20 years. God we are all so old.

But tonight was a good reminder that when all is said and done, life just seems to get better and better. With every year, come new lessons, new opportunities, new adventures.

We are lucky duckies living this simple kind of life.



















The Outfit
Fashion District dress

The Accessories
Sam Edelman booties
Bracelet
Chanel earrings
Gwen Stefani for Sportsac purse
Raybans

The Grade
C

The Commentary


I had a full on fashion emergency tonight. We're talking clothes strewn everywhere, hating everything I own, feeling too fat or too hot or too TOO in every outfit, almost refusing to leave the house, finally being forced to leave the house a half hour late by an annoyed Mr. Diabolina. I was carrying on as if I was going to actually hang out with Gwen. What.a.freak.

I was stuck on going for Gwen's sporty spice meets high fashion vibe. But I completely suck at the sporty spice part hence the freak out.


























Think better abs would help with that. Think better abs would help with everything. Sigh. Gotta start running again.





















Tried to just do straight up high fashion instead. Animal print glamour. Ironically how I'd rolled the last time we visited the Gibson. For Julio Iglesias.

But then I looked like I was trying too hard. Like I was going to a fashion show. Not a concert. Tried to dress it down with a sequin hoodie but the proportions were all wrong. ARGH.

All the Harajuku girl stuff felt too precious, too over the top for tonight. I wanted to look my age and comfortable.


























So then I started thinking signature Gwen prints like houndstooth

Polka dots - yum!

And stripes

So I finally settled on a striped dress


























In black and white

























Good call based on Gwen's first outfits tonight ;)






















DIY jeans would also have been THE hotness. MUST GET ON THAT PROJECT ALREADY. F.




























The no brainer part of my outfit - this Sportsac bag. Also own it reversed out. Got them resale like 5 years ago for a third of what they cost. So snapped up both. Should wear them more.




























The outfit was so painful to arrive at that the hair and makeup were done in the car. Red lips and slicked back hair. Duh.






















The booties with the dress were inspired by all the cool chicks at the MOCA party a few weeks ago. So fresh for summer.

































Favorite accessory on a concert goer tonight was this hoodie.







My favorite accessory? This AWESOME bracelet. One of my friends gave it to me on Saturday for my bday. But on Sunday morning, I couldn't remember who. F.








Dear Friend,

Please step up and claim it as your gift. I love it. I love you. I'm sorry.

- your drunky favorite who now has a tripod like a real growns up douche of a fashion blogger ;)