Diaries of a Domestic Diva

[...] to wear. I paired these pieces with my favorite funky white and black pumps from Payless Shoesource. These heels are so fun – they are professional, with their sleek shape and color [...]

[...] on the soft knit – so nice! Last but not least is my suede gray ankle booties from Payless Shoesource. I love ankle booties with a short dress because they are wintery and cute but never [...]

[...] it a lot more fun than just a solid-colored maroon top! These dark brown ankle booties from Payless Shoesource go really well. Because the top and the jeans are so dark, light-colored shoes would just [...]

[...] day to night. I paired this dress with classic black and nude quilted ballet flats from Payless Shoesource. The classic cut and colors make the shoes super cute and elegant, and the gold chain [...]

[...] is boots, and other is lace dresses. I LOVE this chambray/denim and lace tank dress from Fashion Rush. It is just so precious. I love that it is denim-y but not overboard denim. I love that it [...]

[...] arms cozy and not letting cold air in. To up the warmth factor, I added knee-high boots from Fashion Rush. It’s amazing how tall boots can keep your legs just as warm as pants do (and the socks you [...]

[...] to go all-out on the girliness. I wore my favorite baby pink and gold studded flats from Fashion Rush. The shades of pink are almost identical, and the gold breaks up all the pink a bit. Lastly, I [...]

[...] City of Industry and one in Riverside). And I run a huge risk by even telling you guys about Fashion Rush, because it is MY place. But this small boutique, which mysteriously offers Forever 21, [...]

[...] activities throughout the month. So for October, I’ll be dedicating all my “Fun Weekend Ideas Friday” posts to Halloween-themed ideas. First up is Knott’s Scary Farm! Knott’s Scary [...]

I love this urban jungle we call home as much as anyone else, but sometimes I just get these incredible urges to get out and see nature. Not like, act [...]

A long time ago, I got a LivingSocial deal to a whale-watching trip out of Davey’s Locker in Newport Beach. I had such a great experience that I hav [...]

[...] Disneyland is ALWAYS the top of my own personal “Fun Weekend Ideas Friday” list. My boyfriend and I love Disneyland so much that we have been annual passholders [...]

[...] at the Silent Movie Theatre in Fairfax. The pink plaid button-down is from Fashion Rush Clothing. I love the proportions: long sleeves, button-down front, tie in the front, cropped [...]

[...] zone into greens and blues. Asymmetrical top This satin asymmetrical top is from Fashion Rush Clothing. It’s so fun! The straps tie together, so you can place them where you’d like. I [...]

[...] or blue, but unfortunately not white. I opted to wear the top with bright red pants from Fashion Rush Clothing. I love how the red pants bring out the middle red stripe in the shirt, and also make the [...]

[...] to get creative with a few items. One of these said items is this pink floral scarf from Fashion Rush Clothing. The scarf is a summer scarf, aka of thin, gauzy material. Also, pink and florals are [...]

[...] . Even if my legs are exposed. So for me, long-sleeved dresses are the perfect way to dress for the cold. I love H&M’s long-sleeved dresses. I know, [...]

A while ago, I put together some fall outfits in my closet. Since then, I’ve been (im)patiently waiting for the weather to get cool enough to wear t [...]

[...] I am really into pairing scarves with long-sleeved dresses. It’s not very cold here in LA, so I choose thinner summery scarves and wear them as [...]

[...] I love these long-sleeved dresses from Forever 21! They are a super-soft material, have a flattering fit and are super cheap. [...]

[...] //www.eventbrite.com/e/wok-ing-dead-2-halloween-party-tickets-13395814241 Halloween at Bungalow Santa Monica After work, head to Bungalow in the Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows on Ocean Avenue in [...]

[...] If you saw my OOTD post last Wednesday, you know that I attended Social Media Week here in Santa Monica. Social Media Week LA is a week-long conference of panels and networking events for those in [...]

[...] calls for ping-pong balls, googly eyes and glue. But when I headed to the tiny JoAnn’s in Santa Monica, they did not have ping-pong balls (or like a million other things…grr). So I decided to [...]

[...] Although it’s still 85 degrees here at the beach in Santa Monica, I just can’t wait any longer to wear my amazing Cotton On fur vest. So I’ve been combining it [...]

[...] of the season. You can find it in t-shirts, skirts, dresses, rompers, and even suede ankle booties. You cannot go overboard with the burgundy this fall (that’s a lie, but you know what [...]

[...] belongs in a country setting. I paired the dress with these amazing, comfortable, oh-so-cute ankle booties from Payless Shoesource. I LOVE ankle booties. These are so comfortable, and they are tall [...]

[...] Payless. The brands they cover are so comfortable and always trendy. From amazing ankle booties to suede knee-high boots, professional flats, funky colored heels and furry [...]

[...] now. The furry texture on the soft knit – so nice! Last but not least is my suede gray ankle booties from Payless Shoesource. I love ankle booties with a short dress because they are [...]

[...] and I and some friends went on the 2nd annual Santa Monica zombie pub crawl throughout Downtown Santa Monica. It was an absolute BLAST! For just a $13 ticket, we got wristbands that got us $4 beer, $ [...]

[...] One of the main hotspots here in Downtown Santa Monica is called The Bungalow, which is an outdoor bar at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel and [...]

[...] courtesy Trip Advisor The Misfit understands this. Located right in the heart of Downtown Santa Monica by the Third Street Promenade, they are close to my work, close to cheap parking and [...]

[...] Crawl Start off the evening bright and early at 6:30 p.m. for a pub crawl through Downtown Santa Monica! You’ll visit Rusty’s Surf Ranch, Big Dean’s Ocean Front Cafe, Del Frisco’s Grille, [...]

Who says that fall colors have to be boring (just black, gray and beige) or that the textures have to be thick and itchy (wool, knit, tweed)? I am lov [...]

Early in the summer, I bought this floor-length hot pink sheer maxi skirt from H&M and ended up wearing it everywhere with everything. The color w [...]

If you read my blog, or keep up with fashion trends at all, you’ll know that burgundy/maroon is the color of the season. You can find it in t-shirts [...]

Anyone who reads this blog will have figured out by now that I don’t like pants. If I wear pants, it’s because they are either a) leather b) funky [...]