So Clutch

I’m obsessing over this over-sized clutch by the always fabulous Phillip Lim.  Rosy-nude hued “Fannie” bag has killer zipper detail + top handle making me seriously happy–why?  Well, for so many reasons…but mostly because I always have trouble holding a clutch (come on, you know sometimes it feels weird to just hold the whole purse, rather than have a handle), so I love clutches that have hidden handles like this one.  Plus, did you see the adorbs pocket on the front?  Call me Polly.  I’m about to live in that Phillip Lim pocket forever.

Gets better.  Purchase from my favorite LA shop Feature Boutique and get 15% off when you enter SADIESAYS (for any Phillip Lim handbag available online).  For those who have the pleasure of living in la la land, make a quick dash to this Brentwood store in person.  Feels like you’re inside a celeb stylist’s closet–staple pieces, on-trend styles, and accessories that can completely make an outfit.  Ah-mazing.

Happy Shopping!

Malibu Barbie Wasn’t Irish

If you know me, then you know that I do not tan.  I’m serious.  I only freckle.  It’s called being Irish.  But, growing up in San Diego, I longed for that beautifully bronzed skin.  I was always a little confused how my Malibu Barbie was so tan and I was so…not.  My quest for the perfect tan was crushed time and time again.  In middle school (before the tan technologies we have today), I would self-tan my skin and it was always just a hot, streaky, orange mess.  When I was 13, I would lay out with my friend Lindsay in Del Mar with baby oil (i know, so awful) and lemon juice for our wanna-be-blonde hair.  After a few hours of baking in the sun, I would glance over to find Lindsay looking like a relaxed, platinum blonde, sun-goddess.  I, on the other hand, always just ended up pink, peeling, in pain and smelling like lemon car freshener.  I finally just gave up and have since come to terms with the fact that I definitely cannot get tan.

I’m totally ok with it though because I’m proud to say that I’ve completely mastered the art of the spray tan.  And well, we all know that the sun causes some serious wrinkles (no thank you!)—I would rather rock the faux-glow, wear gigantic floppy hats, and embrace my baby fair skin, than look like a pair of old leather shoes by the time I’m 30.

BUT, I do live in Southern California and it’s virtually unthinkable to not go to the beach with friends or lounge poolside and get a little sun.  If I completely avoided the sun, I probably wouldn’t have much of a social life.  So, whenever I do pretend that I totally enjoy “getting tan” and head to the beach, I have to use the best of the best when it comes to sunscreen.  I never-ever want to get burned!  I recently discover MDSolarSciences (www.mdsolarsciences.com)–AH-MAZING.  Now, I know it’s just sunscreen, but for me, I want to full-on sun protection and I also want my skin (especially my face) to remain clear and lovely.  This line of super-SPF-powered gels, sprays, lotions, and even a cute Sport Stick is literally the best kind of sunscreen for a girl like me–doesn’t clog pores, all-natural, and was created by physicians who specialize in skin cancer prevention.

My favorite is the Tinted Gel– SPF 40 and goes on smooth like a primer.  Water resistant + a hint of color means you can wear it under the sun and by the water and it won’t sweat or smear right off (great for that no-make-up, make-up look that all those gorgeous tan, surfer girls have).

I love this line and so will you…If Barbie was Irish, I’m sure she would have lathered-up with it too.

Happy Sunning!

XO

Mad About the Nomad Scarf

I recently did a spring trends style segment for “Good Day LA” at the new Santa Monica Place mall…First of all:  HOLY AMAZING new shopping destination.  Seriously, go there now.  I love doing style and beauty segments.  I get to pick my favorite hottest “must haves” to feature and tell everyone why they need to buy them–it’s so up my alley and I usually walk away with at least a few “LA” stories.

This last shoot was very public (I mean, we were shooting all over a shopping center), but within seconds of setting up the camera and getting mic’d, there were about 30 tourists taking my picture–snap! snap! snap!–while I was trying to give my stand-up (intro to the segment).  I literally couldn’t keep a straight face.  It was so strange and embarrassing.  They all just kept thinking I was “somebody,” when hello?  I’m so not.  I wanted to scream out in the middle of my intro, “When it comes to spring trends, look no further than Santa Monica Place….PEOPLE FROM JAPAN AND ARIZONA PLEASE STOP STARING AT ME!!!”  It was honestly super weird and for about 3.2 seconds, I felt famous…and it was fun…sort of ha.  Then, I came back down to earth, was professional, and carried on.  But, that whole scene got me thinking about our celebrities and why and how they look so “famous” when they are at the grocery store or at the airport…and on my shoot, I think I discovered one of their secrets: THE NOMAD SCARF.

Our first shot of the day was at the Fluxus store (they’re responsible for this brilliant piece of cloth).  I tried on almost every scarf they had and decided The Nomad Scarf is now my official “go-to” when I need a quick, put-together look.  With an insane array of colors from cream, black, teal, to pink, orange, blue, and more, you can easily transition into spring with some serious style.

Bottom line: I love this scarf because it makes you look famous.  The ladies who read Us Weekly know what I mean.  The paparazzi take pics of people like Jen Aniston, Lauren Conrad, Jessica Alba, or Sienna Miller and they just look “famous.”  I know they are famous, but they look famous. They have more of that true i’m-a-celeb-look down.  They have that “I know, can you believe I’m not wearing any make-up and I just threw on these big sunnys and this basic scarf and I happen to look this good?”  Well ladies (and men…Jude Law does love the Nomad), THIS IS THE SCARF.  Trust me, the Nomad Scarf will effortlessly usher you into that lazy-chic look this spring…and make you feel like a celeb…even if it’s just for a spit second.  And, if that doesn’t work, just hit up a local mall with a mic and a camera crew and you’ll fool everyone.

XO

Sadie