Smile

ASTR layered floral tank | ASTR pleated floral skirt | Christian Louboutin heels | Saint Laurent Y Ligne clutch (similar here) | Nadri earrings | Vita Fede bracelet | Gentle Monster sunglasses (similar here) | Photos by: Tina Clara

“I have many problems in my life. But my lips don’t know that. They always smile.” - Charlie Chaplin

I’m one of those people if I don’t smile, I have this god-awful resting bitch face. So I do my best to smile all the time! The best feeling is when someone smiles at you back. A simple smile can lift anyone’s mood and it’s infectious, so spread it around.

Another reason to smile (beside hanging by the lovely Charlie Chaplin ‘Smile’ Wall in Venice) is when I get to wear something so pretty such at this 2 piece set by ASTR. I love the flouncy aspect of this outfit. I don’t typically like wearing crop tops because I don’t want to focus on sucking my gut in all day LOL. A girl’s gotta eat! This crop tank has the perfect amount of coverage. And again, it’s floral and flirty. What's not to love?!!

A smile is the prettiest thing you can wear....so wear it well. :) xx jt

Flirty in Fuchsia

Zara blazer and floral short, Lush blouse, Guess by Marciano wedge platforms (similar here), YSL clutch, Bellomina angel wings necklace, Céline sunglasses

Oh, Valentine’s Day. That dreaded day for the singles..and the oh so crazy expensive hallmark holiday for the couples. Why does Valentine’s Day have to be a competition of who gets the most extravagant bouquet and gifts? I think sometimes it’s the most subtle things that your partner does that makes it special. And it does not have to be expressed solely on this particular day...which is ridiculously expensive. I feel everyday should be a celebration of love. The love of life.

How was your Valentine’s Day? Me? I was shooting a commercial, so I didn’t get to do anything in particular (saved money yippeee!). I was originally planning on having a sushi dinner at my fave Sushi Gen (best sushi in town!) in Little Tokyo with a friend but I didn’t camera wrap in time. I spent my Valentine’s evening on set having a 2nd dinner meal which consisted of catered chinese food with my fellow actors and assistant director. We even toasted each other with water bottles. How romantic! lol. Whether single, in a relationship, happily married (or not) or ‘it’s complicated’ like me, I certainly hope you took the time to really love yourself. Loving yourself in the sense of taking the time to do something special just for yourself. Could be anything from taking a romantic bubble bath, eating that decadent dessert you’ve been craving, embarking on a beautiful solo hike...or simply to just doll yourself up and look pretty. Have some “me” time. Nurture this self love, because one must learn to love oneself before loving another.

So in honor of this lovey dovey day, I opted for some pop of colors in my ensemble. A fuchsia hot pink blazer with yellow lace blouse, paired with cute floral shorts. Cute and flirty. Just the way I like it. xx