Hanni El Khatib

Hanni El Khatib - Come Alive

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Truly Madly Deeply Mesh Dia de Los Muertos Tee, American Apparel dress, Vintage backpack (ebay)

This past weekend, I got a chance to see Hanni El Khatib perform in Pasadena.

Levitt Pavillion offers free outdoor concerts every summer and being able to see Hanni El Khatib while having a picnic on the grass made up for not being able to go to Outside Lands this year.

As the scorching LA heat wave is making it almost impossible to leave the house, I opted for a breathable, mesh back top.  I normally don't like wearing heels on grass but one of the biggest disadvantages of being petite is staring at someone's back during concerts. Plus, the chunky heels were surprisingly comfortable and sturdy!

Hanni El Khatib's folksy, garage rock beats were refreshing to hear and only added to the longing for everlasting summer road trips.

Hitchhiking to Nowhere

The xx - Angels

Wearing: American Apparel Denim Crop (Tied), Forever21 Floral shorts, BDG Black Wedges

What started as a detour to avoid traffic turned into an accidental photoshoot.
On our way back to LA from San Francisco, we weaved into an empty side road and ended up somewhere that could have portrayed real life Farmville. As we looked at our surroundings, we immediately got out of the car with the camera and snapped away, trying not to look too uncomfortable beneath the +100 degree scorching sun.

Who would've thought this barren strip of road could serve as the perfect backdrop with radiating beams that we all strive for in photos?
Lesson learned, the unexpected detours can turn into fortuitous adventures.


Thanks for reading :)

Dinosaurs and Skull Bunnies, what a perfect world.

More updates from my norcal trip.

I always say spontaneous trips are the best kind and I wasn't proven wrong on this adventure filled with burnt caramel ice cream from ICI, seeing skulls disguised as bunnies, riding dinosaurs, sunbathing on the lush grass, visiting SF MoMA, getting lost only to end up at the Red Light District and running away from sleazy greetings, trying Burmese food for the first time, and immersing myself in the glorious vintage heaven that was waiting for me 400 miles away from home.

Brandy & Melville fringe top, Brandy & Melville maxi floral, 

Ecote sandals from Urban Outfitters, chained headband

fish swimming in the street

Yum.

Beautiful view from the SF MoMA. Looks a lot like New York.

Hope everyone is having a great summer!

Also, I finally got persuaded into getting a Twitter.
(Not that I know how to use it) @judy_elle