books
Finished Pink Slime (Fernanda Trías), and found it thought-provoking, intense, and incredibly interesting. I especially appreciated learning that Trías collaborated closely with the translator, Heather Cleary, to ensure the language's accuracy. The attention to detail truly shows in the final result.
In the middle of James (Percival Everett) and the book comes with me everywhere I go. I’m hooked.
looks
I'm not quite sure how to catch you all up on my whereabouts (and wardrobe-abouts) from the past three weeks, but I wanted to share some of the fun outfits I wore in August.
Let’s start with this striped top from DÔEN I got from Net a Porter. The stripes are grey and subtle, and the shape transitions nicely from late summer to early fall.
I also reached for this white Alex Mill cardigan a lot.
The fabric of this cardigan is a heavy cotton, which makes it cozy without making me feel stuffy. Wore it around the house, out to dinner, and on evening walks.
My beloved Henri top from DÔEN got an update, or more specifically, sleeves!
This striped button-down from Sézane was a staple in my wardrobe this month.
Took the outfit from day to night for dinner out by swapping the shoes and the bag.
Of course, I didn’t stay in “proper” clothes all day—I spent much of my time in hiking and walking gear. I racked up plenty of steps over the past few weeks, and I’m feeling so grateful and refreshed because of it.
Ok, now we’re mostly caught up! So, let’s go through this week’s outfits.
Monday brought cooler temps (that stayed throughout the week).
Recently got this red-striped button down from Frank + Eileen — such a fun addition to my closet.
Wore this all day around the house and then out for errands and a manicure. The fabric is so comfortable and lightweight.
After an early morning hike on Tuesday, I spent the rest of the day working from home. With the rest of the week filled with social engagements, I appreciated having a quiet day to recharge.
On Wednesday, I drove out to Beverly Hills for some appointments, and spent the day in the car! Seriously, traffic is out of control in LA.
Thursday was another busy work day, followed by a lovely evening at the Hollywood Bowl.
This time, I went with my aunt and two neighbors, and we had a fabulous time.
On Friday morning, I woke up to a text from my sister saying her flight from NYC was delayed, which gave me a few extra hours to finish up tasks and work at home.
Around noon, I packed up the car and my bags and headed out to pick up my sister at LAX. I planned a little surprise bachelorette for her (she’s getting married in December) and organized a quick trip to Ojai to celebrate her.
We finally made it to Ojai just in time to check into our hotel and make our 8pm dinner reservation.
Ojai is one of my favorite places to visit, and I’m so glad I brought my sister here.
If you’re ever in town, make sure you book dinner at Rory’s place. And don’t forget the chocolate chip cookie with milk for dessert.
Surprisingly, my sister and I were up at 7:30 the next morning ready for coffee.
As soon as we finished our coffees, we threw on hiking clothes and shoes…
and hit the trails.
Back to the hotel for showers and a change
and a prompt 11am checkout.
Before heading back home, we went into town for some book browsing at Bart’s Books, and then some lunch at the Ojai Valley Inn.
I left with a stack of books under my arm, including this Joan Mitchell gem.
We woke up early again on Sunday morning ready for another hike and coffee. We had to get an early start because I’d planned a fun afternoon with my sister.
A visit to The Broad followed by a late lunch at The Ivy. My aunt joined us and we got to continue the bridal celebrations for my sister.
Friends, I’m so happy to be back. Thank you for your patience and space while I took some time off. We’re so back!
Wishing you all an easy first week of September.
Xx,
Natalia
items marked * were generously gifted to me
&bonus
This week, I have a question for you. I’ve received feedback here and on social media that listing exact sizes is more helpful than using terms like “true to size” or “size up.” In my recent post, I included specific sizes, and I’m curious if you found it useful or if you prefer descriptive sizing instead.
I’d love to hear your thoughts! Please let me know what you think.
Love all these looks! The stripe Frank + Eileen shirt and Mango jacket are sooo good! x
I find myself screenshotting all your outfits, you have impeccable taste x