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Still making my way through James (Percival Everett).
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As I type this, LA is on day four of an intense heat wave, with temperatures soaring past 107°F (42°C) and barely dipping below 80°F at night. It's been brutal. I’ve spent most mornings outside from 7-9am, then indoors, hoping the power and AC hold up. It’s my first time navigating a heat wave with a dog, and I’ve been focused on keeping her safe—she’s fine, just a bit stir-crazy!
But before the heat arrived, we started the week with a day off for Labor Day. Our itinerary for the day included a brief beach outing, followed by lunch at In-N-Out.
When In-N-Out hits, it hits.
On Tuesday, I began the day hiking with a friend and our dogs. We usually walk for about 90 minutes, chatting the whole way, and it's always the highlight of my week.
The rest of the day was dedicated to shooting content for a few brands and getting organized for the week ahead—groceries, meal planning, and laundry.
I also sent out a vintage(ish) finds email with my eBay hunting secrets, revealing two of my favorite sellers. If you’re interested, check it out.
On Wednesday morning, I headed to The Huntington for an early walk. If you have a membership, you can access the gardens starting at 8 a.m., giving you two peaceful hours to explore before they open to the public at 10 a.m.
As I prepare for my third (!!!) year of volunteering, I’m ramping up my visits there to reacquaint myself with everything it has to offer.
By Thursday morning, the heat was here. I scrambled to get out early and walk the dog for as long as possible. Spent the rest of the day working.
Friday was business as usual — another early early walk, work all day, and a few errands in the afternoon. After cooking at home all week, I was especially thankful I had dinner reservations lined up that night.
My sister and I met up with a friend for pizza at one of my favorite LA spots — Grá. They make all of their pizza from organic sourdough. The BEST part is the crust —delicious.
The puppy was my husband’s responsibility Saturday morning, so I slept in. Had a slow, lazy morning drinking coffee and chatting with my sister, and then made us some breakfast.
In the afternoon, we drove out for a coffee and dropped my sister off at an event. I’m so sad she’s leaving at the end of the weekend. I wish she lived in LA!!!
As I put this newsletter together, I noticed I’ve been leaning toward darker denim (and white pants, of course) this week. Almost all the dark-wash jeans I own are loose and baggy — there’s a gap in my closet for a true straight style. If you have any favorites, let me know!
Saturday ended with an early pasta dinner (my favorite), a warm and long bath, and tea + reading before bed. Hope you’re enjoying your weekend, and if you’re experiencing this heat wave — stay safe!
&bonus
As you can tell from the short "books" section above, I barely read this week. I could blame the heat... but must confess, I spent most of my weekday evenings watching Netflix. Specifically, one show.
When I was younger, I wasn’t allowed to watch tv. But, while my classmates in New York were glued to Gossip Girl or The OC, I would secretly watch telenovelas on Univision whenever I could. I loved them.
And guess what? I still love them. One of my all-time favorites, Pasión de Gavilanes, is on Netflix—all 188 episodes.
As I made my way through, enthralled by the drama and the plot, I realized that the reason this particular telenovela stuck with me was because the leading lady has the best style. And her favorite thing to wear? Suede.
Her looks are country-house chic. The aforementioned suede, lots of denim, easy, uncomplicated silhouettes, and killer accessories. Every single outfit is perfect, and I love that she has a gorgeous, bouncy blowout as well. It’s true effortless style, and I’m taking notes.
long time subscriber and fellow Colombian- LOVE Pasión de Gavilantes. Made my day seeing this in your newsletter