travel sized beauty

I'll be off in a day or two for a quick weekend trip to LA and figured I'd dive into a few travel sized beauty must-haves in my gigantic Alexander Wang makeup bag that I paid too much for.

WILDFOX sleep mask (thanks The Platform YT!) | I have some weird bouts of insomnia and sleep masks help. They really do.

L'Occitane volumizing shampoo + conditioner | If I'm gonna be in 100+ degree heat in California, my hair's gonna need some volume.

L'Occitane roll-on deodorant | Talk about travel size, this deodorant is itty-bitty and it rolls on clear (so no funny (marks) business).

L'Occitane almond hand cream | It'll make your hands smell absolutely delicious. Trust me.

Buckler's chapped skin + lip remedy | One can never have enough chapstick or body lotion - I live on this.

Tarte mini cheek stain | Huge fan of the full-sized version of this, and this little one is just way cuter.

Tarte Marccuja C-brighter eye treatment | For those late nights that do heavy damage on my dark circles.

Tangle Teezer compact brush | Run it through your hair post-shower and pre-whatever your normal hair care routine is. It works wonders.

Also when you get a chance, grab a mini Altoid box of mints, and then when you finish it (which I'm sure you will), keep it for your jewelry. It's a perfect fit for my MIRLO and Lust Covet Desire rings and things.

Keep up with me this weekend on Instagram - 'til then!

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Last weekend's three days of Memorial Day were all vastly different. I got a flash flood warning on my phone on Saturday, Sunday was so deliriously hot that I thought I would have a heat stroke and this day - Monday - was the most relaxing, perfectly temperate day by the water. Alvin and I got a paper bag full of snacks and refreshments and a blanket to lay out on the grass and literally did not move for a few hours or so. I donned my favorite Mirlo pieces (debuted my complete collection on Instagram, but decided that I need more pieces!) and Birks (what else?).

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If you liked it then you shoulda put a ring - or three - on it.

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ruegembon x kristenglam

And the happiest Monday is one that comes with a giveaway (obviously). I chose the Rue Gembon Daya necklace from their Atelier collection for one of you lucky ones because it's simple and would seriously go incredibly well with any outfit, no matter what your style is. You can't go wrong with a little bit of rose gold! 

Follow @ruegembon and @kristengracelam (if you aren't already) on Instagram and feel free to comment on the giveaway post here to let me know that you've entered. 

The giveaway ends in a week and I'll be announcing the winner bright and early on Monday, January 27th, 2013!

Good luck everyone! 

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thanksgiving foliage

French Connection coat  |  French Connection jumpsuit  |  Steve Madden slip-ons  |  vintage Kenneth Cole backpack (huge selection of backpacks here!)  |  Rue Gembon ring

I don't normally post more than a few photos, but this has gotta be one of my favorite shoots to date so it was too hard to choose just a few, you guys know how much I love a brick wall (mark my words, my future apartment will have some sort of exposed brick!).

I had the chance to visit French Connection's flagship store down on West Broadway last week on that gloriously warm Friday and this jacket was one of the first things that caught my eye in the store. The really subtle plaid and houndstooth fusion is what really hooked me. Plus, it's such a unique length that I haven't tried yet. I wore the jumpsuit underneath, which was highly recommended by pretty much everyone in the store (thanks Kristi!) - it was definitely too cold to show off how incredible it fits but will definitely be wearing this over and over and over again. 

Happy Thanksgiving y'all! Enjoy food and family!

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introduction | rue gembon

I'm all for understated beauty, but sometimes you've just gotta make a statement. Jewelry is always a great accent to a simple T and jeans. Rue Gembon is the undeniable marriage of luxury, edge and sophistication. Even their Instagram is a constant source of inspiration and serious chic vibes. I've been wearing their Alea ring nonstop and I see no reason to ever take it off.

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muted mondays

Skilled photography by Landon of FashionGoggled

oversized Zara tank  |  Zara skort  |  Brandy Melville bra  |  Sam Edelman Trinas  |  gifted Style Queen bracelet and necklace worn as bracelet (bracelet version here!)

I like to go for these no-fuss outfits sometimes. I threw on an oversized Zara tank - a large, I believe - and a Zara skort, my favorite bralette and Trinas for a full day at work and a long night at a friend's party. To jazz it up, I wore two Style Queen pieces for a chunky arm party. They're gonna be on my arm alot, so get used to them. The rhinestones really just make this outfit, don't they? 

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