Date Day- Luna Park Cafe and LACMA

Yesterday was date day, I have been taking some time off from Facebook and Instagram because I check them way too much.  When I find myself obsessively checking social media I notice that I don't have much quality of life stuff going on around me.  Also, while checking, I am missing the present moment.  That is something that I have been working on lately- staying present, being mindful, being where my feet are in this moment.  After we went to Mosaic, Chris and I went to Luna Park Cafe- we love their breakfast item called Le Cafe.  It's sausage, bacon, eggs, potatoes, and french toast (with strawberries, blueberries and whip cream on top).  It's to die for.  Afterward we went to LACMA because we haven't been there in a while.  We have been there a few times before so this time we stuck to temporary exhibits only.  I love museums.  I get inspired.  Some of my favorite pieces were ordinary things turned into art- like a trophy sculpture, a little house made out of film reels, and a huge electric car exhibit.

I wanted to feature Chris on today's blog because I picked out everything he was wearing at the various stores and I love how he put it all together.  He's so hot.

 

 

First, the blazer we got a few months ago at Urban.  It wasn't on sale but it was a nice neutral color and the cut will last him decades.  Underneath he wore a black collared shirt (buttoned all the way to the top) that has a subtle American flag print on it with a pair of burgundy chords (10 dollars at H&M- I know! I love to hunt for good deals).  On his feet he wore his go to chucks.  I like the way old chucks look after they have been worn 100 times compared to new ones- the new ones are just too clean looking.  He's been growing out facial hair for the first time since college (and let me reveal, it was not on purpose back then).  He looks very distinguished I think.  (Plug: check out his band Historian on Spotify...he rocks.)

 

 

I wore a grungy YA green and cream hombre sweater with denim cut off shorts from Forever 21- it was 83 degrees yesterday and my pale legs were out for all to see.  Around my neck I wore a key necklace that Chris gave me in my stocking- I love it (get it?).  On my feet, the brown flea market boots with socks from Target.  I love socks.  Socks socks socks.   To be honest, I wish I had worn leggings or jeans.  I changed into my rust colored jeans later in the evening because it got cold towards the end of our date, and when I was at church I felt slightly indecent.  Hindsight!  I like how the grunge look matched the 90's music Chris was playing in the car all day.  I felt slightly bad ass and confident.

I'd like to take a moment to talk about make up.  In high school I wore way too much- in college I was obsessed with brand name everything.  Nowadays I opt for cheaper drugstore make up and I love watching youtube videos about contouring.  I've been practicing with my bronzer and highlighter- and people have been noticing!  Way more make-up compliments than usual.