In the past 3 1/2 years of blogging, I’ve never taken this long of a break from posting before. Â Sometimes life gets in the way of everything and that’s exactly what happened. Â We found out that Matt’s new show, Timeless, was getting picked up for Fall on the Friday afternoon before last which meant we needed to be on a flight that Sunday morning to NYC for NBC Upfronts. Â We basically had 36 hours to get our lives in order.
Then came NYC. Â I always enjoy visiting New York, but this trip was honestly a blur. Â The crazy intense schedule mixed with the time change left me totally sick. Â I don’t care what anyone says, that 3 hour time difference between East and West Coast kicks my butt every single time. Â I got on the plane to fly home to LA on Tuesday feeling like death warmed over. Â Matt almost took me to the ER when we got home, I was so miserable. Â I stayed in bed recovering most of Wednesday and Thursday (as much as I possibly could).
On Friday, my sweet blogger friends McKenna Bleu and Megan Runion arrived for the weekend. Â If you follow me on Snapchat (angelalanter), then you already saw how much fun we had! Â We brunched in style in Beverly Hills. Â Cracked up at the Groundlings (LA version of SNL mixed with improv). Â We shopped at the Santa Monica Promenade. Â We also ate our way through most of LA. Â Basically, a fun time was had by all. Â I love when they come to visit because they motivate me to be a better blogger.
I snatched up this super cozy sweater during our Santa Monica shopping trip on Sunday. Â I took the girls to Brandy Melville for (I think) their first time. Â I’ve been shopping at Brandy for as long as I’ve lived in LA. Â It’s one of my very favorite stores to score casual, simple pieces like tees and bralettes. Â On Sunday night, I Snapchatted a quick haul of all the goodies I picked up at the store. Â I wore this outfit while running around town doing a bunch of errands. Â This look is super casual and not something I would typically blog, but I realized that sometimes you need some real life outfit inspo. Â Not every woman is getting dressed to the 9’s every day of her life (I’m certainly not!) and this look is for us “real girls,” ya know? Â These pieces will all be on repeat throughout the summer for me, which is why I wanted to show you some of my summer staple pieces all in one post.
I live for a great pair of denim shorts in the summer. Â My go to brand for denim lately has been Levi’s and no one does denim shorts like them. Â These 501’s are comparable to the highly coveted One Teaspoon bandit shorts that every one and their mother (I’m included!) had to have last summer, but they’re more budget friendly (+$30 less and free shipping!)
PS- Â Matt & I caught up on Game of Thrones last night… Â My mind is blown. Â I need counseling. Â How did I not have “Hold the door” nightmares last night?
Brandy Melville Lance Sweater (one size; linked several other options below)  //  Levi’s 501 Denim Shorts //  Converse Sneakers //  Anine Bing Lace Bra //  Chloe Sunnies //  Red Dress Boutique Saddle Bag  //  Baublebar Snow Leopard Links Bracelet //  Baublebar Gold Mary Links Bracelet  //  Kate Spade Crystal Bangle //  Michael Kors Rose Gold Watch
Sizing Info:  Wearing shorts in size 25 (sized down from my usual 26.  Honestly, I probably could easily have gone with a size 24, they run that big), sneakers in size 7 and lace bra in XS.
Hi Angela! Love the look, you look amazing in anything! I’m so jealous! You should definitely post more demin shorts and “casual” outfits. I would love to have some inspiration. I hope you’re feeling better from NYC and 100%. Can’t wait for more posts!!