SHOP THE STREET. ABBOT KINNEY

Last week I got to spend the day with Erin and Michelle of Broke Girls Guide photographing their favorite shops on Abbot Kinney {in Venice} for Glitter Guide. Since I work around the corner, Abbot Kinney is a place I know and love and jumped at the chance to photograph it. There were so many photos that they couldn't all possibly be used, so I thought I'd share a few of the extras as well as some of my favorites from the post. 

local 1205

intelligentsia coffee & tea












SWEET STYLE. VICTORY

Did you see my 1940's hair tutorial on Glitter Guide today? To show you how versatile the updated victory curl is I thought I would show you how I plan on wearing it this fall. I put on my favorite new coat, my most comfortable pair of loafers and headed out in the neighborhood to snap a few photos as the sun went down... 

wearing:
f21 top {similar style} and trousers
asos coat
vintage loafers {similar style} and belt
nixon watch
madewell and vintage bracelets
wendy mink and catbird rings

Can you believe it's the last day of September? My favorite month is upon us! Speaking of my favorite month, I better get thinking about my halloween costume. I always leave it until the last minute and end up regretting it. What are your plans for the weekend? This is the first in a while where we have no plans and I am kind of thrilled. Happy Weekend! xx   


THE GLITTER GUIDE LAUNCH PARTY

Guess what? I am blogging from the sky- flying from San Francisco to Martha's Vineyard. Afton and I had the best time on our trip, it just wasn't long enough. I took some photos of the city I will be sharing next week, but today I thought I'd share my photos from the Glitter Guide launch party. I had so much fun at the launch, even with the chilly temps and relentless wind {hey I'm a socal girl}! Thank you to everyone that made it out, I loved getting to meet all you SF bloggers. You were all as sweet and stylish as I imagined...  
wearing:
zara dress and belt
j. crew, madewell and h&m bracelets 
drugstore tights
rachel comey heels


Hope you all have an amazing 4th of July weekend! xx

SAN FRANCISCO BOUND

I am off to San Francisco bright and early this morning with one of my favorite girls- Miss Afton for the Glitter Guide launch party. We decided to make it into a two-day girls adventure and I couldn't be more excited. Not only am I excited for the launch party soirée, but I can't wait to wonder the city, do a little shopping and eat delicious food. I leave Friday morning SUPER early, so I hope I can fit it all in. Do you have any favorite SF spots?

I hope to see you at the launch party tonight! xx




{streamers, confetti, glitter guide, confetti system}

GLITTER GUIDE LAUNCH

   
How darling are our editor-in-chief Taylor and contributing editor Alicia celebrating the Glitter Guide launch?! Yes it's true, we have a date. I am thrilled to announce Glitter Guide is officially launching on Tuesday June 14th. 

We have been working night and day to bring you glittery, inspiring content. As the design contributor, all the photos and posts have been making there way to me and let me tell you, you are all in for a treat! You don't want to miss out on any of the fun, so make sure to sign up for our newsletter and follow us on facebook and twitter for all the latest updates.

*for more information on the glitter guide launch see taylor's post here


{photos by michelle drewes, makeup & hair by sarah dean}

A LITTLE GLITTER

It looks like Glitter Guide will be launching later this month {fingers crossed} and I couldn't be more excited. Glitter Guide will be covering more then just things that sparkle, but in honor of our namesake I thought I would pull together some glittery pieces fit for a "glitter girl's" closet...

1. J. Crew Sequined Dress $600
2. Sequin Harem Pant $499.99
3. All Saints Tavi Dess $280
4. Jeffrey Campbell Glitter Platforms $139.95
5. Tara Mathews Beaded Bikini $490
6. Jeffrey Campbell Glitter Oxford $129.95
7. Cute Beaded Bracelet $6.80
8. Coiled Snake Ring $138
9. All Saints Narnia Top $135
10. Striped Metal Clutch $148
11. Disco Sequin Shorts $250
12. Charm Pump $325
13. The Lake and Stars Bustier and Brief $210
14. Hibiscus Beaded Sandals $56
15. Vince Sequined Mini Dress $425
16. Crystal Sun Necklace $98
17. Vince Sequin Cami $295
18. Shimmering Tweezers $1.80
19. Glass Earrings $45

GLITTER GIRL

If you follow Sweet Thing on Facebook or Twitter you probably already know my exciting news...I am thrilled to officially announce that I am the newest member of The Glitter Guide team. Glitter Guide is a blogazine set to launch next month, focusing on fashion, design, food and fitness. It was founded by one of my favorite fashion bloggers, Taylor Sterling of Sterling Style. I will be a design contributor, ie. making sure Glitter Guide is all kinds of pretty.  You can sign up right here and make sure to check out our Tumbler, Facebook and Twitter pages. More updates coming soon!


**Want to know more about Glitter Guide or find out what it means to be a "glitter girl?"- Check out two of my fellow glitter girl's interviews with Taylor here and here.