If this post looks familiar to you don’t worry it is.
Los Angeles Magazine asked me to pen a “What To Wear There” column for their site and to start with this look. I complied.
Trails Cafe in Griffith Park is one of my favorite places to
go when I want to commune with nature and get a caffeine fix at the same time.
Whenever I’m there I always end up wondering why don’t I find myself there more
often. Not only do they serve snake dogs (sausage wrapped in puff pastry) and
delicious coffee, although that might be my version of a menu in Heaven, but
foliage—and I don’t mean just palm trees—abounds. Let’s put it this way: Trails
is a great place to go when you are craving an east coast fix but can’t afford
the plane ticket.
go when I want to commune with nature and get a caffeine fix at the same time.
Whenever I’m there I always end up wondering why don’t I find myself there more
often. Not only do they serve snake dogs (sausage wrapped in puff pastry) and
delicious coffee, although that might be my version of a menu in Heaven, but
foliage—and I don’t mean just palm trees—abounds. Let’s put it this way: Trails
is a great place to go when you are craving an east coast fix but can’t afford
the plane ticket.
On a recent visit to the café I wore my wool cape from
Lovers and Friends’ collaboration with celebrity stylist Monica Rose. Full
disclosure: it was sent to me by their lovely PR team and has been my constant
companion ever since. I had no idea I needed a cape so badly until I had one. A
silk blouse from Nicole Miller and quilted faux leather skirt from Express went
underneath. I’ve been wearing black a lot lately, maybe to commemorate the
death of 2013, or perhaps to combat all the parties and merriment of last
month.
Lovers and Friends’ collaboration with celebrity stylist Monica Rose. Full
disclosure: it was sent to me by their lovely PR team and has been my constant
companion ever since. I had no idea I needed a cape so badly until I had one. A
silk blouse from Nicole Miller and quilted faux leather skirt from Express went
underneath. I’ve been wearing black a lot lately, maybe to commemorate the
death of 2013, or perhaps to combat all the parties and merriment of last
month.
I rounded out the outfit with some high-heeled, patent
leather Mary Jane’s I found on sale at Macy’s. (Hey, if you’re taking a
Saturday stroll down 3rd street you may as well keep going till you
hit the Beverly Center. The shoe section at the Macy’s there is unexpectedly
tight.) Such a dramatic look might seem out of place in Griffith Park and it
very well may be, but why not stand out? I’m a big believer in dressing not for
the occasion but for what feels good to you in the moment. That’s how to
develop personal style. Be the girl who wears a cape and a red lip to grab
coffee in L.A.’s wilderness. I guarantee it will make the day feel more
special. Plus, you never know who you might run into.
leather Mary Jane’s I found on sale at Macy’s. (Hey, if you’re taking a
Saturday stroll down 3rd street you may as well keep going till you
hit the Beverly Center. The shoe section at the Macy’s there is unexpectedly
tight.) Such a dramatic look might seem out of place in Griffith Park and it
very well may be, but why not stand out? I’m a big believer in dressing not for
the occasion but for what feels good to you in the moment. That’s how to
develop personal style. Be the girl who wears a cape and a red lip to grab
coffee in L.A.’s wilderness. I guarantee it will make the day feel more
special. Plus, you never know who you might run into.
