It's about time

Different story, different day. It's now beginning to feel like winter. I started my morning off with a productive workout. Today, I chose Awake Tea instead of the usual Early Grey latte. Sweetened with a pump of vanilla just how I like it. The tea says it all. It's quite ironic that I am pretty awake today. It's finally Saturday and almost the end of what I'd call a busy week for me. Here's to cold weather, in no order: Recently had an interview (Not going to mention), Helped launched yet another new Designer Collab with Isabel Marant for H&M, the line and finally watched, About Time (Read more in my Films Section). It's the many perks of working design collabs when you get to keep designer hangers. Now, I own a lovely set of Isabel hangers as part of my wardrobe closet. I've come to the conclusion that if you repeat something over and over again sometimes it just gets boring. Try something new and different at least once every day. 



xo, Mo

Tartan, be still.

Dress: Glamorous UK

Contrasts

School Girl Uniform
Meets

90's Clueless "Cher & Dionne" Wardrobe

• Tartan, Prim & Plaid Shift Dress // Glamorous UK
• Beige Moto Jacket // Urban Outfitters     
• Navy Tights // American Apparel
• Fringe Boots // Urban Outfitters
• Turtoise Specks // Marc by, Marc Jacob

More from Wasteland's Sundaze Sale- November 3rd | Studio City | @ShopWasteland

Disclaimer Note: I am not in any way affiliated with Wasteland. These photos were curated by me. Feel free to check out their site. So much eye candies!
Haul/ More Lookbook pictures up soon!

Photos by, Allister De Vera Deux Estomacs

xo, MO

I exist in two places, here and where are you.

So here's to coffee and cold mornings. Here's back to square one of tasteless food and vacation withdrawals. Cheers to another week spent in LA// Valley with my boyfriend, Victor. I've come to realize that I have a love/ hate relationship with Airports. Seriously, the signs indicate that for me. Departure and arrival. Packing and unpacking. It's sad and heart throbbing at the same time. Every time I depart San Jose Airport I get this rush of excitement, the feeling of anticipation and patience. Then, the feeling of rush of excitement goes away once I know I have to head back to Burbank Airport to fit back into reality. It's always so hard saying goodbye, especially at Airports. Whether you're an avid flyer or not, these are some of the few feelings you can't control. Northern California will always be my home but not when I feel there's something missing I begin to part with that feeling. I miss my boyfriend so much. He is my home. Last week was yet another fun getaway with him. I always seem to learn or see something new whenever I visit Southern California especially the heart of the Valley. Since my boyfriend's move, he tells me stories of Reseda, the Valley mostly. One might think of the various ways the Valley could be dangerous, less attractive, and entertaining. But it's a place where most real things happen because of such a suburban community. It may not be all glitz and glamour but living in such a place where much of it lacks is exactly its charm. Laundromats is where I first found interest in the area. It's where I first laid eyes on art and cultural diversity. At first sight I discovered that the Valley is where one holds roots and what living truly means. I guess because I was so used to seeing Los Angeles as the mecca of all roots. Unlike the Los Angeles area, there are plenty of overlooked 5 star restaurants and authentic ethnic markets that surrounds the Valley. I learned the Karate Kid was filmed on Reseda. I always recall a scene in the film when driving past the South Seas apartment. I love seeing the Valley at night. There's a quaintness about it that captures the film, American Graffiti while cruising down Van Nuys Boulevard. Even on mid-afternoon drives, the era of so many past TV shows such as Happy Days, Wonder Years, and Sandlot the Movie reminisce of these tiny moments in film history. I think this is what separates the Valley from the greater part of Los Angeles. 

Heights

I know I've neglected writing new posts since my last one on Halloween costumes choices. Oddly, none of the ideas I posted was what I chose. I decided on dressing up as Daria to later find that I ended up not dressing up this Halloween. Instead, I made different plans with my boyfriend. Sometimes things don't come according to plan. And sometimes, that's okay. Indecisiveness got the best of me, especially the search for Daria's pale green blazer. Above all, my Halloween weekend was worth the wait of bargain thrills. Halloween turned into HAULoween (literally). Whenever I'm shopping in LA, I find myself doing more or less thrifting. I always seem to dig deeper and try to hit up all the vintage treasure spots including consignments. Clothing + Food sums up some of my weaknesses. Two serendipity encounters: 1. First time visiting the American Apparel Warehouse Flea Market 2. Wasteland's Sundaze Parking Lot Sale. Wasteland  // HAUL PICTURES UP SOON. For more, please feel free to visit my Instagram: @luxmobehave. I actually paid two visits to Wasteland before the day of the parking lot sale I had found out about it. My boyfriend is seriously the sweetest. He dropped me off first just so I wouldn't miss anything because he had to find parking and waited for me while I shopped the racks. He knows how much I love finding great deals and never ceases to amaze me with his patience. Since the sale started at 12pm and him and I got there at 1pm, luckily there were still racks of clothing left. Such great deals that I didn't want to pass up. Downfall of that shop walk was the fact that I had to find an ATM on Ventura because they weren't accepting debit so I had to put my items on hold so I can run and withdraw cash. Tip: Always bring cash with you. Sometimes places like outdoor sales, sample sales, and restaurants don't take debit/ credit. Another highlight of my week stay (excluding the almost 5 count car accidents I witnessed during senseless traffic + rushy idiotic drivers) is Roscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles on Pico Blvd. Roscoe's hype could be turned down a notch just because the cornbread cannot be compared to Hard Knox // (San Francisco) buttery cornbread but my boyfriend and I stayed satisfied with our Soul Food cravings of fried chicken, perfectly cooked collared greens, mac n' cheese, and gravy mashed potatoes. You might be thinking why I hadn't tried the waffles with the fried chicken but my palette wasn't feeling the duo. I'm glad I finally had the chance to grub at Roscoe's. 

City of Angels // Los Angeles Skyline

Spudnut Cronut

American Apparel Warehouse

Colour Edition

  

AA Flea Market Haul // Total: $75

Kelly "Risk" Graval's Metallic Tissue
Curated by: Roger Gastman
Solo Exhibition

frnd // Victor Duarte

Roscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles

xo, MO

Book lovers never go to bed alone

Current Covet List

1. To become a superior listener, to answer what's been asked.

2. Finish reading all of Murakami's novels

3. See Frank Ocean live

4. Make a silent film

5. Take a picture (in motion) at a Roller Rink

6. Ride Mickey's Fun Ferris Wheel

7. Take a flower arrangement class

8. Experience Cinespia

9. Try Bikram Yoga

10. Meet Jacqueline Suskin, keep a poem from 
her

11. Attend Rose Bowl Flea Market

12. Make mini gift bags for all the Baristas who 
have given me free drinks

13. See a Douglas Fir Forest

14. Start a Christmas list for loved ones

15. Have a picnic with a friend in a scenic view
                                                                                   
16. Make leisure time to watch Glenn O' Brien's 
TV Party DVDs                                                                                

Isabel Marant xCollabx H&M

If I could hashtag all of my emotions on Isabel Marant collaboration with H&M it would be endless. Just sayin'. I can't tell you how long I've been anticipating this moment. The launch gives consumers the benefit of capturing her designs at an affordable price. Isabel Marant hits selected H&M stores November 14. This includes MEN & CHILDREN, definitely exciting. About three weeks ago, Marant's lookbook for H&M leaked partial via Racked & Styleite blog. Parisian deity melds effortless dressed-down chic attire and offbeat wear. I've learned that nothing quite changes when you grow into an adult after childhood. Every mark, every memory follows which reminds me awhile back I remember reading a page on Vogue about Marant and how she created her own logo, " a hand drawn star",recollected by her school days. 

"Rejecting the girlish style popular in her suburban Paris neighborhood of Neuilly-sur-Seine, asks her father for a sewing machine and begins reworking old army jackets and remnants into a more bohemian wardrobe. Changes into these original creations before class. “I wanted to wear things that I liked. Fashion, I did not even know what it was!”[4] she later recalls, noting her proclivity for wearing ballet flats, sans socks, even in cold weather." via VOGUE 

>>Daria Worbowy








I didn't get the chance to help launch last year's Maison Martin Margiela launch at H&M. Still debating if I should stand in line or work the launch. Either way, I can't wait to experience yet another collaboration at its finest.

xxMO