Pop Tart.

 Jacket: Ecote | Shorts: Zara | Heels: Steve Madden | Stack Rings: Rockabella Jewels | Initial Ring: Gorjana Griffin | Midi Rings: Dub Hearts | Phone Case: Incase 

First off, sorry I have been MIA! It's been nuts finishing up production on new Mint pieces which you will see this coming week!! Eeeeee! So so so excited! Cruised round the super charming/artsy Echo Park hood the other day... I was diggin this darker ensemble but I had to add a pop of color otherwise the vibe is just too moody for me, especially when I was feeling so good! Funny story- my toes are so small they never quite reach the end of my heels! Oh well... shows more color. How about that army and neon together?! It's one of those unexpected like you don't think it will work but for some reason it does work- kinda things, I love things like that! You never know unless you try right?! There's a little life lesson for yah (wink, wink)

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Jess

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Spotted: In Black & White.

Spotted: In Black & White. by mintcc 

Black and white will always be in. If you want to look chic, black and white- it's the way to go. I've pulled off my fair share of prints. Snow Leopard- done. But I have not yet ventured into Zebra or Cow print territory. I'm on the fence. No pun intended. Does that even make sense? Cow? Fence? Farm? Anyway! Tell me, what do you think about this trend?

Xx

Roll with me...

It's All In Black & White.

Blouse: Theory | Jeans: Levi's | Necklace: Urban Outfitters | Bag: Similar here. 

Criss cross applesauce.. this was a fun experiment. Always down for black and white I had fun playing with the mix of pattern on the blouse and splatter on the jeans. Black and white is isn't sophistication, but hey a little bit Rock N' Roll never hurts. I didn't cut my hair but this wind is adding some choppy Joan Jett layers isn't it? How you do black and white? 

Rock on

Xx

PhotoCred: Samantha Katz

Rapping with Boys and Arrows.

Meagan Scott is the brains behind the Ventura based swimsuit line: Boys and Arrows. Okay, remember in "Crazy, Stupid Love" when Ryan Gosling uses that line "Your the perfect combination of sexy and cute"- well that is exactly how I would describe Boys and Arrows! I'm addicted to this line and want every suit they make. I want to be a fun, fearless, perfect combination of sexy and cute, Boys and Arrows girl! I hung with Meagan at the Boys and Arrows HQ a few weeks ago and got the full scoop on my favorite new brand:

How did you come up with the extremely cute and clever name: Boys + Arrows? 

Hmmm, the name! Well it was about a year and a half of sleepless nights and rapid annoying thoughts of what name would explain what I was trying to do best. It’s obviously a play on Bows and Arrows, which I found to be slightly too masculine for a women’s swimwear line so clearly Boys+Arrows was the answer! Just a playful name about weaponry and chasing boys. Hobbies.

Your bio on your site, written beautifully by your sister Sam- explains some of the best times of your life were spent in a bikini which inspired you to start a swim line. Let us in on the action! One of the best experiences you've had in a bikini? 

Encinitas Beach, Costa Rica, 6:27am– the earliest I've ever had champagne! The full story is on my website under "Tall Tales" and is well worth the read.

We are both born and bred California girls -what is your favorite thing to do in this beautiful state we call home?

Absolute favorite thing to do is pack an ice chest filled with adult beverages and amazing snacks.  Jump in my Fiance's truck with about 4 bundles of fire wood and head to the beach for an afternoon camping session.  He surfs, I watch and then we camp! These excursions aren't planned which make them particularly amazing.  Tequila usually plays a part in our escapade as well.  Simple and perfect.

Need to know about the wolf in your Spring 2013 video and lookbook! How did that happen?! 

I love a wolf.  I had to have one!  So, I found one.  His name is Bob.  He was actually pretty intense once we were rolling.  Every time you see him in a photo, he was actually staring at a piece of raw meet on his trainers stick.  Wild animals make me happy.

Tell me about the inspiration behind your most recent collection? 

My current collection was inspired from all of my recent escapades and travels.  That's pretty much where all of my designing comes from.  I had an obsession with pastels season!  They are so pretty and mixed with a feisty frisky girl it's a match made in heaven.  

Visit Boys and Arrows awesome website (with plenty of fun reading materal and travel tips!) here.

Xx

Free Bird.

         Tank: Rachel Roy | Shorts: Zara | Beanie: Similar here | Booties: Sam Edelman | Sunnies: RSF

What's black and white and red all over? A newspaper. And me. Cheesy, cheesy, cheesy. Black and white with a pop of color- always a favorite look for me. I feel this black and white trend is included in trend lists every single season! It's timeless. And.... More leather. Leather shorts, leather skirts, leather pants, leather jackets (all faux of course) Leather is just effortlessly edgy and cool, no? Tell me- what are your favorite leather pieces? I wanna hear! I always wonder who is stopping by and I love hearing from you guys and talking fashion so say hey! 

Xx

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PhotoCred: Charles Grauke.

Winter Brights.

Winter Brights. by mintcc

Remember that rule- No white after Labor Day? Well I think the the golden rule in fashion is there are no rules! Well maybe a few... One that I definitely do not follow is this drab color palette some people seem to get into during these colder months. I feel like cold weather is an even better reason to brighten up your wardrobe! Here are a few fun pieces to get you inspired. Check out more brights looks here and here. 

Xx

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Thriller.

     Jacket: Free People | Sweater: Trouve | Pants: Vintage similar here | Kicks: Nike | Sunnies: RayBan.

Okay okay, so it's not exactly the same as MJ's but kiiiinda close eh? My buddy (and photographer) Tanner and I stumbled across this radical hotel and decided to shoot a few photos. Not sure if you can tell in these pics just how kind of.. interesting.. this place is. If I look a little nervous in the last shot it's because there were some kooky characters hangin' round! Haha! Oh, to be a fly on the wall. A very bright fly on the wall. I am wearing a few of my favorite pieces: leather pants and the new addition: my Nike wedges. This jacket is so comfy and perfectly cropped. I felt like quite the little rock n' rolla. 

Xx

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PhotoCred: Tanner James.

Flower Power.

      Tank: Random | Jeans: J Brand | Kicks: Nike | Bag: Steve Madden -similar here | Sunnies: RayBan

I think it's safe to say I'm ready for Spring! Even though I think it may technically still be winter? Haha. Did a little mixy matchy with the flowers on my top and subtle railroad stripe in the jeans. Lately I've been all about the comfort and this wedge sneaker with skinnies deal has pretty much been my daily uniform. Speaking of wedge sneakers, these Nike's have been on my wishlist for quite some time and I am so happy they are now in my possession! I have a shoe wall in my closet; basically rows of shelves with shoes on them. It's funny the way I organize it because the top shelf is similar to a bar- the fanciest (and current faves get to go on top) These will be up there for a while.

Xx

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PhotoCred: Tanner James.