Category Archives: LIFE

Tokimonsta – Little Pleasures

Posted on 03.05.2013 by Monique Adina

Tokimonsta‘s voice puts me in the ultimate trance – a trance that makes me begrudge leaving my apartment for the real world. This is my jam for those restless nights when I’m trying to work, get focused or just center. #Play&Repeat

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The Ultimate V Day Cocktail

Posted on 02.13.2013 by Monique Adina

Ladies and gents, tomorrow is that day: not D Day, but V Day. Quite honestly, I’ve never really been one for participating in any sort of cheesy/over-the-top/trite celebration related to February 14th – so, in lieu of offering any mundane … /// READ MORE →

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Anything in Return – Toro Y Moi

Posted on 01.30.2013 by Monique Adina

To get you through that hump day – and so much more. Available on iTunes

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Sweater Weather – The Neighbourhood

Posted on 01.27.2013 by Monique Adina

One love, two mouths One love, one house No shirt, no blouse Just us, you find out… Listen.and.Repeat.

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Thinking Pink

Posted on 12.17.2012 by Monique Adina

American Apparel Sheer Chiffon Top/ femme d’armes Alix Pant & Bruna Blazer/ Dolce Vita Shoes/ Helen Lex Necklace/ Hare+Hart Shopper Tote Before I started driving, I never knew what a wealth of color LA is. Walls and garage doors plastered … /// READ MORE →

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A Flashdance Fro kinda night…

Posted on 12.12.2012 by Monique Adina

femme d’armes Lulu Sweater/ BCBG Jeans/ Hart+Hart Brief Clutch & Skinny Zero Waste Bangles/ Helen Lex Ring/ Sole Society Booties There’s nothing I love more than riding around Venice with Flashdance hair and a chunky knit sweater, carrying a haircalf … /// READ MORE →

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Garance Dore – Pardon my French: How to Pack Like a Stylist

Posted on 12.04.2012 by Monique Adina

The uber chic Garance Dore chats with Elisa Nalin and Viviana Volpicella about the art of packing for fashion week. So lovely to hear open and candid convos about style – and better yet, packing, which is always my eternal struggle. … /// READ MORE →

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Lomo-fied Weekends

Posted on 11.16.2012 by Monique Adina

Browsing the lovely vintage selections of my friend Asha of Costume 204. The Space 15 Twenty flea market never disappoints! Adventures in Little Tokyo. Random trinket shops and temples were among the stops for my lovah, Jam, and I Eclectic … /// READ MORE →

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