Weekly Obsessions

Hi guys, happy black friday! I apologize for being a bit absent from my blog the last week - a lot of personal matters to sort through, but I am back!! =) Thanks to those who commented/emailed me with requests on topics to keep this blog thing going. You have really kept me inspired to focus on bringing useful, relevant, fashion content. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

I decided to skip in-store black friday shopping this year (especially with the rain in LA) - but thinking of doing some online shopping. What about you guys? Any good deals? Please tell me in the comments below!

cheers, julie
(aka cotton and sparkles, @cottonnsparkles, follow me on instagram)

a) Seriously these Vivienne Westwood booties with leopard bow combination is beyond chic and adorable.
b) Kind of obsessing over gel nail art - pops of color, polka dots, bow, etc. 3D art makes the nails look incredible and festive =)
c) Best way to take off glitter nail polish - love this trick!
d) With my shorter hair, I found that curling your hair with a flat iron has been quick & easy.
e) What is Christmas without a bit of magic at Disneyland?! :) Can't wait to go this year.

photo credit: farfetch, sweetnailart, refinery29, disneyland

Weekly Obsessions

Hi guys, thank god it's finally Friday. It has been one of the longer weeks for me. My obsessions this week range across number of things, mostly taking me into the Winter season (even though it's been quite warm in LA). Have a fabulous weekend! xo

cheers, julie
(aka cotton and sparkles, @cottonnsparkles, follow me on instagram)

a. If only I can add all 27 places as a must destinations to my bucket list. These places are just so amazing.
b. Isabel Marant for H&M aftermath - did you guys partake in the "grab now, decide later" approach?
c. Jcrew's new winter catalog has some amazing photos in the snow - this is officially getting me ready for the cold winter season with style.
d. Completely obsessed with this Madewell car coat in royal blue. My current favorite item in my wardrobe! Will post outfit photo soon :)
e. Selena Gomez has really upped her style game - loving her tie dye look.

photocredit: buzzfeed, luckymag, jcrew, madewell, whowhatwear

Food Adventure in Downtown LA

Hi guys! Super long over due post - hope you guys have been well! Wanted to share some snapshots from the past weekend @ downtown LA in Chinatown. I love all the delicious spots in Chinatown, so try to make it a point to get out there as often as possible. Dim sum, desserts, pastries (egg tarts, sesame balls!!), so on and so forth. Weekends call for casual, relaxed outfits but still put together - my go to staple outfit for the weekend: button up top, distressed skinny jeans, and ray ban aviators :) Simple, casual, relaxed look - my favorite look. Enjoy! 

cheers, julie

(aka cotton and sparkles, @cottonnsparkles, follow me on instagram)

Outfit

Shirt: Madewell (similar here)

Jeans: Paige (similar here)

Bag: American Apparel L'epicier Tote

Necklace: Custom rose gold chain

Sunglasses: Rayban Aviator

Beanie Weather

Hi guys! Yes, it's finally beanie weather! Can you feel my excitement? :) Well, LA weather has been a bit everywhere these days.. cold in the morning, hot in the daytime, and cold yet again at night! Doesn't matter - because I am bringing out my beanies and cozying it up! :) Beanies for me equate to beginning of the Holiday season, makes me want to get my warm blanket out with a hot cup of coffee/tea and get a nice reading in. Or pop in a holiday movie or two (my favorite: Home Alone 1 & 2, especially Lost in NY!)

Here are my picks of my favorite beanies of the moment that are on my "wishlist" -- definitely worth the money if you're looking for "THE BEANIE" for this season. You will get quite the use out of them, as beanies can dress down your dressy holiday look, all the while making your outfit comfy and chic at the same time. You will get your money's worth! Will post next week on some affordable alternatives as well if you're looking for options that may not break the bank - so please tune in next week! xoxo

cheers, julie
(aka cotton and sparkles, @cottonnsparkles, follow me on instagram)

1. Eugenia Kim Marley Slouchy Hat ($188)
2. Eugenia Kim Felix Knit Cap ($160)
3. Wommelsdorff Talis Beanie ($265)
4. SungHee Bang Rodney Beanie ($235)
5. Rag & Bone Cara Beanie ($195)
6. Steven Alan Cashmere Beanie ($98)

Weekly Obsessions

Hi guys! TGIF! My obsessions this week really range from multiple array things - check it out below! :) Have a fabulous weekend - I'll be enjoying a quick vacay up in Carmel/Big Sur area, so updates of my trip to come via instagram!

cheers, julie
(aka cotton and sparkles, @cottonnsparkles, follow me on instagram)

a. Power of simple H2O; I can proudly say that keeping hydrated changed my skin for the better as well.
b. This is really taking me back to the 90s H.O.T // GOD days, but looking forward to 2AM's first US concert in LA in December! Go Kpop - gotta support it!
c. I am digging the Fall/almost-Winter looks with tights of all kinds - everything from sheer to opaque, solid to prints!
d. Fall/Winter season isn't the same without beanies - love love beanies with everything these days!
e. Currently obsessed with Dita Condor aviators - totally want to add this to my Dita collection. :)

photo credit: refinery29, powerhouselive, whowhatwear, polyvore, shopbop