Heaven on Earth

Yesterday I had the pleasure of meeting up with a dear friend of mine for coffee. So we decided to head towards downtown, enjoying the beautiful sunny day as we walked. As we were carousing the kitschy shops and cafe's on Linden and 1st street, we came across this amazing store called GypCee Trunk Show. I was immediately intrigued as the inviting scent of softly burning sage draws you near. Upon entering the store I instantly fell in love! This Eco-conscious store has many treasures from organic teas to hand-painted leather clutches and amazing feathered accessories. The best part about the store is that they fully support sustainable and Eco-conscious businesses! Walking through this store felt like Heaven on Earth and the vibe is more than welcoming! I also had the pleasure of speaking with the genuinely sincere owner Angela Aldatz. She is a beautiful soul who shines brightly like the sun. You can sense her passion for life is imprinted within the walls of her store. So if you are in the area, I highly recommend stopping by the store as you just might fall in love as I have!

 Store Owner, Angela Aldatz

GypCee Trunk Show

440 E. 1st Street

Long Beach, CA 90802

(562) 951-0272

GypCee BLOG

Paint Me Pretty

I fully believe in diversifying one self. What a better way than to take a gander at the latest emerging artists and their wordless visions. Being an artist myself, I can fully appreciate the hard work that goes into creating your thoughts into brush strokes. I love all sorts of art types and mediums from acrylics to architecture. I find it inspirational to see others who turn their passion of self expression in to a form that can be shared and loved by others. That being said, I would love to take the time to share the work and name of a talented San Diego, CA based artist. Jessica Grundy owner of Solocosmo. Her soft spoken art work definitely adds a punch with her use of colors and intimate details. Even better she has jewelry pieces that features her art! What I enjoyed most about in regards to learning about Jessica, is that she I like to dust and vacuum on Sundays. Check out some of my favorite pieces of her art work.

 Solocosmo by Jessica Grundy

Get In My Belly!

So I just had to share my latest find of this most amazing new casual style restaurant. Located in the heart of Downtown Long Beach, CA, Tasty Pasty surely knows how to whip up the best Shepard's Pies in town! I discovered this hidden treasure when I was helping my friend out by working a shift at the Rhythm Lounge on Pine Street. Due to typical night club hours I finished work a bit after 2 AM. As the last of the One Love Community crew were heading out, the super awesome owner of Tasty Pasty approached us and let us in on their good treats they have to offer! Not only was I amazed at the fact that they were still open to serve delicious food but they let us try their Apple Pies too! They also have items on the menu that are Vegetarian friendly! So next time you are hit by a serious hungry feeling swing on by the Tasty Pasty! 

Tasty Pasty

245 Pine Ave. #130 

Long Beach, CA 90802

(562) 388-5007

www.tastypastys.com

LB Lovin'

So today I would like to continue on for my deep love for Long Beach, CA by introducing ONE LOVE COMMUNITY. It's a movement that is continuously gaining momentum amongst the Long Beach underground kids. It's a culmination of various artists ranging from Reggae to Hip Hop to film makers and the list goes on. To stand behind ONE LOVE COMMUNITY is to support all of the local artists that share one vision of unity. Stay tuned for updates on the Upcoming Events section of the Latest News page for One Love Community events. Apparel merchandise for men and women are for sale. If you would love to show support just as Lazy Leopard does, pick up a tee and share the love around town! For more info on how to pick up your merchandise visit the ONE LOVE COMMUNITY Facebook page and leave a message!

 

One Love Community Girl's Fitted Tee (pictured with a Lazy Leopard bow)

 

Backside of Girl's Fitted Tee

MODEL: Miss Lazy Leopard, Olivia Stackhouse

Runaway with Me

Long Beach, CA is the one city I've resided at for the longest. Being a military brat, most of my life has been uprooted several times. So having a place where I can call home is quite important to me. So what a better way to pay tribute to the lovely beach town I call home is to talk about...what else? FASHION! I have to share with you a clothing line that is kitschy and taking over the heart of Long Beach. Recently, the Long Beach Grand Prix took over our little downtown and I was down there to watch the incredibly fast cars and enjoy the Sunny California weather. Later in the day, I had the pleasure of meeting the owner of RUN LBC clothing company.  I was ecstatic to see their simply stated clothing line! They offer hats, hoodies, and tops for both men and women. So if you're proud like me you should go ahead and RUN LBC!

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Inked

I am such a huge fan of all things vintage and letterpress products. I feel it takes a good sense of the "old days" to put together a well styled letterpress cards, stationary or tags. I was searching for new hang tags for all of the Lazy Leopard products and I was beyond giddy when I came across Lazy Day Cottage on Etsy.com! There are tons of different tags, cards and much much more. Themed from Nautical to the Vintage/French inspired. I ended up purchasing 3 different sets of tags because I was very impressed in the craftsmanship. I've not been more excited over letterpress products as I do now! Check out some of my favorite items for sale at the Lazy Day Cottage Etsy Shop.

Nautical Party Favor Bags

Vintage Inspired Tea Cup Stickers

Vintage Love Tickets with Flowers

Visit Lazy Day Cottage Shop

Into the Wild

To me, personal style is one the best ways to show others minute details of who you are without saying a word. Knowing that each person is uniquely different, I feel its important to find clothes that clearly express you personality. Being a female this day in age is definitely not easy, having so many images to be compared to on a daily basis strives many women to reach such perfections which not only seems stressful at times but creates such unfavored delusions of self-conscious issues. I say take the time to share the beauty of your personality and apply it to your wardrobe rather than trying to be something you're not. For those who know me, I am a lover of life, art, music and travels. During my life journey I've come to love all the details in life. Thus, I apply that philosophy to each outfit I compile together each day. Try to imagine my excitement when I came across this delightful clothing line, Wildfox Couture! It encompasses a playful and whimsically fashionable style all to its own. I'm absolutely ecstatic about their French inspired Spring line as I love all things related to the French! Check out some of my favorite looks from their 2011 White Label Spring and French inspired Spring Collections.

WILDFOX COUTURE

Lazy Day Travels: Bozeman, Montana

As a lover of traveling and seeing the sights the world has to offer, I wanted to share one destination that has since stayed in my heart. Bozeman, Montana in Gallatin County is the 4th largest city in the state and has all the wonderful benefits of country living, kind hearts, fresh air and big skies. Yet, it also has a kitschy small town city feel on the streets of their historical downtown. The city is named after John M. Bozeman who established the Bozeman Trail and was a key founder of the town in August 1864. In downtown, you can have a scrumptious breakfast at Nova Cafe (my personal favorite is their Blue Crab Eggs Benedict which is super YUM!), do some shopping at Sugar Boutique, then enjoy a glass of wine and some creatively presented appetizers at Plonk. One other stop I made was at the artistic Theory Salon, founded by Stylist of 9 years, Brittney Murphy. Trevor & Cori Soucie, who are highly requested Stylists in Bozeman, came on board as Stylists/Co-Owners in January 2010. So next time you are planning a vacation getaway, why not consider Bozeman, Montana?

I loved the look of these Modern Chic Blackmore condos in Bozeman!

 Streets of Downtown Bozeman, MT

 Delish French Toast Breakfast

 Max & Cleo Sweater Dress

Downtown Bozeman