DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES

As you may have read from my earlier post, I spent Christmas in Los Angeles, and ventured to downtown LA to celebrate the holiday. I fell in love with the buildings and character of the city (but let's be real, California weather can make you fall in love with a dumpster)!

And how appropriate was my Santa Monica shirt? I thought it went well with my new favorite Marrin Costello chain necklace (c/o). Photos were taken by my brother, Adam Badlotto, who also found this awesome old theatre.

I'm wearing a Topshop shirt, Brand & Label vest, Saturday by Kate Spade sunglasses, J. Litvack flats, and Marrin Costello necklace (c/o).

I can almost feel the warm weather from the screen!

x Jill

BLACK AND GOLD WITH ARCHER TOWNSEND AND MARRIN COSTELLO

I'm gonna let you in on a little trick on how to never overpack again. When I plan for a trip, I always stick to one or two "color stories" and one metal. I know, I know... it may seem like you're limiting yourself, but it makes packing a breeze and you'll still have endless amounts of outfit choices in that carry-on. I promise it's the way to avoid overpacking. (No one said anything about underpacking, though...)

My go-to combination? Black and gold, of course. To spruce up your outfit, throw in contrasting materials like I did with this leather and knit sweater or colorblock leggings!

My must haves? My Gage Moto leggings c/o Archer Townsend, and Juliette bracelets and Hunter earrings c/o Marrin Costello. I wore these leggings with other sweaters and blouses on my trip and never took off those bracelets!

I'm also wearing a GUESS necklace and watch, sweater (get ready to see this one a lot) and clutch from The Limited, Warby Parker sunnies,  DV by Dolce Vita wedges, and jewelry from Kate Spade, Wakami, and Love and Pieces.

What's your favorite combination to wear?

Jess