Do It Yourself: Levi Cut-Offs

after my struggle to find a decent pair of high waisted denim shorts, i decided to take matters into my own hands and make my own.

the results were surprisingly good! take a look at how its done.

i bought a great pair of old levis from my local thrift shop. they were $5.99. please.

to destroy your jeans you will need:

• your best pair of scissors
• a sharpie
• a retractable blade
• sand paper

start by putting your jeans on and measuring the length you would like your shorts to be. *tip: always go longer, you can cut them more later if need be, you can never go back once they are cut. i made a mark with the sharpie. cut one leg first (in as straight of a line as you can.) next, simply fold the leg over and follow the line for the other leg. 

once your jeans are cut it is time to destroy them! make a few cuts where you want holes or fraying. then, use the sand paper to rough up the edges. 

wash the shorts for the final touch, and there you go. who needs urban anyway! 

5 Things I Need To Make. Now.

Pear, Nektar & Thyme Mimosa

Greek Baked Eggs

Turkey & Brie Panini

Blueberry Balsamic & Goat Cheese 

Flatbread with Arugula

Bourbon Bread Pudding

What I'm Wearing: Outside Lands 2013

with the highly-coveted san fran music festival less than a month away, it's time to start pulling your hippie skirts and head wraps out from the back of your closet: festival-wear is not something to be taken lightly.

as a so-cal girl venturing farther up the coast, i am preparing to layer, layer, layer. i mean, it can get to be below 70 degrees fahrenheit during the month of august? what kind of place is this? the "cold" weather aside, all my outfit planning and shopping has inspired me to share some of my favorite sources inspiration. hopefully it will help you too.

and with that i am ready for a weekend of good music, good friends and fantastic fashion!

           

still haven't bought your ticket? get on it here.

wondering where to shop? here are some of my favorites...

ASOS

Urban Outfitters

Luvocracy

My Current Obsession: Endless Summer

in honor of the official start of SUMMER 2013...

with do much hype surrounding the movie and this poster hanging everywhere i turned, i was excited to finally get the opportunity to watch endless summer. unexpectedly comical and a great look into the history of surfing around the world, endless summer is both inspiring and informative. if nothing else it made me want to pack up my bags and leave the constraints of structured society behind! now all that is left for met to do is dig up my old surfboard and make it out to the beach. soon.

Daily Dose of Inspiration

one year and counting

italy: 345 days until arrival 

My Current Obsession: Mac Miller [new album]

mac miller's new album. watching movies with the sound off.

sit down and listen to the whole thing through, it will take you on the greatest trippp of layered sounds and thoughtful perceptions.

check out his five favorite songs. he explains why here.

time to kill? he also has the most entertaining
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Daily Dose of Inspiration