Hello everyone, I’m Emily! As you all read this blog, I hope that you come to know me as that fun-loving girl, whose goal is to make her real life look like the life her virtual-self lives on Pinterest. In a nutshell, I’m an athletic, slightly nerdy, cat-loving, girly girl from Southern California. I grew up in Orange County, California, but I will always say that I’m from LA because it’s where my memory-making years were. Nowadays, I live in San Francisco, but it is only until I have finished law school.
I created this lovely little place to share my thoughts on the various passions in my life in a lifestyle blog. From fashion and beauty to books and travel, I plan to showcase my favorites, share them with each of you, and maybe even inspire others to follow their own passions.
Keep reading to learn some fun facts about me!
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Emily
FAQ
When and why did you decide to start a blog?
I started the blog in January 2018 as a way of documenting my life as I make my way through adulthood and showcasing the things that I love. When I started the blog, I knew I wanted to do a lifestyle blog with an emphasis on fashion and life in Los Angeles, but I also wanted to make sure that there was a space for the other important things in my life, including fitness, traveling, and reading. In a way, this place has served as an online journal for my experiences, and I look forward to having the blog grow with me.
Where did you go to college and what did you decide to major in?
I graduated from UCLA June 2020 (Go Bruins!) with a degree in economics. However, I wasn’t always sure about my major. I started college as a physics major, but I didn’t want to study it for the rest of my life. I decided to switch to economics because I liked how versatile of a degree it was when it came to career options. However, I am now in law school, and I will graduate from UC Hastings in 2024.
Where do you get your inspiration?
Everywhere! I love how diverse it is in Los Angeles (and most big cities for that matter). Because everyone beats a little bit to their own drum, you can get inspired just from someone you pass on the street. However, Morgan Stewart, Meghan Markle, Amal Clooney, and Carin Olsson (@parisinfourmonths) are definitely a few of my fashion inspirations. When it comes to aesthetics and photography, I absolutely love the art Slim Aarons, Natalie Obradovich, Riley Harper, and Carin Olsson capture.
How would you describe your style?
Growing up, I dressed like the typical California beach kid in denim and t-shirts with the occasional sundress thrown in there and a rotating cast of sweatshirts for the colder months. Now that I am older, my style is becoming more classic, chic, and feminine, but it still has an edge. To see the trends and fashion that I am currently obsessing over, I suggest taking a look at my Pinterest to get a better idea of where my interests are evolving.
What are some of your favorite stores?
Nordstrom, Revolve, Shopbop, Banana Republic, Express, Anthropologie, H&M, Lululemon, and the list continues to grow!
What is your favorite work out?
Historically, SoulCycle and Barry’s Bootcamp have been my go-to’s, but I also like to switch it up with yoga, pilates, or a run. Since moving to San Francisco, I have joined Equinox and am holding myself accountable with Anna Victoria’s Fit Body app, which I highly recommend!
What is your favorite place you have visited?
Internationally, it’s Paris! It is honestly a very easy answer. I fell in love with Paris the moment I got to the city. In the US, LA and Manhattan are my absolute favorite places. Washington DC is a close third on that list too.
What is something we might not know about you?
I love to craft! I do a lot of knitting and crocheting. I’m by no means an expert, but I like to work on my little projects while I watch TV. I think I like it so much because I’m creating something. I enjoy the creative process and having a finished product to work towards.
Do you have any guilty pleasures?
I have seen Gossip Girl more times than I care to admit! I also love architecture and real estate, so I have a lot of fun walking or driving around neighborhoods and admiring pretty houses. I like to call it fantasy house shopping.
