The LA EMMYS

I finally made it to the EMMYS!! 

This weekend I had the honor of presenting with the legendary voice of the LA Clippers, Ralph Lawler. 

We had a pretty funny moment backstage before walking out, when we realized neither of us could pronounce the names of half the spanish nominees. We asked around and no one could help us backstage, so we looked at each other, shrugged and said "here goes nothing" as we walked out. 

XOXO

Back at E News

Blue dress: LF // heals: Steve Madden

Red dress: French Connection 

Spent the week back on set at E! News Now.

My life is usually all about sports, so it was fun to mix things up for a couple days :) 

Xoxo

Christmas Attire

dress: Love me Do // shoes: Steve Madden // purse: Gucci 

My family is usually pretty casual around the holidays, except on Christmas Eve. I LOVE dressing up, and this firing red-lace mini was perfect for the occasion. The long sleeves and high neck line kept it classy (with how short the dress is), and the lace sleeves and back add the perfect party dress touch. 

XOXO

Rocked My Vote

As I sit here glued to the TV watching this Presidential Race, I feel liberated that I was able to participate in my second election. Hopefully all of you made your way to the polls today and let your voice be heard.

outfit 

blazer: BCBG // top: MNG // jeans: American Eagle // heals: Charles David // sunglasses: Ray-Ban // necklace: Francesca's 

I've come to learn that a blazer, heals and statement necklace can dress up any outfit. Then mixing in the boyfriend jeans and lose top finishes the look with an effortless touch. 

XOXO

Adventure Jacket

Jacket: Gap // top: Henri Girl // shorts: vintage Levi // shoes: Jack Purcell // shades: Ray Ban // watch: Michael Kors

On my days off, dressing comfortably and casually is how you'lll find me...and this jacket is a new staple in my closet. It's perfect for those cooler summer nights, paired with shorts and flats, or adding a funky touch to skinny jeans and heals for fall. 

XOXO

Hippie Child

Channeling my inner 70's. 

High waisted shorts, pants and skirts are my new obsession. They make any crop top look amazing (with out feeling trashy showing a little belly). I usually tuck in the front to show off the high rise, but because my shirt was shear, I went with the full tuck.

Outfit

top: Millau (LF) // jeans: J Brand

Find your style, and wear it with confidence :)

Xoxo

Goo Goo Dolls & Angels

Last night the Goo Goo Dolls rocked the big A after the game, and lucky little me, got to interview and introduce the 90's classic.

This summer I've been obsessed with bright colored pants, they really add a pop of flavor to any outfit. They look great with solids, color blocking or a graphic tee. 

Peplum has been seen everywhere this summer...on tops, dresses and jackets, and adds the perfect feminine touch to any outfit. Plus, peplum totally dresses up your look when paired with skinny or boyfriend jeans.

Outfit

top: Zara // pants: Else // shoes: Steve Madden // bracelet: Free People

Xoxo

Busy Casual

Today I was on the go, so I went for a comfy business casual look. I got this jean vest a month ago and it's one of my faves! It's the perfect summer staple- I've been mixing it up with dresses, rompers, pants and shorts (basically everything in my closet) 

Outfit:

vest: Levi's // top: LF // pants: BCBG // shoes: Steve Madden // necklace: Ava + Aliria (vintage) // bag: Louis Vuitton // shades: Ray Ban 

Xoxo

Feeling Fierce

shooting Angels Weekly

chatting with Garrett Richards

Torii rocking his hula gear during BP

Last Wednesday was a day of firsts...first time shooting Angels Weekly during a game, first player I've met with the same birthday as me (Garrett), and Torii's first hula.

Outfit:

With summer in the air, I went for the young professional look, rocking the Angels red pencil skirt, but adding some flare with the chiffon leopard top.

top: Buffalo Exchange // skirt: Ganni (Anthro) // heels: Steve Madden

Catch Angels Weekly Friday nights after the Angels game on Fox Sports West

Xoxo

3 Segments, 3 Outfits

Hosting Inside AlliSports (solo). We shot 3 separate segments, so that meant 3 different outfits. 

top: Free People // jeans: Free People // heals: Steve Madden

top: Nasty Gal // jeans: J Brand // shoes: Forever 21

top: Zara // jeans: J Brand // shoes: Steve Madden

Summer is right around the corner and bright colors are in full force. Break out of your fashion comfort zone and try a new color and style. Yellow was my break out color worn with my first pair of high wasted pants.

I've found that when I wear color I smile more :)

Xoxo

Spring Out

This week's outfits on Angels Weekly

top: H&M

Floral is fun and perfect for spring, and this light blouse worked great on camera, keeping that professional look without sweating my face off in 80+ heat.

top: NastyGal.com // jeans: Forever 21 // shoes: Steve Madden

My new favorite color of the season is PEACH. I love this top’s shoulder cut outs and studded collar, it gives the blouse the perfect combination of a professional yet funky flare…and it’s peach :)

top: LF // jeans: J Brand // shoes: Vince Camuto // scarf: LF // purse: Chanel // necklace: Demistache // bracelets: Energy Muse & Ama beads

Even though I'm not on camera for VO days (voice over), the booties and scarf dress up the outfit making it an appropriate & casual office look.

Xoxo

Life's a Beach

Outfit: top: Forever 21 (Samburu collection) // pants: Carmar (LF) // jacket: Millau (LF) // shoes: VANS // ring: Forever 21 // bracelets: Ama beads & forever 21

When dressing for different shows, I always think of the audience. Fox is a little more traditional, so it’s like mixing a young funk with a popped collar. BUT with action sports it’s back to my casual beach roots.

I love wearing colored pants, and pairing it with a jean jacket gives it a laidback feel. The tribal top keeps the outfit fun and colorful, and my classic checkered vans complete any beach outfit.

Xoxo

NIKE Lowers Pro

This week I took a day off from baseball and headed down to the beach to cover the Nike Lowers Pro for Inside Alli Sports. Lower Testlecs is a very popular (and always crowded) wave known for it’s 100 yard lefts and rights. However, during this competition pro surfers get a chance to ride these machine-like-waves without the crowds, so that means plenty of progressive airs.

Pro surfer, Monica Brrne- Wickey

Inside Alli Sports

CONGRATS to Gabriel Medina for taking home 1st place, the gold spike & $40,000

Xoxo

Work it Out

With a new job, comes a new look, and a slight adjustment to my style- the on camera working girl :) 

The cropped, short sleeve sweater is great for those cooler summer days. When working I wear it over a loose under shirt, but around the beach I would pair this with my high wasted jean shorts.

Sweater: Forever 21 Heritage // Shirt: American Apparel // Jeans: J Brand // Shoes: Dolce Vita // Shades: Ray Ban // Ring: Forever 21 // Necklace: Demistache (Here) 

You can never go wrong with the blazer and jean look. It gives your outfit a fun, young, business casual feel. PLUS a white blazer is a great staple for summer.

Blazer: Urban Outfitters (Here) // Top: Free People // Jeans: Free People // Bracelets: Ama beads 

I NEVER thought I'd rock jean on jean, but it's kind of my new favorite thing- pairing light denim and black denim.

Jean top: Anthropologie (Here) // Jeans: J Brand // Booties: LF // Necklace: Demistache (Available summer 2012)

Xoxo

Forever 21- Fashion for a Cause

Last night, I covered Forever 21's launch party for their new "Give to Love, Love to Give" Samburu collection. This year Forever 21 and The Samburu project are teamin' up in an international effort to help end the World Water Crisis through Samburu's "well drilling" initiatives and Forever 21 fashion. 

The Samburu project provides a simple solution to this extraordinary problem, having already drilled over 40 wells providing clean, safe driking water to over 40,000 people. 

With the launch of this new collection, Forever 21 is donating 10% of every purchase from this collection to the Samburu Project. 

The collection will be in Forever 21 stores worldwide this Friday April 20th.


MY OUTFIT: Head to toe in Forever 21 // Tribal elephant top and beaded necklace are from the Samburu collection (available this Friday)

Xoxo

Kidding Around

Doing the kid T tucked into a high-low skirt...with my classic vans for that extra effortless look. Wore this out to my girlfriends fundraiser Saturday afternoon :)

Jacket: Millau (LF) // Tee: F21 (Heritage 81) // Skirt: Brandy Melville // Sneakers: Vans // Bag: Louis Vuitton // Shades: Ray Ban 

Xoxo

All Dolled Up: Day to Night

This week for All Dolled Up Vanessa and I decided to shake things up a bit and play with day-to-night looks. 

From the brilliant mind of Vanessa Perilman:

I've always admired Alex's free spirit, calm sense of being, and her natural beauty (it makes her so darn fun to dress up). She is really like a little doll....hence why we named this blog feature: "All Dolled Up”

Day outfit: Inspired by the 70's

"Everything always goes back to the 70's" my mother used to say. It's true! What luxurious glamour and such freedom to wear what you want!!

Vest: Forever21 (Heritage 81) // Shorts: Free People // T-shirt: Splendid // Purse: vintage // Necklace: Amma beads (hug Amma) // Flats: vintage oxfords

Night outfit: inspired by Ol' Karl Lagerfeld 

I'm obsessed with 1930's bathing suit bottoms & the little shorts he does for Chanel every resort season, but lets be real, who can really afford a wardrobe full of Chanel? So we made the look for less. Nothing is more romantic and 70's feeling than cream-colored lace- so we paired a 2 piece ensemble of crocheted lace with a sharp black blazer opaque tights and simple black heels to gives it that elegant yet young, fun and super funky feel.

Blazer: Urban Outfitters // Crochet vest: Heritage 81 (Forever21) // Crochet lace shorts: Macy & Taylor // Tights: Gap // Shoes: Michael Kors // Purse: Chanel 

Vanessa’s outfit takes you back to a cottage in the Hamptons- wearing an old vintage Ralph Lauren striped dress, and adding a Levi’s jacket for that all American style.

Dress: Heritage 81 (Forever21) // Belt: vintage // Purse: vintage // Flats: vintage easy spirit oxfords.

XOXO

Fashion: Tux Out

After recently falling in love with Alexa Chung's wardrobe, I was inspired to bring some Chung into my outfit. The blazer & tuxedo blouse paired with the tattered shorts, is the perfect mellow/chic vibe for a day event.

I rocked this outfit today at Kari Feinstein's Academy Awards Style Lounge

Outfit

Blazer: Urban Outfitters (same here) // Blouse: Strawberry Kats (LF) // Shorts: Free People // Purse: Vintage Gucci // Tights: Gap // Heals: Michael Kors // Shades: Ray Band // Nails: OPI- a little nookie

My hot date :) 

HAPPY WEEKEND 

xoxo

All Dolled Up

Fashion has always been such a great way to express personal style, so I'm sharing mine with you by introducing a new segment to my blog: All Dolled Up with Vanessa Perilman.

It's always fun when my designer pal Vanessa Perilman comes over to style me. Im having a bit of an obsession these days over brooke shields amazing locks in the BLUE LAGOON. Channeling her from the movie we twisted my hair in a soft braid, and gave it a more rugged look by mixing it with a leopard high/low printed dress, a rocker chic leather jacket and some cute suede booties from Jeffrey Campbell. I love how innocent the hair looks with the cooler pieces like the leather jacket...and of course, the outfit wouldn't be complete without the CHANEL! 

Outfit: 

Leather bomber jacket: Zara 

Leopard dress: LF: http://www.lfstores.com/ 

Booties: Jeffrey Campbell Havana

Purse: CHANEL 

Double heart necklace: first gift from my boyfriend 

On Vanessa: 
Coat: Burberry
 Black turtleneck dress: American Apparel
Boots: Topshop
Bag; vintage coach

Fashion: Date Night

I love how California always puts you in the mood to do your hair like a 1970's hippy- hence the Pocahontas braid. I'm still on a leopard trip so I figured I'd tryout my newest purchase: leopard print jeans!

Animal print is a fun and sassy finish to any date night outfit, especially Valentines night.

Outfit: black turtle neck: Nordstroms, leopard print jeans: LF Carmar, oxfords: Steve Madden, purse: CHANEL