First Come First Serve:: Potato--Tomato...

I'm a buy now wear now kind of shopper...I know, this mean I miss out on many of the first come first serve pieces every season. I like to do my research, compare prices, and invest in the items I just "can't live without!" Lets back track a bit--a week or so ago I dreamed of the Dolce Vita Pela wedges in hot pink (here). At $165 they aren't outrageous but I'm always looking for a deal! I made an impromptu run to Target last night and casually strolled by the shoe section. In passing I did a quick double take when I saw this "potato" on the shelf...

Mossimo Pilar Strappy Wedge Sandals:: JACKPOT! With a $29.99 price tag I couldn't pass them up. Especially when their identical twin, aka tomato, would run me 5.5 times the price.

Dolce Vita Pela Leather Wedge $165

Coco Canal scores another point on a stellar deal. See, good things do come to those who wait!!!

Day Dream Believer...

I believe the saying goes, "dream in color!..." As my roommates would note, I dream in technicolor. Our morning routine goes something like this...Me bursting through my bedroom door expounding, "I had the craziest/weirdest/most amazing dream last night!" I LOVE sleep, but what I love most are the dreams. I can recount every detail, sense, emotion, all of it. Sometimes I think it is a bit strange, but I've been like this for as long as I can remember. Saturday morning snuggled on the couch with my roommates watching the Time Warner guy install cable and internet for us I recited my newest night vision. The dream itself was hilarious and completely unrealistic (aka hanging out with Kourtney & Kim Kardashian at the Grove in LA) but my outfit in the dream was summer time perfection. As the story telling concluded one of my roommates noted, "Wow, you even dream in outfits!" For the rest of the day I kept thinking of the ensemble and how much I wanted it to inexplicably teleport into my closet. I took the liberty of making some small adjustments to the outfit (grey ant instead of ray bans and burberry instead of an acid washed version) but you'll get the basis for where my subconscious was going.

The look isn't a departure from what I would normally wear, but the florescent color combination definitely is--so very LA of me! If only the weather here would warm up enough to start leaving the house sans tights and sleeves.

Pretty Pennies...

If you haven't checked out Pretty Pennies by now, you have seriously been missing out my friends! It is a fashion site and blog that includes some of the best brands, ones that I LOVE! The company is based out of LA and takes great effort in supporting, encouraging, and bringing new brands to customers.

I was recently shopping around on the site and quickly accumulated a cart that would have cost more than my monthly rent...a fun yet incredible feat since the prices are more than reasonable. As I was unwillingly eliminating pieces from my cart, I thought I would share with you some of the goodies I'm uber excited about and determined to claim in the next week!

I saw this Hellz Bellz dress and immediately fell in love with it. First off, I'm a HUGE HB advocate since I worked with them at the beginning of the year for a few styling jobs. They are funky, fun, and totally relevant. Ok, back to the dress... Simple, pockets, and screams to be worn layered or as is. And I'm crazy about the length, just at the knee! I've been searching high and low for the perfect pair of over the knee flat boots and Dolce Vita always does it right. The brand's known for versatility--you can roll down the top of the boot for a cool black accent. I'm a sucker for accessories and the bangle set is so money. I'm a believer in more is more so these bad boys will all be worn together and stacked!

Hellz Bellz Couturier Dress// $29.99

Han Cholo Spiked Bangles// $34.99

Dolce Vita Donnie Boots// $199.99

Do me a solid and check out Pretty Pennies. Let me know your thoughts, what your favorite items are, brands your stoked about...you can even send me an email with an outfit you've created from your finds and I'll post it here. And to make your trip to Pretty Pennies even better, if you type in "COCOCANAL" in the promo code they will hook you up with 15% off your purchase!! I know right?!?!!?

Shoes Got Sole...

My birthday was last Friday, but I'm still receiving gifts from my amazing friends and family.

These arrived in the mail from my mother. I'm going crazy over them! Exactly what I want for my pants party fall wardrobe! In fact I think I might purchase the same pair in grey with silver studs!

Dolce Vita X Target

These sweet kicks arrived courtesy of my bestie, Nate (seen here). He's turned into a bit of a shoe hoarder (in the best way possible!!!!) in the last couple of weeks which obviously benefits me as well! Excited to wear with my LNA lace leggings...to kick start their wearability!

Generic Surplus Shoes