Tipple & Brine in Sherman Oaks, CA

T-shirt by Chaser. Shorts by Levi. Belt by Hardware. Bag by Aldo. Bracelet by Armani. Shoes are vintage. 

In high school, I had a friend who lived in Sherman Oaks. He threw the best parties because there really wasn't much else to do around the area. When his parents weren't home, we would reluctantly relocate to the Bowling Alley next to Jerry's Famous Deli (o the good ol' days). As I grew older and moved away to college, I returned to a completely different world. Sherman Oaks was actually hip! 

It is no secret, for the past few years several areas of LA have been developing rapidly into trendsetting areas which offer great restaurants and shopping. Sherman Oaks is one of them!

Over the past weekend, I visited Tipple & Brine, a new seafood joint in the Sherman Oaks area. Though the farmhouse chic decor has been done five ways from Sunday, I can't fault them for trying to hold in with the pack. The atmosphere was lively and the food fresh! Though a little daring, it was perfect for my palate. My motto is try everything once! I like how many dishes involved seafood into American favorites such as sea urchin toast, and seared calamari salad. Of course they also have your typical market fish and oysters; several options are non seafood, and include delicious entrees, salads, and sides. I tried the oysters, brussels sprouts, and sea urchin toast. Everything was scrumptious! 

The service was not perfect, but luckily we were too busy enjoying ourselves to care. If you come, request to sit by the window, and enjoy your meal while you people watch. Apparently there is life over the canyon! 

My Three Favorite Looks From The Week Of 9/28/15

 

(all images via www.vogue.com)

 

 

You may have noticed from my choices this week that I have actually selected four favorites instead of three. When it comes to Spring/Summer 2016 Ready to Wear, it is treacherous to select only three looks considering how much fashion inspiration there is! Don't you just love Paris Fashion Week!

 

 For the third week in a row I have come across the most beautiful sheer dresses, and this one from Chloe is no different. The combination of pastel colors is so delicate, yet the tassels and transparent fabric give the overall look a little edge and sex appeal. Judging from seeing this look on various designer runways, this will definitely be a hot trend!

 

I am so proud to say I have always been a fan of MK&A's fashion choices and The Row Collection for the S/S 2016 season did not disappoint! I cannot fault one look from this season's compilation. Need I say more to prove why I chose two looks from this collection! Generally they tend to keep the colors and silhouettes very basic, which is sheer genius considering how trendsetting they are! I mean the sleeves on the first model are everything! I just want to live in these looks for the next year! Though high fashion, you don't need to be a size 0 to pull off the first model's look. The simplicity of the frock (in the second look) combined with the ulta-mini length is true to Row style. Just beautiful fabric and clean lines is what we have come to expect from this line.

 

I can honestly admit the last look from Tom Ford is an acquired taste. I am a huge fan of the relaxed pant, and when combined with a feminine blouse can be such a cool and trendsetting look! It is apparent this look will be around for the next year, so for those who have not acquired the taste maybe it's time!