October Lately

♫  Michael Nau- Wonder ♫ 

Wearing: thrifted look + my comfy Batana espadrilles

Current fall reads from my local public library, almost done reading "The Art of Hearing Heartbeats" and I'm loving it so far! :)

Pumpkin patch shadows

Abbot Kinney Festival

Cha Cha Matcha in Venice

Iced coconut and hemp matchas...so refreshing!

Checking out the new Everlane store in Venice, absolutely loved!

Pa's Pumpkin Patch in LBC

Chai run with Jackie

Morning Lavender Cafe cute fall display outside their store!

Sometimes when I wake up with a small appetite I make myself a quick and easy harvest yogurt bowl like this one! Soooo yummy! Try it with regular yogurt or even with coconut yogurt if you're lactose, still delish! :) 

Finally some fall colors in LA!

Venice sights!

Collaborative Coffee Bar in Lakewood! New coffee shop nearby, loved the decor and space!

Stopped by General Store in Venice last weekend again, always lovin' their space and great product selection! Can't get enough!

General Store

Found a lovely mountain sage goat milk soap, looove the scent so fresh!

Fingerprints Record Store in LBC (my go-to) :)

Fun Abbey Road backdrop at Fingerprints ! 

My nephew clearly loving the Abbey Road backdrop too :)

Berlin Bistro stop, always a fave!

Another new cafe in DTLB: Ground Hideout Coffee, loved their pumpkin pie latte!

My cute chubby nephew, Lorenz, growing up way too fast! He's almost 2 months old! :O

Crema Cafe breakfast in Seal Beach! So yummy and fulfilling :)

Hope you guys enjoyed my random pictures from this month,  I can't believe this month is almost over though :/ but I'm super excited for November since I'll be heading out Arizona for my birthday, miss it out there so much! 

Are you guys dressing up for Halloween?

Happy weekend!

x

StephC

Oak Glen Apple Farm

♫ Hope Sandoval & the Warm Inventions- A Wonderful Seed ♫ 

Wearing: Levi's vintage jacket, Mate the Label moon phases tee, Whimsy + Row pants,  Clarks boots

Hey guys!

SO yes, I ended up going back to the apple farm in Oak Glen, I just couldn't get enough lol, this time we made sure to stock up on apple cider, apple pie, and well...apples, it was all so delicious!

One of the many other reasons why I also love this season!

I also love the fall vibes at Oak Glen, it literally feels like I'm in another state surrounded by huge oak trees while getting lost in all the nature there. It was just so peaceful! I'm seriously wishing I could live in the countryside now surrounded by trees and mountains...*le sigh*...maybe one day!

Do you guys have any fun plans for Halloween coming up?

Fit Series with Mate the Label

A couple of days ago I got a chance to check out Mate the Label's essential collection,  it was a real women fit series where they had different women of all ages and sizes to come try on their collection! I was super excited to check it out since I'm already a huge fan of the brand and their tees!

Loved the snacks and drinks they had for us! :)

I ended up choosing the vintage boxy crew tee in terracotta and the lounge short in rose. Loved this combo I paired, lately I can't get enough of terracotta and dusty rose colors, they're so feminine yet perfect for all year-round! The set was so comfortable and super soft! Honestly such great quality fabrics and fit too! I highly recommend checking out Mate the Label, they have everyday essentials and the best part is that they're all sustainably made in LA. I love how transparent they are about the brand and how their clothes are made! 

What do you guys think of the lounge-y look?

x

StephC

Apple Picking

♫ Kurt Vile- Red Apples ♫ 

(Topshop jeans (thrifted), Christy Dawn boots, Thrifted straw bag, Asos cardigan)

Happy October lovelies!

I celebrated the first days of fall by going apple picking in Oak Glen's apple farm, it's about an hour and half drive but so worth it!

The weather was perfect too, a lovely crisp gloomy 50 degrees and there was an abundance of apples everywhere, I got a bag and even tried the fresh made apple cider, which was oh so good!

This is one of the many fall-related activities I enjoy doing every year and I'm so glad I got to start off the month by picking apples, drinking apple cider, and getting lost in nature.  I'm hoping to go back soon before fall is over haha, loved it that much! 

What are some of your favorite fall-related activities/outings?

x

StephC