the blonde salad

this girl has crazy good style.

Illustrations by Chika Ando

came across this guy while surfing the internet-- so talented!! I adore his illustrations, they are so incredibly cute. enjoy!

his website: { Chika Ando }

Your profession is not what brings home your paycheck. Your profession is what you were put on earth to do, with such passion and such intensity that it becomes spiritual in calling

- Vincent Van Gogh

I can't see the sunshine, I'll be waiting for you, baby

so, sunday night and although I am exhaustingly tired, I am keeping myself from falling asleep by watching the youtube Coachella webcast live... btw, The Strokes are SO good. anyways, I'm trying to stay up to watch Kanye... and I couldn't help but be completely inspired by the fabulous California-laid-back, Coachella fashion! this style is my mantra for the summer- love it!!

wish I was a California girl... I may not have the sun-kissed skin temperament *I burn like a chip* but I certainly have the heart. here are my favourite Coachella-esque fashion choices (all by Free People, hats from J.Crew) & celebs on spot of course :)

click here for the webcast!!

I love this boho-hippie style of coachella music-goers. it's so effortlessly california, and I just adore it!

it's all about the mini-floral skirts, waist-cinching belts and off-the-shoulder oversized tops- don't forget the floppy hats and long pendent chains!

love love LOVE the maxi skirts- with sky-high platform sandals and cool tops ooze confident music fiend!

Love the fedora's!!

I love the oversized, big knit sweaters- paired with tiered mini skirts and chunky jewelry!

omg! I love all these looks so much! the floaty-blush pink accordian mini- with the grey boyfriend 'Flashdance' top!

I love the jean shirt for summer! so cute with the mini skirts: 2 similar looks, but so different!

absolutely love these looks- definitely sporting similar versions this summer! the little black lace shorts with the thick-light knit off-shoulder ivory sweater-topped with fedora = perfection! the layered bracelets are fabulous!

I love the nautical stripe tops! in bigger sizes, so they cascade down your shoulders are effortlessly cool!

love the jean jacket! and the woodstock accessories- fringe suede bag and choker necklaces mixed with long pendents- so California!!

J.Crew has the best assortment of hats ever!! these are my favourites!

the fabulous Panama hat- I need this ASAP!

celebs @ 2011 Coachella:

My 2 faves (above): The Hills' Whitney Port & VS Angel, Alessandria Ambrosio! SO cute, so California