Bold Wings

I've been a little obsessed with dresses lately - and it's because it's easier to choose one piece to wear in the morning, than match a top and a bottom. It's the lazier version but the more put-together version - it's a win win! I tried Rent the Runway for the first time last weekend and it was a great experience! The package arrived on Friday newly dry cleaned and neatly placed in a blue garment bag. I wore the dress on Saturday, and shipped it back on Monday morning. They also had this clutch that I've been eyeing for awhile, so I got to test it out for the weekend. 

Photographer: JUSTFENG
Dress - Rachel Comey | Clutch - Opening Ceremony 

Shifting to Fall

I'm slowly transitioning my wardrobe to Fall colors and textures. Get ready for lots of toffee colored tops, camel suede skirts, and olive green sweaters. If you need a color reference, just google Kanye's clothing line. 

Photographer: Allan Lin
Top - Fifth Label | Bottom - Fifth Label | Sandals - Steve Madden | Sunnies - Urban Outfitters

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Hello Dark Walls, My Old Friend

All these moody wall colors are giving me the feels! There's something about this dark walls + velvet furniture that gives the room a sense of decadence, without being too overwhelming. I've also always had this dream to have a single dark accent wall that was covered with framed black and white photographs and paintings. These photos are spurring on that urge to impulsively paint one of my walls black, ASAP.

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- Nat
 

The Open Road

Happy Friday friends! Nothin' better than a full day wearing flip flops, t-shirt and jeans shorts. :) 

Photographer // Allan Lin
In collaboration with Urban Outfitters

Chia Seed & Coconut Pudding

Ever since Le Pain Quotidian opened right next to work, my colleagues and I have been obsessing over the Chia Seed Pudding, but it costs $7USD for a tiny bowl. It's like buying pressed juice or acai bowls - it costs way less to make it yourself! Le Pain conveniently put their recipe online, so here it is even more conveniently for you just a scroll away. I also added a raspberry compote recipe to top it off. Enjoy! :)

WHAT YOU NEED:
 5 tbsp Chia Seeds
1¾ CUPS (14FL OZ/400ML) canned coconut milk
3 cups fresh raspberries
2/3 cup - Domino® Organic Blue Agave Nectar Syrup

HOW TO MAKE IT:

1. In a bowl, mix the chia seeds with the coconut milk for 2 minutes using a wooden spoon. Pour the mixture into 4 small jars or ramekins (about 4 inches in diameter). Refrigerate for 3 hours or until completely set.

2. Pour the blue agave syrup into a small saucepan on low heat. Pour in the raspberries and crush using a wooden spoon or potato masher. Increase heat to medium, until mixture begins to boil and foam, approximately 5-7 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer for another 10 minutes. Strain mixture using a mesh strainer, working with the back of a spoon to remove as much liquid as possible. Keep the compote in the mesh, and discard the liquid. 

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pudding recipe from here | compote recipe from here