What is June Gloom you ask? Well scientifically speaking, it is the elusive swirl of breezes called the Catalina Eddy that are responsible for helping cool the Los Angeles basin. In English, it’s that time during the beginning of June when LA feels strangely like San Francisco, cold, dark, and well, gloomy! EVERYONE relax. This typically only lasts a few weeks, so we devised a guide on how to beat the June Gloom Blues!

#1 Get a pair of cropped pants, it will make all the difference in the world when you get stuck in a bit of drizzle.

#2 Glasses, we know you have your amazing pair of sunnies for summer all picked out; however, we suggest glasses for those dark and stormy mornings!

#3 A cookbook: June Gloom means early nights in, why not entertain? Hit up your local farmer’s market grab some goodies and get cooking.

#4 A yummy scented candle: Is there anything better than that dusky gray light combined with a bit of candlelight? Romantic!

#5 An umbrella: This is one of those ‘you never know when you might need it’ items that is an absolute must for Los Angelenos.

So it’s date night….Where is HE taking you? What are you wearing? Well for sure you should be wearing those “never take your eyes off me” skinny jeans with your “oh this old thing” sheer pink blouse that you obviously been waiting to wear just for today’s occasion. And don’t for get the higher the heel the longer your legs look when picking out shoes (this rumor is true, just saying). Now that we figured that out, here are some places HE should be taking you so start dropping those hints and bookmarking the yelp page in his iphone (on accident of course!).

The Dinner Date:

Pace, meaning ‘peace’ in Italian and pronounced (poch-ay), is a rustic gem located up Laurel Canyon. Step out the car and all the sudden you are in the Italian countryside (okay that is a bit of an exaggeration but go with it!). This place is great because it’s secluded, quiet, romantic, and delicious. Also, pretty much everyone else who is there is most likely on a date as well so if anything else there is always good people watching (you may spot a celeb or two).

The Movie Date:
Gold Class Cinemas: Gourmet food + drinks + comfy recliner chairs = we’re not at the AMC’s anymore Toto! Obviously the whole dinner and a movie is over done and takes a lot of strategic planning to get dinner done before the movie. So why not go have dinner well watching a movie! Genius idea right? Located in Pasadena right off Colorado blvd which makes for great walk and talk. Lots to see and lots to do after the movies is always a plus if the date is going well!

The Magical Date:
The Magic Castle: Any place where you have to be a member or gain a guest card is a place YOU should be! The Magic Castle is the for sure ultimate ‘outside of the box’ date night. With dinner, a bar, magic shows and a great view of LA….what more can you ask for?! This is for sure a great date idea that you’d need to experience at least once! And, who knows maybe the night will end with a magical kiss!

While we love our skinnies, we just cannot get enough of the wide leg denim trend! We put together a handy dandy little guide on how to wear these bad boys, see below!

1. Go with something girly: We love the floral top above! The fit is right on since it is cropped at a little below the waist. The one rule about wide leg denim is “don’t want to wear baggy on baggy” otherwise you’ll end up looking a little frumpy. Something silky and slightly loose can work beautifully though!
2. Keep it simple: a striped tank, t-shirt, or anything just plain old basic black and white can work here. All you have to do is tuck it in and pair it with a chunky necklace and you are insta-chic!
3. A cut above: The cropped trend is going strong! This works well with a pair of wide leg denim that are a bit more high-waisted (think 70s), pairing a fringed or cropped top can be a fun retro look!
4. A printed tee: By adding a printed tee or tank you can easily make this look more casual. Perhaps throw on your cropped leather jacket if it’s a little chill out!
5. Tie it up: I am a huge fan of the tied top look. I have been seeing girls rocking tied chambray, plaid tops around town and it’s super adorable and super easy to pull off. Have an old t-shirt you are kinda over? Just cut it up the middle and you have a whole new look waiting for you!

The Melrose Trading Post (or Fairfax Flea) is a staple Los Angeles Sunday afternoon activity! Whether you are rolling solo, with a crew, or your favorite guy or gal, it’s always a good time! You are bound to find something amongst the 200+ eclectic vendors which carry everything from mid-century modern furniture to vintage books. We love their boho dresses, retro belts, and cheapola sunnies which you can can snap up for as little as $12 bucks! We spotted fashion blogger, Jazzi McG (pictured), rummaging around for her upcoming trip to NYC! Get all the details on the famous flea market here.

Los Angeles is definitely blessed with perfect picnic weather, not too hot and not too cold, but just right. The basics for any solid picnic is a no brainer: finger friendly foods, a large blanket, lots of napkins and the quintessential summer cocktails! If you want to get extra fancy, you can always add in plates, utensils and cups (All recyclable and biodegradable, of course). As for ‘what to wear’, you can throw on your favorite comfy maxi dress, a pair of relaxed chinos, woven sandals and a floppy sun hat…oh and don’t forget the shades!

Since location is everything in LA, here are some prime locations to get your picnic on:
Griffith Park: Located in Los Feliz and can pretty much accommodate any sized picnic party. This vast oasis is home to the LA zoo, horse trails and the observatory (hello, best view in town). With such amenities, your picnic is just the beginning of an amazing all-day, action-packed adventure.

Elysian Park: Yes, home of the legendary “Love in LA” peace celebration in the 1960’s. Elysian Park is filled with not only history, but awesome hiking trails and beautifully arranged plants. A great setting for any picnic addict – you might even get a view of Dodger Stadium if you venture far enough!

The Beach: From Venice to Manhattan to Malibu, the beach is always a good option. For non-grass lovers and for those that prefer a cool breeze and front row ocean views, this is perfect! You can literally plop down your blanket anywhere, but the best option for sure is the fire pits! Can’t go wrong with a sunset and s’mores…YUM!

Cinespia: Operated only in the summer time, this picnic + movie deal is something everyone in LA should try at least once! Hosted in the iconic Hollywood Forever cemetery, this event screens some of the best classic films such as “Young Frankenstein” and “Airplane”. The major bonus is that it’s BYOB, so while the lines may be long, it’s absolutely worth the wait!

As soon as the summer months hit, the clock strikes 6 PM and everyone rushes out of the door and heads to their favorite watering hole with an outside patio for happy hour! So fun right? Well, not fun when you are wearing the same outfit for the 8th hour and your office crush surfaces. We know you don’t want to overdo it but we’re all for freshening up a bit! Snag a pair of this ultra comfy Marilyn Crop pants in army green, sub your flats for some wedges, pop on a statement piece necklace, add a spritz of perfume and you are happy hour ready!