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(F21 blazer and pleated silk pants/Michael Kors watch/Asos ring/Macy's bracelet)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! 

My birthday dinner could not have been anymore perfect than it was. My best friend Kate had a handful of surprises up her sleeve, and it began the minute I walked into the restaurant. The whole table had been decorated by her fiance with pink boxes that contained cupcakes, bags of candy, and balloons! I was so shocked, I literally had to pause to take it all in as soon as I saw it. Her birthday gift to me was a Michael Kors watch I had been dreaming about for awhile, complete with engraving in the back. So touched. And finally, my birthday cake consisted of chocolate and peanut butter cupcakes, which she baked herself. Dessert also included an entire box of macarons, because she knows I'm obsessed. The whole evening was absolutely lovely, and I am so grateful to have her in my life. Looks like I gotta step it up for her birthday next year ;) xoxo

Brighter than the sun

 

(FreePeople crochet maxi/eBay boots/F21 necklace/Asos ring)

 

 

(H&M sweater/Vintage leather vest, boots, and Louie Vuitton clutch/Abercrombie&Fitch jeans/Assorted jewelry)

My birthday week began in Santa Cruz this past weekend. This is the second year in a row I've celebrated in that wonderful town, and thank God my sister is planning to attend college at UCSC straight through. I'll be looking forward to more birthdays spent with my family there. As always though, saying goodbye to my sister was rough. She is my ultimate partner-in-crime, and knowing she's not a mere 45 minutes away kills me. But it makes the next time I see her all the more exciting. 

Got my crochet dress at Free People the other day. It went from $228 to $19.95. I'd say that is a pretty big win. :)

I turn 26 in 15 minutes...it doesn't feel real yet. I'm just wondering where the hell September went? 

xoxo

Let there be love...

(Free People dress/Max Studio cardigan/JC Foxy/Vintage belt and jewelry)

One of my best friends got married on Saturday. And it was absolutely beautiful...definitely the most gorgeous wedding that I had ever been to, that is for sure!

Congratulations Danielle and Steve. I wish you guys all the love and happiness in the world.

xoxo

She's the only one I got...

 

(Wasteland lace kimono/F21 tank/Life in Progress jeans/Vintage necklace/Timeless fringe bag/Jeffrey Campbell Foxy)

(UO men's tee/Vintage biker vest, skirt, belt and Louis Vuitton clutch/Assorted jewelry/DIY feather piece/Jeffrey Campbell Lita)

Yesterday was girls day. My mom, sister and I spent the day shopping, eating and taking pictures as always in our beloved Pasadena. But prior to that, I thought I would surprise my sister with the pair of shoes she's been coveting for the past year now-the Jeffrey Campbell Lita in taupe suede. Needless to say there was a lot of screaming and jumping up and down involved. I was so happy to see my sister that elated, that it made the purchase worth every penny. Happy Back to School sissy! 

On my front, I got a 2nd job with an amazing company called Timeless. I felt so blessed and proud of how well I've been doing lately that I decided to reward myself with a pair of JC's as well, except I decided to go with the Foxy's. They're pretty comfortable (stood and walked around for 4 hours straight) but the Litas are more comfy (Victoria was in them for 6 hours straight and didn't have to change) so who knows? I'll probably have to succumb to them eventually. ;)

Hope everyone had a wonderful Labor Day weekend! 

P.S. One of my dearest friends is getting married on Saturday, and I cannot wait. I love you, Danielle! 

xoxo