They had lights inside their eyes...

(Vintage sweater/Gifted scarf/Timeless bag/H&M jeans/UO boots)

The day before Thanksgiving, my sister and I went out on a date. We had been wanting to see Like Crazy since we first saw the trailer a couple months ago. So we got hot dogs at Carney's then trekked over to the Arclight to see it. It was incredibly emotional and really tugged at my heart strings, especially at certain moments that sort of paralleled my life. It leaves you pondering awhile after it's over. I highly recommend it. Plus, I now have such a girl crush on Felicity Jones-what a face! 

My sister comes back for winter break in a couple days! I cannot wait to have more sister dates with her. We have the most fun whenever we're together. 

P.S. The fringe boots I'm wearing, I found at Urban for a mere $30! It has a low heel, super comfy, and fits around my calves (which is rare). I was so ecstatic to take them home. 

There's a fire starting in my heart

This was just one of those relaxing, beautiful, incredibly peaceful days you recall when other things in your life are not necessarily working out as planned. This was last Monday, when the Husb and I went to Burbank to see Super 8 (which I highly recommend btw) and shop. Well, I really didn't do much shopping, but the boy got a lot of amazing things including this beautiful navy, military jacket from Wasteland (pictured above). It was the most perfect buy of the day. Afterward, we went to Ikea to pick up a few things for our home-which reminded me that I'm still in major need of a dresser. Right now I'm still living out of boxes and bags-which is embarrassing to admit considering we've been in our place for 6 months now. But such is life...

We ended the evening with a romantic dinner at one of our favorite restaurants, Star Cafe in Montrose. I think I was squeeing the whole ride there, because I had no idea Geo had planned that for us. We hadn't been there since we first started dating which was literally like 4 years ago. So it was definitely a wonderful end to an already wonderful day. I couldn't have asked for more.

Love Culture top/Zara leather shorts/Hue tights/Wild Pair combat boots

She's a brick...

 

Today was hot. But it was also a very good day. It always is when I get to spend the day with the love of my life, in the city I love-Pasadena. Every time we get to go back to our hometown, it's such a treat. We had Father Nature's for lunch, where they have the absolute best lavash wraps in the world. We shopped for a bit, saw The Town (which was excellent btw) at the new Arclight, then had a lovely romantic dinner at our favorite beloved Sushi of Naples.  All in all, one of the best days I've had in a long time.  Especially...since I get to work ALL weekend. :(

P.S. This sweater is pretty popular among the blogging world. And at first I didn't quite get why...but it's so damn comfy and really fun. It'll probably end up being my go-to sweater.

(Karla's Closet and Blue is in Fashion)

xoxo

H&M polka-dot sweater/F21 shorts/Dolce Vita studded brogues/B.Makowski crossbody/RayBans

Cinema Italiano

Nine made me want to LIVE in Corsets and Garters. Such a sexy movie...I did like it. I just wish it was a little bit better.

Gonna be in my hometown preparing for my sister's 18th birthday party over the next few days! Wish me luck. xoxo

Gimme More...

I want. I want. I want.
Since my b-day is in 10 days, I can't help but create an ultimate birthday wish list for all of my family and friends who are confused as to what to get me. I tend to be a little picky sometimes. So here's some help...

Row 1 (L-R)
Leather Jackets-I like unique cuts. And if it has studding, the better it is.
Influence by Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen
House of Harlow 1960 jewelry by Nicole Richie-I like all the pieces but I'm obsessed with the rings and the headpiece.
The Break Up album-Pete Yorn and Scarlett Johansson
Roman Holiday

Row 2
Regina Spektor-Begin to Hope
Sara Bareilles-Little Voice
Muse-The Resistance
Feather Jewelry
A cute baby like Harlow Madden--Only kidding. Not for a few more years.

Row 3
Regina Spektor-Far
Regina Spektor-Soviet Kitsch

Feather skirt-Really feather ANYTHING.
Christian Louboutins-These are the thigh-high boots. Total must-have. omg.
Boyfriend Blazers-These are studded. But they don't have to be.

Row 4
ITunes gift card
Breakfast at Tiffany's
Vintage band tees
Repeat of the leather jacket-sorry...
Who What Wear

Yay! I cannot wait til I turn 24. I feel like it'll be the best year. Crossing my fingers.

Beating like a Hammer

My Dad's Birthday x Three

My dad likes to celebrate his birthday for more than a day. That's the way it's always been. So, it only made sense for me to go back to my hometown and stay for a couple days and hang out. Especially since Harry Potter 6 was opening the following day, thus I had to see it with my sister. Can't really break tradition. On the first day, we all (including the husband, and my sis' new boy-Kenny) met up at this little Indian place in Pasadena. We walked around Paseo a little bit and saw Public Enemies with the gorgeous Johnny Depp. I liked the movie enough, but it wasn't the greatest. Then, it was off on an excursion to Target where my sister had to buy reading material for our day-long journey to see HP6 (more on that later).

I said goodbye to my love, because he had to work, but the next day was my dad's actual birthday. We celebrated by going to my Dad's favorite restaurant, Raffi's in Glendale. Seriously the best mediterrenean food you could possible hope for. So delish. It's too bad they raised their prices though...don't they know we're in the middle of a recession!? Sheesh. After that we walked around the Americana for a bit, rode the trolley, acted like tourists. It was fun times. Biggest downfall of the day though...not getting this beautiful purple jacket at BCBG. It was on sale for $60. And I didn't get it. And now, I completely regret that decision. Oh well.

And on the 3rd day, God released Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. I had been waiting for this movie for quite awhile. It's been exactly two years since my best friend Sashell and I stood out in the blazing hot sun, amidst a sea of people in Hollywood waiting to catch a glimpse of Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Daniel Radcliffe. And now the 6th installment is finally here. I arrived at 3pm, thinking I would be one of the 1st people there. I guess I've been off my game, because the line was already past the halfway point. I was beyond shocked, and when my sister showed up-she was furious. All in all, I waited a whopping 9 hours just to see the film-with 3 air breaks. It was pure madness, but well worth the wait. The film was exactly how I pictured it to be. And has easily surpassed The Prisoner of Azkaban as my favorite of the bunch. I'm seeing it with Geo again soon, because let's face it-I just can't get enough.

On me (1): Tie-Dye Tunic-F21/Leggings-Target/Belt-Macy's/Shoes-F21/Bag-MarcEcko
(2): Jeans-DKNY/Top-H&M/Sandals-UO/Bag-Nine West

On Victoria (1): Flannel Dress-Urban Renewal/Belt-Vintage/Bag-Dooney&Bourke/Sandals-Kenneth Cole
(2): Dress-Vintage/Bag-Dooney&Bourke/Shoes-Dr.Martens