When the morning comes...

What's been going on lately...

Last week Geo and I celebrated another year together. We went over to Burbank and saw Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, which was actually a lot better than I expected. Then we ate at one of our fave restaurants there, Market City Cafe. Such amazing food, and they have the greatest breadsticks. I literally crave those breadsticks some days.

A few days later we celebrated my mom's birthday. And we trekked over to the new Santa Monica Place to check out the action. It was sort of bittersweet for me, because it had amazing shops, but way too many people. I would definitely come back though, when the hype dies down.

P.S. I feel like I'm sorta channeling Olivia Palermo with the 2nd outfit. Now, all that's missing is that ring I ordered!

1.) F21 Top/H&M super skinnies in light wash/Steve Madden boots/Mark Ecko bag

2.) F21 blazer and ruffled top/H&M super skinnies in dark wash/Guess by Marciano biker boots/Mark Ecko bag

Whatever's meant to be, will work out perfectly...

After a year and two weeks, I finally got my hair done! Can you believe it's been a year? I'm so bad when it comes to hair maintenance, but the ends just kept getting worse and worse and I was getting tired of the two-toned look from my bad dye job last year. So who do I turn to? My friend Billy, who's been my hairstylist since Geo introduced us back in 2006. Sometimes, when he wasn't available and I was desperate I would go to someone else-but I rarely came out satisfied. So I trekked over to LuxeLab in Santa Monica to see him today. He had a few hours free, so he asked if I was available. I wasn't about to pass it up this time around-I've been putting it off for far too long.  He got rid of all of my dead hair, and put a ton of layers in it, so that when it grows out it looks long and lush instead of long and drab. I'm also back to black. It is my natural color, and the color that looks best on me-so I'm happy :)

Sorry for the craptacular quality of these pics. The first was taken with my blackberry, and the 2nd with photo booth. But I'm sure you guys get the gist. Hopefully I can get better pics of the hair later this week.

xoxo

It's Beginning To Look a Lot Like...

I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving. I was lucky enough to have two Thanksgivings this year...These pictures were taken during the first half with my family. And unfortunately I didn't get a chance to snap some pictures over at my 2nd family. It was more of an intimate setting anyway, unlike the hustle and bustle of my parents' house. Let's just say we're a little more unconventional. My dad cooked lamb, salmon and we had shrimp cocktails as appetizers as opposed to turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce (It's okay- we had all that at his side). Although I love having the two Thanksgivings-I have to say I am very much looking forward to the year when we can combine our families and just have ONE big dinner. But all in all though, Geo and I had a great time filling our tummies up with delicious food, and enjoyed the company we had surrounding us. I was extremely thankful.

The next day, my family and I embarked on the treacherous journey that is Black Friday. The first Christmas shopping day for me. And this year we did it at the 3rd St. Promenade in Santa Monica. Better than the mall right? Wrong! It was jam packed with tourists and moms with their toddlers. It was just a zoo full of people, and not a lot of room to walk around. I could barely breathe in most of the stores! It left me feeling exhausted and extremely disappointed. I'm just glad it's over. Perhaps, I'll skip out on Black Friday next year. lol.

xoxo

On Victoria-F21 Top/H&M Trousers/Vintage Loafers
On Me: F21 Romper/Betsey Johnson Tights/Cathy Jean Gray Booties/Fossil Watch

Not so strong without these open arms...

These are the two outfits I wore on my mom's birthday. The first one being at Knotts. It was a very miserable and very humid day-note the expression on my face. That was pretty much stuck all day. I wanted to be comfortable, but all I wanted to do was take of my shirt.
Her actual birthday was much more pleasant because we went to Santa Monica, which was 20 degrees cooler than everywhere else. And I felt very free and comfortable in my tunic. Don't pay any attention to the pained expression on my face for that picture as well. Lol.

It's my birthday month, which means, I get to post a wish-list soon! I'm so excited!

Plaid Shirt-F21/Faux-bans-Some gasoline station/Tunic-Free People/Necklace-Borrowed/Leggings-Target/Boots-GuessbyMarciano/Vintage Chanel bag/Denim Jacket-Guess

xoxo

And they'll give us a talking to...

Last night we trekked over to Santa Monica to see Danielle in a production of Thoroughly Modern Millie. She was absolutely wonderful in it. And it was so incredible to see her because it had been two months since we last saw each other. Two months too long, if you ask me! I missed her terribly. But hopefully now that she's done with the musical, we'll have more time to savor the summer. I love my friends!

On me: Top-BCBG by Max Azria/Belt-Vintage Croc/Jeans-DKNY
On Danielle: Dress-F21/Cardi-h&m/Belt-UO
On Siera: Dress-F21/Jewelry-Various

If I didn't know you, I'd rather not know...

SURPRISE!!!

Geo's birthday surprise party was such a success. It could not have gone any smoother than it did, and for that I feel truly grateful. Of course, all of my friends were there to help out with whatever I needed, but especially my two bests Alli and Kate-who were kind of the anchors of the night. I don't even know if that's the right word {anchors} to describe what I'm going for, but roll with it, won't you? I told him I had made reservations for the two of us for a romantic dinner at Wokcano in Santa Monica. He loves the restaurant, and was super excited to go. Little did he know, that 18 of his closest friends were there to to celebrate with us. I was texting Alli and Kate like a madwoman hoping he wouldn't pick up on it. And as soon as we got to the patio of the restaurant, I look up to see all of our wonderful friends smiling down at us screaming-"SURPRISE!" It was everything I dreamed of. Geo was so caught off guard, but was just absolutely grateful and happy to see everyone. The restaurant could not have been more perfect for our party. They had us perched atop this gorgeous patio loft, overlooking the entire patio, and there was a DJ playing, and comfy seating-and it was all for my wonderful love. I am so blessed to have him in my life. And I am very thankful for incredible friends who love and support us no matter what.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABE!

Dress-F21/Jacket-TCEC Couture/Shoes(not shown)-SM Luxe/Jewelry-F21

Show me what I'm looking for

(The store says "Geo" ;p)

I love my girlfriends. I seriously have the best friends in the world. Sometimes it takes awhile to find the really good ones, but I think I've come to that point in my life-when I've become a really good judge of that. So, thank God, right? Anyway Siera, Danielle and I started the summer off right by going to Santa Monica and just having a girls day. It was so much fun and I miss them already. Siera will be in Minnesota for a month, and Danielle is working on a musical. Everyone is doing something but me. Lol. I'll find something to do here very soon. Thanks for the comments guys. And for all who were interested in the headbands-I will try my best to get that up and running shortly.

Also our apartment is finally coming together. I'm quite satisfied with how it looks. There is still a lot to be done, but for the most part-we're happy.


Braided headband and Bustier-F21/Jeans-Rampage/Gladiators-Blowfish