Winter Wonders

November 10, 2009 in Style | Tags: , , , , , , | 2 comments

 

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Wendice Coat $188 (anthropologie.com), left; Rosevine Lace Full Foot Tights $14 (urbanoutfitters.com); and No-Place-Like-Home Flats $138 (anthropologie.com)

Cool weather means cute coats, and I found a super sweet one at Anthropologie I’m definitely writing to Santa about. I’m also stocking (get it?) up on tights to transform my skirt and dress collection into something more fall/winter-ready, with these floral lace ones from UO on the radar. And, of course, I’m enamored with these sequin flats, also from Anthropologie, that could bring some holiday cheer and comfort to a work ensemble. I may or may not be humming Christmas carols to myself right now…

This Weekend: Cinema Under The Stars

November 6, 2009 in Entertainment | Tags: , , , , , | Leave a comment

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This weekend we are going to see Casablanca at Cinema Under The Stars – an outdoor theater in Mission Hills – and I highly recommend you check out a film there before they finish for the season at the end of the month!

Last year we also waited until the end of the season, but I kind liked being able to snuggle in the blanket they provide with a hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate. We saw Young Frankenstein (LOVE it), and swore we’d come back. While it is a little pricey at $13.50 each, I think if you live in San Diego you’ve got to go at least once.

They show old and new movies, provide zero-gravity lounge seating and couches in the back, a blanket, concession stand and lots of outdoor heat lamps. Plus, you get to watch a movie “under the stars,” which is pretty awesome. If you’re hungry beforehand, your ticket also gets you discounts at some local eateries. There is a different movie every weekend, and unless you are a member you have to go in person to buy your ticket(s) for the Thurs., Fri. or Sat. shows, which they start selling at 6 p.m. every Thurs. If you don’t get your ticket Thurs. for any of that weekend’s showings, chances are they will sell out. The remaining movies this month are Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Star Trek 2009 and The Big Lebowski.

Hate Burgers, Love Burger Lounge

November 5, 2009 in Eats | Tags: , , , , , , | 2 comments

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Burger Lounge "Hostess"-style cupcake with creamy espresso/vanilla bean center.

Anyone who knows me can tell you I don’t like burgers. Yes, there are exceptions, but there is a long, LONG list of very specific reasons why I generally wouldn’t touch them with a ten-foot-long stick. So I was very surprised to find that I’m obsessed with Burger Lounge.

More about my rendezvous with this tasty eatery, after the jump! Read the rest of this entry »

Q&A: Andy Law Design Blog

November 5, 2009 in Me | Tags: , , , | Leave a comment

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Techy blogger/graphic designer Andy from the very cool Andy Law Design Blog just put up an interview he did with me about my blog! Thanks buddy!

Check it out here.

Halloween Update: Our Costumes!

November 5, 2009 in Holiday Fun | Tags: , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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Hopefully I’ll have better pictures soon, but just thought I’d put a quick post up on how our costumes turned out! I went as Holly Golightly from Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Ryker went as Fletch (amazing Chevy Chase flick – a classic). Not too shabby if I do say so myself.

TV’s Wicked Women: Costume Ideas

October 31, 2009 in Holiday Fun | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

It’s almost the weekend and I would like to wish you all a happy Halloween!

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Alexis Carrington in Dynasty, left, Sue Sylvester in Glee, and Blair Waldorf in Gossip Girl

While I’ve pretty much narrowed down my “nice” costume for tomorrow, I thought it would be fun to share some costume ideas that are little more…”naughty.” I may even wear one of my ideas to a party tonight…

After the jump, how to dress like your favorite scheming TV characters. Bonus: I tried to include budget-friendly pieces at easy-to-find stores! Read the rest of this entry »

Inspired by: The Brothers Bloom

October 28, 2009 in Style | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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We rented The Brothers Bloom the other night, and I loved it! Rian Johnson is the writer and director, and since he also wrote/directed Brick – another movie I’m a big fan of – I had a feeling I’d enjoy it. Then throw in some phenomenal actors, such as Rachel Weisz, Adrian Brody and Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid!), and it was difficult to screw up. But in addition to all that, I LOVED the outfits Rachel Weisz’s character, Penelope, the “eccentric heiress” wore throughout the film. I read in an interview that a lot of the clothes were Rachel’s own, and the costume designer even created a copy of her vintage black dress with a white ruffle, in reverse.

If you’re also a fan of her quirky retro style, I compiled some similar pieces after the jump! And let me know if you come across an animal print swing coat as cute as hers! I looooove it. Read the rest of this entry »

Wedding Snapshots

October 20, 2009 in Style, Travel | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

photo booth! kate spade sequin pumps! twinkle light covered trees!

photo booth! kate spade sequin pumps! twinkle light covered trees!

The wedding in Arizona this weekend was hot, but beautiful! I loved many, many things about it (e.g. the white sangria), but I thought I’d highlight just a few with some snapshots from the festivities. Picture This Photo Booths had a photo booth at the reception – complete with props! – and I can’t wait to see the pics up on the Web site. The gorgeous bride – Stephanie Fay (now Motte!) – was wearing glittery Kate Spade pumps that I have been lusting over for weeks. Obsessed. And I couldn’t get over the twinkle light-filled courtyard reception! So romantic!

**A thank you to Ashlyn from Carter & Cook Event Co. for the photo of Steph’s shoes!**

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