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  • March29th

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    Today while being a total fat pig and Googling around for cute Easter treats, I came across all these really creative Easter egg decorating ideas on a blog called Chic Cheap Nursery! I am in a crafty mood so tonight I will play around with some of these. There are directions on how to make each one, find the # of the egg you like and follow the coordinating link, wah-la.

    I will be back later to share which ones we made, Happy early Easter bunnies.

    Cute easter egg decorating ideas glitter easter eggs

    1. diy – decoupage easter eggs | 2. neon dip-dyed eggs | 3.  silhouette easter eggs | 4. chalkboard paint easter eggs

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    5. papier mache easter egg | 6. no-dye polka dot glitter easter eggs | 7. diy heart easter egg | 8. fabric-wrapped eggs

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    9. yarn-wrapped easter eggs | 10. crepe paper bunny | 11. hand-painted easter ideas | 12. flower bouquet with eggs

  • March28th

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    Woo hoo, been gone a minute but baby I’m back. I have been travelling a lot with work so I’ve been too tired to update this but I am done travelling for a bit so now, I’m all yours. I’ve been getting a few emails and texts from friends asking what to wear to Easter this Sunday so I wanted to share a few ideas and tips… Most of you will be with family and friends so you want to look nice but of course, not over the top.

    A few things to remember before choosing your outfit for Easter:

    1. Outfit- This is a family event, dress conservative/chic. Kids, aunts, uncles, grandparents… no one wants to see your low cut tops, super short skirts and fake lashes at Easter Brunch. 

    2. Hair- You should look effortlessly pretty. Voluminous, well groomed, but nothing too big or over the top glam.

    3. Make Up- Your make up should be done nicely, but again nothing too bold. If you want a pop of color try a bare eye (Mascara only) with a bold lip (Hot pink, coral etc). Overall think bronzed, pastels, sheers, shimmers etc…

    4. Shoes- Unless you are going to a formal brunch or outing, I would personally wear a cute flat with your outfit. Nothing screams out “I’m trying too hard” more than a 5 inch heel to a casual family lunch. If you are having a nicer meal, at an outside venue, feel free to wear a reasonable heel.

    5. Nails- Right now bright nails are IN! You can’t really go wrong with your polish color right now, it’s Spring and the brighter the better! Hot pink, purple, coral, teal, yellow, orange… all cute options!

    Now that I went over a few tips, here are a few examples of what I would wear to Easter brunch:

    What to wear to Easter Brunch

    Making Maritime Striped Dress- $40.00 Guess Wedge- $54.99

    Naughty Monkey Shoreline Sandal- $65.00 Shop Belina Chain Necklace- $32.00

    What to wear to Easter

    Chevron Print Dress- $41.00 Luichiny Tan Heels- $69.99

    Naughty Monkey Illusion Flats- $70.00

    What to wear to easter brunch 2013

    Spot the Hot Polka Dot Dress $45.00 Jessica Simpson Heels- $89.99

    Naughty Monkey Precious Delight- $30.00

    What to wear to Easter brunch 2013

    Blaque Label Peach Maxi Dress- $135.00 Michael Antonio Heels- $49.99

    Naughty Monkey Expressed Flats- $70.00

    What to wear to easter brunch 2013

    Sundaes Best Peach Dress- $43.00 Holly 41 Mint Pumps- $25.00

    Naughty Monkey Legendary Sandals- $50.00

    And now for a few cute lipstick looks…

    Beyonce hot pink lip

    Emma Stone hot pink lip

    Kim Kardashian pink lip

    I hope my tips helped, wishing everyone a Happy Easter <3

  • January1st

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    I usually do a post on my year in review but honestly, I really just don’t feel like it right now. 2012 was a good year but I am excited and ready for 2013! It is the last year for me in my twenties and I plan on making it the best year yet. To celebrate the new year, last night a few of my girlfriends and I went to the Hard Rock Hotel Downtown. It was a good night but it was soooo beyonddd crowded, I hope that was my last NYE in a club because honestly it’s so chaotic it’s not even fun. I saw 30 fights, got spilled on 10 times and stepped on by 42 stilettos and then ended up walking 1.1 miles from the hotel to my friends house because there was not a single cab free.

    Anyway, those of you that follow me on Facebook probably saw that I posted a picture of Khloe Kardashian last week, she had on this amazingggg D&G shiny tan lace dress on that I wanted so badly to wear on NYE. Because the dress was sold out, and $3,000.00, I was hopeful to find a knock off for a little bit less, and I did!

    Khloe Kardashian D&G Trumpet Sleeve Lace Dress

    I went to three malls and searched in over 30 stores and finally found a dress that was pretty similar for a whole lot less, try $20 bucks haha. I found this dress at The Closet in Fashion Valley mall. It wasn’t as amazing and shiny as Khloe’s but it had the overall look I was going for.

    The dress is backless which I didn’t get any pics of, but it required a backless bra which I got at Nordstrom, it worked pretty well! I paired the dress with some nude pumps, a serious spray tan, bronzing lotions, rhinestone hoop earrings and wavy curls… proof that with a little patience you can recreate most celebrity looks.


    Overall a good night, I hope everyone had a great time as well, Happy 2013!

  • December10th

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    I can’t believe Christmas is only 15 days away, and soon after that, NYE! I realized not only do I have no clue what I am doing, but I also have no clue what I am wearing. I’ve never gotten super fancy for a New Years, but this year I kind of want to. You know, put on one of those dresses that you can’t really wear any other night other than NYE? I know sequins are super played out but sometimes it’s fun to break the rules and do things anyway. I began searching for fancy dresses online and found a few I wanted to share, just in case you are in the same glamorous mood as me. I am sure I will end up at home in pajamas but oh well, doesn’t hurt to look.

    All of these dresses have different personalities and prices to them, some classic, some conservative, some younger looking, some pricey, some affordable … Take your pick! 

    Bling Dynasty Gold Sequin Dress $78.00

     

    Geometric Sequin Blocked Dress $169.00

     Notte by Marchesa Beaded Cocktail Dress $595.00 

    BCBGMAXAZRIA Paillette Cocktail Dress $398.00

    JS Boutique Dress One-Shoulder Dress $179.00

    BCBGMAXAZRIA Sleeveless Bandage Sheath $338.00

    Strapless Sequined Mesh Short Dress $139.00

    You can actually find similar party dresses like this one at David’s Bridal.

    Teal All-Over Sequined Dress $69.99

    Naven Tinkerbell Dress $518.00

    Embellished Short Scala Dress $178.00

    Strapless Patterned Gold Sequin Dress by Scala $158.00

    Strapless Sweetheart Sequin Dress $210.00

    Flirt Short Sequin Dress $338.00

    Short Strapless Sequin Dress $350.00

  • October8th

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    Last Wednesday was my birthday, the big TWO-NINE! This is the last year of my twenties so I plan on making the most of it. To celebrate I headed to where else? Las Vegas with two of my best friends Meghan and Lorynn. We stayed at Aria and had a blast celebrating another one of my friend’s birthday that lives out there. We went dinner at Jean George’s inside Aria and then out to Haze on Thursday night for his big party.

    Wearing a Lulus.com top & skirt www.lulus.com

    My wifey Lorynn & I. Need a fabulous dentist here in San Diego? Go visit her & Dr. Eshom hehe.

    All three- crap pic though.

    We then pulled the ultimate grandma move Friday night and stayed in to watch Dateline. Who stays in to watch Dateline while in Vegas? Boo, we do. The best part of the entire trip was pigging out all of Friday and Saturday. We had a little bit of everything, chicken fingers, quesadillas, french fries, sandwiches, and then finished it off with one apple pie and ice cream each. We were beyond disgusted with ourselves, and to really make the matter worse… the following day we hit the pool. Nothing says sexy like eating for an entire day and then laying out.

    On my actual birthday I just wanted to do a low key dinner with all my best friends. Since 80% of them have boyfriends or husbands, I opened it up to be co-ed. Normally I prefer girls only but times are changing it seems. I chose Burlap in Del Mar because well, I like it. It’s owned by the same people as Searsucker and Herringbone in La Jolla so it has a nice atmosphere and menu. It also has one of my favorite cocktails in San Diego called The Dragon. Perfect name and ingredients for me. Tequila, champagne & habenero peppers. Yum. If you do go there you have to get the brussels sprouts and sweet potato fries. The best.

    After dinner I ate cake and opened gifts, my friends got me so many cute gifts, I had the best time. These are my favorite kinds of birthdays, cocktails and snacks with my best friends.

    Wearing: LACE CUFF BELTED DRESS $36.00 from 2020ave.com

     

    Something spicy, something sweet.

     A semi group shot, down a few…

     Overall the perfect way to celebrate the last year of my twenties. Next up- 30. Yikes.

  • April12th

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    One of my best friends in the wholeee world just got engaged and guess who’s in charged of planning the Bachelorette party? Yup, me of course :)  My gf wanted to avoid Vegas, but after considering all the other options, it looks like Vegas has won yet again. We had sooo many different cities we were choosing between, but it makes sense why everyone just ends up going to Las Vegas… It’s a great meeting point, not super expensive and always a total blast.

    My gf is set on going to Marquee inside The Cosmopolitan Hotel so I asked around about table info and found out that Marquee actually has already put together bachelorette parties. Perfect. After emailing them they quickly replied and made the party planning process easy breezy. I wanted to share the info in case anyone else is in need of Vegas bachelorette party info!

    When the people emailed me back, they also let me know about bachelorette party packages for their Dayclub as well. Dayclub pretty much is just another way to say Vegas pool party. Their “day club” is always so much fun, I also love the waitress’ purple bikini’s!

    Last trip to Marquee Nightclub

    “Meg” Sandwich… Meggan-Amanda-Meghan

    If you have not been to Marquee at The Cosmopolitan yet, is definitely one of the best clubs in Vegas, if not the best. It is hugeeeeee with tons of room to dance and explore, perfect for a bachelorette party. I definitely suggest getting your own table tho as being in a large club without one sucks ;)

    Check out the inside of Marquee…

    Marquee Day Club

    Say hi to two of my San Diego gf’s if you go… Tiffanie & Natalie!

    Loving the 2012 purple bikinis!

    So off to Vegas we go… again… at least this trip is all taken care of and I won’t have to worry about a thing! For more information on all their different packages and table options, check out their website: Marquee Las Vegas

  • April8th

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    Hope everyone had a great day with family & friends! I did :) I spent Easter working out, did some squat jumps, had a nice mountain run followed by lunch at my Aunt’s house. I barely ate anything because of my new found dairy allergy tho, so I came home… ate some gluten free cereal and now am having a slumber party with one of my favorite’s Lorynn.

    Priscilla came to lunch today, how cute is she in her Easter headband? She is such a good girl, deals with all Mommy’s crazy requests with a big smile on her face. I am officially a pageant pet owner.

    Priscilla sittttt, stayyyyyyy, smilllllle.

    Happy Easter!

  • February2nd

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    The word “swag” is pretty annoying but eh, I still use it from time to time depending on the scenario, so today’s post will be titled “Valentine’s Swag” for no real reason other than pure laziness to think of something else more creative. Anyway, if you know me, you know I loveeeeeeeeeeee, loveeeeeeeeeeee Valentine’s Day. Taken or single, it’s the cutest holiday ever, by far my favorite, who needs a boyfriend to enjoy all the cute heart crap at Target? Not me. So grab a cute dress, your favorite people, a flirty dress, some red/pink heels, champagne, yummy treats, and lets make it the best Valentine’s Day yet ;)

    I pieced together a few of my favorite heart/ Valentine’s items, so here they are, 10 fabulous Valentine’s Day gifts either for yourself or that special girl in your life.

    1. Beach Bunny Burnin Up Jumper- $149.00

    2. Forever 21 Heart Sports Bra- $4.80

    3. Ikat Heart Blouse- $38.00

    4. Forever 21 Heart Pajama Set- $9.80

    5. Promise Maui Blush Pink & Navy Heart Anklewrap Heels- $36.00

    6. Gucci Sterling Silver Heart Earrings $180.00 (Obsessed neeeeeed nowwww)

    7. Bebe Love tights- $18.00

    8. Naughty Monkey “Heya Hot Stuff” – Pink- $75.00

    9. Oversized Heart & Feather Earring- $34.00

    10. Deux Lux ‘Resort’ Wristlet- $36.00

    xoxo