Je' N Se Quoi Ooo La La!: 2012

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Christmas in 3 cities

Its been a lovely 2 weeks of adventure and as typical I have been failing to keep up with my blog

Christmas party!

Went to New York to do an editors preview...sat next to a man who fell asleep the second the engines started and never said a word to me which made getting up 3 times to go to the bathroom substantially awkward.

The team stopped into The Ace Hotel get lunch at The Breslin

Outfit: Hat by Target; Scarf by H&M; Sweater by Zara; Tights by Target; leggings by Target; Rainboots by Kamuks

Nothing like being reunited with my best friend! I am so thankful for this woman who has taught me so me so much about what it means to be a friend and women of God. I am the silliest version of myself with her. We got into our PJ's and watched Christmas movies while eating warm cookies and milk and braiding our hair into a single braid.

Pajamas by Target

Spent the day in DC seeing the sights. Starbucks, museums and my best friend...could there be a better day?!

I have absolutely no idea what happened to the national monument in this picture...its just...gone

I just love this woman...once again sporting my fab Jill Stuart dress (different party, different coast)

I finished off the trip with a trip to the very popular and very delicious DC cupcakes...serious YUM!

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Drip Drip Drop November Shower

Drip Drip Drop little november shower!

So thrilled to have been able to wear my wellies today!

Outfit : Boots; Kamiks Tights; Target : Skirt; Thrifted Similar here ; Sweater: Zara : Scarf H&M old similar here

Monday, November 5, 2012

Fancy Picnic Birthday

I know I say this all the time but I truly have the greatest friends! Yesterday about 30 or so of my people drove from all over southern california to celebrate my birthday with me and I definitely felt celebrated.

I am so thankful for the people I get to walk through life with. Teachers, Lawyers, Social Workers, etc...people from all different walks of life who God has weaved into my story and allowed to be my friends. I am truly blessed.

Dress: old similar here

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Sometimes when it is Halloween you have to throw on a gown, put on your mickey mouse ears and put liquid eyeliner everywhere but your eyes. Happy Halloween and my last day of being 25!

Monday, October 29, 2012

Roaring Twenties Halloween

When dressing as a flapper, you must have a bob haircut. I wasn't prepared to cut it all off so I tucked it all under for a faux bob.

Some of my dear friends in San Diego were having a Halloween party so I happily drove down the coast and spent the night dancing away!

Dress : Aidan Mattox ; Necklace: Tiffany's ; Shoes: Capezio ; Lipstick: Ruby Woo by MAC

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Dinner for Six

Tonight was just great. I am really active in my church and one of the ways my church does church is through smaller home churches called community group. Our community group is actually fairly large so every few months we do this fabulous thing called dinner for six where we split into groups of six for dinner to get to know each on a more personal and intimate level outside of our normal meetings. Tonight, my group headed down to the South Pasadena Farmers Market which I happen to think is a magical land. I had delicious tacos from HomeGirl and then capped out the night with Butter Pecan Ice Cream from the one and only Carmella's! Seriously, Carmella's in heaven in my mouth!

Ugly face contest! We are such a pretty group!

My Outfit : Top Gap; Leggings: Target; Shoes Steve Madden

Enchanted

Its been a crazy week! Last week as I was walking downtown to my next fashion show, I was struck by how truly enchanted I am by the life I get to lead.

The girls and I ventured downtown to the Vibiana for the GenArt fresh faces in fashion show. I of course came armed wearing my favorite lipstick. Ruby Woo by MAC cosmetics.

A night out in Los Angeles isn't complete without a celebrity sighting. True to form, there was David Arquette in the front row.

After the fashion show, I headed over to Little Bear for a benefit for Two Wings.

Two Wings uses education, mentoring and life coaching to empower at-risk youth and survivors of sex trafficking in achieving their dreams in the greater Southern California region.

And then came day 2 of LA Fashion Week. This dress is made up completely of corn kernels by the very talented Jlynn of JHauss!

Gorgeous!

Directly following the fashion show we drove down to Orange County for 31 Bits launch. It was so fun to dance the night away with old friends and new friends! I am so beyond thankful for the unique people God throws into my life. I met Summer earlier this year at an event and knew instantly this was a woman I wanted to know. She loves Jesus and fashion and lives in my hometown of San Diego! Girl after my own heart. I also recently met Candace Cameron Bure through some work related stuff and I just think she is great!

Dress: Forever 21 old ; Shoes Steve Madden Girl old ; Necklace 31 Bits

Friday night I met some friends and ventured off to the Santa Monica Pier to watch 500 Days of Summer from the pier.

Myself and Natalie (my roomie) watching the movie. Shirt: JCrew old similar here

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Darling Magazine Launch

One of my very favorite things about the life I get to lead is the people I get to meet and the projects it turns into. About a year ago, I found out about Darling Magazine and instantly fell in love with the hearts of the women behind this project. The magazine is so empowering and beautiful. It leaves you feeling beautiful and inspired and excited!

You can imagine my excitement when it opportunity arose for me to use my own talents and work towards getting some press for this fab magazine. The launch party was a little over a week ago and it left me feeling excited, empowered and inspired. Check out some of the pics from the very talented photographer (and my dear friend) Sarah Shreves.