Unreal Gorgeous: Eva Riccobono

Eva Riccobono in Armani Prive

Duffy Cruise in Newport Harbour

I am a do'er. My natural tendency in hanging out with with someone isn't to go grab a coffee...I want to do something. The way to win my heart is through an adventure. This past weekend I ventured down to Orange County with 15 of my favorite girlfriends to go on a Duffy Cruise with Pirates Life Boat Rental on the Newport Harbour. It was FABULOUS! We had dinner pot luck style on the boat, at sunset while blasting some of our favorite tunes!

My Outfit: Jumper Cotton On; Sunglasses Kate Spade; Shoes Old Kate Spade ; Necklace 31 Bits 

My Favorite Two Pieces for Summer '13

H&M

ASOS 

Nanette Lepore (My own piece last year is by Nanette Lepore and it is seriously to die for. I still love it and that says a lot)

J.Crew 

Favorite Places: Palm Springs

Had the loveliest of lovely times in Palm Springs. There is something just really sweet about that desert town. I don't know if it is the large concentration of mid century modern architecture, the food, the pools or the hotter then hot weather but it is just lovely.

We hit up The Viceroy for dinner and it looked like where Barbie would live. Love the interiors by Kelly Wearstler. 

Outfit: Dress old Forever 21; Shoes Nine West old similar here

I love The Ace. I have stayed there both times I have gone to Palm Springs and there is just something really calming about being there. It definitely has a certain "scene" but it is still just really really relaxing.

Stopped by The Saguaro for dinner. 

clearly I am a spaz...

Outfit: Romper by Cotton On; Shoes Nine West

A Magical Little Island

Anyone who has spent more then 12 minutes with me knows I love nothing more then personal time with a close friend going on an adventure outside involving whimsy.

I am a born and bred Southern California girl so I don't know how this was the first time I had other ventured to Orange County's Balboa Island. Let me tell you, it's love. What a magical little land!

I mean, seriously? We took the ferry over to this magical land. To make things even better...we took it for free courtesy of the 16 year old who was running it. 

What is a day of whimsy without cotton candy?

Highly recommend Balboa Bike N Beach Stuff. We were able to rent beach cruises for 5 dollars for an hour! The staff was really helpful and even allowed us to take the bikes for an extra 20 minutes free of charge :) Definitely hit them up if you are in the area!

The thing with eating cotton candy is that it is some messy stuff...

Such a dreamy day with such a dear friend!

Outfit: Top: Jcrew; Shorts: JCrew old similar; Necklace: 31 Bits old similar; Shoes Steve Madden 

Mad Men Premiere Party

Sometimes I have to pinch myself with the truly extraordinary things that I get to do!

Several years ago I fell in love with a little show called Mad Men...heard of it? I love the stories, I love the fashions. Its one of those shows you can watch on mute and still be completely captivated by the beautiful imagery. On the other side you could just listen and be entranced by the story. You can imagine my excitement to have been invited to the premiere party a few nights ago. Mingling with the people who make one of my favorite shows come to life poolside in the Hollywood Hills.

This lovely lady is an absolute peach. Its not always easy to meet grounded people in Los Angeles who are also working in the "industry" and I am blessed to call this one my friend! 

Outfit: Dress (old) Kate Spade

New Years Eve 2013

2013 started off with a bang with not 1, not 2 but 3 New Years Parties!

I stopped by "The White House" for a party being thrown by my dear friend Sarah Shreves

Next stop was a Junior High party with some friends from church...N'sync, Spice Girls and lots of awkward outfits...so good

And then over to another Sarahs for some New Years Shananigans...

And then the clock struck 12

Outfit: Skirt Jcrew ; Shirt H&M ; Shoes Steve Madden

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!

Dress by Jill Stuart

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!

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 

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 

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!

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