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If it's not one thing it's another in my world right now. Multiply my bad day by two weeks and that's the sorry state I'm in right now. This week's what the Hell Wednesday is all about bad luck. But it has to turn around eventually though right? You can only have so many things throw you off until you're back on track.
So despite the fact that on Monday it took two AAA visits to put my spare tire on after I got a flat, and the misfortune of going to Pep Boys yesterday and waiting for an hour just to find out that the tires ordered for me had been sold to someone else resulting in a return visit tonight, I am going to try to stay positive and wait for that good karma to come back around.
Today I'm linking up with Christianna, the sweet, sweet lady behind What the Hell Wednesday. You should visit The Girl With the Blue Bow and play along if you're having a WTH moment! It helps to just let it all out sometimes ;)
On Sunday night I attended LA Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios in Hollywood and it was quite the experience. Fashion, celebrities, and a packed house would best sum up the night. My fashionable friend Tiffany came with me and upon arriving we saw Janice Dickinson, who was surprisingly short and very pretty!
After people watching and grabbing a few free cocktails, the crowd was ushered into the tent for the show. Of course having my name on the guest list would be too easy, since I received my confirmation email and all. I was lucky to just have gotten in though. Unfortunately two of my blogging pals weren't able to attend because of mix ups. It's too bad the organization was lacking.
Due to the mix up I lost out on seats and had to stand for the three shows that took place, but it wasn't too bad. I had a great view of the clothes.
I was invited to LA Fashion Weekend to see the Gossip Girl by Romeo & Juliete Couture collection (which I blogged about several months ago). My reaction: very impressed! I loved almost every look that came down the runway.
I was also really into the Lizzy Parker show! What I liked about her collection was the wearability for the everyday woman. If her name sounds familiar it's because she can currently be seen on Fashion Star with Nicole Richie and Jessica Simpson.
And we even saw a Housewife! Alexis of The Real Housewives of Orange County was showing her collection, Alexis by Tal Sheyen. Her pieces were very sparkly and over the top. Far too formal for my casual life. Still fun to look at.
Overall I was pretty impressed with the three collections and look forward to seeing more from all of the designers!
This week's Man Candy Monday selection is someone who has just recently caught my eye, Matt Davis. As you all know I am a Vampire Diaries fanatic and upon re-watching the first season with my friend recently, it just clicked. He's cute! His role as the vampire fighting teacher suits him well. I'm hot for teacher!
Interesting Facts -Became interested in acting while attending The University of Utah. -Was a pizza delivery man before he made it in acting. -Has a random tumblr account where he mostly makes up his own storylines for The Vampire Diaries. -Says he'll remain a character on The Vampire Diaries but has a pilot called Cult on the CW.
Notable Roles The Vampire Diaries Damages Blue Crush Legally Blonde Pearl Harbor Urban Legends: Final Cut
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Happy Friday and happy (almost) St. Patrick's Day! This week I've created a casual outfit for a night out on the town. Whether hanging out at a pub or painting the town green with a bar crawl, it's all about looking good while you're at it. Most importantly, having shoes that you can easily walk in after one too many drinks ;)Personally, I'll be wearing my beloved Shamrock Vans.
Over the weekend I took my parents to Doughboys in Los Angeles for my mom's birthday. After hearing that Oprah and Ellen DeGeneres are big fan's of the eatery's red velvet cake and seeing the extensive menu, I knew that I had to try it out.
I ordered the vegetarian benedict and it was a big plate piled with eggs, potatoes, sliced tomatoes, salad and fruit. It was pretty good but nothing amazing. My mom and dad ordered a huge bowl of French onion soup and a large club sandwich to share. Unfortunately they weren't fans of the soup. It was too thick and reminded them of gravy.
For dessert we ordered that famous red velvet I mentioned. The cream cheese frosting is amazing! It makes the cake. The thick layers of the goodness were the perfect ending to our lunch.
Overall, I wasn't amazed with the experience but I probably would go back to give Doughboys a second shot.
On Saturday I had the pleasure of attending The Vampire Diaries panel at PaleyFest with my friend Kate of the wonderful blog, Nautical By Nature. This was our second time attending. Two years ago we went to see TVD also, and it was the first time we met. Back then, the show was new and not as popular as it is today. This year the screaming fans seemed to have multiplied greatly. Despite the mas hysteria, once again we had an amazing time!
In attendance were Julie Plec (Executive Producer), Nina Dobrev (“Elena Gilbert”), Paul Wesley (“Stefan Salvatore”), Ian Somerhalder (“Damon Salvatore”), Candice Accola (“Caroline Forbes”), Matthew Davis (“Alaric Saltzman”), and Kat Graham (“Bonnie Bennett”). The entire cast seemed to have good chemistry and spent the night cracking jokes.
The night started with a viewing of this week's TVD episode. We were swore to secrecy so I won't give away any spoilers but there's a twist and a new storyline will take place that you DEF were not expecting. After the viewing, the panel answered questions from the moderator and then the audience. Here's what I learned about the cast...
*Kat Graham was the quietest of the bunch. *Matt Davis is a bit of a creeper (in a funny way) and is campaigning for Ric and Elana to hook up. *Nina Dobrev was a bit shy but didn't hide the fact that she dates Ian in real life. *Ian Somerhalder the loudest of the bunch, hotter in person, and made jokes about his real life relationship with Nina. *Paul Wesely is the dark mysterious type and you can tell he really thinks about his words before speaking, and also hotter in person. *Candice Accola was a fan favorite and the audience cheered for her more than Nina!
Here's a video I took of Paul and Ian joking about the brothers' vampire status and how they should mimic Forrest Gump's appearances in popular events over the years.
Overall it was a great time and I highly recommend those in the LA area attend PaleyFest in the future. It's held once a year and boasts great lineups. This year included the shows Revenge, Once Upon a Time, Castle, and many others. You won't be disappointed!
In honor of 311 day (March 11 or 3-11, and so dubbed 311 day by my favorite band 311) today I am featuring my ultimate Man Candy, Nick Hexum. Fronting the aforementioned band, I've been a fan of Nick's for about 17 years. You may or may not be familiar with 311's music, but today it's my goal to introduce you to the band's front man.
Married with two children. Several years ago, before the Pussycat Dolls, Nick was engaged to Nicole Scherzinger.
Interesting Facts
-His band 311 formed in 1989 and they have been putting out albums and touring ever since.
-Owned a private island named Melody Key off the coast of Florida for several years.
-For his second child's home birth, the midwife was late and Nick had to deliver the baby on his own!
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I have to admit, I miss the college days. Sleeping in, fraternity parties, Greek Week (go Delta Zeta!), and spring break! A week of doing whatever I wanted. Being a Southern California girl, the beaches are plentiful and close by. If I were still in school I'd be hang out by the ocean and relaxing. Doesn't that sound perfect? I could definitely go for that right now. Why exactly don't we get a spring break from work?
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Recently I was contacted by Misikko, a company who so graciously offered to send me the HANAair Premiere Hair Dryer. If you haven't heard of Misikko yet, they're an awesome site that sells products like Chi Hair Straighteners, Infrashine Curling Irons, Moroccan Oil, and even OPI Nail Polish.
What excited me is they boast that they sell the Top 10 Best Hair Dryers- with the HANA dryer on that list. And I can see why it's it's number one on the Top 10. From the moment the dryer arrived on my doorstep, I was impressed.
Look at the adorable goodies included with my package! Really cute. I got the dryer, shampoo and conditioner, e.l.f. makeup, and much more. I was pleasantly surprised.
HANAis hands down the best one I've ever owned. I am really impressed with the power that the dryer possesses. It's cut my hair drying time in half. Not to mention makes my hair look beautiful...of I don't say so myself ;)
The only thing that I had to get used to with this dryer was the power. I'm a lazy dryer and don't brush my hair until it's nearly dry. Well, with the high setting my thin hair got easily tangled and I ended up having some gnarly knots. After I realized the intensity I now make it a point to use the middle air flow setting and brush my hair at the same time.
Overall, if you are in the market for a hair dryer, I think you'll be pleased with the HANAair Premiere Hair Dryer!
Dislaimer: I was sent the HANAair Premiere Hair Dryer in exchange for a honest review. My opinions are all my own and truthful.
Over the weekend I purchased tickets to The Hunger Games for opening night! Excited is an understatement. I am giddy...like a child waiting to go to Disneyland. Now the countdown begins. 16 days, in case you weren't aware.
I love that LA has movie theaters that offer assigned seating. It's so nice to pick your seats and not have to hassle with crowds and long lines to secure a seat. Do your theaters off this? Premiere nights would be pretty miserable without assigned seating.
Today I'm linking up with The Vintage Apple for Oh How Pinteresting Wednesday and The Girl With the Blue Bow for What the Hell Wednesday. My what the hell moment centers around the fact that The Hunger Games movie isn't even out yet, but I can't wait for Catching Fire and Mockingjay to hit the big screen. Obsessed? I'd say that's an accurate assessment.
