P Hits the Sunset Strip

Last night was all about fashion thanks to my gal, Elana of Diary of a Personal Shopper, who invited me to yet another LA fashion event! Instead of a fashion show, we got to mingle with other fashionistas at the opening of P, a new men's and women's fashion boutique situated in a rad 1920s building on Sunset. In addition to clothing, shoes, and accessories, P also features artists at their two-story shop.

Maybe the coolest part of the night? Ten percent of the boutique's opening night proceeds are going to the LA division of Susan G. Komen For the Cure! Nothing better than fashion with a meaning!

Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to take any pictures because the place was packed...

After browsing P, we decided to head over to Formosa Cafe for some food. It's a place right by my house that I have been wanting to try forever. It's a place that plays good music like the Foo Fighters, the Killers, and Incubus, has a pretty good food menu, plays sports games (I got to watch the Angels victory over the Yankees! woo hoo!!!), and has an outside upstairs area perfect for cocktails. But the coolest part is the history of the cafe.

Situated across the street from Warner Hollywood Studios, Formosa has been a magnet for celebrities. Back in the day, some of the frequents guests included: James Dean, Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, Elvis, and maaaaany more. More recently, sights have consisted of Bono, Britney Spears, and Nicolas Cage to name a few.

This history is a 5 minute walk from my apartment and I never knew until last night. I really need to start exploring my surroundings more!

Photo courtesy of: hollywoodmuseum.com

Closet Mouse is My Motivation

My passion has always been writing, notice I use been, indicating past tense. Lately, I have not been writing at all really. When I held a professional writing position the creative juices flowed. However, now that I my career path has ventured off course and I am not writing as I would like to, things have dried up so to speak…playing that metaphor out.

I miss being around creative journalistic ideas and peers. That cannot stop me from what I love to do though, writing. A year ago I was posting blogs daily. It was such a happy time for me. I need to, and WILL, get back to that.

Monday night I had the pleasure of attending a Beverly Hills birthday party with Elana, Managing Editor of Closet Mouse and the creator of Good Girl Gone Shopping. The party was in honor of Michael, the creative genius behind Closet Mouse. We had a fantastic time at the pad overlooking other 90210 homes!

This was my first time meeting the super-friendly Michael, who Elana openly praises for his talents, and being around the two really inspired me to start writing again. I joined Closet Mouse (need to update my profile ASAP!) and I look forward to sharing my stories in this marketplace of fashion. It’s a great outlet to get your stories out there and I am very excited to do so. I encourage all of you to get involved too, as many of you are talented members of the fashion world!

With that being said, I hope that you enjoy my upcoming posts, as I am excited to start writing them again.

Have a wonderful day!



Photo courtesy of: Closet Mouse

Mutual Blogging Appreciation

I've Been Tagged!

Here are six of my unspectacular quirks:

1. I have a phobia of food that touches...it gives me anxiety! And, I eat one food group at a time.
2. I can keep one eye straight while I cross the other one.
3. I don't have the patience to finish reading books...didn't complete one while in college (but still got two degrees baby)!
4. I don't step on cracks...don't wanna break my momma's back!
5. Won't go in the bathroom without the light on for fear of being attacked by Bloody Mary =O
6. I never get thirsty. I'm like a camel apparently...

(Wow...I'm kinda like a 5-year-old still! I need to do some major growing up!)

I’m tagging… Beauty Tyrant, KDC Events, Diary of a Personal Shopper, My Chic Things, The Indian Make-Up Diva, and Another Day in Dallas.

The rules are as follows:* Link to the person who tagged you* Mention the rules in your blog* Reveal six of your unspectacular quirks* Tag six following bloggers by linking them* Leave a comment on each of the tagged blogger’s blogs letting them know they’ve been tagged*