A Surprise Giveaway?

Nautical by Nature, a fab blog if you weren't already aware, has been hosting giveaway all this week in celebration of Kate's birthday. Today may be the best giveaway ever because it's a surprise. I love that! It's cool to anticipate what you, or someone else may win!

Giveaways from earlier this week were: Anchor tote from Ballard Designs, Lily Pulitzer Beachy Candle, Lighthouse Tote from the Preppy Princess, and a houndstooth set from Three Chickadees.

So you know that this last one is going to be good!


To enter this super-fun giveaway, visit Nautical by Nature.




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Fashion Week at the Palooza

As a member of ClosetMouse I was invited to attend Fashion Week at the Palooza this evening. The private showing, held in Santa Monica, will consist of showings by Houstina Summers, Leondra Renee and Rochelle Carino.

It's been a year since the last fashion week I attended (the Gen Art show), so needless to say I am pumped up!

My only concern at this point is what to wear?! From the advice of my personal shopper/blogger friend, Elana of Good Girl Gone Shopping - you never want to be too dressed up, but you do want to fit in.

Be sure to check out my recap of the event sometime this weekend!

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Here Piggy Piggy!

I came across this article on MSN today and just had to share. Teacup pigs are apparently all the rage in England right now.

These precious little oinkers measure up anywhere from 12 to 16 inches tall and approximately 65 lbs. Don't you just want to squeeze them?

The cost of a teacup pig: up to $1,100 each.



Photo courtesy of: MSNBC.com

Hillary Duff Makes a TV Comeback

I am a huge Hilary Duff fan! Being in my late teens/early 20s didn't stop me from watching Lizzie McGuire when it was on TV, or buying the movie. And of course, I have her CD.

Those obsessions being disclosed (haha!), I was psyched to see her on Gossip Girl last night. Her sweet girl performance was much like that of her McGuire days. I really hope her role is reoccurring.

On top of just being excited to see the star back on TV, I was happy to see Hilary looking great! She has put some weight back on and looks healthy again. Her teeth were even "normal" so she must have gotten a veneer adjustment. I am so happy with her current appearance.

Did anyone else catch the episode? If so, what did you think?

Photo courtesy of: The Los Angeles Times

Enjoying Los Angeles

After being gone for the better part of September, I am back in LA and loving it! This past weekend I spent time hanging out in the areas that I never visit and generally take for granted. After exploring, I realized that I am lucky to live in such a great city, and I need to take advantage of that!

Friday I headed to Hollywood and Highland for some dinner where I was pleasantly surprised to see Brody Jenner. I was going up the escalator and he was going down. For the brief three seconds that I got to stare at him it was delightful! His skin is so perfect and flawless. In fact, he was pretty...which I am usually not a fan of, but it's working for him!

Saturday consisted of the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica. Starbucks and shopping were the main attractions. Following those fixes, it was off to the Santa Monica Pier for Bubba Gumps. Nothing beats enjoying good seafood on the boardwalk with a Malibu view in the distance! (Pictured below, right)

On the way home, driving past The Grove, I spotted Jared Leto! Yummy! I wasn't positive it was him until my mom got excited and confirmed that it was him. Gorgeous eyes!

The weekend was finished off with breakfast at The Griddle on Sunset Blvd. We waited in line for nearly two hours, but it was well worth the wait. The food was great, HUGE proportions, but great.

I am glad I took a step back and enjoyed my surroundings. We get so busy in our daily lives that we're stuck in a boring routine. If you have the opportunity this week, stray away and enjoy yourself!

Photo courtesy of: Big Hollywood