Tree-like

     Looking back at these photos I definitely think I resemble the trees that line my street. Lots of deep greens and browns. I love the street I live on. Every house has a tree or two out front and usually a few out back so there's plenty of green and lovely plants everywhere. If my dad could open an arboretum/zoo... he would. He has tortoises, turtles, koi fish, canaries, parrots, dogs, lizards, over 50 bonsais, 40+ orchids, banana tree, pumpkin plant, tomatoes, lemons, oranges, and 50+ cactus plants. Throughout our time at this particular house we have also had rabbits, chickens, snakes, hamsters and lots of uninvited guests including deer, raccoons, squirrels, hawks, rattle snakes, coyotes, opossums and skunks. We once discovered that a skunk family was living in the crawl space under our house. Weird.
     I think most people will read this and think that this isn't that significant at all but when you live in a bustling city, it's often a surprise to discover so many animals roaming near your house and that with a two minute drive you are back in the city where twigs trees are planted in 3' by 3' dirt plots, have yet to sprout more than ten leaves, reach a height of 4' and whenever you look around it looks like a concrete jungle. My point is that it's convenient to be able to go home to such peaceful surroundings yet not have to travel far for all my city needs. I am so very fortunate. Done rambling. Onto outfit pics. :)

 The whole outfit is inspired by colors found in trees except for the gold in the necklace. I think that it actually reminds me of the rings of the tree trunk though, no?

 The belt came with the dress and is super stretchy. Bonus points for being able to eat lunch comfortably without having to loosen my belt. :)

I don't really like this last picture of my outfit from the side but I had to include one with my maltipoo. Besides outfits and food, my maltipoo has taken over my camera phone albums.

Dress & belt: Ross Stores
Necklace: Foreign Exchange
Shoes: Kenneth Cole from Ross Stores

Flower Shop Top

     Hello lovelies :)

     Just a quick post with my work attire. Wore my new shirt from H & M. I actually wanted one from the Zara store but couldn't part with the $140 big ones, even if it was for the perfect floral top. *sigh
Sooo... you can imagine my happy surprise when I saw this one at H & M. Honestly, I just picked it up and went straight to the registers. That's how bad I wanted it.
     Wore this shirt with the same ol' pants I usually wear to work, a coral tank, mint belt, hunter green coat and brown sandals. Of course I accessorized with two necklaces, three bracelets, two rings and a pair of earrings with a floral motif to play off the pattern on the shirt. That's not too much, right? This "quick" post is getting long... so here you go!

 This picture makes me laugh since my fuzzball looked like he was practicing the "stop, drop, and roll" routine. A blurry mess!

Now, he's playing "hide and seek". Can you spot him? 

 A better shot of the necklaces. One trick I use when wearing multiple necklaces and not wanting them to tangle is to wear one on the inside of the shirt and the other "outside" the collar. Same illusion, no knots.

 These earrings seem to be made for this shirt.

Sorry the picture is off kilter. I don't have eyes on the back of my head so this is the best I could do to get a shot of the back of the shirt.

Rings, bracelets, maltipoo.

Minty goodness. :)

Do you know how comfy and tough these shoes are? I've jogged across a four lane street in these without falling!

 There are tiny little studs on the ankle strap. Must get a better picture of that!

 Come....

 Play...

 With...

 Meee.....

Pllllleeeaasseee...........?!?

Jacket: F21

Top: H & M

Coral Tank (under the top): F21

Pants: H & M

Shoes: Kenneth Cole

Earrings: F21

Neckalaces: Anthropologie (Blue Stones), Flea market (Rubik's cube)

Bracelets: F21

Ring: Swarovski

Belt: F21



Phew!

     Hi All. SO SORRY I've been MIA for so long. It's only been about a week but in blogger land, I bet that's like a decade! I have to confess that I'm trying to figure out how to take blog pictures now since I've started going straight to the gym after work and since I'm a hot sweaty mess after... no pictures. Also, no interwebs access at home. Boooo!! But, I WILL persevere. (fingers crossed).

     Besides dragging my tired bum to the gym I've been celebrating a friend's bday two weekends in a row, got into a teeny tiny fender bender where I was "tapped" lightly. Of course according to the other driver I was barely bumped. I guess the couple feet that I moved up and the imprinted license plate from his car on my bumper say that I was only lightly bumped... Right.

     Anywho, also been baking up a storm and forgot to photograph it. Oops.
     Been putting together awesome outfits, without photographic evidence. *sigh.
     Guess I'll just leave you with randomness from my phone...

Perch bar. If you are ever in Downtown Los Angeles, go check out this rooftop bar. The ambiance is laid back, the drinks are NOT sugary, the food is bangin' and the view is phenomenal. No biggie I guess.

An awesomely poor quality photo of my dinner at Granville with a bestie. Rosemary garlic mashed potatoes must now come with sprigs of herbs. Because one little leaf is not enough.

Uptown Mac & Cheese:
A great gourmet twist on a classic craveable. Aged Cheddar and Gruyere Cheeses with Grilled All-Natural Chicken, Crisp Asparagus and Sweet Peas, topped with Buttered Herb Crumbs.

The best part? Bread crumb crusts with garlic butter.

Kalamata Artichoke Pizza:
Kalamata Olives, Grape Tomatoes, Feta Cheese, Artichokes, Fresh Garlic, Whole Milk Mozzarella and Fontina Cheeses sprinkled with Fresh Herbs and Garlic Oil.

Pan-Seared Lemon Ahi:
Pan-Seared Ahi Tuna marinated in Preserved Lemon & Herbs, served with a Smoked Mozzarella Caprese Salad, and garnished with Toasted Pine Nuts and Balsamic Glaze.

*Excuse me as I take a moment to note the 10 hours of gym time to work off this meal. Bah.

My little fuzzball masquerading as a lion (with his hooded lion cape) perched atop my dad while watching my mom finish her dinner. Rawr!

I am planning to have a New IN and more outfit posts to come. Have a good day all! :)


Granville Restaurant

Perch Bar