tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308629178776151092024-02-21T01:07:39.884-08:00Chasing BeautyBrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14720006141777226809noreply@blogger.comBlogger178125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-230862917877615109.post-33933401728492199242012-05-03T03:13:00.000-07:002012-05-03T03:13:18.205-07:00The Resurrection of Chasing Beauty<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I bet, you thought you'd never hear from me again. That possibly, I dropped off the planet, and completely abandoned this blog? Well, it has been a while, but Chasing Beauty has never been far from my mind. Although I haven't been active here, I've still been interacting with all of my bloggy friends. You see, a little app called <a href="http://web.stagram.com/n/chasingbeauty/?vm=grid">Instagram</a> has completely reignited my love for blogging, and reminded me of the community that I had been missing! For the past few months now, I've been quietly plotting my return, and a total reboot of Chasing Beauty! Version 2.0 isn't quite ready yet, and probably won't be until Summer, but I wanted to let you all know that it's coming! I also wanted to keep you posted on where you find me in the meantime. </div>
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Recently, I teamed up with Jamie (of <a href="http://glamlatte.com/">glamlatte.com</a>) and Mel (of <a href="http://modanistajunkie.com/">modanistajunkie.com</a>), otherwise known as <a href="http://www.theweartogogirls.com/">The Wear To Go Girls</a>. In case you are just hearing about <a href="http://www.theweartogogirls.com/">WTGG</a> for the first time, Jamie and Mel have created a really fun website, to find out where to go shop, eat, drink, get pampered, socialize and what to wear to go! They are featuring weekly hair and makeup "how to's," and guess who's doing the makeup tutorials? </div>
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Check out my <a href="http://www.theweartogogirls.com/make-up-how-to-with-bren-individual-lashes/">Individual false lash tutorial HERE</a>, and keep checking back for more hair and makeup tips!</div>
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I'll be posting here too, just not as frequently as I had before, but stay tuned. There's exciting things to come!</div>
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<br /></div>Brenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14720006141777226809noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-230862917877615109.post-66809873030921995632011-01-11T00:41:00.000-08:002011-01-11T00:41:31.179-08:00My Favorite Things from Christmas 2010Even though Christmas seems like a distant memory, I'm still loving some of the gifts that I received. Here are my favorite new obsessions from Christmas 2010:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Apple TV is in one word, AMAZING! With a very small footprint, it provides the ability to stream movie rentals from iTunes and Netflix, directly to your tv! Previously, I'd have to watch on my laptop or iphone. But now, I'm streaming HD movies directly to my nice, big flat screen! You can also access YouTube, Podcasts, MobileMe, Flickr, as well your entire iTunes music library. The best part was how easy it was to set up! Seriously, in 5 minutes flat I was up and running!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkFwlEO1Elyeick_AHIOJM9imuiTC-PSnwONeu9ig8E5sekB8SIvMm_w-sAkMJ_U4ICNIOv4q8XEMx0XqoDmUM8zSVzF-3xOwu3URKH3vY-kp8O6oDpj7UGC23pae1IdxG2L8yd2wZRrI/s1600/LMLW1010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkFwlEO1Elyeick_AHIOJM9imuiTC-PSnwONeu9ig8E5sekB8SIvMm_w-sAkMJ_U4ICNIOv4q8XEMx0XqoDmUM8zSVzF-3xOwu3URKH3vY-kp8O6oDpj7UGC23pae1IdxG2L8yd2wZRrI/s320/LMLW1010.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lamercollections.com/collection/Black-Gold-Pyramid-Wrap-Watch/">Le Mer Collections Watch</a><br />
</div>Although I put this watch prominently on my list, I sort of knew that my family wouldn't go to the trouble to order it. So, this was actually a Christmas present to myself. :) Valerie of <a href="http://redvinesforbreakfast.blogspot.com/">Red Vines for Breakfast</a> owns this watch, and ever since drooling over her's in person, I knew that I had to have one . Now I do!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Everytime I travel to NYC, I always make a point to stop in Sabon. Upon entering the boutique, you're always asked, "have you been here before?" I usually <strike>play dumb</strike> say no, and then I'm escorted to a round sink where I can try out their various scrubs, lotions and potions. I'm always amazed at how moisturized my skin feels afterward, and how long that moisturization lasts! But each trip I come home empty handed, due to the lack of space in my luggage. I leave the store telling myself that I'll just order it, but I never do...until now! (Yes, another present to myself) I'm completely obsessed with the Rose Tea scent of the scrub and body lotion, and this combo came just in time to treat my dry Winter skin!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6vCq3N_-Zq5j99-MJNntqJri9_lxZ7mOUkeSLTzgkNVRKi_RNNA0a0rdygRjhVmRdcZFWJ5Xb9ScSoYqEAe5oi5Bn_YIgxpyN5AX1OIRHEPzW97HbRGdIK82cA9ZKjgTa-Dt2yvC-c2E/s1600/_6253430.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6vCq3N_-Zq5j99-MJNntqJri9_lxZ7mOUkeSLTzgkNVRKi_RNNA0a0rdygRjhVmRdcZFWJ5Xb9ScSoYqEAe5oi5Bn_YIgxpyN5AX1OIRHEPzW97HbRGdIK82cA9ZKjgTa-Dt2yvC-c2E/s320/_6253430.jpg" width="310" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/steven-by-steve-madden-sequined-box-clutch/3136591?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=steven_by_steve_madden_sequined_box_clutch:307178_1&cm_pla=bags:women:clutch&cm_ven=Froogle&mr:referralID=NA&mr:trackingCode=AE3C4270-6AD5-DF11-A880-001B2163195C">Steven by Steve Madden Sequin Box Clutch</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This was a present from my Dad. Even though this glitzy number was on my Christmas list, apparently I had forgotten to note which color I'd like, and there were several to choose from! My Dad took a guess, and he guessed right! This was exactly the bag that I had been wanting, to complete my NYE ensemble! It was perfect!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8fj-OEMkD46CEOMB5u5RyXDDELqG-xLeIoj-oeSX2wmL3Tu2Pu-U4MxobmBx5dvHlZzmbDvDpE8t0gZiFhcHfl-hpCi3WGiGV6V-x48exXUqsk4xSw9yaOZZs1zXlZ3owPSJZ249oIBE/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-01-10+at+3.13.14+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8fj-OEMkD46CEOMB5u5RyXDDELqG-xLeIoj-oeSX2wmL3Tu2Pu-U4MxobmBx5dvHlZzmbDvDpE8t0gZiFhcHfl-hpCi3WGiGV6V-x48exXUqsk4xSw9yaOZZs1zXlZ3owPSJZ249oIBE/s320/Screen+shot+2011-01-10+at+3.13.14+AM.png" width="318" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.katespade.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3706339&cp=3381522.3569686">Kate Spade Lady Marmalade Small Bracelet</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">These are my new favorite leggings! After throwing out several pairs of Massimo's that were falling apart at the seams, I was in desperate need of some replacements! One day I was in a hurry and American Eagle was close, so I ran in an grabbed a pair of their black leggings. So far, I've been really impressed by the quality as they seem to hold up really well. I was so happy that my Mom bought me two more pairs! I have them in black, but they're no longer available online (only Army Green). If you're lucky enough, you might find them in stores. Sadly, my local stores are all out of my size. :(</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This was suppose to be in my stocking, but I asked Santa to make an exception and bring it a little early. ;) (Especially since I was to be in full baking mode the week of Christmas) A cookie dough scoop is the trick to maintaining that uniform size, resulting in a professional looking cookie. This really came in handy for my chocolate crinkle cookies that I make every year!<br />
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</div>Brenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14720006141777226809noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-230862917877615109.post-79449188499088614092011-01-04T23:45:00.000-08:002011-01-04T23:45:00.419-08:00A Quiet { One }<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCpY3buR5YXd_dTGaxUuZ2bby30D6kKzfGxu8hMPGnNrzBEakqx7wjq1596qh2nzC-uV-lbS-8-5KBm0ADoeI3ADSDEby-eCgUHzZvETg9l_gkcJUK-hH_f_oQvMDipaR33yG7OOyOWyY/s1600/3934125778_c9b5a7cc99_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCpY3buR5YXd_dTGaxUuZ2bby30D6kKzfGxu8hMPGnNrzBEakqx7wjq1596qh2nzC-uV-lbS-8-5KBm0ADoeI3ADSDEby-eCgUHzZvETg9l_gkcJUK-hH_f_oQvMDipaR33yG7OOyOWyY/s400/3934125778_c9b5a7cc99_large.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Sometimes silence is golden, and sometimes it's just silent, but in my case it was exactly what I needed. I can't believe that it's been over a month since I've posted anything! I apologize for abandoning you all, but I desperately needed a break! My own survival depended on it! I've been running, running, running all year long and I guess I had just run out of steam. The first week or two I was in recovery mode, and then the next two I was all wrapped up in my holiday to-do list (which seems to get longer every year!), meanwhile maintaining my work schedule. (not complaining, just explaining) Unfortunately, my break happened right before Christmas, when there's so much inspiration around for blog posts! But, I'm sure you've all had plenty of blogs to read/write that kept you in the Christmas spirit. Hopefully, you all had a great holiday! Mine was an amazing time spent with the people that I love, and some much needed R & R. It was perfect! Now that Christmas is behind us, and we've welcomed in another new year, it's time the silence was broken. I suppose it's appropriate to get back to blogging, on Chasing Beauty's one year blogiversary! Typically for blog anniversaries, there's some sort of giveaway, or even a whole week long celebration. I've even been known to celebrate each month, like a high school relationship! Since I'm just coming back, I've decided to forgo the usual fanfare, for a small, quiet celebration. For me, it's an accomplishment that this post actually happened! It would've been all too easy to continue in my silence, but the truth is, I'm still passionate about blogging! My only problem now, is that I have much less time to blog than when I began. I'm still trying to sort out a posting schedule that is both realistic and consistent, with consistent being the key word! It's always difficult getting started after a long break, so bear with me as I get back into the swing of things. For those of you that are still reading, and haven't given up on this little blog (and me), THANK YOU, from the bottom of my heart! You're the reason I've decided to continue, and I'm SO looking forward to catching up with all of you! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>xoxo,</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Bren</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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I'll be back to Twitter-ing soon too! :)</div>Brenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14720006141777226809noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-230862917877615109.post-61657931875054025732010-11-24T04:58:00.000-08:002010-11-24T04:58:20.555-08:00Autumn in New York<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGypnpmcTEDZrnVguwrQzT0AW2CwetizxxHXGla0eALT-QWRHyvOiWZ5BuEO5M27JEdrEQ5lgxN2LZpKeEWDnoVaUD630ZqOPaf1T8LZ3jwNR1s9HgOwSOSFo62AyEApAheY8SG8zqNRw/s1600/SD+Recovery+Nov3281.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGypnpmcTEDZrnVguwrQzT0AW2CwetizxxHXGla0eALT-QWRHyvOiWZ5BuEO5M27JEdrEQ5lgxN2LZpKeEWDnoVaUD630ZqOPaf1T8LZ3jwNR1s9HgOwSOSFo62AyEApAheY8SG8zqNRw/s400/SD+Recovery+Nov3281.jpg" width="300" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Anytime I'm in Manhattan, I almost always make a beeline to Central Park the second I arrive. My most recent trip was no exception. You'd think first on the agenda would be shopping, theater, or grabbing a slice of real NY pizza! For me, all of that can wait until I've had my walk through the park. I was especially excited to take in all of the Fall colors! Some of the locations that I visited, you'll remember from my <a href="http://chasingbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2010/01/stroll-in-park.html">last stroll through the park</a>. Only this time, the trees were drenched in the golden glow of Autumn, making everything look new again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW7p9djSQ_LPkk5Yrq2EXIl6xZTjt0adPVwk1rupo8HHO9uuOhS6I1L3rp900cafur9LIWkFJC6ZVavsJ2kzodrxorgXHIHAJDOhaDTP6DWf_uUYIf6kfvjCWAvG-qaMx3mmaErO8k3Hg/s1600/SD+Recovery+Nov3280.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW7p9djSQ_LPkk5Yrq2EXIl6xZTjt0adPVwk1rupo8HHO9uuOhS6I1L3rp900cafur9LIWkFJC6ZVavsJ2kzodrxorgXHIHAJDOhaDTP6DWf_uUYIf6kfvjCWAvG-qaMx3mmaErO8k3Hg/s400/SD+Recovery+Nov3280.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguHSGKkgIBPC2rJIzL5HofWbGliuGXHg3EhC2zZPYfq5OZmxCa52AiIbwkpbz5YobgKdSRsz0ZNbSAq0m-H-32K0J_5PM5_s2A0gESu8YOPkEozyzo_vLmbpE5ctHW8Yppe4apUnxyt1A/s1600/SD+Recovery+Nov3300.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguHSGKkgIBPC2rJIzL5HofWbGliuGXHg3EhC2zZPYfq5OZmxCa52AiIbwkpbz5YobgKdSRsz0ZNbSAq0m-H-32K0J_5PM5_s2A0gESu8YOPkEozyzo_vLmbpE5ctHW8Yppe4apUnxyt1A/s400/SD+Recovery+Nov3300.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicl4Z4zjA_w-M-QpZyEZjwD6L2HCh2ClEDdmHn8NnHj4X7NI4f-AUgkLzLNruFec8uI0jtUeNaJx_yYD4ppa4iAup-1fIJVnAelucpBe-I9LPNLMpDw7gyIkyli6V72YnqRg0QNdKiPlY/s1600/SD+Recovery+Nov3309.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicl4Z4zjA_w-M-QpZyEZjwD6L2HCh2ClEDdmHn8NnHj4X7NI4f-AUgkLzLNruFec8uI0jtUeNaJx_yYD4ppa4iAup-1fIJVnAelucpBe-I9LPNLMpDw7gyIkyli6V72YnqRg0QNdKiPlY/s400/SD+Recovery+Nov3309.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I really wanted to play in the leaves, but since I was by myself I settled for a self portrait.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMRWo0h0FHeKPatsGyVCST02NtFsRtmqnhVnnkbX53nDpeGRE01N_8OlRx8zfkyY5ShyPq30JdAMJuAFvhXUW04J6E0O5xCQF77UI5_8NaCLsWARHKsJdPO5QLP3ZhSxb2v6R77fpJaVI/s1600/SD+Recovery+Nov3299.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMRWo0h0FHeKPatsGyVCST02NtFsRtmqnhVnnkbX53nDpeGRE01N_8OlRx8zfkyY5ShyPq30JdAMJuAFvhXUW04J6E0O5xCQF77UI5_8NaCLsWARHKsJdPO5QLP3ZhSxb2v6R77fpJaVI/s400/SD+Recovery+Nov3299.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">As I walked through <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/visit/things-to-see/south-end/mall-literary-walk.html">The Mall</a>, I came across a cool band called <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Dirty-Urchins/130269964063">The Dirty Urchins</a>. Apparently they play in public spaces all over the city, and just happened to be in the middle of a set as I was passing by. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRlDegbU8oCdGS4RVSHK_BTqxzWi9bzOnUrEvredvsZfOzcLEC_ZNlhnRVxqJ7oyuMfM6szmzX-DGokuw_w4XcS7-alpSk7EdPV1yGzge4fRHMRb1ETiN48z9TbR8oYVixXjUEE23O1eE/s1600/SD+Recovery+Nov3301.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRlDegbU8oCdGS4RVSHK_BTqxzWi9bzOnUrEvredvsZfOzcLEC_ZNlhnRVxqJ7oyuMfM6szmzX-DGokuw_w4XcS7-alpSk7EdPV1yGzge4fRHMRb1ETiN48z9TbR8oYVixXjUEE23O1eE/s400/SD+Recovery+Nov3301.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKynPxV8n3DLXrnLHMtUq50LJmPVUuVi5Q6Ww8ozfEklo4d-kFiEfQhE3tp8zOT3wTgdQP3A2C3sEaIPHDGFuTUQtVrmk-YQ3bNA5CZCPUe6GAJMF9XMLI4kp5D2rDjRs3l6xZXJQ7yRQ/s1600/SD+Recovery+Nov3303.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKynPxV8n3DLXrnLHMtUq50LJmPVUuVi5Q6Ww8ozfEklo4d-kFiEfQhE3tp8zOT3wTgdQP3A2C3sEaIPHDGFuTUQtVrmk-YQ3bNA5CZCPUe6GAJMF9XMLI4kp5D2rDjRs3l6xZXJQ7yRQ/s400/SD+Recovery+Nov3303.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Here's a little sample. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><object height="295" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/lH8nbUM2P5c?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/lH8nbUM2P5c?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object></div>I actually would've bought one of their cd's, except I had zero cash. They weren't exactly set up to take credit cards. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhynYEanZrLLfbbCMGp4zCF5xdVXCfNUgJqrINSHRBODq9B4em7AKhKLeG5j8FLsrq6J9BBCIQtc3v05zauwV9_cXexxCKK5mPHHICL7bAZQPFdxuelOsOew_Jqa_OyU9uyF7tevfo9yeU/s1600/My+Photo_114.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhynYEanZrLLfbbCMGp4zCF5xdVXCfNUgJqrINSHRBODq9B4em7AKhKLeG5j8FLsrq6J9BBCIQtc3v05zauwV9_cXexxCKK5mPHHICL7bAZQPFdxuelOsOew_Jqa_OyU9uyF7tevfo9yeU/s400/My+Photo_114.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As I headed toward the fountain, I couldn't help but notice the leaves! We don't get these colors in LA!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1HgoUmckxmlodp8d47KCWE8opIjawdDKYh-jqeEw35tzRDYlmajK9LCdtbKLHGYDG83vpUOzo6PRdFwXeApvv_COszGijLR6He043olGxab-tQ1AdeUBQUSzRIEz3FExwhk10kVnEWiU/s1600/SD+Recovery+Nov3329.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1HgoUmckxmlodp8d47KCWE8opIjawdDKYh-jqeEw35tzRDYlmajK9LCdtbKLHGYDG83vpUOzo6PRdFwXeApvv_COszGijLR6He043olGxab-tQ1AdeUBQUSzRIEz3FExwhk10kVnEWiU/s400/SD+Recovery+Nov3329.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDtDkHVism67Ofg_q9r6ANJQRZcSO5pGEb8SE-TSvJ0C76A8yD1M_s6yCtQj_pe3446gF_zo8wPvxDTOMD8km860IGCOUXpM-5-5IdV6rrB0-3oE6CfeToJOyJEAbrNSTZuBWqWcZS_vI/s1600/SD+Recovery+Nov3325.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDtDkHVism67Ofg_q9r6ANJQRZcSO5pGEb8SE-TSvJ0C76A8yD1M_s6yCtQj_pe3446gF_zo8wPvxDTOMD8km860IGCOUXpM-5-5IdV6rrB0-3oE6CfeToJOyJEAbrNSTZuBWqWcZS_vI/s400/SD+Recovery+Nov3325.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The last time I was here, the water had been drained, and the pond was icy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCHpbM5lpC6eI59j89FuB8aoEB-XCErQFKzGgLux_vk-yrYIQyfGDGLz_wzaslqjUh-_wMQiiBJCv2YsR-PbxkYnVmQMXh2c8nk1fofJ_trdWYHXAgEbS00GkADYPpf_rvcaCO-bDtl24/s1600/SD+Recovery+Nov3320.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCHpbM5lpC6eI59j89FuB8aoEB-XCErQFKzGgLux_vk-yrYIQyfGDGLz_wzaslqjUh-_wMQiiBJCv2YsR-PbxkYnVmQMXh2c8nk1fofJ_trdWYHXAgEbS00GkADYPpf_rvcaCO-bDtl24/s400/SD+Recovery+Nov3320.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was nice to see the water flowing and paddle boats still in the pond. Though I'm sure it won't be long before the <a href="http://www.thecentralparkboathouse.com/">Boathouse</a> closes, and the fountain, once again is drained for the Winter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZLmwNgl9qvkExHvajsmIsbF8cZpo1O_LHGqoCrHLOUQ3FPJp-7i8uP6Ob29bQnuWjzU1gpineh8T3zbpD6_7Fe19OHBd1aTWvkHnMm21NbY-YXkc5BwxejKSXGACuC5BC-lCYehRVNQo/s1600/SD+Recovery+Nov3324.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZLmwNgl9qvkExHvajsmIsbF8cZpo1O_LHGqoCrHLOUQ3FPJp-7i8uP6Ob29bQnuWjzU1gpineh8T3zbpD6_7Fe19OHBd1aTWvkHnMm21NbY-YXkc5BwxejKSXGACuC5BC-lCYehRVNQo/s400/SD+Recovery+Nov3324.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUFKIU7z0ITMAzRf2osBF4whItDl6p4F4W3EZkACRTMpVPeaUcK9MyFaDJHoXDiRGAuZnhm_ey7WiMjdk_7uq2xQy3lK2Zld3UeCf5x_ntKxqeO31ACpKZdlAgkpnDrnYuLMo5bcaa6Ng/s1600/SD+Recovery+Nov3313.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUFKIU7z0ITMAzRf2osBF4whItDl6p4F4W3EZkACRTMpVPeaUcK9MyFaDJHoXDiRGAuZnhm_ey7WiMjdk_7uq2xQy3lK2Zld3UeCf5x_ntKxqeO31ACpKZdlAgkpnDrnYuLMo5bcaa6Ng/s400/SD+Recovery+Nov3313.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">And even when the trees have just surrendered <br />
To the harvest time <br />
Forfeiting their leaves in late September <br />
And sending us inside <br />
Still I notice You when change begins <br />
And I am braced for colder winds <br />
I will offer thanks for what has been and was to come <br />
You are Autumn </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">~N. Nordeman</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><span id="goog_105639604"></span><span id="goog_105639605"></span>Brenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14720006141777226809noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-230862917877615109.post-39811900248346884582010-11-17T22:26:00.000-08:002010-11-17T22:26:39.275-08:00Happy Birthday to Me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu8roH_A85ME7mznDkEl12tFUMvhR6U-vseKJsvUFvUpKzU16RAikKNWlyc8-ejjxPAnrAIlYML6Ng2b0HV9vMUjEn_zNiG19fURInvyPcsug_oFpfUwuMr205yLeLHwWThneQe_EIvPU/s1600/IMG_1332.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu8roH_A85ME7mznDkEl12tFUMvhR6U-vseKJsvUFvUpKzU16RAikKNWlyc8-ejjxPAnrAIlYML6Ng2b0HV9vMUjEn_zNiG19fURInvyPcsug_oFpfUwuMr205yLeLHwWThneQe_EIvPU/s400/IMG_1332.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">My birthday was actually last Wednesday, but I feel like the festivities started two weeks ago while I was in NY! I had planned to shop for my bday shoes while in the big city, but for the first time ever, I didn't shop! ( I know, the horror!) Between work and some serious night life (more on that later), I just ran out of time. The one day I had planned to hit the stores, it was rainy and windy. Not exactly ideal shopping weather. So, I came home with nothing but a few "I heart NY" t-shirts for my nephews. I had the most amazing trip to NYC, so no complaints here, but I DID have to make up for my lack of shopping when I returned to LA! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The morning of my birthday, I had one client and then it was off to the <a href="http://www.christianlouboutin.com/">Christian Louboutin</a> boutique to search for the perfect pair of heels.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_w8SCC8M2-8aYitQBemkj-_ekRJqXSfBJYplczkZXh1msL5G0vPaJi_1AC-AkqEqAiQQjfLm1fIW3N6u_1xB4tIW-DBsVpb-qIhGYIf9ICb42JgqLE_PZNhVGKw1v32Kn6gwYvfg-Lp8/s1600/christian_louboutin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_w8SCC8M2-8aYitQBemkj-_ekRJqXSfBJYplczkZXh1msL5G0vPaJi_1AC-AkqEqAiQQjfLm1fIW3N6u_1xB4tIW-DBsVpb-qIhGYIf9ICb42JgqLE_PZNhVGKw1v32Kn6gwYvfg-Lp8/s400/christian_louboutin.jpg" width="273" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Once inside, I was mesmerized by all of the gorgeous shoes, each with the ubiquitous red lacquered sole. Ahhhh...I imagine this it what Heaven is like! The selection was overwhelming! Thankfully, I knew exactly what I wanted, and had the sweetest SA a girl could ask for! (We're now Facebook friends!) The second I told him that I was buying a bday present for myself, he offered me a glass of champagne, some <a href="http://www.paulettemacarons.com/">Paulette macarons</a>, and literally brought me every black shoe in the store to try! Seriously, Heaven!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisyXns3Us1OE81AAFWpJOkiLPT2YygET7YJhioCjetCkTkrTVcVVZG2xkE0jaK8PdMiBXogwsee4-TwF9lZcTOaTrdoRVzYkfFMjDPKY9nK1j9JFUPAtSjI6DzLSXhz94eQLnuJVT0SAA/s1600/My+Photo_111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisyXns3Us1OE81AAFWpJOkiLPT2YygET7YJhioCjetCkTkrTVcVVZG2xkE0jaK8PdMiBXogwsee4-TwF9lZcTOaTrdoRVzYkfFMjDPKY9nK1j9JFUPAtSjI6DzLSXhz94eQLnuJVT0SAA/s400/My+Photo_111.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjscgPmG3n3JITL_cjm-yiAgjFs4XRQjdfOtL-My3O6lT_LGnNwTDuvnD9eLfzjMHgMPcmt73qylTRKtMhvQH39yZyXShnbtNvfObRR5zPgKp484ctAirte1kiS0zn7AMBJzDUWvYy0cek/s1600/My+Photo_112.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjscgPmG3n3JITL_cjm-yiAgjFs4XRQjdfOtL-My3O6lT_LGnNwTDuvnD9eLfzjMHgMPcmt73qylTRKtMhvQH39yZyXShnbtNvfObRR5zPgKp484ctAirte1kiS0zn7AMBJzDUWvYy0cek/s400/My+Photo_112.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I completely took over the entire second floor, with shoe boxes and black peep toes everywhere! After trying several different styles, the perfect pair for me was the Hyper Prive. While I loved the simplicity of the all black Very Prive, the extra platform of the HP made them SO much more comfortable!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5uQ7pKJsa2zp4zEbQ-V7ST0-T_o8k_eY4UJjlVyC09yHufbfTvsM4yWXhyphenhyphenAf5GAa3YD5kRhx5FIv701scbpcnZeISJYVBFabPitQPgEJ9wG-jzde6L31E34pEnSav0XsN5CRu6jEAhJg/s1600/My+Photo_113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5uQ7pKJsa2zp4zEbQ-V7ST0-T_o8k_eY4UJjlVyC09yHufbfTvsM4yWXhyphenhyphenAf5GAa3YD5kRhx5FIv701scbpcnZeISJYVBFabPitQPgEJ9wG-jzde6L31E34pEnSav0XsN5CRu6jEAhJg/s400/My+Photo_113.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>(Sorry for the bad photo quality. I was trying not to be too obnoxious in the store with my camera.</i>)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">As soon as I got home, I did a proper photo shoot with my new birthday shoes, which also happen to be my very first pair of Louboutins! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghQ4cHgpHOuRYEOacknfcyRb1KfeS6Pn9OUCEMp-Mkmw0HX8TEEDrF6JTpDiZFoTsyEV_vfImluPsamM8fPKW1WI-SYYyQYqCXAjM68WFk8anh6_vsGxAW7QCUtG7HIfEbBgWwEMWJL3k/s1600/IMG_1334.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghQ4cHgpHOuRYEOacknfcyRb1KfeS6Pn9OUCEMp-Mkmw0HX8TEEDrF6JTpDiZFoTsyEV_vfImluPsamM8fPKW1WI-SYYyQYqCXAjM68WFk8anh6_vsGxAW7QCUtG7HIfEbBgWwEMWJL3k/s400/IMG_1334.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN8EAU5yZSz8ZPcLQ7WJIneSK_02Nt5XBzv12IMLht98qQB6z_sd8e8DJEVpgk-zGsXqO0-MplZr7mLfDU5IyExZ8ec5GuvJXh4Q5Bo5tbOcM0s-fP4ndhLFqimsDwKZMW9hvuD_nZzD8/s1600/IMG_1338.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN8EAU5yZSz8ZPcLQ7WJIneSK_02Nt5XBzv12IMLht98qQB6z_sd8e8DJEVpgk-zGsXqO0-MplZr7mLfDU5IyExZ8ec5GuvJXh4Q5Bo5tbOcM0s-fP4ndhLFqimsDwKZMW9hvuD_nZzD8/s400/IMG_1338.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji0kSSPQn6GBCPX1odiNqru0TVGi-TnK3DnSy3jP0UrfbQFkxImFiKhj3k35rniZ4s7SX_tQnJ9YtbajjfMWkOwjgQJKFqAmQQoDrAfO1kc6uEqFtiRobgQDHetjeq-F0fBkNpPGwDsIU/s1600/IMG_1345.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji0kSSPQn6GBCPX1odiNqru0TVGi-TnK3DnSy3jP0UrfbQFkxImFiKhj3k35rniZ4s7SX_tQnJ9YtbajjfMWkOwjgQJKFqAmQQoDrAfO1kc6uEqFtiRobgQDHetjeq-F0fBkNpPGwDsIU/s400/IMG_1345.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNiRFOygnaDXaXGqvFy5MLDKejTQqjGxznYa15j8tWBvwMgsnjNt72N8gUETvLSHhAiE4NnV1IQ16n_Sci2wnYsH0mT7xOZ7avuBylntk_Wzmr7mzYXZOno4igV4w2IZ13e01wp37Kj1M/s1600/IMG_1344.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNiRFOygnaDXaXGqvFy5MLDKejTQqjGxznYa15j8tWBvwMgsnjNt72N8gUETvLSHhAiE4NnV1IQ16n_Sci2wnYsH0mT7xOZ7avuBylntk_Wzmr7mzYXZOno4igV4w2IZ13e01wp37Kj1M/s400/IMG_1344.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN2HvNX1TRsDCYTbwizkqBkTvsxj4KzGJKKQJSm1fGAfBxT7yszDCpAL7PCDJW0hd1Uwm6mdC5wKnoJgcTibuRl8G5f3Wm_YBPdD7t7QCKbX7-c88wELl9Isoxjn6ZaLyDBjPkRJ_vkA0/s1600/IMG_1351.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN2HvNX1TRsDCYTbwizkqBkTvsxj4KzGJKKQJSm1fGAfBxT7yszDCpAL7PCDJW0hd1Uwm6mdC5wKnoJgcTibuRl8G5f3Wm_YBPdD7t7QCKbX7-c88wELl9Isoxjn6ZaLyDBjPkRJ_vkA0/s400/IMG_1351.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm in love! </div><span id="goog_1550916532"></span><span id="goog_1550916533"></span>Brenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14720006141777226809noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-230862917877615109.post-19015435522671130512010-11-15T12:25:00.000-08:002010-11-16T13:04:42.748-08:00Back from Birthday Break<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhETvgPvfEFPgxiVCK7zra4CRtW4wUhw6rqwmPjgjvajah2VahnegK214voyOtFWk6e9xAodcIqyFLef26N6ZDSfFjqhGHueEj3nwW47xmkZi21ycWs2EqIXAACbrXUoMkncXD2-8Awdv8/s1600/4908196891_b55524f71d_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhETvgPvfEFPgxiVCK7zra4CRtW4wUhw6rqwmPjgjvajah2VahnegK214voyOtFWk6e9xAodcIqyFLef26N6ZDSfFjqhGHueEj3nwW47xmkZi21ycWs2EqIXAACbrXUoMkncXD2-8Awdv8/s400/4908196891_b55524f71d_large.jpg" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.weheartit.com/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">{via}</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind, and I've been having the time of my life! I didn't really expect to take a break from the blog, but with SO much going on, it was the one thing that had to give. I'm on my way out the door right now to go paint some face, but I'll be back tomorrow and fill you all in. I can't wait to share with you all of the goodness that's been happening, and I'm SO looking forward to catching up on all of YOUR blogs! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>Brenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14720006141777226809noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-230862917877615109.post-9371243108589208562010-11-04T14:21:00.000-07:002010-11-04T14:21:19.579-07:00Ten Month Anniversary<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-YIB8lQUNP-NixYwxRnFwxpQULS2XD3NlH25IIsqy5f-GBlrDI2IE8xcPXLPLEScDcKsdmFSh_utzrNrcjZ5R_8-1vDs_sirOfkY31yaFCVMTdnaoqBN7TXaYL3vyGE4CZCuJvfrAQNY/s1600/SD+Recovery+Nov3270.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-YIB8lQUNP-NixYwxRnFwxpQULS2XD3NlH25IIsqy5f-GBlrDI2IE8xcPXLPLEScDcKsdmFSh_utzrNrcjZ5R_8-1vDs_sirOfkY31yaFCVMTdnaoqBN7TXaYL3vyGE4CZCuJvfrAQNY/s400/SD+Recovery+Nov3270.JPG" width="400" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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The only thing I didn't need to bring, but couldn't possibly leave at home, were my new <a href="http://chasingbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/louboutin-list.html">Miu Miu's</a>! I know I had talked about them being in the running for the big b-day purchase, but I've decided to hunt down those <a href="http://chasingbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/louboutin-list.html">Louboutin's</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGI3p1P8X_Oj2TIPma0P8iGNe7e-R1DXq8WOSpsJN6LFuJ-fuKhmgg4AyLqekHat6ablINdpNGN3riiCME830R4PeTzIks-yATnzu_LnQ-Mec86Um37m-mIyLI9bOqHtgTmdukG3WBpEM/s1600/SD+Recovery+Nov3271.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGI3p1P8X_Oj2TIPma0P8iGNe7e-R1DXq8WOSpsJN6LFuJ-fuKhmgg4AyLqekHat6ablINdpNGN3riiCME830R4PeTzIks-yATnzu_LnQ-Mec86Um37m-mIyLI9bOqHtgTmdukG3WBpEM/s400/SD+Recovery+Nov3271.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Let's call the Miu Miu's my Ten Month blogiversary shoes! ;) <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(Anyway I can justify <b>two </b>extravagant shoe purchases!)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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Fortunately, I had a day off last week and took full advantage by doing one of my favorite Halloween activities...<a href="http://www.disney.com/">Disneyland</a>!!! With pumpkin spice lattes in tow, my friend and I hit all of the attractions that get revised just for the holiday season. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-DqrN1OAWu-UbWET8gMJS6b0PinD5ldgFQccpW2ka-5GwKmHWYUsVT7JRFCdFodp86egcZ4oDlDl6wIM9CenbC_eRrFar7mr4zz7nhDO6LWda_tV2JxCVlu4rfWiQlzXu0cenRI_N4kc/s1600/IMG_1104.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-DqrN1OAWu-UbWET8gMJS6b0PinD5ldgFQccpW2ka-5GwKmHWYUsVT7JRFCdFodp86egcZ4oDlDl6wIM9CenbC_eRrFar7mr4zz7nhDO6LWda_tV2JxCVlu4rfWiQlzXu0cenRI_N4kc/s400/IMG_1104.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHaTT8ky740okRqhdSGTupb4sURgbpLirZxP5D1tJWQ6L-JxzkV3k-yXcUij50SDzK_fAXM1CtLsDzXo1fA59JwugXPY5Z2d7kYHvaKu8McWj5F5Y9ASjEJvgefLoqaXeUpXqJbNyFUI0/s1600/IMG_1101.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFRdFgBY619RoKuXNjZQo0fK_CcsXxTJ8htS-cKwLhxrXqjWG2pOVYFa7YQl7jYqM2wnBAuEqm1A5sCx8YNzTJBJkayw-LYdIyTXygk_fCtHFk4ShlA5q8TCFb81oTdwSX6L2j2XbbSJc/s1600/DLR_desktop_03_800.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFRdFgBY619RoKuXNjZQo0fK_CcsXxTJ8htS-cKwLhxrXqjWG2pOVYFa7YQl7jYqM2wnBAuEqm1A5sCx8YNzTJBJkayw-LYdIyTXygk_fCtHFk4ShlA5q8TCFb81oTdwSX6L2j2XbbSJc/s400/DLR_desktop_03_800.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The past couple of years there's been a freaky ghost that follows you through Space Mountain! For some reason, this added element actually makes the ride seem faster!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8qCkuW7U15sg66GTd2984Lha6UTc6EMfbfn8JgR4tVVlUTaDJp8Qo_7pSHSqEep9y5AYeYZ4WqcmLnQ1pWPam1xqTwStjAtTraFxEREsqN4IMOF3qSHpDK6HrpPd4qqerHaePTAgTX84/s1600/images-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8qCkuW7U15sg66GTd2984Lha6UTc6EMfbfn8JgR4tVVlUTaDJp8Qo_7pSHSqEep9y5AYeYZ4WqcmLnQ1pWPam1xqTwStjAtTraFxEREsqN4IMOF3qSHpDK6HrpPd4qqerHaePTAgTX84/s400/images-7.jpg" width="266" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Throughout the Halloween season, all of the characters dress up in costumes. So cute!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEGvn43uJ_l0jnBFPVsUSL5V6WKEscSYNCOqVXDyiJr0alPrLMTm5QJaU2q7x45YHpEKIj7Lx-r_wTmZ2u67bDmoWXcLoqBt4D8dg0Hy1KpD6sBhuZog__Av_gr5yNAm8fDwY3j31NFwA/s1600/Disneyland-Halloween-2010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEGvn43uJ_l0jnBFPVsUSL5V6WKEscSYNCOqVXDyiJr0alPrLMTm5QJaU2q7x45YHpEKIj7Lx-r_wTmZ2u67bDmoWXcLoqBt4D8dg0Hy1KpD6sBhuZog__Av_gr5yNAm8fDwY3j31NFwA/s400/Disneyland-Halloween-2010.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I usually instigate a few more cheesy pictures before the day is over.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8QJtzXtVn_MZQnKRBZ0mddP23mvikvNLzk7D2ExJUDgmS7B98DgEeAZw66Gl3W7nXmV1QEKyiA9SbSfTNX-QZ25S3VcV0pm7qqe9dF9ZpI1yvcI7hpy9WJvCRNEytk0uDtqltuhe-N6k/s1600/IMG_1120.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8QJtzXtVn_MZQnKRBZ0mddP23mvikvNLzk7D2ExJUDgmS7B98DgEeAZw66Gl3W7nXmV1QEKyiA9SbSfTNX-QZ25S3VcV0pm7qqe9dF9ZpI1yvcI7hpy9WJvCRNEytk0uDtqltuhe-N6k/s400/IMG_1120.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilM8sqj_NJHRlrpIV28xMnvJf2ZG1Az4ySeV9uOUigqHbUmitlKpxM3V1HGLHfRV4r9kh_dK7b96nV1yE2CdZSC10STzjf4CbpYaL_svwxVCv7edCgBlmPJ3DntwDCi7Uy_LR3717XzpA/s1600/IMG_1125.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilM8sqj_NJHRlrpIV28xMnvJf2ZG1Az4ySeV9uOUigqHbUmitlKpxM3V1HGLHfRV4r9kh_dK7b96nV1yE2CdZSC10STzjf4CbpYaL_svwxVCv7edCgBlmPJ3DntwDCi7Uy_LR3717XzpA/s400/IMG_1125.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Lipstick colors: Tree wearing MAC-Girl On The Town </i></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Me wearing Kate Spade-The Perfect Red</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Brenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14720006141777226809noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-230862917877615109.post-51294727549540422692010-10-27T00:01:00.000-07:002010-10-27T00:01:00.093-07:00Pumpkin Cupcakes with Brown Sugar Frosting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiudf1vuBud7a5DHVjNLnuzi3id2OB_t16dGRcNeXJ7yMivjnEBEad-49rQma0CIIteEw5eoyeVlZ3sNZXYEmlBsJQzoMexzHy89Van2tdULbP8xDv1gMMuUY5KnPXsA6gOAAhN9gcPM20/s1600/IMG_1190.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiudf1vuBud7a5DHVjNLnuzi3id2OB_t16dGRcNeXJ7yMivjnEBEad-49rQma0CIIteEw5eoyeVlZ3sNZXYEmlBsJQzoMexzHy89Van2tdULbP8xDv1gMMuUY5KnPXsA6gOAAhN9gcPM20/s400/IMG_1190.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After making <a href="http://chasingbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/apple-cinnamon-muffins.html">these</a>, I was reminded just how much I love baking. So, on a perfectly cold and rainy day off, I decided to get back in the kitchen. With Halloween just days away, I've been loading up on pumpkin everything to celebrate, but it doesn't seem like Fall until I've made pumpkin cupcakes! The <a href="http://www.cookstr.com/recipes/pumpkin-cupcakes">recipe</a> is originally from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0778801128?ie=UTF8&tag=cookstr-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0778801128">125 Best Cupcake recipes by Julie Hasson</a>, which has become my go-to resource for just about every cupcake imaginable. The only thing I've done to modify the recipe is, I've left out the cream sherry. <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">(not necessary in my opinion)</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDwHVOjd_6xAl6oDNubqcDR_pt08uJRi9PpORJt0pETz8uZKKjOqqmdIkglWwPPgRlKVBsiiX9-1jGhbNdOFqEJ8Hn4aq2jLsoTne7KM3I9RP2Obxc0Eqsg1NPDjuzSlEbYgJ-pJSrR7k/s1600/IMG_1161.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDwHVOjd_6xAl6oDNubqcDR_pt08uJRi9PpORJt0pETz8uZKKjOqqmdIkglWwPPgRlKVBsiiX9-1jGhbNdOFqEJ8Hn4aq2jLsoTne7KM3I9RP2Obxc0Eqsg1NPDjuzSlEbYgJ-pJSrR7k/s400/IMG_1161.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSd5pJU9LGkdPY8bo9UuiCTS3r3jCyN1ob6aXYRb1rYOItCiyWEGfF8vq8rL80aEmPygupeAu0PzIlhA4ou2LijGj9VIK29tKJHV5OE8heZq7ZNHPI0C4NR_G5rpRiVGy5n9nKssb_sDs/s1600/IMG_1156.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSd5pJU9LGkdPY8bo9UuiCTS3r3jCyN1ob6aXYRb1rYOItCiyWEGfF8vq8rL80aEmPygupeAu0PzIlhA4ou2LijGj9VIK29tKJHV5OE8heZq7ZNHPI0C4NR_G5rpRiVGy5n9nKssb_sDs/s400/IMG_1156.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZmEOLIHGDUhC2D9IUsp6UzcH9HLYyUr3KCuAIHjmt25rPTRTuCYrN0ONppJZCZSW2JX2R_yxnqoWCcNt8_pwflYscPCQ4GlccefBnhE4siFH5h78kMYkBziMa7Nkzsv9v7yNoUgldnlA/s1600/IMG_1165.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZmEOLIHGDUhC2D9IUsp6UzcH9HLYyUr3KCuAIHjmt25rPTRTuCYrN0ONppJZCZSW2JX2R_yxnqoWCcNt8_pwflYscPCQ4GlccefBnhE4siFH5h78kMYkBziMa7Nkzsv9v7yNoUgldnlA/s400/IMG_1165.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNLQX0voCVX0uYdfzitTSipqPnuYcY0otl_I3NxGWOe99-VjXucO04DA9FkQeJsTZFo1Ss3XVWyPgC15OTSt5Y_PRruRC2qwU-wqjTwJATAUfGlybLFU4GwcYaM_OXE2Lu-V8QTF9kzHA/s1600/IMG_1175.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNLQX0voCVX0uYdfzitTSipqPnuYcY0otl_I3NxGWOe99-VjXucO04DA9FkQeJsTZFo1Ss3XVWyPgC15OTSt5Y_PRruRC2qwU-wqjTwJATAUfGlybLFU4GwcYaM_OXE2Lu-V8QTF9kzHA/s400/IMG_1175.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNDQVpLbOa1jfYld0OUng2L_4xF6xSPW3n4p86lifbHksEf50R3SKTn0QeZu0wlXiIJZ4Knk0qWp4ct3dnp-_Y6RjzdqlWBtUXZXa4U5A8vX9EULoZi_t1suelb24KgNVoZuQjSUM_YMk/s1600/IMG_1177.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNDQVpLbOa1jfYld0OUng2L_4xF6xSPW3n4p86lifbHksEf50R3SKTn0QeZu0wlXiIJZ4Knk0qWp4ct3dnp-_Y6RjzdqlWBtUXZXa4U5A8vX9EULoZi_t1suelb24KgNVoZuQjSUM_YMk/s400/IMG_1177.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">For the Brown Sugar frosting, I used this recipe:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><ul><li>2 cups light brown sugar</li>
</ul><ul><li>1/2 cup unsalted butter</li>
</ul><ul><li> 1/2 cup half & half</li>
</ul><ul><li>2 2/3 cups sifted confectioner's sugar </li>
</ul><div style="text-align: justify;">In a heavy saucepan combine brown sugar, butter, and half & half. Cook and stir over medium heat to a full boil; Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Whisk in confectioner's sugar until smooth. Let cool 10 to 15 minutes to dip cupcakes <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(my preferred frosting method for a smooth texture- unfortunately I didn't get pictures of this)</i></span>, or 20 to 30 minutes for spreading consistency. Whisk occasionally to keep the frosting from hardening.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyAfYRfN-T1pNBTuUzhXvFWFve6zNTiAlGIzdp89p6NryVXd2LXQh63SKqZRETIiyjoCopMukkleqMZ8TYNtyz-s8p3EI_8RbBy-KIiwB9QVz6uoaBo41RLHQRvWhiCKd1f9lp6a_-XPM/s1600/IMG_1180.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyAfYRfN-T1pNBTuUzhXvFWFve6zNTiAlGIzdp89p6NryVXd2LXQh63SKqZRETIiyjoCopMukkleqMZ8TYNtyz-s8p3EI_8RbBy-KIiwB9QVz6uoaBo41RLHQRvWhiCKd1f9lp6a_-XPM/s400/IMG_1180.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHvY2Fj4bbX2lE3-vXpNCF3BQNLcjKh2SPCl85FgZt7uVUq8cKyKuEi0tktr3tHwWLMkJsFBxCe-hqRmA7BpjMIgpboC0WGwnsy5PkAx7h6exl3djVO83Ox2bLiE2Wul_ZA1NulbCbec0/s1600/IMG_1181.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHvY2Fj4bbX2lE3-vXpNCF3BQNLcjKh2SPCl85FgZt7uVUq8cKyKuEi0tktr3tHwWLMkJsFBxCe-hqRmA7BpjMIgpboC0WGwnsy5PkAx7h6exl3djVO83Ox2bLiE2Wul_ZA1NulbCbec0/s400/IMG_1181.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMsU-sN4npLvB3MPD4Q_drkPw6J_k90b_Vuqw0wdEI5rO4uqLCP5nLsM-TdbTrdczkPJsuEJZi9acQFe3gpQafE7H2pzKE9oG94BghsMOLjLPO0xFVY2JoZQcGhEDvrCdq83ttwbvslBo/s1600/IMG_1209.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMsU-sN4npLvB3MPD4Q_drkPw6J_k90b_Vuqw0wdEI5rO4uqLCP5nLsM-TdbTrdczkPJsuEJZi9acQFe3gpQafE7H2pzKE9oG94BghsMOLjLPO0xFVY2JoZQcGhEDvrCdq83ttwbvslBo/s400/IMG_1209.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNRZCXj4JLaNZK2UeDP3dlyPz8hEqr-9A9pGsgfRG7jmBexjKqiJVHrnd4EmW2qDCIy1HI0LWCsG-CrAcMT6dVirULXH-ZZK9nhbYRAt-C9OF6hSfK_yFekpKR21GUSgjX75_m-sATOaA/s1600/IMG_1212.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNRZCXj4JLaNZK2UeDP3dlyPz8hEqr-9A9pGsgfRG7jmBexjKqiJVHrnd4EmW2qDCIy1HI0LWCsG-CrAcMT6dVirULXH-ZZK9nhbYRAt-C9OF6hSfK_yFekpKR21GUSgjX75_m-sATOaA/s400/IMG_1212.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>Brenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14720006141777226809noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-230862917877615109.post-27201084153046625062010-10-25T22:41:00.000-07:002010-11-24T03:18:07.172-08:00Song of the Day: Happy Days Are Here Again/Get Happy<div style="text-align: justify;">Glee just keeps getting better and better this season! One of my favorite episodes so far has to be "Duets," in which had Finn and Rachel decide to throw the competition, so that new guy Sam wins (so that he'll stay in glee). The ending was so sweet, when Rachel chose to sing an additional duet with Kurt, not because she had to, but because she wanted to. Get ready for a singing master class people...this one is flawless!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">The second I saw the two of them sitting in the stools... Kurt wearing a suit that shimmers, and Rachel in her sailor shirt, it reminded me of something I'd seen before. Maybe you've never seen the original, and in that case totally missed the reference to the amazing Judy Garland, and living legend herself, Barbra Streisand. Here is their classic performance of the same song, from the Judy Garland Show circa 1963. Notice the similarities?</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">As much as Barbra Streisand's music has been featured on Glee lately, don't you think it would be amazing for her to guest star? </div>Brenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14720006141777226809noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-230862917877615109.post-65826825416196748172010-10-20T00:01:00.000-07:002010-10-20T00:01:02.117-07:00Louboutin List<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq5o56mhCF9LVkRpl_UmOlYoN1OGM1tJiYt6SYaX1thNohwXsVGvmVy9TSx7_JSnYmlnpR8QVb7-_owWzSlf5MkLV1jfp4hLGspK-vKjz06DJoKvgQGmtZdO0Xrb-cr6u3hO-Lt-QWHD0/s1600/christian-louboutin-hyper-prive-pumps-in-satin-black-pic37901.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq5o56mhCF9LVkRpl_UmOlYoN1OGM1tJiYt6SYaX1thNohwXsVGvmVy9TSx7_JSnYmlnpR8QVb7-_owWzSlf5MkLV1jfp4hLGspK-vKjz06DJoKvgQGmtZdO0Xrb-cr6u3hO-Lt-QWHD0/s320/christian-louboutin-hyper-prive-pumps-in-satin-black-pic37901.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Christian Louboutin Hyper Prive in Satin</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm not really a fan of getting older, but since my birthday is just three weeks away, I guess there's not much I can do about it. To help soften the blow, I was thinking that an extravagant shoe purchase might be in order! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I've wanted a pair of <a href="http://www.christianlouboutin.com/">Louboutin's</a> for a really long time, but I'm pretty practical when it comes to my shoes. I don't have a problem spending good money on the ones that I'll live in, however, when it comes to heels it's hard justifying the price when they'll spend more time in my closet than on my feet. Needless to say, I'm lacking in the pretty and completely impractical department. So, I've decided that my birthday present to myself is going to be a total splurge! The only question now, is which pair? </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.christianlouboutin.com/">Christian Louboutin</a> Hyper Prive heels have always been at the top of my wish list, and now may be impossible to track down. I can't find them anywhere online! Has this style has been discontinued? The Very Prive is so similar (smaller platform), and I'm sure they would satisfy my urge for some Loubie's. ;) </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are all of the gorgeous shoes that are being considered...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT8jlN89vKHtfeEpuXbuPuny9rpV0ilzO6v0SbtNRTWtPFU4Kdv45GGqlAt8mxfTGWRHBaqG_iqsR_AmC8cKhN0c342-HLNRcKpTO4KXfSKnFUoSRl-elILtJgVj7x0N-p9WZLFaEV5i8/s1600/Christian+Louboutin+Very+Prive+Peep+Toe+Pumps.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT8jlN89vKHtfeEpuXbuPuny9rpV0ilzO6v0SbtNRTWtPFU4Kdv45GGqlAt8mxfTGWRHBaqG_iqsR_AmC8cKhN0c342-HLNRcKpTO4KXfSKnFUoSRl-elILtJgVj7x0N-p9WZLFaEV5i8/s320/Christian+Louboutin+Very+Prive+Peep+Toe+Pumps.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Christian Louboutin Very Prive in Satin, Leather, or Patent $795</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I'm also pretty obsessed with all things <a href="http://www.miumiu.com/">Miu Miu</a> at the moment, so I thought I'd throw a few into the mix.</span><i> </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Miu Miu Patent Leather Peep Toe Pumps $670</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Miu Miu Sequin Platform Pumps $750</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">These almost fall into the practical category, but the heel height (for me) is anything but everyday.</span><i> </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9i-_l5rT4IPb0Jj8UONmDp3PMp1hhVm42UIYq1GkLe6d61GTG_N9uUbhcz4OEnrhHBftqJQ9BEcbBKcBbbEzonmiNRj5UvoytkC9Xx2YVzM2kw3-ohHubHaIG3b2wKGcLjochL61TFwI/s1600/80466_in_dl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9i-_l5rT4IPb0Jj8UONmDp3PMp1hhVm42UIYq1GkLe6d61GTG_N9uUbhcz4OEnrhHBftqJQ9BEcbBKcBbbEzonmiNRj5UvoytkC9Xx2YVzM2kw3-ohHubHaIG3b2wKGcLjochL61TFwI/s320/80466_in_dl.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Miu Miu Platform Leather Ankle Boots $675</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I can't possibly make this choice myself, so I'm hoping you'll all weigh in. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Which pair should I get??? </div>Brenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14720006141777226809noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-230862917877615109.post-4036828309459443572010-10-18T00:01:00.000-07:002010-10-18T00:01:02.643-07:00Now I'm Really Twirling<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEYnK-D8PFrITa2lyDrz6EnRRstCsJRWYk2sKCcGK7ey_xdb-SHQLNH2F4jPlj8l-Ky1kYej7OPiUm5QepPblAwp4tyzVe-c3y551rduwEtFfJEaO8Khx0sK6KJZOR15ljgISQhc9X3d4/s1600/IMG_1037.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEYnK-D8PFrITa2lyDrz6EnRRstCsJRWYk2sKCcGK7ey_xdb-SHQLNH2F4jPlj8l-Ky1kYej7OPiUm5QepPblAwp4tyzVe-c3y551rduwEtFfJEaO8Khx0sK6KJZOR15ljgISQhc9X3d4/s400/IMG_1037.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I mentioned <a href="http://chasingbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/i-like-to-twirl.html">here</a>, that I've been completely taken with<a href="http://www.katespade.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4383391&cp=1855193.4357924"> Twirl.</a> So, as quickly as my sample ran out, I marched myself into the nearest <a href="http://www.katespade.com/home/index.jsp">Kate Spade</a> store to purchase a real bottle. Along with my new favorite scent, a couple of other things made it into my bag! :D</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQk-JZMFNpgUH1mthOc55BFNms7tpyiw3WneR3hfEXUu0cBQab2wy8iz_-rvOjPmOqZRgzsh6rw6GjD_jGaJ_nZ3omnRGryVtIQSWqN_Mc-V9VOFp8YiAkWLK2V0gxWfEnWvtr37Y6Y48/s1600/IMG_1041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQk-JZMFNpgUH1mthOc55BFNms7tpyiw3WneR3hfEXUu0cBQab2wy8iz_-rvOjPmOqZRgzsh6rw6GjD_jGaJ_nZ3omnRGryVtIQSWqN_Mc-V9VOFp8YiAkWLK2V0gxWfEnWvtr37Y6Y48/s400/IMG_1041.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">First of all, I'm dying for the pink and red packaging! I know I've said before, that pink and red is my favorite color combo, but add gold to the mix and I'm extra happy! I couldn't wait to give myself a little spritz, and upon opening the box, I saw this. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFhc7-4tjHrBQ41pVOZdzV76oWG2PvH6uWhArJhV9AMFjSPJl2bIFHiJaPzHnTBPEFTUNL8aG0rfqHy-28mXR8LIrf-gPSJ1riCD9ZKeZyuLMn0bjioyWRM10QisDger5-zQP9EcP-xc4/s1600/IMG_1056.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFhc7-4tjHrBQ41pVOZdzV76oWG2PvH6uWhArJhV9AMFjSPJl2bIFHiJaPzHnTBPEFTUNL8aG0rfqHy-28mXR8LIrf-gPSJ1riCD9ZKeZyuLMn0bjioyWRM10QisDger5-zQP9EcP-xc4/s400/IMG_1056.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So fun! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmHcPgdvMEmBZ5_oBAHZpk7OBNzrQbq3mkV_K7VZhiRhrpgbA_0VGsPv21tN-lfXgvvDtUeAIjSjRKsFrZD6tEjEPiVvRFd4Yr8vM8rQ2wZKfNVjhDA-w6R75oX_64l4d0i5YxE3UHKLo/s1600/IMG_1064.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmHcPgdvMEmBZ5_oBAHZpk7OBNzrQbq3mkV_K7VZhiRhrpgbA_0VGsPv21tN-lfXgvvDtUeAIjSjRKsFrZD6tEjEPiVvRFd4Yr8vM8rQ2wZKfNVjhDA-w6R75oX_64l4d0i5YxE3UHKLo/s400/IMG_1064.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I bought the smaller size because I normally don't wear a lot of fragrance, but now wish I would've gone big! I love it that much!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6PT4lDZTA0_z_fGAaicZ85tn1PViEWkYxHFeKeJ9zRc8owF_D2Tib4_BXvGVOpp3mu3ILy0xOOR1r2YV0eEu44L4LoApMDtTS70fG4a-Iw1j02zC2mmDExfIYjubKTshrOtwgnu3qG1A/s1600/IMG_1042.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6PT4lDZTA0_z_fGAaicZ85tn1PViEWkYxHFeKeJ9zRc8owF_D2Tib4_BXvGVOpp3mu3ILy0xOOR1r2YV0eEu44L4LoApMDtTS70fG4a-Iw1j02zC2mmDExfIYjubKTshrOtwgnu3qG1A/s400/IMG_1042.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Something happened to me this year, as I've become increasingly addicted to cocktail rings. Once I laid eyes on this little pretty, there was no way that I was leaving it behind! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggn7a8ho3VEQ8TjeQykN8HIrZ3VAF697N3jiyM5-rB6tA22NQ23JNg2JNVkgnaPNfI1mq_qr5jtNfOvXs9AunHvNYnQ5BhKtNOb6MDqiwYBa2O84yv-VQqTjh_dhb1f4IklFO-1WvqEV8/s1600/IMG_1047.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggn7a8ho3VEQ8TjeQykN8HIrZ3VAF697N3jiyM5-rB6tA22NQ23JNg2JNVkgnaPNfI1mq_qr5jtNfOvXs9AunHvNYnQ5BhKtNOb6MDqiwYBa2O84yv-VQqTjh_dhb1f4IklFO-1WvqEV8/s400/IMG_1047.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I couldn't escape the store without trying on "<a href="http://www.katespade.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4438646">the perfect red</a>" lipstick, and to see if it truly was perfect. And, guess what...it was! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEPJ9ngWb7N2I78jHAXv4Lt6mfevRgOHgCcIG6y6rvDPY0jE9CpBtu-xRIQLaH5viH3Oy1j4Myit336DzjUFADMN6A_T3L4LpdhrcIXrE1g1liDsf2LabG8Bza72xI6SvcekGD2qoRRm8/s1600/IMG_1048.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEPJ9ngWb7N2I78jHAXv4Lt6mfevRgOHgCcIG6y6rvDPY0jE9CpBtu-xRIQLaH5viH3Oy1j4Myit336DzjUFADMN6A_T3L4LpdhrcIXrE1g1liDsf2LabG8Bza72xI6SvcekGD2qoRRm8/s400/IMG_1048.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The retro gold case makes putting on lipstick so much more glamorous! I can't wait to pull this out of my vintage black clutch!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjatWLTwf-7Ryyq2646kfLb3G507EV4NaQyuQ1h33RzQn8rbNQ-GF5xJOb4OvKVilKUyeduGu6TKH-aY1U03qsMnvbWehrj8kiroH5EA3E0Gzhy6BydMo_F01Wa-tDg0tvBqZNLO8ctCg/s1600/IMG_1051.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjatWLTwf-7Ryyq2646kfLb3G507EV4NaQyuQ1h33RzQn8rbNQ-GF5xJOb4OvKVilKUyeduGu6TKH-aY1U03qsMnvbWehrj8kiroH5EA3E0Gzhy6BydMo_F01Wa-tDg0tvBqZNLO8ctCg/s400/IMG_1051.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kate Spade got it right, with the exact blue/orange ratio that meets in the middle. This "perfect red" is universally flattering on every skin tone!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwaW7g6Kt3kOwrk4cOn-aD7Vf_3WB5J_Xm3p27mp7VscHhr9CH64Lh0jiRuQQnJxAWMXsElPBgsYgHaDw4urHH99qwCZeeBqgicMatL5eI81PM0Q3UbdkjO7woV2DB-CpUemp-3LuNZbY/s1600/IMG_1054.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwaW7g6Kt3kOwrk4cOn-aD7Vf_3WB5J_Xm3p27mp7VscHhr9CH64Lh0jiRuQQnJxAWMXsElPBgsYgHaDw4urHH99qwCZeeBqgicMatL5eI81PM0Q3UbdkjO7woV2DB-CpUemp-3LuNZbY/s400/IMG_1054.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you're at all apprehensive about wearing red lipstick, this is the one to try!</div>Brenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14720006141777226809noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-230862917877615109.post-76265964339722803612010-10-14T22:25:00.000-07:002010-10-14T22:25:10.901-07:00Apple Cinnamon Muffins<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDlPp_S3F7TFyvx8cOEXHC-h1zdqRcgX8hmMGNzH5q5j7jDF2T3BGpQtwJiSDz1dPWZMRYvt4GKNhxaqBifcxIlmyUPjc3dIA4_YPOvRLmOkg-VC27ashLDrlsuzVOoLZ-Mn3NCKoOn4c/s1600/IMG_0975.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDlPp_S3F7TFyvx8cOEXHC-h1zdqRcgX8hmMGNzH5q5j7jDF2T3BGpQtwJiSDz1dPWZMRYvt4GKNhxaqBifcxIlmyUPjc3dIA4_YPOvRLmOkg-VC27ashLDrlsuzVOoLZ-Mn3NCKoOn4c/s400/IMG_0975.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I get so envious of you blogger's that have the time to bake. It kills me, because baking is one of my favorite things to do, yet I never have time to do it! So, last week when I had an afternoon off, it was time to dust off the Kitchen-Aid. Only one problem...since I've been so busy with work, I haven't stayed on top of stocking my pantry. It really was in a sad state. So, rather than running to the store, I went with this recipe.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFS4zNAALOqJsAW_mikm8M4-6nXPG8i-y5b_609TeYpsrBGI_Mb09RmZkmIlEeTOYpQ2EIXSkiKOPTO00hBz8efHcDtVKERZRsUgECqJkfflKWuxbG-0ZhDtqAN7KTgt5qXUmoILHImYM/s1600/IMG_1015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFS4zNAALOqJsAW_mikm8M4-6nXPG8i-y5b_609TeYpsrBGI_Mb09RmZkmIlEeTOYpQ2EIXSkiKOPTO00hBz8efHcDtVKERZRsUgECqJkfflKWuxbG-0ZhDtqAN7KTgt5qXUmoILHImYM/s400/IMG_1015.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Now before you judge, I'm actually a very proficient baker. In fact, when I first got my Kitchen Aid mixer, I was baking up all sorts of confections, at least once a week! But I'm a little out of practice, and rather than getting all complicated, I thought I'd make something simple. Mostly, I wanted the house to smell like Fall! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4GT7ELJq-fMGuwFLYsKN_dfxCvnEDThA53K68nKhzO1ESQUdwxT51brGh3Df_4MXqM-A8PwOeJVJIpL15jdzvjy1wHaeiQ17hfbmeOGH4wqSOdZ-yg09wdn6h_pc-SEjWkgHoE1ZMxnI/s1600/IMG_0938.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4GT7ELJq-fMGuwFLYsKN_dfxCvnEDThA53K68nKhzO1ESQUdwxT51brGh3Df_4MXqM-A8PwOeJVJIpL15jdzvjy1wHaeiQ17hfbmeOGH4wqSOdZ-yg09wdn6h_pc-SEjWkgHoE1ZMxnI/s400/IMG_0938.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Instead of baking a loaf, I decided to use my muffin pan. The one thing I've learned from baking lots of cupcakes is, that you must use an ice cream scoop to measure your batter. This will ensure uniform cupcakes/muffins.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT-uc_VffTDxiVkqXq4-_5dK_lnxsttrmVaEjWXiT8U8sOJaVx96dtKCAqiRb-07jJ0xST-pT58Egg63q3yE82R_Dgk0BfP93jUqswd_LTFUD28xwbmmo0wr_MsHb8BDj_fyxFOhLX4Us/s1600/IMG_0942.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT-uc_VffTDxiVkqXq4-_5dK_lnxsttrmVaEjWXiT8U8sOJaVx96dtKCAqiRb-07jJ0xST-pT58Egg63q3yE82R_Dgk0BfP93jUqswd_LTFUD28xwbmmo0wr_MsHb8BDj_fyxFOhLX4Us/s400/IMG_0942.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcheR0MFgHNy_uXXfIR1zFfWB9upHe2rE5GN165gOh6yse9iF-T3UJrxoOm5Z-ooC5VPw2Dpzot5ezQRN5CMnWU1GQSe1RKkRWv41_T6Re7vKeyy-9owEpQPE874bFrAX-jLRyoNmFjcU/s1600/IMG_0946.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcheR0MFgHNy_uXXfIR1zFfWB9upHe2rE5GN165gOh6yse9iF-T3UJrxoOm5Z-ooC5VPw2Dpzot5ezQRN5CMnWU1GQSe1RKkRWv41_T6Re7vKeyy-9owEpQPE874bFrAX-jLRyoNmFjcU/s400/IMG_0946.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I decided at the last minute to add a <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/gale-gand/quick-apple-streusel-coffee-cake-recipe/index.html">streusel topping</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ehs9U8YufHK4lrRIkhdbaACd2-z244QB1isRGSYIsufOoFKEFrtSQYgbLw9VgL7ynLiM7y6b5WiilyiCXvIkzeLsIDM9pLJaH3NVg_opQnsYU1zdy4rzplu0POmh29XC4mAEbKP0BTA/s1600/IMG_0947.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ehs9U8YufHK4lrRIkhdbaACd2-z244QB1isRGSYIsufOoFKEFrtSQYgbLw9VgL7ynLiM7y6b5WiilyiCXvIkzeLsIDM9pLJaH3NVg_opQnsYU1zdy4rzplu0POmh29XC4mAEbKP0BTA/s400/IMG_0947.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghKzqKVDewPjzCrJBeonn-138pjViJiNT6VwCSgBXrrNoz5ITlWeacoG1t7VkeZHH1rxt_zJ70JZeHOpZaGoK7JlZbOE25R4gWwJbX16p9bSkSue9kDxJtzuNDJ2JYpav34drHzmvSLqQ/s1600/IMG_0952.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghKzqKVDewPjzCrJBeonn-138pjViJiNT6VwCSgBXrrNoz5ITlWeacoG1t7VkeZHH1rxt_zJ70JZeHOpZaGoK7JlZbOE25R4gWwJbX16p9bSkSue9kDxJtzuNDJ2JYpav34drHzmvSLqQ/s400/IMG_0952.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Not bad for a mix, and the streusel was a super yummy addition! Aside from indulging in my home baked muffins, I loved that the apple cinnamon scent lingered in the house for days.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizMDtO0Vvy2B0Ur1Uxq_l9JIB6uh2tQKvmTT_CanMivMCH1PxSnjMc8apajPo60j5FxshvW54xC29ktIJ6C_r2mta5PrdY89CfTRwVUo_FPE1FAA9N7Cv9uS5axs2YNH3VBjjmMXd09Cw/s1600/IMG_0974.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizMDtO0Vvy2B0Ur1Uxq_l9JIB6uh2tQKvmTT_CanMivMCH1PxSnjMc8apajPo60j5FxshvW54xC29ktIJ6C_r2mta5PrdY89CfTRwVUo_FPE1FAA9N7Cv9uS5axs2YNH3VBjjmMXd09Cw/s400/IMG_0974.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Brenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14720006141777226809noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-230862917877615109.post-60192160654179920222010-10-10T12:55:00.000-07:002010-10-10T12:55:28.649-07:00Riviera Palm Springs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCYOU2nciKZEw2cUGzkOxlI80b-B3kALOwTY5-fuNgf9tcCB98qV33x4AwoeWR7ox9a88FUBXiovrW7d3OINt49MyKvuUbVGFirfY9uJ2lCK0jektifl7tUXAa3sgex9lgNxgepebZng8/s1600/logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCYOU2nciKZEw2cUGzkOxlI80b-B3kALOwTY5-fuNgf9tcCB98qV33x4AwoeWR7ox9a88FUBXiovrW7d3OINt49MyKvuUbVGFirfY9uJ2lCK0jektifl7tUXAa3sgex9lgNxgepebZng8/s400/logo.jpg" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">A couple of weeks ago, it was feeling like Summer in LA. Then it turned to Fall for about a week, including the first rain of the season (unheard of in early Oct.), and now we're back to Summer! This multiple personality thing, LA has going on, is making my head spin! And, making me want to head back to Palm Springs where the temperature is fairly predictable...hot! I was lucky enough to spend a relaxing weekend in the desert, during our first Summer stint, and the weather was perfect! 104 degrees for Palm Springs is ideal for hanging in the pool all day with a cocktail in hand, and that's exactly what I did!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Rather than staying at one of <a href="http://chasingbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/happy-palm-springs-weekend.html">the hots spots in PS</a>, I chose to stay at the <a href="http://www.psriviera.com/">Riviera Resort & Spa</a> where I didn't need to leave the property. I had stayed at the <a href="http://www.psriviera.com/">Riviera</a> years ago, but this was before they underwent a massive renovation. I was so impressed with what they've done with the place! The new decor reflects that Old Hollywood glamour, that made the "Riv" popular, back when "old blue eyes' vacationed here.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij11uEaHWI2YDI2sTdMJ1rbkixRsgW7zw4GK2cH-9n4qD-wBl_w2xHbWZ3eVgUGCMVZpuTBX4-Xqp58BRQQdP3KDj1V65Qb629AWrHwUbySZ8pkZ_axqYXxe5dVvVt9DGQ6jDM0WO0ix0/s1600/IMG_3880.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij11uEaHWI2YDI2sTdMJ1rbkixRsgW7zw4GK2cH-9n4qD-wBl_w2xHbWZ3eVgUGCMVZpuTBX4-Xqp58BRQQdP3KDj1V65Qb629AWrHwUbySZ8pkZ_axqYXxe5dVvVt9DGQ6jDM0WO0ix0/s400/IMG_3880.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There were the most amazing chandeliers throughout this hotel! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfzcnLflekLXAwMMEmbKCZQUyEkudSjLDbWRIYeW9zl7cYed_s8FBC6xa0uOoO88uKC38HzftvzV0WJUbQln9B0E8bYXIBsmwYRtVs5YJHk4hL2pf0hByL6dLZEG7ekeEp94pi3rjDakU/s1600/IMG_3877.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfzcnLflekLXAwMMEmbKCZQUyEkudSjLDbWRIYeW9zl7cYed_s8FBC6xa0uOoO88uKC38HzftvzV0WJUbQln9B0E8bYXIBsmwYRtVs5YJHk4hL2pf0hByL6dLZEG7ekeEp94pi3rjDakU/s400/IMG_3877.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzYF3SNu3hp-IfYrlff1NgbQK-GCVL1VZsJDPhYRB6-QEcxTtfyEf47Wq1Ek_NVNK-kA2U7iYMqdV3ClWNmdU7I9rZBHJrqhjbkd8AGX769tockcDmsDlgnZ_AieevtEzOwK3z3gdw13c/s1600/IMG_3817.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzYF3SNu3hp-IfYrlff1NgbQK-GCVL1VZsJDPhYRB6-QEcxTtfyEf47Wq1Ek_NVNK-kA2U7iYMqdV3ClWNmdU7I9rZBHJrqhjbkd8AGX769tockcDmsDlgnZ_AieevtEzOwK3z3gdw13c/s400/IMG_3817.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">They have a great restaurant at the resort, where I had the most amazing breakfast, with the BEST pancake EVER! I'm not sure if it was the actual pancake or the maple syrup, but I literally dream about it now!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGzrPAYFB_wN46FY4rf3IquqGgCvMRGRuIl2Z97WEeudI_GbUHP0OgDk_UvJyEHpENE0JKNu4xPcVitZAMRF6VaE5NizkVOynI6dAYhGX4yxhy1ZJpXi5URHidtIxwKubsf-jdD7XJdvA/s1600/IMG_3813.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGzrPAYFB_wN46FY4rf3IquqGgCvMRGRuIl2Z97WEeudI_GbUHP0OgDk_UvJyEHpENE0JKNu4xPcVitZAMRF6VaE5NizkVOynI6dAYhGX4yxhy1ZJpXi5URHidtIxwKubsf-jdD7XJdvA/s400/IMG_3813.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzzHa37bNoS2ZYKS4AnWz2ArK4ylrsc-jS7JDgUjd1flEQ2YB2ytIhQ0R_hxdaE0U5XlI8UaPoxipGYwFpiHcXq6rTo1MMSdpf3lAbDuULgQ_KrMUKTg72ZaG2pGB0eNc04Q5xYoCmnZY/s1600/IMG_3814.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzzHa37bNoS2ZYKS4AnWz2ArK4ylrsc-jS7JDgUjd1flEQ2YB2ytIhQ0R_hxdaE0U5XlI8UaPoxipGYwFpiHcXq6rTo1MMSdpf3lAbDuULgQ_KrMUKTg72ZaG2pGB0eNc04Q5xYoCmnZY/s400/IMG_3814.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pancake!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM0-lI9MWclU4acDbPT2-alNDSSImQHnEnquU8DgVFUHEv5k0pqEku1f1mcWbs1A9RoNIHlj21FNjj554V_Ht0CUsBGxdNFUqZlAU6ZZ3Hcccq6KHZCFizgv5msQtEzOEqy4UO3MtfApA/s1600/IMG_3819.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM0-lI9MWclU4acDbPT2-alNDSSImQHnEnquU8DgVFUHEv5k0pqEku1f1mcWbs1A9RoNIHlj21FNjj554V_Ht0CUsBGxdNFUqZlAU6ZZ3Hcccq6KHZCFizgv5msQtEzOEqy4UO3MtfApA/s400/IMG_3819.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I loved that it wasn't enormous, and wasn't a stack. Just one, normal sized, PHENOMENAL pancake! So Yummy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-pxYQhJe5oV9XK5eVHYYthczQBeqidRUzaVC20luUDe-Mto2cimbdHcM5DHS7e8TKqcfRp5i2rHAL3J24kGnkjksbhk_3AeUz-JWYSp7kJErFwnN_yKPFerwiDEK1R_m5mFwzUjIG3x4/s1600/IMG_3808.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-pxYQhJe5oV9XK5eVHYYthczQBeqidRUzaVC20luUDe-Mto2cimbdHcM5DHS7e8TKqcfRp5i2rHAL3J24kGnkjksbhk_3AeUz-JWYSp7kJErFwnN_yKPFerwiDEK1R_m5mFwzUjIG3x4/s400/IMG_3808.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pool area was gorgeous, and loungy, complete with poolside bar, cabanas, and fire pits for after dark.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0KTp3CK7ZtLX1BsC4H_nDE4s_6VZfbneMc19O1xz2Zqe-3s6dH1TWb82YR4bypZsU6Vw9phh7Z2gXeKfIG31mQ-KJw6PG3dMC6KjtRzt5TaVtfhqluRSH5Dw8nXAlBCWPTM7tLXtSUCk/s1600/IMG_3810.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0KTp3CK7ZtLX1BsC4H_nDE4s_6VZfbneMc19O1xz2Zqe-3s6dH1TWb82YR4bypZsU6Vw9phh7Z2gXeKfIG31mQ-KJw6PG3dMC6KjtRzt5TaVtfhqluRSH5Dw8nXAlBCWPTM7tLXtSUCk/s400/IMG_3810.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcAh1Yjw8ySY67YawMaXQG_giL0aB83SJ9XOMXvWDIxG12Kag7Ulhyphenhyphen8pFsD8d_KKUdCjr2v1aDLHzK7nJufvDnBZaQ05wONiOm9joKzB5yyAIp3vWFkGAfAEcem6iuEkbx-wbXXyDeCjU/s1600/IMG_3812.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcAh1Yjw8ySY67YawMaXQG_giL0aB83SJ9XOMXvWDIxG12Kag7Ulhyphenhyphen8pFsD8d_KKUdCjr2v1aDLHzK7nJufvDnBZaQ05wONiOm9joKzB5yyAIp3vWFkGAfAEcem6iuEkbx-wbXXyDeCjU/s400/IMG_3812.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoXhLwP3JoNqNayX06Tm6yoP74lx95Nmxt3E1oeLPHP818Qw1wDYpbTM8SpJhTdIm4stTOpjV88tb2hmk3eOUv-r6GygfpNKDa5g4Axuu7PzHFReUPLi0miXJmij3mjgofkGOKs2gJXpM/s1600/IMG_3767.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoXhLwP3JoNqNayX06Tm6yoP74lx95Nmxt3E1oeLPHP818Qw1wDYpbTM8SpJhTdIm4stTOpjV88tb2hmk3eOUv-r6GygfpNKDa5g4Axuu7PzHFReUPLi0miXJmij3mjgofkGOKs2gJXpM/s400/IMG_3767.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's the pool in full swing! It's funny how when you first get to the pool you don't know anyone, and by the end of the day (and several cocktails later), you've made friends!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifz6H8y3rEhyphenhyphenMppSV3pfOmf6y3kwUsDsftg6h0QZYzbkVwkgVInNrfbazaXzx0u9K5wswkC75EZaFURbIpa7LicTA87moJHW0TTJjX-0Y5BD4yEivtGVY_1ya-05eS8DRyeEpjE_WbocE/s1600/IMG_3774.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifz6H8y3rEhyphenhyphenMppSV3pfOmf6y3kwUsDsftg6h0QZYzbkVwkgVInNrfbazaXzx0u9K5wswkC75EZaFURbIpa7LicTA87moJHW0TTJjX-0Y5BD4yEivtGVY_1ya-05eS8DRyeEpjE_WbocE/s400/IMG_3774.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Gone are the days of meeting guys in Palm Springs. Instead, 3 girls having a mini break in the desert, met 3 other girls doing the same! We met up for late night cocktails by the pool, and have now become Facebook friends, and even <a href="http://www.jojofromtheblog.com/">bloggy</a> friends! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Saturday was the big poolside day, but Sunday was all spa-ahhh!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_U8sGDjok7UdvrgjUkHxhyj-nu7h4u959_5vroeMlZYfIFlcuaEBqevWiNpLxGzXTniY40LlTX4kYs-mVndZF9RBm_S865bCJcwiVxPfavt1jxauMHHG39PvoP76VzTD32nfVGRqwGgE/s1600/IMG_3823.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_U8sGDjok7UdvrgjUkHxhyj-nu7h4u959_5vroeMlZYfIFlcuaEBqevWiNpLxGzXTniY40LlTX4kYs-mVndZF9RBm_S865bCJcwiVxPfavt1jxauMHHG39PvoP76VzTD32nfVGRqwGgE/s400/IMG_3823.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtc9hTTpGuhrhuvl4ebx56kgz0P1bSP-UH_HxFy-DngKwgH_7Sg28ItuHSPQfqZJrOtarPxQYVcUnQ8NcJxlcX0Ut_xVLznPhD_JzcSk_9XD-ufRjjj6FdRtbAPaBuuGF7hY0uyKQ6O1w/s1600/IMG_3822.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtc9hTTpGuhrhuvl4ebx56kgz0P1bSP-UH_HxFy-DngKwgH_7Sg28ItuHSPQfqZJrOtarPxQYVcUnQ8NcJxlcX0Ut_xVLznPhD_JzcSk_9XD-ufRjjj6FdRtbAPaBuuGF7hY0uyKQ6O1w/s400/IMG_3822.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The spa was gorgeous, and had this incredible lounge area to relax in while waiting for your next treatment. I couldn't really get the lighting right in my pics.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg97GBED7pJgr-iwkhDHj_7NIWyxVrGYpPLffRqVQeERn6OQQ7IO2Yu60mGHzSylGxhWBTNf8PLs1W33aUXGRZY0ohOsTmVZ3LsF8SQM5OLhEpHHXJtzV6GsYxSXq6-eaOoGcDfCZpAL3E/s1600/IMG_3827.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg97GBED7pJgr-iwkhDHj_7NIWyxVrGYpPLffRqVQeERn6OQQ7IO2Yu60mGHzSylGxhWBTNf8PLs1W33aUXGRZY0ohOsTmVZ3LsF8SQM5OLhEpHHXJtzV6GsYxSXq6-eaOoGcDfCZpAL3E/s400/IMG_3827.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I found a better one online, and this really is what it looked like!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdZTkJQX_T0Cn0g6fp7BboKZoVY9WQ-bhlDvzWxCRsjbP1sUShiS8RrKa_w32nCU_LVqiaBQdUNKYvcvOViBSdoeVo6LH5V25L7-bObP9jCVuIGqSZBNyXyvlCI5Dm5kkJLtF83PO7cNs/s1600/e14157image1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdZTkJQX_T0Cn0g6fp7BboKZoVY9WQ-bhlDvzWxCRsjbP1sUShiS8RrKa_w32nCU_LVqiaBQdUNKYvcvOViBSdoeVo6LH5V25L7-bObP9jCVuIGqSZBNyXyvlCI5Dm5kkJLtF83PO7cNs/s400/e14157image1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The facial and massage I had, were fantastic, but I could've been just as happy spending the entire day in this room! Next time I'll make sure that I allow for more R & R here. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And, hopefully next time will come soon!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-HIwNm9QW2S1DRgwEnOVh5Cn_zTidqFSA47GaeSUxLfcP_YqbjJh_RtUPYPkPxzEpjWQoviJz0p9GEI3HXcxl2OKPOI-nWWRBU6_nmNCQqaY8Ymg9e8af68GhXblCcnrO0rW8TKe0Yw4/s1600/IMG_3770.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-HIwNm9QW2S1DRgwEnOVh5Cn_zTidqFSA47GaeSUxLfcP_YqbjJh_RtUPYPkPxzEpjWQoviJz0p9GEI3HXcxl2OKPOI-nWWRBU6_nmNCQqaY8Ymg9e8af68GhXblCcnrO0rW8TKe0Yw4/s400/IMG_3770.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Brenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14720006141777226809noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-230862917877615109.post-39464801942153423642010-10-07T11:15:00.000-07:002010-10-07T11:15:12.554-07:00Song of the Day: Cee Lo Green - Forget You<div style="text-align: justify;">This is not the post I had planned for today, but Blogger is not cooperating. So instead, I decided to post my latest song obsession. There is an explicit version, which just about expresses how I feel about the photo uploader right now, but this is the clean one. Still gets the point across. :) And on a side note, the location where they shot the video is <a href="http://www.cadillac-jacks.com/Pink_Motel.htm">The Pink Motel</a>. Just a few miles north of Burbank, it's become a hot spot for productions looking for that retro vibe. I've shot there a few times, with the last shoot being a Guess campaign. Check it out!<br />
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I've been looking for a new Fall fragrance, and I think I may have found it in <a href="http://www.katespade.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4383391">Kate Spade's newest addition, Twirl!</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcvqs1mmlKb5N0GFOLw5GS9768bhO7nSV2Pf8QWiSP3mVB6mtmf5PLfrsiY_7UNcYYcSVyocB3HP5Lr4IT63FhO3zUGTo2vgzTv8tifsGyjUJNyIw7dpZM1Zvj2xljbL1m2cTwg4gVtBg/s1600/Picture-42.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcvqs1mmlKb5N0GFOLw5GS9768bhO7nSV2Pf8QWiSP3mVB6mtmf5PLfrsiY_7UNcYYcSVyocB3HP5Lr4IT63FhO3zUGTo2vgzTv8tifsGyjUJNyIw7dpZM1Zvj2xljbL1m2cTwg4gVtBg/s400/Picture-42.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">The packaging alone made me want to buy it , but I've learned my lesson. Too many bottles have gone wasted because some scents give me headaches. So now, I always get a sample if available, and give the scent a proper test drive. Well, it's been almost a week and I keep reaching for the sample! I think we have a winner! I love that <a href="http://www.katespade.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4383391">Twirl</a> is a little sweet (not in a juvenile way), with a bit of sophistication. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div class="productDescription"><i>Introducing twirl by kate spade new york. We've infused our celebratory new fragrance with a dash of joie de vivre- perfect for colorful days and cocktail soirees. </i></div><ul class="productDescriptionListing"><li><i>captivating day-to-night fragrance </i></li>
<li><i>pink watermelon mingles with blackberry and red currant </i></li>
<li><i>enhanced with a heart of fresh flowers including orange blossom, star jasmine, tiare flower and sweet magnolia </i></li>
<li><i>finished with luminous musks and a touch of french macaroon (straight from the patisserie, of course) </i></li>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">In addition to <a href="http://www.katespade.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4383391">Twirl</a> the fragrance, there's also a whole <a href="http://www.katespade.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=3139178">Twirl collection</a>, that includes sequins, baubles, bows, and even the perfect red lipstick! Everything a girl needs to prepare for the upcoming holiday season. (I can't believe I just said that!) Check out the video that screams New Year's Eve!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">What scent will you be wearing this Fall/Winter?</div>Brenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14720006141777226809noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-230862917877615109.post-88790688312957654052010-10-04T15:17:00.000-07:002010-10-04T15:18:14.186-07:00Nine Month Anniversary<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqtUour-6sZFxDWYlbx-0vpiyjNRbuXlybb6r3aRBcGrpcbfZafT0UB-8mlpOX-wbDcv2bNMBeAq5B_z2lBGIXRuI0245N4eT1Zj8TFnjj8NVwRA8mvHSwL32vjfXkh1gWtdTIM6DtkqM/s1600/tumblr_l80wkcGDQI1qa19d4o1_400_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqtUour-6sZFxDWYlbx-0vpiyjNRbuXlybb6r3aRBcGrpcbfZafT0UB-8mlpOX-wbDcv2bNMBeAq5B_z2lBGIXRuI0245N4eT1Zj8TFnjj8NVwRA8mvHSwL32vjfXkh1gWtdTIM6DtkqM/s400/tumblr_l80wkcGDQI1qa19d4o1_400_large.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.weheartit.com/"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">{via} </span></i></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">How is it October 4th already?! I've had SO much going on these past few months, that I totally missed my eight month blogiversary! I couldn't let nine go by without some sort of acknowledgment. :) Although, I didn't get the chance to blog much last month, I'm still here and haven't given up. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">When I first started this blog, my work schedule was in a slow period, and I was looking for something to pour my creative energy into. One where I could talk about all of the things I love, and maybe other people would love them too. What I didn't expect, were all of the new friends I'd meet through the blog! Some of you I've only talked to through comments, and a few I've chatted with via Twitter. (it's almost like texting your blog friends! Which is why I <b>love</b> Twitter!) What's even more fun is when virtual friendships turn into real ones! What a better way to celebrate my Nine Month anniversay, than to have a bloggy date with a couple of my favorite bloggers/turned real life friends! On Saturday, I met up with Jamie of <a href="http://www.glamlatte.com/">Glam Latte</a>, and Valerie of <a href="http://www.redvinesforbreakfast.blogspot.com/">Red Vines for Breakfast</a> for some good girl chat, and the most incredible Nutella Martini's! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4m3Paof84B3Smtg96u5lLt8Lw4Z4AhyfwOlG1Q-5Bayt69HtekOsTkfKrc9lBx9dcw0FaJeT03-1xS0ghuld4YemoWYNG2pkNXwLMrfBQZB7xebAw9b4c9ZUrk8hQ7xwGjHUQ9X2e6vs/s1600/My+Photo_36.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4m3Paof84B3Smtg96u5lLt8Lw4Z4AhyfwOlG1Q-5Bayt69HtekOsTkfKrc9lBx9dcw0FaJeT03-1xS0ghuld4YemoWYNG2pkNXwLMrfBQZB7xebAw9b4c9ZUrk8hQ7xwGjHUQ9X2e6vs/s400/My+Photo_36.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Jamie, Valerie, and Me :) I clearly missed the white shirt memo.</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Here we are with our "real" drinks. We had a very interesting waitress (code for bad service), who brought these out first.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6chPWsLZ9KtLCUkUIWhXyzjAFwMs9c3ybZOCxFpYJwLRu0Pfb3lg-wKLsEE5QcuwyeurQIxhAOEd_TK2gzBpp7DcrYxLo3r-vso3xvHK7v0GMQXXhD4AgKhFeTKTzVo4hN9FKCQoF8bc/s1600/My+Photo_38.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6chPWsLZ9KtLCUkUIWhXyzjAFwMs9c3ybZOCxFpYJwLRu0Pfb3lg-wKLsEE5QcuwyeurQIxhAOEd_TK2gzBpp7DcrYxLo3r-vso3xvHK7v0GMQXXhD4AgKhFeTKTzVo4hN9FKCQoF8bc/s400/My+Photo_38.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Now don't get me wrong, this drink was AMAZING, but it was a coffee drink and not really what we were after. We were looking for something a little more celebratory, with a little kick. ;) About a half an hour later (I actually started timing her at one point), our martinis finally arrived.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP5dSJKFDcm-uoNRlx9zbDCnQZIKCwgu3qC-cAyyNK4JrOprUh9-JFwcutB3s38wHJt2OH5RbvHZ08vBNSMewX_WWmd_rzDOa9qSX-6OpnpjM0E_8YgjNReMnrZ1aUIo3-efZyFy4qHF8/s1600/My+Photo_37.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP5dSJKFDcm-uoNRlx9zbDCnQZIKCwgu3qC-cAyyNK4JrOprUh9-JFwcutB3s38wHJt2OH5RbvHZ08vBNSMewX_WWmd_rzDOa9qSX-6OpnpjM0E_8YgjNReMnrZ1aUIo3-efZyFy4qHF8/s400/My+Photo_37.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> Ahhhh....now that's a drink! What could be better than a Nutella coated martini glass filled with the yummiest cocktail?! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwcSGgkvn1GDGLJg4LUNXTP4Uic64d7YltJkOuOEGNB8vzQTQbLO5m9wcxB_JRdGIiwZZAg4AoJ0MIfZE_R88V8U4H6YvONu2an2nN6zbexkNiG6bSoqTji8Ho-Ej19Yhz69arZue6Fis/s1600/My+Photo_34.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwcSGgkvn1GDGLJg4LUNXTP4Uic64d7YltJkOuOEGNB8vzQTQbLO5m9wcxB_JRdGIiwZZAg4AoJ0MIfZE_R88V8U4H6YvONu2an2nN6zbexkNiG6bSoqTji8Ho-Ej19Yhz69arZue6Fis/s400/My+Photo_34.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Jamie and I with the wrong, but still yummy coffee drinks.</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">If you're a Nutella lover like Jamie, Valerie and I, you must check out <a href="http://www.cafeugo.com/index.html">Ugo</a> the next time you venture to Culver City! We had such a great time, that we're already planning our next night out! If you're an LA blogger and would like to join us next time, let me know! I'd love to meet more of you in person!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">**Special thanks to <a href="http://www.redvinesforbreakfast.blogspot.com/">Valerie</a> for taking the photos! xoxo</span></i></div>Brenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14720006141777226809noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-230862917877615109.post-77365667041392989592010-09-30T00:56:00.000-07:002010-09-30T00:59:27.365-07:00Inspiration: Fall Makeup-Chanel Ad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD5b-7froQOz5IvBid7P-9bEYZBmImvMXc1x_nbaL4XBhKvBKEzaFnvJBRUzzTz2ie259q6Ekj8oqlEk-skaOi_Yyu1kHdb3vFVcfoYXdkWEmjfq9eCjulEv014Si6cSFKM2ldLTC5J8s/s1600/fall2010_inimitable001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD5b-7froQOz5IvBid7P-9bEYZBmImvMXc1x_nbaL4XBhKvBKEzaFnvJBRUzzTz2ie259q6Ekj8oqlEk-skaOi_Yyu1kHdb3vFVcfoYXdkWEmjfq9eCjulEv014Si6cSFKM2ldLTC5J8s/s400/fall2010_inimitable001.jpg" width="317" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The second I saw this ad for <span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-Mascara-INIMITABLE-89111">Chanel Inimitable Intense Mascara</a>, I was mesmerized! After spending the Summer in bright corals and bronze tones, this pink and grey combo looks so fresh. I'm loving the meticulous liner, lashes and brows, and the absence of any shine or shimmer. It's matte, but matte done right! The rose colored blush and barely there, pale pink lip compliments this polished eye perfectly. I love that you can see the precision used in the application. Flawless!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">When I picked up the newest issue of Allure, lo and behold, Blake Livey is on the cover wearing a very similar version of this look.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb1vuNpQmGB6nHoxtd7pA3xLnU2zquKEoxpj4xcW2NuprtwFYx1aNDyknTOhak23LyKhqmNJ8jJ2L0dirrUaFCMng6OlVTcWpt1hvdIt3niiMbYpDVC1HDCioGqVKbiD4Uf5byfdrGMgM/s1600/58584_156859034341129_131368696890163_453452_5490293_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb1vuNpQmGB6nHoxtd7pA3xLnU2zquKEoxpj4xcW2NuprtwFYx1aNDyknTOhak23LyKhqmNJ8jJ2L0dirrUaFCMng6OlVTcWpt1hvdIt3niiMbYpDVC1HDCioGqVKbiD4Uf5byfdrGMgM/s400/58584_156859034341129_131368696890163_453452_5490293_n.jpg" width="283" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">So pretty!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">How will you be changing up your makeup look for Fall? </span></div>Brenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14720006141777226809noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-230862917877615109.post-60223553718302534392010-09-28T00:22:00.000-07:002010-09-28T00:22:27.228-07:00To Hell and Back<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZWNafGqOg5fjfVNY-SclvFybnUv3uL0jxRAw8r2jVT1By5lc5XaZ-PPT3_AmT9ZJddosU6HQkKcc6xQZebWZXznx0PGvlsVG1GvYKqQ7GaiDnRqiGhyRNnjrOEavtp2FsOuska_6M3fQ/s1600/tumblr_kwbppfDHnm1qzq8zqo1_500_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZWNafGqOg5fjfVNY-SclvFybnUv3uL0jxRAw8r2jVT1By5lc5XaZ-PPT3_AmT9ZJddosU6HQkKcc6xQZebWZXznx0PGvlsVG1GvYKqQ7GaiDnRqiGhyRNnjrOEavtp2FsOuska_6M3fQ/s400/tumblr_kwbppfDHnm1qzq8zqo1_500_large.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.weheartit.com/"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">{via}</span></i></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You'd think this was hell! Today was the hottest day EVER in LA, topping out at 113 degrees!!! While everyone else in the country is beginning to dress in layers, we're still in flip flops and sun dresses, making regular stops for ice cream. I'm over it, and hoping that this is the usual "one last heat wave" before the air turns cool. I'm ready for sweata-weatha. ;)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">In case you hadn't noticed, I'm back from my Palm Springs mini break. :) I hadn't planned on taking a week off from the blog, but it's taken me a little longer to get my act together. For those still following along, regular blog posts will start up tomorrow. I can't wait to catch up with all of you!</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">xoxo,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bren</div>Brenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14720006141777226809noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-230862917877615109.post-63999889009679122472010-09-17T00:01:00.000-07:002010-09-17T00:01:01.402-07:00Girls Weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHhbkA1sRFcPyFVWnzBpRyTBnxjKtFhD1yCBY6ydTfszDDLfuH6B4E_hd8dvtAeFzd7J-tsp6QlDdZjzYhJXSP06iLkClVWqaPKLQSULR-C5gLY-xtDiDjQjFYEImWF6UEhtRe_zpZRMw/s1600/0000gfch_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHhbkA1sRFcPyFVWnzBpRyTBnxjKtFhD1yCBY6ydTfszDDLfuH6B4E_hd8dvtAeFzd7J-tsp6QlDdZjzYhJXSP06iLkClVWqaPKLQSULR-C5gLY-xtDiDjQjFYEImWF6UEhtRe_zpZRMw/s400/0000gfch_large.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As much as I'd love a real vacation, where you get on a plane and don't come back for at least a week, I've come to really appreciate the "mini-break." You all know how much I've been working this year, so any chance to get even two days away, is a welcome reprieve! This weekend I'm heading out to Palm Springs for a girls' spa weekend, and to soak up the last days of Summer. (literally!) Unlike last <a href="http://chasingbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/happy-palm-springs-weekend.html">time</a>, I plan on staying at the resort the entire trip. I usually try to cram as much as I can into a weekend, but this time I'm going to take it easy. I can't wait to be basking in the warm desert sun, with a cocktail in hand, and chatting it up with my girls! I've never been so excited to get my R & R on! :)</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"> I hope you all have an amazing, end of Summer weekend!</div>Brenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14720006141777226809noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-230862917877615109.post-10197709983582953892010-09-16T01:44:00.000-07:002010-09-16T01:44:12.738-07:00A Storybook Wedding<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY1YmrrXM78F9qkopkXLGqM0vSK9z-YSDuNEqyCbYeTRU81TBqQT18vIeBSQ-oia0SCmcUzJRCVW0kKeFNzJUZXcxw1s6g4TX-v35nzLswpdiI_tycLeW31CgykSq-9uHc6j_NtoZRJ0Q/s1600/My+Photo_18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY1YmrrXM78F9qkopkXLGqM0vSK9z-YSDuNEqyCbYeTRU81TBqQT18vIeBSQ-oia0SCmcUzJRCVW0kKeFNzJUZXcxw1s6g4TX-v35nzLswpdiI_tycLeW31CgykSq-9uHc6j_NtoZRJ0Q/s400/My+Photo_18.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> This past Sunday I attended my cousin's wedding, (the one I've been dress shopping for) and it was one of the most gorgeous weddings I've ever witnessed! The big event took place in Malibu, but not on the beach like you would expect. Instead, they chose the private winery, <a href="http://www.malibufamilywines.com/default.aspx">Saddlerock Ranch</a>, in Malibu canyon. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK4hu6AzIgm8Bt-BBd7YITroGYovZgiijBO0EM-4c89Jl4L0AadUw4faMHemlGS6R65QB22lEimJauwiBNDg4j1fN1p9vJatW0wjSsY7Iy6OVpK-Y3OrMn4jDEFYn9pzB_m6ln8W4_0R4/s1600/IMG_3740.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK4hu6AzIgm8Bt-BBd7YITroGYovZgiijBO0EM-4c89Jl4L0AadUw4faMHemlGS6R65QB22lEimJauwiBNDg4j1fN1p9vJatW0wjSsY7Iy6OVpK-Y3OrMn4jDEFYn9pzB_m6ln8W4_0R4/s400/IMG_3740.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlBX1l_cmccZ2_ymmZxvNlwcGbBVId5UzqeRjIOVP3d1pxzX590HWLcQyPdQZe9rgfRTgzDJKrrwSPFrmd7-6HOL9gtnZh8ne-aatqzLQ2F6CoPtDiCudydx2qugLbrXXTkeGVCrJnEVs/s1600/IMG_3741.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlBX1l_cmccZ2_ymmZxvNlwcGbBVId5UzqeRjIOVP3d1pxzX590HWLcQyPdQZe9rgfRTgzDJKrrwSPFrmd7-6HOL9gtnZh8ne-aatqzLQ2F6CoPtDiCudydx2qugLbrXXTkeGVCrJnEVs/s400/IMG_3741.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Surrounded by rolling hills, in the middle of vineyards, with breathtaking views of the valley, my cousin Jason and his beautiful bride Michelle exchanged vows high upon a hilltop. The sentiments spoken by the two of them, were so heartfelt and emotional, that many of us present were fighting back tears. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxgDqQHzvC3CEkdzyUy_NcWeTiVJpXpgwMC2qdJ8zfcW8M375dFAGGehsT6-ffUZgU-iH1SFp4ExYnz674KC15rBzySFkQ1EjIG0z6uLvdjgmh0CQfTkrRFy4_1leYN-5LKc4NMPV9_IE/s1600/My+Photo_21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxgDqQHzvC3CEkdzyUy_NcWeTiVJpXpgwMC2qdJ8zfcW8M375dFAGGehsT6-ffUZgU-iH1SFp4ExYnz674KC15rBzySFkQ1EjIG0z6uLvdjgmh0CQfTkrRFy4_1leYN-5LKc4NMPV9_IE/s400/My+Photo_21.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheBmaeiPFQ3Qzx9X_JMRgMDgcpnE3NG7pXDakjjMdGHbuPyiZ5rlRWLKfOE-yo9Q0UXgAgen9BWhKCgZzLSaNLW3-eHbOZvhXzddGRNAXCO7Q7YC9gTR-V-RWJKUbE4y7jsttjuUDYHKk/s1600/My+Photo_22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheBmaeiPFQ3Qzx9X_JMRgMDgcpnE3NG7pXDakjjMdGHbuPyiZ5rlRWLKfOE-yo9Q0UXgAgen9BWhKCgZzLSaNLW3-eHbOZvhXzddGRNAXCO7Q7YC9gTR-V-RWJKUbE4y7jsttjuUDYHKk/s400/My+Photo_22.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> After rings were exchanged, and the ceremony was sealed with a kiss, Jason and Michelle were finally pronounced husband and wife!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyt8PeIf4fySNpMRH4etual0zKAKPwJ_G9dCzOSx73AK7a8tNQ_Ssbxa34mSivOHSb3UNF91JfisQLJkqaOcFyLfwgRQmOI46CTPsNSuD9EU5Y3XS34cBFQ5pb6V-kBwcXlZOMLXw2yRE/s1600/My+Photo_23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyt8PeIf4fySNpMRH4etual0zKAKPwJ_G9dCzOSx73AK7a8tNQ_Ssbxa34mSivOHSb3UNF91JfisQLJkqaOcFyLfwgRQmOI46CTPsNSuD9EU5Y3XS34cBFQ5pb6V-kBwcXlZOMLXw2yRE/s400/My+Photo_23.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Here is the happy couple, being announced as Mr. & Mrs. for the very first time, and ready to get the party started.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1euh84Uocp3ou3cIdt7W-3NXeX__lpEzvFYnpEIvjxvDKOlKKcpfSmZc-yNaBZIHwIV4ar8DWAZv2Vko_NoFEKcuVIEOJ73CNmlKPz1cGP-0HPvYmpxxKNRUYlt46SYEjNntbj-psQo4/s1600/My+Photo_27.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1euh84Uocp3ou3cIdt7W-3NXeX__lpEzvFYnpEIvjxvDKOlKKcpfSmZc-yNaBZIHwIV4ar8DWAZv2Vko_NoFEKcuVIEOJ73CNmlKPz1cGP-0HPvYmpxxKNRUYlt46SYEjNntbj-psQo4/s400/My+Photo_27.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The first dance.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6jMHAse9e4Cm4mbgoaAxAT6GdH9-FjpzPCYnblcfgj7gae5gTHtZoya2lqmNJKMh3Y-6Gx5hElupfmoDmTJaUiwFkMersCagGE03dOeTa7SdOR0u26pMUoLL2Fdh0o8IBiE3eEWe4yYw/s1600/My+Photo_28.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6jMHAse9e4Cm4mbgoaAxAT6GdH9-FjpzPCYnblcfgj7gae5gTHtZoya2lqmNJKMh3Y-6Gx5hElupfmoDmTJaUiwFkMersCagGE03dOeTa7SdOR0u26pMUoLL2Fdh0o8IBiE3eEWe4yYw/s400/My+Photo_28.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jason and Michelle had been together for 10 years when they got engaged. (They met when they were in high school) It's hard to tell from this picture, but each table was marked by year. To find your table, you had to find the corresponding year, (Year 1, 2, 3, 4, etc), which included a photo of them from that year they were dating. It was such a cute way to personalize the table numbers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFlg-F7yfpMUrToutX4uioD7CK6GSVckYv0aU7StzlF_GK69YYq1Q0IQNN-5Pb1YbHq8LlbzxzncGzXVFfkkCYBCnZ4xHRFwRIwoayC7uFG_T3relnyQilzbwWup_X-AAN6knr12FwXU4/s1600/My+Photo_25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFlg-F7yfpMUrToutX4uioD7CK6GSVckYv0aU7StzlF_GK69YYq1Q0IQNN-5Pb1YbHq8LlbzxzncGzXVFfkkCYBCnZ4xHRFwRIwoayC7uFG_T3relnyQilzbwWup_X-AAN6knr12FwXU4/s400/My+Photo_25.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The cake was pretty, and looked delicious, but I was too full from the food, that I passed on the dessert. What was I thinking?!<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVctpWggFO9LafU1EFjcdNQdn91a0irL_Bd48nwG727bZGytEtVSjtfnKyMyaOGE1no0RdGFYxEwHWmXsfyy-uk70F5olf7BZrDloL1zsqqlqQ8Yl88zpqD_bG6EISAd8I7b51ydRtZ4s/s1600/My+Photo_24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVctpWggFO9LafU1EFjcdNQdn91a0irL_Bd48nwG727bZGytEtVSjtfnKyMyaOGE1no0RdGFYxEwHWmXsfyy-uk70F5olf7BZrDloL1zsqqlqQ8Yl88zpqD_bG6EISAd8I7b51ydRtZ4s/s400/My+Photo_24.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Instead of a long table for the entire bridal party, J & M opted for a sweetheart table. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL4tIhuIX_3ru4i9gVvfEDBEWdCId9SqkriSglldfHrLraQJpr8Rq3klQ2M5VBLFcXfQdOslJrOiit44wq_r-av_erSPypP-e1p3cSoh7dX4zxElG2veNc8hJtIkT53YqOWNJrkhIE3dI/s1600/My+Photo_29.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL4tIhuIX_3ru4i9gVvfEDBEWdCId9SqkriSglldfHrLraQJpr8Rq3klQ2M5VBLFcXfQdOslJrOiit44wq_r-av_erSPypP-e1p3cSoh7dX4zxElG2veNc8hJtIkT53YqOWNJrkhIE3dI/s400/My+Photo_29.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">There were lots of family photos taken, but they were left to the professionals. It's hard to remember to take pictures when there's so much going on, and you're touching up the bride's makeup in between it all. I did manage to get one photo of my Dad and I. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5C68G0F3XgoDdsb2dUYaORgY8Eb912p_4xYz9jQQZ6MSjSEEkDrfzNYEGvdGID9BPw38A-i4XZbUHv5q7V2MmsYhilJU4-H3ye4DFGZfuDE3klHQF2jCIuqMGGWdG4g9I_-EZ3wCYXqQ/s1600/IMG_3756.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5C68G0F3XgoDdsb2dUYaORgY8Eb912p_4xYz9jQQZ6MSjSEEkDrfzNYEGvdGID9BPw38A-i4XZbUHv5q7V2MmsYhilJU4-H3ye4DFGZfuDE3klHQF2jCIuqMGGWdG4g9I_-EZ3wCYXqQ/s320/IMG_3756.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I can't say enough good things about the location for the wedding/reception. It was pretty spectacular! You literally felt like you were on top of the world.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifyXDidL-3tAeeOUSyRF4cziJ-7NHjRTdPKzfu5NsYABl__lZn2oYMsMhDxLDrBW78-k7y32Oe3W_Q2yG2_Cf18CWviiCANRCaC1UniaHPwDYsdqyhUgWvISYDfD1zEoFiZvw-HyPjnAI/s1600/IMG_3752.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifyXDidL-3tAeeOUSyRF4cziJ-7NHjRTdPKzfu5NsYABl__lZn2oYMsMhDxLDrBW78-k7y32Oe3W_Q2yG2_Cf18CWviiCANRCaC1UniaHPwDYsdqyhUgWvISYDfD1zEoFiZvw-HyPjnAI/s320/IMG_3752.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> As the sun went down, everything started to glow. Here's the view from our table.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv3ZyjWVWtz1hm7GoPsic1Y6gODVL56B6eTGB0y4b2vRaS5ChrvbWH7IszAI23pwz6bVDswC2F28DhgJhRk9pAO7Tr-UFyySa9SpF395frcv3mmbSpVB3OOv1lbRdAQ-aC3DYGQPaQkjg/s1600/My+Photo_15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv3ZyjWVWtz1hm7GoPsic1Y6gODVL56B6eTGB0y4b2vRaS5ChrvbWH7IszAI23pwz6bVDswC2F28DhgJhRk9pAO7Tr-UFyySa9SpF395frcv3mmbSpVB3OOv1lbRdAQ-aC3DYGQPaQkjg/s400/My+Photo_15.jpg" width="297" /></a></div>It was a long day for me, and I knew it would be. ( I was up at 5am to be ready to start makeup by 7, for a 4pm wedding!) In preparation, I made sure I had plenty of Diet Pepsi on hand, and at about twilight, cracked open this bad boy.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvYkQNji8vLfSeX7jh5qiNhVKZl2TLEkjHTl2eRFTYBrOGqSfczo_WDKzUvV5jBP3P8UyYyiVKCik1vWBxbRqfNlKirjjiYCrzO_9fQjWP-Z9sLLmIx3o-gALqkttxbRKcUNOtvjfM9Wg/s1600/My+Photo_30.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvYkQNji8vLfSeX7jh5qiNhVKZl2TLEkjHTl2eRFTYBrOGqSfczo_WDKzUvV5jBP3P8UyYyiVKCik1vWBxbRqfNlKirjjiYCrzO_9fQjWP-Z9sLLmIx3o-gALqkttxbRKcUNOtvjfM9Wg/s400/My+Photo_30.jpg" width="297" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Classy, right?! Well, at least I poured it into a pilsner glass.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEich3UqC8ypyG1-Y71tJyIpkob6qSHPH2dlrFvXMP30fs_9-G0KmdJ5axWZhFo4D-uJ-NU4HSF8OyrlzxjEzmqbwlGr9y8OqaqqJh-D3bEeVOthVz1nVx8TI5tlDvOzlLHVCZsk8eqCQBg/s1600/My+Photo_16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEich3UqC8ypyG1-Y71tJyIpkob6qSHPH2dlrFvXMP30fs_9-G0KmdJ5axWZhFo4D-uJ-NU4HSF8OyrlzxjEzmqbwlGr9y8OqaqqJh-D3bEeVOthVz1nVx8TI5tlDvOzlLHVCZsk8eqCQBg/s400/My+Photo_16.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I texted this pic to my friend who swears by Rockstar's, and is always trying to talk me into them. She knew that I was desperate.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Even though it was long, and I was tired (when am I not?), it was truly a magical day, and one that I will never forget. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">One can only hope, to find that kind of love someday!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">**I apologize for the changing photo quality. Several cameras contributed to this post. ;)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Brenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14720006141777226809noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-230862917877615109.post-11698986379822334462010-09-10T01:39:00.000-07:002010-09-10T01:39:37.028-07:00Getting Back on the Horse<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJxYXFpRgVTwJ50lqQ-4LbcK1iLv62H1ZGu0TckNvSKcJIPAh2Xu5Amw5KffAPVOU7ytQt3tW5WqBN4PqfrgSauXdtKUm62UlKDFzoznKMtxTI32mLTBv9SCTD4EEMze_GhDkDs-UuO0k/s1600/tumblr_l8hnabKxnc1qzj5z1o1_500_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJxYXFpRgVTwJ50lqQ-4LbcK1iLv62H1ZGu0TckNvSKcJIPAh2Xu5Amw5KffAPVOU7ytQt3tW5WqBN4PqfrgSauXdtKUm62UlKDFzoznKMtxTI32mLTBv9SCTD4EEMze_GhDkDs-UuO0k/s400/tumblr_l8hnabKxnc1qzj5z1o1_500_large.jpg" width="303" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.weheartit.com/"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">{via}</span></i></a></div>The blogging horse that is.<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">I had the rare opportunity last week, to start the holiday weekend a little early, and extend it past Monday. (ok, way past) I hadn't planned on unplugging totally, but it was exactly what I needed. I didn't take a fancy vacation, or do anything in particular, but I did get a chance to reconnect to my life. I was in desperate need of decompressing, just so that I could find joy and inspiration again. Trust me, you wouldn't have wanted to read my blog last week. So, I took some extra time to myself just to LIVE. I've had zero schedule for the past seven days, and it's been such a welcome change of pace for me. So much so, that I've been struggling with getting back to normal life, and well, blogging. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">But, the time has come to get down to business, and I feel ready. More importantly, I feel inspired! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxo,</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Bren</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">P.S. Bear with me as I catch up on all of your amazing blogs. I'm sure I've got a lot of reading to do. ;)</div>Brenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14720006141777226809noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-230862917877615109.post-25802365323486099692010-09-01T13:23:00.000-07:002010-10-05T00:58:13.279-07:00Song of the Day: Gary Jules - Mad World<div style="text-align: justify;">I knew I should've stayed in bed today. I wanted to, but the alarm went off like usual at about 4:30 am. After hitting snooze three times, I finally left my cozy bed to begin the getting ready process. I was hurting! This was going to be one of those days, where no amount of caffeine would help. What I needed was SLEEP! On top of a very groggy morning, I had horrible traffic making me late for work! It was SO stressful!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Lately, I've been contemplating how I'm constantly burning the wick at both ends. Mostly due to my work schedule, but sometimes because I try to cram in more than is humanly possible. (Call me crazy for trying to have a life) I'm always running, running, running, and I know that I'm not the only one. Our lives are so chaotic and complicated. We're all sleep deprived, and we mainline Starbucks like fiends. (or in my case, Diet Pepsi) Don't we all need a break?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This song came on the radio today, and it went perfectly with my emo attitude and my sucky day. </div><br />
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I hope you're all having a better day than I am! I promise by the next post I'll have had an attitude adjustment. I just needed to vent today.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">xoxo,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bren</div>Brenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14720006141777226809noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-230862917877615109.post-79227942677473807742010-08-30T14:28:00.000-07:002010-08-30T14:28:15.994-07:00Beauty and the Beach<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTz8FfKqjwKo8SdxPPTkqu7Eo5AmolB_iF32SjONSrubxsU9xHdZAni5kLbVXbvxUXmjMnSetyfhFrl-HRd-aWMGmD_LB_JQEofIW6w9AW7KOyPo6U4qkgvuP7rQhTK2Xh97JSuT3MaGE/s1600/My+Photo_10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTz8FfKqjwKo8SdxPPTkqu7Eo5AmolB_iF32SjONSrubxsU9xHdZAni5kLbVXbvxUXmjMnSetyfhFrl-HRd-aWMGmD_LB_JQEofIW6w9AW7KOyPo6U4qkgvuP7rQhTK2Xh97JSuT3MaGE/s400/My+Photo_10.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I figured if I didn't do it soon, I'd have to wait until next Summer. So last week, in between my morning and evening client, I headed to the beach! It was the perfect day, too! About 75 degrees with a cool breeze. Ahhhh....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQhnlPi-Mo4tqJvmHNKm9muCx0qnPrkrob_Pps-LueU5MxAqOK4-3IUQJ2z_1OjC0VYiQaEc-R3RKG0GQHXmeubWkVIVySfkBnDu_NaNxoKfdi7757sXAyCtLrw6flnmIz4iBXy_mZJQc/s1600/My+Photo_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQhnlPi-Mo4tqJvmHNKm9muCx0qnPrkrob_Pps-LueU5MxAqOK4-3IUQJ2z_1OjC0VYiQaEc-R3RKG0GQHXmeubWkVIVySfkBnDu_NaNxoKfdi7757sXAyCtLrw6flnmIz4iBXy_mZJQc/s400/My+Photo_7.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I always keep my beach umbrella in the trunk of my car for impromptu trips like this. (sadly, it's used mostly for beach shoots) I'm glad I had it with me, because I'm too white to sit in the sun for hours. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs7L1HX2-E-EyxFcBDuPBX39Se7IrMYcHxg-LWlUNKDPUTZY1pfmcLNitXz9Qp5g3Wq30E7GMcuBz8r8RThzFS70Dd8X7i3n8x2ATpREaHVyMg83CZdjwqjt2qt_ekD5djroctxrtGpms/s1600/My+Photo_12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs7L1HX2-E-EyxFcBDuPBX39Se7IrMYcHxg-LWlUNKDPUTZY1pfmcLNitXz9Qp5g3Wq30E7GMcuBz8r8RThzFS70Dd8X7i3n8x2ATpREaHVyMg83CZdjwqjt2qt_ekD5djroctxrtGpms/s400/My+Photo_12.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">These helped protect my skin too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSUkVRMb995mkL0ALc4r3OStuZF5YAz5BrhCzRPINedWNxFhi_C575oTOjjgM8LEy5vpLBJo-M88mnKO4bw-oCal9CUrb5GoJlnSZSM2FrPPUDTIBakhCaur9uZHKL8nBw7oMJ-WiEnUE/s1600/My+Photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSUkVRMb995mkL0ALc4r3OStuZF5YAz5BrhCzRPINedWNxFhi_C575oTOjjgM8LEy5vpLBJo-M88mnKO4bw-oCal9CUrb5GoJlnSZSM2FrPPUDTIBakhCaur9uZHKL8nBw7oMJ-WiEnUE/s400/My+Photo.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">It felt amazing to plant my feet in the sand, and just enjoy the salt air!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfw8t8t8AE3JcFa-tqOEbHs3H06YK-G4dCpnxPmB70UlcomBcpymBX_bI-0KQxi61omogACvZEPOZ6xn0e8sdf546Kp-tg0325rdhU-niAkjG2vFrLQXH27TjU92eZhWAkHM1R8oqQjRk/s1600/My+Photo_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfw8t8t8AE3JcFa-tqOEbHs3H06YK-G4dCpnxPmB70UlcomBcpymBX_bI-0KQxi61omogACvZEPOZ6xn0e8sdf546Kp-tg0325rdhU-niAkjG2vFrLQXH27TjU92eZhWAkHM1R8oqQjRk/s400/My+Photo_3.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">It wasn't super crowded either, probably since most of the kids are back in school.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO8zWn3RmukJlZJSxX5q_1pfLKpOlcP7EbKgoW3m8JKjmr7gtPXTKWdoVcih4Tlh0TqkUNLE0tLy67K7OO3OgDtvdh4Ki-iDqErSAELeB_eFPqOIV9oTJMR3FQuATi0gvFz_kEsus94S4/s1600/My+Photo_13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO8zWn3RmukJlZJSxX5q_1pfLKpOlcP7EbKgoW3m8JKjmr7gtPXTKWdoVcih4Tlh0TqkUNLE0tLy67K7OO3OgDtvdh4Ki-iDqErSAELeB_eFPqOIV9oTJMR3FQuATi0gvFz_kEsus94S4/s400/My+Photo_13.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A beach day wouldn't be complete without music & fashion! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ88XHjZHw_hoSEtIEGZO3lJICySB1IyA5JtOvVu56s8yOk4K3urCqFcjxQB_F3TdvAD1_6ekB-sYXQs7IfXqAVv-ij-iVttFQ5yIaJ7cYZXle9XFtEkyG_h05CAqgl-RhK5u1p-FXsGA/s1600/My+Photo_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ88XHjZHw_hoSEtIEGZO3lJICySB1IyA5JtOvVu56s8yOk4K3urCqFcjxQB_F3TdvAD1_6ekB-sYXQs7IfXqAVv-ij-iVttFQ5yIaJ7cYZXle9XFtEkyG_h05CAqgl-RhK5u1p-FXsGA/s400/My+Photo_2.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I couldn't have asked for more.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmUCrilFhXDoJ0YRlqH-lFIgEZ5SQkSq9SwwiBNnSnei1xXqkP6_dneIF_sGaz7ALdDl6-FnrhRFbqIQat1D71l5lE-jDUm8oM0JwhpjCIDwrM9cTkEUv4-iXluzMOXuB4qOLMXkwCaNs/s1600/My+Photo_6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmUCrilFhXDoJ0YRlqH-lFIgEZ5SQkSq9SwwiBNnSnei1xXqkP6_dneIF_sGaz7ALdDl6-FnrhRFbqIQat1D71l5lE-jDUm8oM0JwhpjCIDwrM9cTkEUv4-iXluzMOXuB4qOLMXkwCaNs/s400/My+Photo_6.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Monday! ;)</div>Brenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14720006141777226809noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-230862917877615109.post-37953475646480980282010-08-26T18:49:00.000-07:002010-08-26T18:49:18.197-07:00Back to School Beauty<div style="text-align: justify;">When I was at Rite Aid, getting my weekly ice cream cone (it's a Summertime thing), I couldn't help but notice all of the back to school stuff. I remember being so excited for the new school year to start, and getting all of my supplies in order. Of course, there were new clothes, notebooks filled with college ruled paper, and plenty of No. 2 pencils. But the best shopping of all, was for back to school beauty products! I'm amazed at how many of my favorites from years ago, are still around. Some of them I still use!</div><br />
Here are the products I'm feeling especially nostalgic about:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">My routine was so simple back then. Wash and moisturize. The smell of this bar immediately takes me back to high school. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P122886&categoryId=C16353">Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion</a><br />
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So basic, and was perfect for my young skin. I don't remember buying many full sizes bottles though. They would always include a trial size in the Gift with Purchase, and I LOVED the GWP! :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The classic pink and green tube is still with me today.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">When I first started wearing this, it was packaged in a pot, and I was in the 7th grade. Now Clinique makes all sorts of black honey items, including nail polish. But my favorite, is still this gorgeous, sheer berry gloss. I carry this, and the <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P122751&om_mmc=GoogleBase&_requestid=42976&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=70680">Almost Lipstick</a> version in my kit everyday.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">This stuff was the best! A cross between a lotion and an oil, it moisturized and gave a slight sheen to the skin. I haven't seen it in stores in a really long time, so it appears it's no longer available. :(<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Scents truly do trigger memories, and this was the very first fragrance that I ever became attached to. Love's Baby Soft reminds me of mornings spent primping for school, reading Teen and Seventeen magazines, and my first crush. I still love how innocent and girly it smells. Is it weird that I kind want a bottle?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">What products were your favorites when you were young?</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div></div>Brenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14720006141777226809noreply@blogger.com7