THANKFUL

Happy Thanksgiving! This year there is much to be thankful for. Family, friends, employment... What are you thankful for this year? Sorry I've been so MIA in posting, here are a few of my favorite HOLIDAY items and DIY projects.

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HAWAII FIVE-OH!

In honor of my upcoming Hawaii trip- my bags will be packed with plenty of prints, short, dresses, wedges, flats, and sunnies!

Cheers to postponing Fall and the Winter months just a few weeks longer! 

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POP {uP!} Deal Finder Alert

The latest trend in retail, {Pop Up} and {Flash Sales}  have come a long way from brick and mortar stores from the traditional sample sales and private sales to reaching the world wide web via group purchasing allowing shoppers to fill their "In Box" with announcements from every local and national retailer marketing their flash deal of the day.

 Industry leaders Stylish+Cool's Stylish Girl and E-tailer {Gretchy} team up to bring this wonderful world flash sales to our fingertips via mobile commerce. They are opening the doors to present the very first ever mobile pop up shop July 30th. For 36 hours, {Stylish Gretchy} will offer designer dresses and accessories at amazing sample sale prices.

Get the inside scoop here!

Gone are the days of fighting over who saw that dress first or standing in long lines outside of a warehouse or somewhere downtown LA. Simply pick up your iPhone or iPad and get Gretchy...I mean shopping.

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Check out their website for more information and launch sweepstakes!
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Cheers to the Red, White & Blue

This 4th of July I spent with friends and family in Bay Area California. The extended weekend required some good yet easy packing to avoid checking bags so I could hit the ground running.

Here are my essentials:
* Straw derby style hat $26 for the pool and an easy hair solution
* Flats/slip ons for running around the city. My pick is a pair of crochet TOMS $44-$55
* Cross body tote for day time essentials: camera, touch up make up, wallet, and hand wipes (if you ride BART and are running around the city you will be glad you packed these!)
* Wedges: comfortable and stylish can be dressed up or down
* Rainbows (support your local surf shop)  for kickin' it poolside and cruising around town
* Maxi Dress: Quiksilver Girls $59
* Obagi skin care system to wash the day away and keep my skin happy and restored from plane travel and environment adjustment (I travel with smaller amounts to be TSA friendly)

The sweltering heat was a nice welcome from the June gloom we had been having in Orange County.

A Love For Shoes...

A long over due trip to San Francisco to visit my eighty something year old grandma (po-po, in Chinese) may explain where I get my love for shoes and why I have so many.  Perhaps I am biased, but I think she has some great style and an amazing selection of flats to conquer the hills of SF.  I left her house jealous and sad that I am not a petite little lady with a size 4 (maybe 4 1/2 according to mom) shoe size. Lucky for Grandma I don't wear the same size; what a fabulous collection! Here are just a few.

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On the Streets of Seattle...Ballard District

I couldn't believe my eyes as I passed an old music store....yes there are still stores out there that sell records, cds, and concert tickets! Reminiscent of Empire Records strikes back I loved seeing old type writer  and vintage luggage case in the window. A great pairing  for the pink one in Inspiration I spotted a couple weeks earlier.

   

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Adventure!

Celebrating our friend's birthday in Temecula, wine country not only called for sundresses and wedges but a Winnebago  as well.  We had such a fabulous time taking in the beautiful vineyards and scenery.

What I Wore:
Roxy Strapless Dress: $49.50
GAP Shunken Blazer with printed lining: $98
Jeffrey Campbell Wedges: $150

Accessories:
Amazon: Michael Kors Unisex Watch- $250
Island Garage Sale: Vintage Copper Cuff- $1
Forever 21: Elephant Charm Necklace with rhinestones- $2.50
Quiksilver: Sunglasses

Our lovely Chariot!

This is the way to tour wine country!

We LOVE the Winnie!

PACK IT UP

This throw back vintage style suitcase makes me want to hop on a plane to explore the country side of France! Its durable hard case will withstand all the baggage handling, cobblestone and dirt paved roads while the soft floral lining give a nod of femininity.

I LOVE HOODS!

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Well travelled, artist, undefined, free...

What Moves You?

RUNNING LATE

Over the weekend I spotted this dress at a the Nike Concept store in Laguna and couldn't resist the 40% sale or a dress with pockets!

Paired with a staple of casual & comfortable slip ons and I'm ready to run out the door

Who Do You Like?

Tell Archie....

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Guilty Apologies

So I owe my readers and those who have visited my blog and have sent me inquiries or fan mail! I had not been checking as regularly as I should have. To make it up to you here is today's fabulous find. Don't feel guilty about indulging in some trendy sandals this weekend because this is a steal...happy shopping!

THE LOOK @ $88.95
How I LOVE Dolce Vita! But I love traveling even more. These are on my splurge list and the extra cash I saved on THE FIND is in my Italy account.

THE FIND @ $29.99

These gladiator inspired wedges Mossimo's Pilar strappy sandal wraps around your ankle keeping you and your cash well protected. A perfect steal for summer!

Love and Happily Ever After

 Congratulations to my dear friends Carey and Craig Applegate on their marriage and beautiful wedding. This special event was one of the first weddings to be hosted at the Flower Fields in Carlsbad, CA and I'm sure it set the bar. This was truly a DYI wedding that was executed so perfectly the bride had everyone telling her to go into Wedding and Event Planning. The bride wore a sweetheart neck, strapless dress with a mermaid train. Her bridesmaids wore cream and mustard yellow sweetheart neckline dresses too with tan ankle boots while the Groomsmen wore flannel plaid collared shirts, dark denim, and black canvas kicks. Oh and I can't forget the butterflies! A little drowsy, they took a few minutes to wake up when it was time for their release. This comedic event couldn't have been more perfect in making the day that much more memorable. Paired with some of the most adorable flower girls, ringer bearers, and of course a loving husband, family and friends this wedding was the beginning to two soul mates' happily ever after.