Friday, March 30, 2012

Friday Mornings...

Woohoo, I am so ready for this weekend! It has been a long, eventful and busy week and I can't wait to sit down for more than twenty minutes.I don't have too much planned for this weekend except for meeting up for dinner with some girlfriends and starting The Hunger Games series. Other than that, its spring cleaning and louging around (and dreaming of crawling into these luscious sheets). I don't think I'll be getting out of my pj's much this weekend! What is everyone up too?

(image via pinterest)

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Time To Move It


Let me first begin this post by saying that I have never enjoyed walking or jogging, period. But since I decided to start a serious diet program this year and actually stick to it, (which inevitably meant I needed to get moving as well as change my eating habits) jogging has become an important part of my new lifestyle. And I've gotta say after a month's worth of completely changing my eating habits, jogging and swimming here and there, I've lost twelve pounds. I've still got a little ways to go so I can't scream hooray quite yet, but jogging has done wonders and I actually am loving being outside and enjoying my surroundings as I jog my two and half miles everyday. My next goal is getting up earlier in the morning and doing my exercise routine while the sun is coming up and everything is beginning to wake up. So get your running shoes on girls and pound some pavement! 


Tuesday, March 27, 2012

To Do's This Spring

Now that the flowers are in bloom, the birds are up early chirping away and you're wearing not so many layers make sure to get out and about this spring. Because I can already tell you, it is going to be a  gorgeous season at least here in Palm Springs. And since I just love to make lists, I thought I would share my Spring's To Do List with you all. Now for me no matter where I live, as soon as it is bearable to be outside for more than half an hour I will most likely be hanging out at the closest outdoor cafe. There's this particular restaurant Cafe de Beaux Arts, that I just absolutely love. It's situated on a corner on El Paseo Drive, where I can enjoy eating and relaxing with friends, people watch and just enjoy the beautiful weather.  And if you're up for this, go early in the morning! Saturday may be easier for some, but I like going on monday mornings to eat my breakfast, enjoy a cup of tea and the newspaper and watch all the skinny mom's jog together! 

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Monday, March 26, 2012

Weekend Wrap Up

no joke, my dog loves sunbathing with me.
loving my nike airs for my long weekend jogs.
about to get in the zone with the hunger games.
are you watching discovery's newest show,
 frozen planet?
getting ready and prepped to hike that beast! 
ready to rock my navy draw-string spring dress.
 had to get the latest issue for some new recipes.
enjoying another cold and rainy weekend. 

(images via instagram)

Thursday, March 22, 2012

While You're Here


Mamma Gina's in Palm Desert
Sense in Palm Desert
It's a MUST MUST MUST!!!!!
Las Casuela's Terraza in Palm Springs
Jackaloupe Ranch in La Quinta

So one of my new year resolutions this year was to try new and different restaurants, and as someone who likes to go to the same places and order the same things, I'm pretty proud to say I've stuck to this resolution. Once a month or so my friends and I plan a girls night out for wining and dining and these places are seriously just a few of them but hands down the best places to go and have some fun.   And while In'N Out isn't gourment, you have to go and try it out, since they are only located in California (with the exception of one in Arizona and one in Nevada), this is simply a must!


Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Palm Springs is Better

Desert Mariott Resort
 Ace Hotel
Parker Hotel
The Saguaro
Viceroy Boutique Hotel
Overheard shot of the Ace Hotel

For the past month or so, Palm Springs has been popping up around the blogsphere; and I kind of felt it was a sign for me to share my love for this great little getaway...well for me not so much because I live here!  Let me just say, I must have missed the memo that it seems the be the spot everyone is talking about right now and at the top of the list to check out. So I thought I'd spend a few days sharing a few of my favorite places around the desert oasis. So let's start with a few fun and cool places to stay, that is if you're thinking about coming out!


Monday, March 19, 2012

Weekend Wrap Up

 the person who hid this, hid it well. but i found it 
while you continued to shop else where!
just started watching this show and love it.
what's in your purse challenge?
isn't this the cutest nail file you've ever seen?!
enjoying a perfect chilly and rainy day.
catching up with old friends like Chanel.
made one large bubble bath, it was a great day.
a little grad gift my mom laminated for me to keep
in my purse at all times!

(images via instagram)


Friday, March 16, 2012

this week's favorites...



Happy Saint Patrick's Day Everyone. I am so very excited for tomorrow I will be celebrating with family and friends on this very special day. Hoping everyone has a fun, relaxing and safe holiday weekend! 


Thursday, March 15, 2012

Ready for Spring


Now that Spring is practically here I'm ready to head outdoors, even though I've loved every minute of bundling up this past winter. Living in Palm Springs has been a great first place to live right out of college, I'm lucky enough to be able to live somewhere where the weather is close to perfection most of the year. And now that it's not so chilly I'm loving the consistent  72 degrees! This past weekend I was beyond excited to be invited to the BNP Paribas Tennis Tournament in Indian Wells, not only was it fun (getting to watch Nadal play in a men's double match) but it inspired me. Since playing tennis runs in the family, I thought a great source of exercise would be learning tennis, get to be outdoors and enjoy the weather and get a good work out in while having fun. What sport do you play in the spring. I also am an avid swimmer so I'll be hauling out the goggles, cap and pull  buoy.


Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Running Away





Dreaming of running away to Britain to frolic in the blooming English Gardens, and of course I'd be wearing a long dress, my wellies and my favorite vintage straw short top hat with a bow.
(Because it's my happy place!)

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Monday, March 12, 2012

Weekend Wrap Up

 a new little purchase i couldn't pass up.
carne asada tacos and spanish rice, only the best.
 a perfect palm springs day by the pool, catching rays. 
 nadal playing in a mens double match friday night.
community pool palm tree parking lot, um love.
ecstatic for spring clothing showing up everywhere.

(images via instagram)

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Bobbi Brown

 Party Eye Palate $45
 Pink Blossom Creamy Lip Color $23
 Skincare Essential Kit $62
 Extreme Party Mascara $24
Peony Blush $24

I have had this fascination and obsession with Bobbi Brown Makeup since I was in high school, my mom bought me most of her books in which I read through them like they were novels. It was during that time in high school when I fell in love with her cosmetic line and started wearing more dramatic and sultry makeup (of course during those great teen years, my mom wasn't keen on me wearing much make up). Eight years later not only is my makeup collection about to break my bathroom cabinet drawers, I'm still smitten with Bobbi Brown. 

(Images via Bobbi Brown)

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