a girl can never have too many boyfriends

Jonathan Rhys Meyers is fineness defined.


He's the new face of Versace. These ads were taken by the famed Mario Testino. My favorite photo has to be the one with the glasses. He looks so sultry and smoldering.

outfitting: right on target with paul & joe

Esprit Navy Blue Dress:
- @ Marshalls
- The navy blue color, the high waist and the slight pleating of the skirt makes this dress look as though it came from the closet of a little girl attending an all girls academy. I love it! I think the next time I wear this dress, I'll pair it with a peter pan collared shirt and without a belt.

Wide Striped Belt:
- $0.79 @ Baras Thrift Store
- I told you I had tons of belts.

George White and Gold Chain Necklace:
- $9.97 @ Wal-Mart
- See Playing with Bits of Gold

I just bought a ton of clothes and I feel great! Although my wallet begs to differ. To celebrate the launch of the third installment to Target's Go International line, Paul & Joe designer Sophie Albou (who was this adorable woman in a summery P&J lace dress and despite being from Paris, had a California tan and platinum blonde locks) hosted an evening of private shopping at a temporary (30-day) boutique on Melrose Place. The pop-up boutique featured all of the P&J designs together at one time and all in one place. I had complete access to the entire collection four days before its release in stores! I was ecstatic! Plus, champagne (served in Target glasses) and delicious hors d'oeuvres (caviar!) were being passed out as I shopped. All the fashionistas were gorgeously dressed. Not only was I perusing the clothes, I was also checking out what everyone else was wearing.

I ended up purchasing: Short-Sleeve Jersey Polo in Ebony, Short-Sleeve Pintuck Woven Top in Classic Ivory, Cap-Sleeve Ballerina Thermal Screen Tee in Juicy Guava, Wool Multi-Plaid Poncho, Owl Pin, Turtle Pin, Large Multi-Plaid Owl Purse, and Chunky Cashmere Poncho. I love the peter pan collar of the two tops and the owl and ballerina prints are so fresh and playful. The ponchos exemplify the quintessential Parisian gal. Even though the temperature was at least 85 degrees, the wool sweaters and handbags were disappearing like hotcakes. The workers had to constantly refill the shelves and racks. The P&J collection felt elegant and grown-up, while still having that girly and feminine quality.

Celeb sighting: Kristen Bell (cute as pie), Ali Landry (gorgeous!), Blake Lively (super sweet), Kimberly Stewart (why are her boobs touching her chin?), and Heidi from "The Hills" (Bolthouse Productions produced the event, so shouldn't she be working or something?). And yes, there was a gift bag: P&J brown tote, Target blank greeting cards, and a Target compact.

As I write this, the only remorse I feel is not buying everything I wanted. So when I get paid this week, I will head to Target to get: Ripe Berry Twist-Front Dress, P&J Logo V-Neck Sweater, and White Belted Leather Jacket.

outfitting: world premiere of la suite

Ezekiel Strapless Plaid Dress:
- From the Dean
- I like the sweetheart neckline of this dress. It's one of the most comfortable dresses I own. Dean is the best!

Vintage Pink Leather Cinch Belt:
- $1.25 @ Baras Thrift Store
- This belt is like a mini tuxedo cummerbund. The design and material is masculine, but the color makes it undoubtedly feminine.

Pink and Purple Wood Dangle Earrings:
- $1.99 @ Urban Outfitters
- I love these earrings! I'll post a better picture soon. They are chunky, but not heavy at all.

Leather Clutch:
- $1.95 @ UCP Thrift Store
- This clutch is super roomy. It also comes with a strap.

We just attended the world premiere of the short film "L.A. Suite" at the Roosevelt Hotel. It stars Olivia Wilde and Enrique Murciano. It's touted as an examination of the nature of fantasy, anonymity, and escapism in hotel life. All 12 minutes of it was pretty boring. They screened a few other shorts and my two favorites were “Phone Tag" and "Rabbit." "Rabbit" was a dark animated kids cartoon and "Phone Tag" was about a guy trying to get back with his ex. That one was hilarious! After the screening there was a reception at the Tropicana Bar poolside. The best part of the entire night was the yummy mini burgers and mojitos! In the gift bag: "L.A." Suite DVD, four music cds, an issue of RES magazine, coupons for yoga classes and tanning. No personal celeb sighting, but Alanis Morissette and Samantha Mumba were there.

outfitting: monkeying around at the zoo

Free People Stitched with Love Tunic:
- $48.00 @ Macy's
- My favorite part about this tank is the adjustable straps that can be buttoned to be crisscross. The embroidery detail and the eyelet pattern of the straps gives the tank a feminine, bohème feel.

Hurley Bermuda Shorts:
- @ Marshalls
- These shorts and I go way back. They're comfortable, casual and matches with practically any top!

Esprit Black Aviator Sunglasses:
- $14.99 @ Marshalls
- See San Diego County Fair, Walking the Vegas Strip and Go Army!

Ellen Tracy Black Neutral Territory Handbag:
- $99.99 @ Marshalls
- See Birds, Birds, Birds Everywhere and Pretty Badass Princess Skulls

A&F Embellished Pink Flip-Flops:
- @ Abercrombie & Fitch
- See Walking the Vegas Strip and Birds, Birds, Birds Everywhere

We took Britannia to the World Famous San Diego Zoo for her 7th birthday because she loves animals. It was fry-an-egg-on-the-sidewalk hot! Even the animals were seeking shade, which turned out to be a good thing because we got to see them up close and personal. Amongst all the animal antics we observed, the highlights had to be monkeys "piggy-backing" and a rhino peeing in the very same puddle he was sipping from.

i have a new boyfriend

His name is Pharrell. This ad is freakin' hot! Seriously, Skateboard P is yummy. The Pharrell Williams-Louis Vuitton campaign drops in August. Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss will also be part of the campaign, but it's quite obvious that P is the star! I guess with the huge success of his sunglasses line with LV (I still want me a pair of "Millionaires"), Marc Jacobs knew better than to let a superstar go! Louis Vuitton Don indeed.

Here he is performing during Myspace's The List presents Pharrell & Friends concert on the rooftop of the Arclight on Monday July 17th (photo taken by yours truly).

He brought all of his closest friends: Snoop, Luda, Clipse, Lupe Fiasco, Slim Thug, and T.I. It had to be one of the dopest hip hop all-star concerts of the summer!

outfitting: swinging in tara jarmon

Tara Jarmon Milky Way Colorblock Sun Dress:
- $34.99 @ Target
- I was so excited to get this dress and now I finally have it! I gave up looking for the dress in my size (the Tara Jarmon and Luella lines for Target run smaller than actual sizes), until I was on a random trip to Target and Megan found the dress (that fits me) hanging in the lingerie section. Yah! The cotton material is thin, but that's expected from the price tag and besides, the weather has been over 100 degrees so the lighter the cotton the better. This is definitely a babydoll style dress, where the bust is tight, the waistline high, and the skirt very full. On some figures, it may look a bit like a maternity dress. I feel the diametric opposite of a pregnant woman when wearing this dress. It feels very youthful, innocence, girly, fresh and romantic. I like the princess neckline cut and the vibrant colors, especially the bluish-grape.

Vintage Blue Elastic Belt with Gold Buckle:
- $1.25 @ Baras Thrift Store
- Because the dress is from Target and sold out everywhere, I figured there are about a gazillion gals strolling around the nation in the exact same dress. Therefore, I wore the dress with this belt to give it an obvious yet simple change.
- See Polking Around DDCLab

Light & Dark Blue Beaded Necklaces:
- @ UCP Thrift Store (Light)
- $1.00 @ Baras Thrift Store (Dark)
- The contrasting shades of blue of these necklaces really complement each other. These necklaces are both necessary and frivolous-exactly as jewelry should be.

H&M Metal Bangles:
- @ H&M
- See Playing with Bits of Gold

Bronze Clutch:
- $1.99 @ Goodwill
- I like this clutch because it has a streamlined look and along with his shiny metallic color makes it feel very elegant. It's the perfect size to carry my wallet, phone, and camera.

Xhilaration Gold Ballet Flats:
- Kidnapped from Annie
- Hopefully, Annie will not notice that I've had these flats for almost two months now! They're sooo comfy and easy to slip on and off.
- See Monarchy Tuesday

For all the dirty minds out there, I am not sitting on a sex swing! The swing is part of the Spider-Man section of the Comics Exhibition at the California Science Center. The exhibition was pretty lame and definitely not worth the pricey admission. I did have fun with Emil and Kayla though.

daily outfitting: say "hi" to gemma

Tramp Blue Polka Dot Wrap Dress:
- $16.99 @ Marshalls
- I love the periwinkle blue color and dots are hot. The puffy sleeves give the dress a vintage feeling. I bought two other Tramp dresses along with this one last week because you can never have enough summer frocks.

BP Nordstrom Lace Chain with Wooden Heart Earrings:
- $10.00 @ Nordstrom
- See San Diego County Fair

Gold Leaf Bracelet:
- @ Rampage
- I like this bracelet's Grecian-inspired design. It's very elegant yet simple. I'm able to pair it with this casual wrap dress, while a few weeks ago I lent it to Donna to wear for her prom.

Vis a Vie White and Brown Heels:
- $29.99 @ Marshalls
- See Casual Saturday

Brown Quilted Chain Purse with Gold Trimming:
- $3.00 @ Boys and Girls Club of Venice Thrift Store
- This purse is gorgeous, but it looks bulky with too much stuff inside.

Meet Gemma! She's a Honda Civic Hybrid with a navigation system! She's the first brand spankin' new car that I purchased all by myself! I'm a big girl now! Isn't she the cutest car you've ever seen?

daily outfitting: i eats me spinach

A&F Blue Striped Short-Sleeve Button-Up Shirt:
- @ Abercrombie & Fitch
- It's hard to see in this picture, but this shirt has thin blue and khaki stripes. I've had it for a long time. I think it's one of those classic shirts that can be dressed up or down and will be forever in season.

Hollister Co. White Ribbed Boy Tank:
- $12.50 @ Hollister Co.
- See Sunday Palms and Fleas

Multi-Bead Necklace:
- $1.99 @ Urban Outfitters
- I like the gold strawberry pendant on this funky necklace. This is another item that I couldn't resist because of the price tag. I should really try to constrain myself from making these kinds of purchases.

White Stag Blue Sailor Shorts:
- $1.00 @ Baras Thrift Store
- I lovelovelove these shorts! I feel like Popeye, the Sailor Man wearing them. All I'm missing is can of spinach.

Sperry Top-Sider White Boat Shoes:
- @ Ross
- I've never been sailing, but that hasn't stopped me from rockin' these preppy sneaks. One day, I will don them while on my sailing getaway to the Hamptons.