outfitting: rita gets hitched

Viktor & Rolf Heart Silk Crepe Blouse:
- $59.90 @ H&M

Proenza Schouler Twill Pencil Skirt in Gray:
- @ Target

BP Nordstrom Lace Chain with Wooden Heart Earrings:
- $10.00 @ Nordstrom
- See Say "Hi" To Gemma and San Diego County Fair

Brown Purse:
- Birthday Gift from Amy
- See A Very Merry Birthday to Me!

Nine West Elirissa Leather and Wood Platform Sandals:
- $29.99 @ Marshalls
- See Buffets Are Good 'Til You Need to Barf, Show/Ka - Dinner/Rainforest Cafe, Anand Jon Pre-Oscars Bash and You May Now Kiss the Bride

Rita surprises us all and pulls off an under-the-radar wedding. Blink and you probably missed it! A couple of weeks after the actual day she tied the knot, I got to finally celebrate her nuptials by eating lots of food and hanging out with her family at Pearl Restaurant in Rancho Bernardo. Cheers to the newlyweds! And thanks for feeding me!

q is for quail

Earlier tonight, I helped out Thirteen Minutes magazine and did an interview with Michelle Nguyen, the young, hip, socal designer behind Quail, at Filly boutique on West Third Street in Los Angeles. I quickly fell head over heels for her entire line of easy-breezy, oh-so-adorable and wearable skirts, dresses, tops, belts and jumpers. The details of each of the pieces were simple, yet still flirty and feminine. I loved Michelle's signature high-waisted skirt and low peter pan collar neckline tops. With only the experience of an internship at the Closet under her belt, Michelle quickly capitalized on her keen fashion sense and love of designing new garments and reconstructing vintage pieces to create Quail. I totally admire Michelle's success in fashion and her savvy business ethics. And as if I wasn't jealous enough already, this too-cute-for-words gal is engaged (I couldn't help but notice the bling on her finger!) to the manager of the Cold War Kids.

In the Gift Bag:
- Cold War Kids CD
- Filly tote bag
- Filly coin purse
- Filly 20% off coupon

Quail: A term used in 1960’s hipster slang to describe a woman or girl.

outfitting: a very merry birthday to me!

Forever 21 Silk Black Button-Up Dress w/ Ruffle Neckline:
- $7.99 @ Forever 21

Esprit Men's Black Cardigan:
- From Daddy's Closet

Liz Claiborne Flex Peep Toe Suede Heels:
- $29.99 @ T.J. Maxx
- See Rockin' Dior Like Dad

Waited FOREVER for dinner at Sushi Deli and still ended up eating at the bar, which sucked because it was hard to talk to everyone. But my friends are awesome for waiting that long and the food was yummy! Then, the cousin persuaded me to go to On Broadway with her since it was also her birthday weekend. The things you do for family! Bumped into Twit's homegirl. Totally NOT cool! Even when Twit is in another state she manages to embarrass me. Despite the awkward encounter, good times were had and lots of vodka was drunk. Friends, family, sushi and vodka... what more can a gal want for her birthday?

Birthday Gifts:
- Forever 21 gift card from Sweta & Liz
- Target gift card from Geraldine
- Scented Candles from Juls & Angela
- Brown Purse from Amy

outfitting: last night w/ the blue pillowy wall

H&M Gray Tunic Dress w/ Peep Hole Bow Back:
- @ H&M

Sam & Libby Hot Pink Sandals:
- $20.00 @ T.J. Maxx

Metal Business Card Holder:
- Gift from Megan

outfitting: buffets* are good 'til you need to barf

H&M Organic Cotton Green Dress w/ Pockets:
- @ H&M
- *hence the roomy dress.

Xhilaration Jewels Y Necklace:
- @ Target

Nine West Elirissa Leather and Wood Platform Sandals:
- $29.99 @ Marshalls
- See Show/Ka - Dinner/Rainforest Cafe, Anand Jon Pre-Oscars Bash and You May Now Kiss the Bride

Dooney & Bourke Brown Suede Bag:
- $10.00 @ Baras Thrift Store
- See Drive, Sleep, Drive, Arrive in Vegas

outfitting: morning swim w/ alkie in a cup

A&F Yellow Polka Dot Bikini Top:
- @ Abercrombie & Fitch

A&F White Bikini Bottom:
- @ Abercrombie & Fitch

outfitting: show/ka - dinner/rainforest cafe

Proenza Schouler Silk Colorblock Dress in Navy:
- $44.99 @ Target

Pretty Teal Feather Headband:
- $24.00 @ Urban Outfitters

Gold Chain Necklace:
- $0.10 @ Holy Family Christian Closet

Vintage Anne Klein for Calderon Black Patent Leather Clutch:
- $0.25 @ Holy Family Bazaar
- See MTV Holiday Party, Gen Art's Fresh Faces in Fashion, Yo-ho! Yo-ho! A Pirate's Life for Me, Party to the Xtreme and Donna Graduates

Nine West Elirissa Leather and Wood Platform Sandals:
- $29.99 @ Marshalls
- See Anand Jon Pre-Oscars Bash and You May Now Kiss the Bride

outfitting: drive, sleep, drive, arrive in vegas

A&F Tank:
- @ Abercrombie & Fitch

Ezekiel Ice Green Tarin Knickers:
- From the Dean

Xhilaration Shell & Charms Necklace:
- @ Target

Dooney & Bourke Brown Suede Bag:
- $10.00 @ Baras Thrift Store

A&F Embellished Green Flip-Flops:
- @ Abercrombie & Fitch

Roxy Polka Dot Luggage Set:
- Christmas Gift From the BF