PUPPY CUTS AND A GAP RUN!

The puppy needed a washing and I needed a new pair of jeans, what better idea than to take him to the groomers and myself to the GAP! Aha moment for this puppy mom! I dropped Loki off to our usual place All About Puppies! We really like this place and he always comes out happy and looking fabulous! I was told that Loki falls asleep while their trimming him :0 Anyhoo Mommy was off to the South Coast Plaza to get her shop on! Coffee in hand I was ready to go enjoy myself! Btw I wish I still had these sunglasses...where did they go? This is why I can't have nice things, they go missing LOL! 

I arrived to South Coast Plaza and started trying on the jeans at GAP. I also tried on these really cute tops, but I think they make me look bigger or like I'm pregnant, and so I said NO...but I love this boxier style of tops...ahhhh oh well! 

I ended up leaving with these white jeans! I love them, but they're tight as a...I don't know what...but they make my butt look great! The only disadvantage is I cant wear them to work :( and this Summer was so hot I didn't even get to wear them more than a few times. Maybe this fall I will pair them with something! 

Just when I was getting used to trying on clothes and finding things I loved, I got a call from the groomers! Loki was ready to go! NOOO! But I had to finish up my try on session and drive back to get this crazy pup! Look how happy he was to see me! 

Since Loki looked so adorable I just had to take a picture with the Easter Bunny at Brea Mall! The kids were all loving it, the photo staff not so much, but they let me do it anyway lol! The joys this little guy brings in our lives is crazy! 

Good Food Happy Hour: Mesa, Costa Mesa

If you're a fan of KCRW and OC weekly you're going to love this post. 

I have been a fan of KCRW for a while now and love their DJ's and Programs, they are hosted by really interesting people. Being they're studio is located in Santa Monica I think it's really cool that they have listeners all over the country and the world. 

One of my favorite shows they offer is Good Food with Evan Klieman. Her voice is really cool and her topics are all over the map and are mainly about food culture (duh) so it makes for an interesting listening experience.  My favorite segment of hers features the Pumpkin Stuffed with everything good. This weekend I finally got around to making it. Going to post it soon (promise). 

Back in March I attended KCRW's GOOD FOOD Happy hr @ Crosby and it was a great night of food and drinks. So when I heard that Evan and KCRW  and Gustavo Arrelano of OC WEEKLY would be hosting another Happy hr this past month I couldn't wait to go! This time it was held at Mesa which is located at the Camp in Costa Mesa, CA. 

It was my first time going to Mesa and I heard good things about the decor and the hot bar tenders. So I brought my boyfriend with me and we hung out with the OC celebs Delilah Snell owner of Road Less Traveled, Raya Belna former chef for Seabirds, Gustavo Arellano of Ask A Mexican, Tanya& Mark  owners of Avanti Naturals and of course Evan Kleiman of KCRW's Good Food!

Here are photo's from that night. ENjoy.

 Raya, Delilah, Tanya and Myself. 

Evan and Gustavo calling out raffle numbers. There were lots of great prizes.

 One lucky winner!

 Looks like we have a winner! Raya will surely make something tasty this this gift basket. 

 Happy Winners! Is that a photo bomber to the left?

 Walking to the restroom was a sight to see. 

 Texting by firelight, how romantic. Not. 

 A blurry and busy shot of Mesa.

 Check out the roof. It's alive!

 There is a vast mix of expressions on everyone faces. Must be all the alcohol. 

 Either he didnt eat all day or the food is just "that" good!

 Photo op of all of the beautiful people of OC and LA! 

Movies were playing on the walls. 

At the end of Happy Hour I went up and spoke with Evan and she remembered me from last time! Gasp...I get star struck sometimes especially around people who I think are talented and hard working. 

Evan if you're reading this I just wanted to say thanks for coming down to our neck of the woods and making just another Thursday into a KCRW Happy Hour experience! 

Playing Catch Up

After a few weeks of being busy with cool events, RLT, school, work  :) I finally bought myself a new memory card reader for my camera. I have no clue where the old one went. Is it under my pile of homework?

Later this week I will be blogging up a storm with all of the cool places I went to and had a shoot out with my camera!

In the meantime check out...

My Beautiful friend Izumi has recently started a blog Hybrid Hunter, and I'm addicted!

 If you're a fan of the following fashion trends: Utilitarian-Minimalista-Nor-Cal-Grunge-Sweaters you need to check out her blog stat. 

LAST CHANCE

Delilah Snell, owner of Road Less Traveled Store will be teaching one more Holiday Gifts In A Jar workshop on December 4th. This class has a limited amount of students so sign up soon!

I might be the only person I know that absolutely loves Christmas music! I have been listening to it for a week now. Crazy- I know! 

I have discovered the Electronic Holidays Radio station on Pandora and cant get enough. Check it.

My middle name is Elaine but it should be changed to Espresso because I hearts it so much :) I'm constantly on the look out for independent coffee shops that offer a great ambiance as well as my addiction "espresso drinks"!

 I had heard of this cafe "Milk+Honey" before and I ventured in the other day. Loved loved loved the look of their shop and the taste of their earthy Pumpkin Spiced Latte. I will drive out of my way for a "coffee experience" and I reccomend you do the same. 

Dont forget to go to Patchwork Holiday Show Santa Ana! ITS FREE

This Sunday November 27th from 11-5pm 

@ Main street&Buffalo in Santa ana near Bowers Museum!!!!

I will be working at the show so say hi if you see me :)